Is Stamford, CT 06905 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Stamford housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 66% of homes in Stamford, CT 06905 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 33 days and there were 1.7 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 81 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (68% then), homes sold about as fast and the median sale price fell 2% to $739,680. Overall, Stamford is about as competitive as it was a year ago.

Within Fairfield County, homes here sell faster than in 53% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 76%. On our competition score, Stamford ranks #72 of 197 CT ZIP codes with enough sales (score 89 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.