Inventory is still razor thin, homes are selling over asking, and buyers are competing in ways that catch people off guard if they are not prepared.
Here is the full picture for both buyers and sellers.
Fairfield County at a Glance
Every town in the county is running well below a balanced market. Here is where each one stands heading into spring.
A balanced market has 5 to 6 months of housing supply. Fairfield County is running at 2 to 3 months across every single town.
Town Deep Dives – March 2026
Greenwich
Greenwich had one of the most dramatic year over year turnarounds in the county. Closings jumped over 50%, homes are moving nearly twice as fast, and new listings are shrinking. Sellers here have the upper hand and buyers need to be ready to move.
Westport
Westport is a cash buyer’s market right now. With 62% of March sales paid in full and homes averaging 102% of asking price, competition is real. Inventory dipped again year over year and days on market ticked up, which tells you buyers are being more selective but the well-priced homes are not waiting around.
Darien
Darien’s story this quarter is about price strength over volume. Fewer homes sold; however, the ones that did, went for 10% more than a year ago and consistently above asking. The upper end of the market is exceptionally competitive. New listings are rising and pending sales are climbing, so the pipeline looks strong heading into late spring.
Wilton
Wilton is moving fast and buyers are noticing. Homes are going to pending in about 12 days on average and the price per square foot is up over 13% year over year. For buyers priced out of Westport or New Canaan, Wilton continues to offer real value with the same strong schools and commuter access.
If You Are a Buyer
This is not a market where you browse casually and decide when you feel ready. The homes that are priced right are gone fast. Sometimes in days. Sometimes over a weekend.
Here is what buyers who are winning right now have in common:
If You Are a Seller
The spring market is working in your favor. But that does not mean every home sells itself. The homes receiving multiple offers are the ones that are prepared.
Here is what separates them:
If you are thinking about making a move this spring, this is the read that will help you do it with confidence.
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