Wilton, 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 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 8 |
| Average Sales Price per Square Foot | 447 | 447 | 403 | 413 | 359 |
| Average Days on Market | 83 | 83 | 35 | 52 | 113 |
| Number of Properties for Sale | 19 | 19 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Average List Price | $1,678,200 | $1,678,200 | $1,632,912 | $1,581,057 | $1,601,552 |
| Median List Price | $1,285,000 | $1,285,000 | $1,499,000 | $1,365,667 | $1,450,000 |
| Average Sales Price | $1,572,028 | $1,572,028 | $1,418,250 | $1,371,571 | $1,145,625 |
| Median Sales Price | $1,689,056 | $1,689,056 | $1,330,000 | $1,359,583 | $1,227,500 |
| Sales Price / List Price Ratio | 101.91% | 101.91% | 107.68% | 104.9% | 103.39% |
| Number of Properties Sold | 4 | 4 | 8 | 14 | 12 |
| Month’s Supply of Inventory | 4.75 | 4.75 | 3.12 | 2.03 | 2.08 |
| Absorption Rate | 0.21 | 0.21 | 0.32 | 0.56 | 0.48 |
Average & Median Sales Price
The median sales price in January 2026 was $1,689,056, up 27.00% from $1,330,000 from the previous month and 37.60% higher than $1,227,500 from January 2025. The January 2026 median sales price was at its highest level compared to January 2025 and 2024. The average sales price in January 2026 was $1,572,028, up 10.84% from $1,418,250 from the previous month and 37.22% higher than $1,145,625 from January 2025. The January 2026 average sale price was at its highest 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 101.91%, down from 107.68% from the previous month and down from 103.39% from January 2025.
Number of Properties Sold & Absorption Rate
The number of properties sold in January 2026 was 4, down -50.0% from 8 from the previous month and -66.67% lower than 12 from January 2025. The January 2026 sales were at its lowest 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 83 days, up 137.14% from 35 days from the previous month and -26.55% lower than 113 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 $447, up 10.92% from $403 from the previous month and 24.51% higher than $359 from January 2025.
Inventory & MSI
The number of properties for sale in January 2026 was 19, down -24.00% from 25 from the previous month and -24.00% lower than 25 from January 2025. The January 2026 inventory was at its lowest 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 4.75 months was at its highest level compared with January 2025 and 2024.
New Listings
The number of new listings in January 2026 was 8, up 33.33% from 6 from the previous month and equal to 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 Wilton Market Update:
🏠 Prices surging dramatically – Median sales price soared to $1.69M, up 27% from December and up 38% from last year. Average sales price reached $1.57M, up 11% monthly and up 37% year-over-year. January 2026 prices at highest level in 3 years.
⏳ Market pace slowing significantly – Average days on market jumped to 83 days, up 137% from December's 35 days but down 27% from last year's 113 days. Sharp monthly increase signals market cooling.
📈 Inventory declining – 19 homes for sale, down 24% from last month's 25, and down 24% from last year. January 2026 inventory at lowest level historically. Months supply at 4.75, highest in 3 years.
📉 Sales activity collapsing – Only 4 homes closed, down 50% from December's 8, and down 67% from last year's 12. January 2026 sales at lowest level ever recorded. New listings flat year-over-year at 8.
What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know
✨ Sellers: Record-high prices (+38% median yearly) and premium square footage pricing ($447, up 25% yearly) create exceptional exit opportunities despite volume concerns.
🔍 Buyers: Dramatic 67% sales decline and 4.75-month supply (highest in dataset) indicate market vulnerability despite price strength. Absorption rate at 0.21 signals oversupply relative to demand.
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