Is Wilton, CT 06897 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Wilton is a seller’s market. With about 1 months of supply and 83% 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.
More competitive than 98% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #25 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
The Wilton housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 83% of homes in Wilton, CT 06897 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 26 days and there was 1 month of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 114 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 72%, homes sold faster (33 days then) and the median sale price rose 3% to $1,389,399. Overall, Wilton is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Fairfield County, homes here sell faster than in 87% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county. On our competition score, Wilton ranks #25 of 197 CT ZIP codes with enough sales (score 94 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).
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Questions about Wilton real estate
Is Wilton a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there was 1 months of supply in Wilton, CT 06897 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 Wilton?
The typical home went under contract in 26 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Wilton sell over asking?
83% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 108.6% of the list price.
What is the median home price in Wilton?
The median sale price was $1,389,399 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $449 per square foot.
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