Listen to 2026 Chittenden County Real Estate Market Report
The 2025 real estate market in Chittenden County shows a clear move toward balance after several years of rapid appreciation and highly competitive conditions. Single-family home sales rose nearly 13% year over year, while the median price held relatively steady at $580,000, down just over one percent from 2024. This stability in pricing, paired with rising sales and a noticeable increase in new listings, points to a healthier market where demand remains strong, but buyers have more choice. New listings climbed more than 12% and average days on market increased to 32 days, signaling a shift toward a more thoughtful, comparison-driven buying environment. Despite this moderation, prices remain well above pre-pandemic levels, underscoring the county’s long-term strength.
| Single-Family January-December 2025 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price: | Average Sale Price: | Units Sold: | Newly Listed: | Days on Market: |
| $580,000 | -1.2% | $672,588 | -0.7% | 1,102 | 12.8% | 1,348 | 12.2% | 32 | 18.5% |
| Condos January-December 2025 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price: | Average Sale Price: | Units Sold: | Newly Listed: | Days on Market: |
| $397,000 | 4.5% | $445,023 | 2.9% | 586 | -3.1% | 761 | 6.4% | 38 | 35.7% |
Performance varied by town, highlighting the importance of local market conditions. Burlington, South Burlington, Colchester, and Essex continued to anchor sales activity, supported by employment centers, schools, and amenities. These areas experienced steady turnover with modest price movement as buyers focused on value and condition. Higher-priced communities such as Shelburne, Charlotte, and Richmond maintained strong appeal tied to location and setting, though longer marketing times reflect more selective buyers at the upper end. Markets such as Milton, Winooski, Westford, and parts of Jericho and Underhill saw solid increases in sales, reinforcing continued demand for relatively affordable options within the county.
Other property types showed mixed but telling trends. The condo market recorded a higher median price of $397,000, though unit sales dipped slightly and days on market rose, reflecting affordability constraints and more cautious buyer behavior. Condos in Burlington, South Burlington, Williston, and Winooski remain popular, particularly among first-time buyers and downsizers, but buyers are taking more time to evaluate options.
Multi-family properties stood out as a strong segment, with sales up nearly 34%, driven by tight rental conditions and investor demand. The land market saw modest price gains and slightly higher sales, though longer marketing times point to increased scrutiny around development costs and feasibility. Overall, Chittenden County’s 2025 market remains healthy and resilient, offering sellers steady demand when priced realistically and buyers more room to negotiate.
| TOWN | MEDIAN SALE PRICE | VS 2024 | UNITS SOLD | VS 2024 | NEWLY LISTED | VS 2024 | DAYS ON MARKET | VS 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton | $690,000 | 31.1% | 5 | -37.5% | 7 | -30.0% | 13 | 18.2% |
| Burlington | $553,000 | 2.8% | 181 | 3.4% | 213 | -0.9% | 36 | 44.0% |
| Charlotte | $885,000 | -4.3% | 38 | 11.8% | 45 | -11.8% | 42 | 133.3% |
| Colchester | $570,000 | 2.1% | 118 | 15.7% | 144 | 10.8% | 28 | -6.7% |
| Essex | $540,000 | -3.6% | 143 | 5.2% | 175 | 16.7% | 25 | 0.0% |
| Hinesburg | $557,000 | -20.1% | 41 | 13.9% | 48 | 9.1% | 69 | 86.5% |
| Huntington | $500,000 | 6.7% | 19 | 216.7% | 19 | 58.3% | 17 | 54.6% |
| Jericho | $594,500 | -5.2% | 59 | 28.3% | 70 | 27.3% | 44 | 2.3% |
| Milton | $475,000 | -4.5% | 81 | 1.3% | 118 | 45.7% | 27 | 17.4% |
| Richmond | $650,000 | 22.6% | 29 | -12.1% | 33 | -8.3% | 24 | 4.4% |
| Shelburne | $889,000 | 19.7% | 63 | 16.7% | 69 | -2.8% | 40 | 37.9% |
| South Burlington | $695,500 | -0.9% | 158 | 17.9% | 207 | 16.3% | 29 | -3.3% |
| St. George | $739,000 | -1.7% | 5 | 0.0% | 3 | -62.5% | 47 | 370.0% |
| Underhill | $597,000 | -15.3% | 30 | 11.1% | 35 | 9.4% | 36 | -26.5% |
| Westford | $499,999 | 20.5% | 25 | 66.7% | 29 | 38.1% | 24 | 41.2% |
| Williston | $685,500 | -1.9% | 72 | 22.0% | 91 | 23.0% | 25 | 19.1% |
| Winooski | $418,000 | 2.0% | 35 | 29.6% | 42 | 23.5% | 28 | 100.0% |
| TOWN | MEDIAN SALE PRICE | VS 2024 | UNITS SOLD | VS 2024 | NEWLY LISTED | VS 2024 | DAYS ON MARKET | VS 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton | $366,000 | 52.4% | 6 | -25.0% | 7 | -30.0% | 16 | 60.0% |
| Burlington | $404,500 | 7.9% | 108 | -4.4% | 163 | 4.5% | 46 | 70.4% |
| Charlotte | $439,000 | 14.8% | 1 | -50.0% | 3 | 50.0% | 9 | -25.0% |
| Colchester | $368,500 | -2.8% | 75 | 23.0% | 86 | 21.1% | 25 | 47.1% |
| Essex | $375,000 | -3.8% | 99 | 8.8% | 124 | 21.6% | 23 | -11.5% |
| Hinesburg | $272,000 | -39.2% | 7 | 40.0% | 14 | 133.3% | 5 | 0.0% |
| Jericho | $392,050 | 13.6% | 8 | 60.0% | 10 | 0.0% | 5 | 66.7% |
| Milton | $387,400 | -12.2% | 35 | -10.3% | 55 | 89.7% | 122 | 18.5% |
| Richmond | $325,000 | -11.0% | 1 | 0.0% | 1 | 0.0% | 12 | -40.0% |
| Shelburne | $484,000 | -6.5% | 27 | -20.6% | 37 | -15.9% | 66 | 187.0% |
| South Burlington | $370,000 | 8.8% | 140 | -23.1% | 172 | -13.6% | 27 | 17.4% |
| Williston | $525,000 | 14.1% | 63 | 23.5% | 72 | 7.5% | 36 | 111.8% |
| Winooski | $415,000 | 12.2% | 16 | 23.1% | 17 | -5.6% | 61 | 177.3% |