Connecticut Real Estate Market Update – December 2025

Welcome to December in Connecticut - where the snow is charming until the third shovel, the sunsets are at 4:15 PM, and the only thing moving faster than holiday shoppers at the mall… is our real estate market.

While most people are decorating trees, baking cookies, and debating whether it’s socially acceptable to watch Elf before December 10th, the housing markets in Milford, New Haven, and Norwalk are finishing the year with serious momentum. Inventory remains tight, buyers are active, and sellers are still seeing strong results - even as winter settles in.

Let’s break down what’s really happening across these three Connecticut markets and what it means as we head into 2026.

🌊 Milford, CT Real Estate Market 

Welcome to December in Connecticut - where the snow is charming until the third shovel, the sunsets are at 4:15 PM, and the only thing moving faster than holiday shoppers at the mall… is our real estate market.

While most people are decorating trees, baking cookies, and debating whether it’s socially acceptable to watch Elf before December 10th, the housing markets in Milford, New Haven, and Norwalk are finishing the year with serious momentum. Inventory remains tight, buyers are active, and sellers are still seeing strong results - even as winter settles in.

Let’s break down what’s really happening across these three Connecticut markets and what it means as we head into 2026.

🌊 Milford, CT Real Estate Market – December 2025

Milford continues to be one of the most competitive coastal markets in Connecticut.

📉 Inventory & Supply

Milford is currently sitting at 1.8 months of inventory, which firmly places it in seller’s market territory. Inventory dropped 23% month-over-month and 35% year-over-year, meaning fewer homes are available and competition remains strong.

🏡 Listings & Pricing

• 55 new listings

• Median new list price: $450,000

• 108 active listings

• Median active list price: $536,950

🔄 Pending & Sold Activity

• Median pending list price: $529,000

• Median days on market: 49

• Median sold price: $525,500

• Month-over-month increase: +19%

• Sold-to-list ratio: 98.7%

What this means: Milford buyers are still submitting strong offers—even in December. Sellers who price correctly and present their homes well are being rewarded with attention and solid results.

🏙️ New Haven, CT Real Estate Market – December 2025

New Haven’s market remains active, competitive, and uniquely influenced by its academic, cultural, and transit-driven demand.

📉 Inventory & Listings

New Haven has a 1.93-month supply of inventory, with inventory down 30% from last month and 15% from last year.

• 30 new listings

• Median list price: $280,000

• 91 active listings

• Median active list price: $314,900

⏳ Pending & Sold Trends

• 60 homes went pending

• Median pending price: $294,000

• Median days to contract: 62

• Median sold price: $293,500

• Month-over-month change: −18%

• Sold-to-list ratio: 97.95%

• Median days on market: 51

What this means: Buyers may have slightly more breathing room than earlier in the year, but sellers still hold the advantage. Pricing strategy matters more than ever in this seasonally shifting market.

🌇 Norwalk, CT Real Estate Market – December 2025

Norwalk continues to show strong demand, limited supply, and confident pricing—especially in desirable neighborhoods close to transit and the waterfront.

🔥 Inventory & New Listings

Norwalk is operating with just 1.22 months of inventory, making it one of the tightest markets in the region.

• 59 new listings

• Median new list price: $629,900

🏘️ Active, Pending & Sold Data

• 102 active listings

• Median active list price: $711,999

• 118 new pending listings

• Median pending price: $634,950

• Median days to pending: 34

• Median sold price: $607,500

• Median days on market: 36

What this means: Norwalk sellers remain confident, buyers remain competitive, and pricing correctly is essential. Overpricing in this market can still slow momentum—even in strong conditions.

🧭 What This Means for Connecticut Buyers & Sellers

Across Milford, New Haven, and Norwalk, one theme is consistent:
low inventory + steady demand = opportunity with the right strategy.

For Sellers:

• Winter is not a slowdown—it’s a filter for serious buyers

• Homes priced correctly are still selling efficiently

• Presentation and timing matter more than ever

For Buyers:

• Pre-approval is essential

• Strong, clean offers stand out

• Local knowledge can make or break a deal

Real estate may slow seasonally, but it does not hibernate.

🎄 Looking Ahead to 2026

As we wrap up the year, Connecticut real estate is closing 2025 with resilience and momentum. Whether you’re planning to buy, sell, invest, or simply prepare for the year ahead, now is the perfect time to start thinking strategically about 2026.

Thank you for following along with my monthly insights and trusting me as your local real estate resource.

Wishing you a warm, joyful, sparkle-filled Christmas and a New Year full of new opportunities, new keys, and new beginnings. ✨🏡