Darien, CT December 2025 Real Estate Market Report: Insights & Forecast
Assembled by: Judy Michaelis, 203-247-5000
Market Trends Report
Overview
The overview below shows real estate activity from January 2025 to November 2025. You will see data comparisons between November and the previous month, the last three months and November 2024.
| Overview | YTD Avg. | November | October | Aug. – Oct. | Nov. 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Listings | 251 | 2 | 16 | 18 | 11 |
| Average Sales Price per Square Foot | 767 | 954 | 767 | 721 | 687 |
| Average Days on Market | 35 | 46 | 43 | 40 | 57 |
| Number of Properties for Sale | 336 | 17 | 29 | 30 | 21 |
| Average List Price | $4,359,484 | $4,532,853 | $4,605,155 | $4,520,218 | $4,729,995 |
| Median List Price | $2,939,182 | $2,999,000 | $2,775,000 | $2,600,000 | $4,500,000 |
| Average Sales Price | $2,920,873 | $4,876,981 | $2,089,125 | $2,425,301 | $2,717,950 |
| Median Sales Price | $2,381,409 | $2,237,500 | $2,025,000 | $2,184,667 | $2,199,500 |
| Sales Price / List Price Ratio | 106.03% | 104.39% | 103.61% | 104.97% | 105.64% |
| Number of Properties Sold | 210 | 13 | 8 | 18 | 20 |
| Month’s Supply of Inventory | 2.09 | 1.31 | 3.62 | 2.43 | 1.05 |
| Absorption Rate | 0.65 | 0.76 | 0.28 | 0.66 | 0.95 |
Average & Median Sales Price
The median sales price in November 2025 was $2,237,500, up 10.49% from $2,025,000 from the previous month and 1.73% higher than $2,199,500 from November 2024. The November 2025 median sales price was at its highest level compared to November 2024 and 2023. The average sales price in November 2025 was $4,876,981, up 133.45% from $2,089,125 from the previous month and 79.44% higher than $2,717,950 from November 2024. The November 2025 average sale price was at its highest level compared to November 2024 and 2023.
Sales Price / List Price Ratio
The sales price/list price ratio is the average sale price divided by the average list price for sold properties expressed as a percentage. If it is above 100%, homes are selling for more than the list price. If it is less than 100%, homes are selling for less than the list price. The November 2025 sales price/list price ratio was 104.39%, equal to the previous month and down from 105.64% from November 2024.
Number of Properties Sold & Absorption Rate
The number of properties sold in November 2025 was 13, up 62.50% from 8 from the previous month and -35.00% lower than 20 from November 2024. The November 2025 sales were at its lowest level compared to November 2024 and 2023. Absorption rate is the avg number of sales per month divided by the total number of available properties.
Average Days on Market
The average days on market (DOM) is the number of days a property is on the market before it sells. An upward trend in DOM tends to indicate a move towards a buyer’s market, a downward trend tends to indicate a move towards seller’s market. The DOM for November 2025 was 46 days, up 6.98% from 43 days from the previous month and -19.30% lower than 57 days from November 2024. The November 2025 DOM was at a mid level compared with November 2024 and 2023.
Average Sales Price per Square Foot
The average sales price per square foot is a more normalized indicator for the direction of property value. The sales price per square foot in November 2025 was $954, up 24.38% from $767 from the previous month and 38.86% higher than $687 from November 2024.
Inventory & MSI
The number of properties for sale in November 2025 was 17, down -41.38% from 29 from the previous month and -19.05% lower than 21 from November 2024. The November 2025 inventory was at its lowest level compared with November 2024 and 2023. A comparatively lower MSI is more beneficial for sellers while a higher MSI is better for buyers. The November 2025 MSI of 1.31 months was at a mid level compared with November 2024 and 2023.
New Listings
The number of new listings in November 2025 was 2, down -87.50% from 16 from the previous month and -81.82% lower than 11 from November 2024. The November 2025 listings were at its lowest level compared to November 2024 and 2023.
Judy Michaelis
Prefer the quick version? Here's a snapshot of the November 2025 Darien Market Update:
🏠 Extraordinary luxury sales spike prices – Average sales price soared to $4.88M, up 133% from October's $2.09M, and up 79% from last year's $2.72M. Median $2.24M, up 10.49% from October, at highest level compared to November 2024 and 2023.
⏳ Homes selling faster than last year – Average days on market 46 days, down 19.30% from last year's 57 days. Properties moving efficiently despite slight increase from October's 43 days.
📉 Severe inventory shortage creating scarcity – Only 17 homes for sale, down 41.38% from October's 29, and down 19.05% from last year's 21. Ultra-low 1.31 months supply at lowest level in three years.
📉 Sales volume down from last year – 13 homes closed, up 62.50% from October's 8, but down 35% from last year's 20. Lowest November sales level compared to 2024 and 2023.
What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know
✨ Sellers: Exceptional conditions with ultra-low 1.31 months inventory and homes selling at 104.39% of list price. Luxury segment driving market with dramatic price gains. Limited supply creates strong negotiating position.
🔍 Buyers: Extreme scarcity with only 17 homes available—lowest level in three years. High-end properties dominating with $954/sqft pricing, up 39% year-over-year. Must act decisively when suitable properties emerge in this severely constrained market.
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