Weston, CT February 2026 Real Estate Market Report: Insights & Forecast
Assembled by: Judy Michaelis, 203-247-5000
Market Trends Report
Overview
The overview below shows real estate activity for January 2026. You will see data comparisons between January and the previous month, the last three months and January 2025.
| Overview | YTD Avg. | January | December | Oct. – Dec. | Jan. 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Listings | 6 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 7 |
| Average Sales Price per Square Foot | 391 | 391 | 378 | 399 | 371 |
| Average Days on Market | 76 | 76 | 71 | 80 | 86 |
| Number of Properties for Sale | 16 | 16 | 19 | 28 | 14 |
| Average List Price | $1,895,687 | $1,895,687 | $1,690,842 | $1,584,977 | $1,618,707 |
| Median List Price | $1,495,000 | $1,495,000 | $1,399,000 | $1,330,000 | $1,649,000 |
| Average Sales Price | $1,313,317 | $1,313,317 | $1,447,882 | $1,519,559 | $1,584,957 |
| Median Sales Price | $1,427,500 | $1,427,500 | $1,340,000 | $1,360,000 | $1,288,000 |
| Sales Price / List Price Ratio | 100.63% | 100.63% | 101.4% | 100.43% | 106.34% |
| Number of Properties Sold | 6 | 6 | 17 | 13 | 11 |
| Month’s Supply of Inventory | 2.67 | 2.67 | 1.12 | 2.25 | 1.27 |
| Absorption Rate | 0.38 | 0.38 | 0.89 | 0.54 | 0.79 |
Average & Median Sales Price
The median sales price in January 2026 was $1,427,500, up 6.53% from $1,340,000 from the previous month and 10.83% higher than $1,288,000 from January 2025. The January 2026 median sales price was at a mid level compared to January 2025 and 2024. The average sales price in January 2026 was $1,313,317, down -9.29% from $1,447,882 from the previous month and -17.14% lower than $1,584,957 from January 2025. The January 2026 average sale price was at its lowest level compared to January 2025 and 2024.
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 January 2026 sales price/list price ratio was 100.63%, equal to the previous month and down from 106.34% from January 2025.
Number of Properties Sold & Absorption Rate
The number of properties sold in January 2026 was 6, down -64.71% from 17 from the previous month and -45.45% lower than 11 from January 2025. The January 2026 sales were at a mid level compared to January 2025 and 2024. 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 January 2026 was 76 days, up 7.04% from 71 days from the previous month and -11.63% lower than 86 days from January 2025. The January 2026 DOM was at a mid level compared with January 2025 and 2024.
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 January 2026 was $391, up 3.44% from $378 from the previous month and 5.39% higher than $371 from January 2025.
Inventory & MSI
The number of properties for sale in January 2026 was 16, down -15.79% from 19 from the previous month and 14.29% higher than 14 from January 2025. The January 2026 inventory was at a mid level compared with January 2025 and 2024. A comparatively lower MSI is more beneficial for sellers while a higher MSI is better for buyers. The January 2026 MSI of 2.67 months was at a mid level compared with January 2025 and 2024.
New Listings
The number of new listings in January 2026 was 6, up 100% from 3 from the previous month and -14.29% lower than 7 from January 2025. The January 2026 listings were at its lowest level compared to January 2025 and 2024.
Judy Michaelis
Prefer the quick version? Here's a snapshot of the January 2026 Weston Market Update:
🏠 Prices showing mixed signals – Median sales price climbed to $1.43M, up 6.53% from December and up 10.83% from last year. However, average sales price dropped to $1.31M, down 9.29% monthly and down 17.14% year-over-year. Market divergence suggests luxury segment softness.
⏳ Homes moving steadily – Average days on market reached 76 days, up 7.04% from December's 71 days but down 11.63% from last year's 86 days. Market pacing improving year-over-year despite December slowdown.
📈 Inventory tightening slightly – 16 homes for sale, down 15.79% from last month's 19, but up 14.29% from last year's 14. January 2026 inventory at mid level compared to prior years.
📉 Sales volume plummeting – Only 6 homes closed, down 64.71% from December's 17, and down 45.45% from last year's 11. January 2026 sales at mid level historically. New listings doubled from December (3 to 6).
What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know
✨ Sellers: Median price strength (+11% yearly) and inventory decline create positioning advantage. Price per square foot up 5% year-over-year shows sustained value despite volume drop.
🔍 Buyers: Dramatic sales decline and 100% new listings spike suggest hesitant market. Low 2.67-month supply still favors sellers, but reduced competition presents negotiating window.
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