Is Danbury, CT 06811 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Seller’s market 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Danbury is a seller’s market. With about 3 months of supply and 50% of recent sales closing above the original list price, competing offers are common on well-priced homes. Buyers here often have a pre-approval in hand and a plan for the appraisal gap before touring.

Competition score72/ 100

More competitive than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #169 of 197 in the state.

Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. See the breakdown

Months of supply3Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list50%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list101.2%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market47Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$286▲ +5.3% vs. last year

The Danbury housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 50% of homes in Danbury, CT 06811 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 47 days and there were 3 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 109 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (49% then), homes sold more slowly (44 days then) and the median sale price rose 3% to $499,784. Overall, Danbury is about as competitive as it was a year ago.

Within Fairfield County, homes here sell more slowly than in 84% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 84%. On our competition score, Danbury ranks #169 of 197 CT ZIP codes with enough sales (score 72 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Bridgeport 06605 (25% sold over asking) or Sherman 06784 (31% sold over asking), while Wilton 06897 (83% sold over asking) and Stamford 06906 (78% sold over asking) are even more competitive.

Nearby markets

Bethel 06801Seller’s market $296 /sq ftBridgeport 06604Balanced $210 /sq ftBridgeport 06605Seller’s market $277 /sq ftBridgeport 06606Seller’s market $271 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Danbury real estate

Is Danbury a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A seller’s market: there were 3 months of supply in Danbury, CT 06811 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.

How fast do homes sell in Danbury?

The typical home went under contract in 47 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Danbury sell over asking?

50% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 101.2% of the list price.

What is the median home price in Danbury?

The median sale price was $499,784 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $286 per square foot.

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