Is Fairfield, CT a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Fairfield is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since August 2023

Since last year, Fairfield has remained a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

Fairfield is a Sellers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be higher and homes sell faster.

Housing Prices in Fairfield, CT

How much do homes in Fairfield, CT cost?

Median Sold Price

$840,400

$397/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since August 2023

+$55,150(+7.0%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Fairfield have sold for 7% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Fairfield was $840,400 in August 2024, up 7% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $397.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSAug 2023Aug 2024CHANGE
1 $259K$297.5K
+14.9%
2 $432.5K$470K
+8.7%
3 $650K$725K
+11.5%
4 $990K$1.1M
+13.7%
5+ $1.6M$1.6M
+1.1%

Summary: Fairfield housing prices by bedroom type for August 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 14.9%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 8.7%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 11.5%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 13.7%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 1.1%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Southport
+18.6%
Bridgeport
+15.4%
Fairfield
+7.0%
Weston
+6.6%
Westport
+5.7%

Housing Supply in Fairfield, CT

How many homes are available in Fairfield, CT?

Number of Homes For Sale

Jul 2024Aug 2024CHANGE
271247-8.9%

Summary: The Fairfield real estate market had 247 homes for sale in August 2024, a 8.9% decrease compared to July 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSJul 2024Aug 2024CHANGE
1 21
-50.0%
2 2119
-9.5%
3 8693
+8.1%
4 9883
-15.3%
5+ 6451
-20.3%

Summary: The Fairfield housing inventory by bedroom type for August 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 50%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 9.5%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 8.1%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 15.3%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 20.3%.

Number of Homes Sold

Jul 2024Aug 2024CHANGE
7470-5.4%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

22 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

10 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

38 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Fairfield, you could pay more than the asking price. 54.3% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 70 homes were sold or pending in Fairfield in August 2024, down by 5.4% month-over-month. Of the 70 sold homes, 31% were sold under asking, 14% were sold at asking, and 54% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Fairfield, CT

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Housing Market Reports are calculated by Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on information from the MLS.

Report Updated 18 Days Ago

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