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BURLINGTON, VT 05401

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Chittenden County
Buyer's Market
January 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Overview

Active Listings
53
⇧ 6% vs 50 last year
Pending
17
32% pending ratio
Median Price
$524,900
⇩ 6.4% vs $561,000 last year
Average Price
$588,415
⇩ 23.5% vs $769,645 last year
Days on Market
89
⇧ 85.4% vs 48 days last year

Market Context

Population: 32,019  ·  Density: 2,025.7/mi²  ·  Median household income: $59,052

Typical home value: $435,619  ·  Homeownership: 29.3%

Market Analysis

Data as of January 2026. Source: Realtor.com.

The BURLINGTON, VT real estate market (05401) currently shows 53 active listings, with 17 pending sales. Homes are averaging 89 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 3 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 89 days on market compared to 48 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 6.4% year-over-year, from $561,000 to $524,900.

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Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 53 this year vs 50 last year
  • Days on market: 89 now vs 48 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $524,900 (-6.4% YoY)
  • Average: $588,415 (-23.5% YoY)

12-Month Price Trend

Median & Average
  • Median and average listing prices over the past 12 months

12-Month Inventory Trend

Active & Pending
  • Active and pending listing counts over the past 12 months

Historical Trend Charts

Median Price
Average Price
Days on Market
Total Listings
Pending Listings
Active Listings
New Listings

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 17.4 miles — 248 listings ($160,152,758 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
05401Burlington, VT 054010.0 mi53$31,185,995$524,900$588,415
05408Burlington, VT 054082.8 mi24$14,889,600$489,000$620,400
05446Colchester, VT 054465.5 mi34$24,702,564$570,000$726,546
05453Essex Junction, VT 054536.8 mi1$665,000$665,000$665,000
05452Essex Junction, VT 054528.3 mi38$22,960,208$556,950$604,216
05445Charlotte, VT 0544511.5 mi6$9,712,350$1,707,500$1,618,725
05461Hinesburg, VT 0546112.3 mi9$8,738,100$496,200$970,900
05468Milton, VT 0546812.8 mi49$23,244,816$492,875$474,384
05494Westford, VT 0549413.4 mi4$2,460,000$565,000$615,000
12944Keeseville, NY 1294414.7 mi16$4,300,224$199,900$268,764
05473North Ferrisburgh, VT 0547316.2 mi3$1,965,000$655,000$655,000
12936Essex, NY 1293616.9 mi9$14,930,001$825,000$1,658,889
12903Plattsburgh, NY 1290317.4 mi2$398,900$199,450$199,450

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in BURLINGTON, VT 05401?

As of January 2026, there are 53 active listings in BURLINGTON, VT (zip code 05401), compared to 50 the prior year.

What is the median home price in BURLINGTON, VT 05401?

The median listing price in BURLINGTON, VT 05401 is $524,900 as of January 2026, a 6.4% decrease from $561,000 the prior year.

How long do homes stay on the market in BURLINGTON, VT?

Homes in BURLINGTON, VT 05401 spend an average of 89 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 48 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in BURLINGTON, VT 05401?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of January 2026, BURLINGTON, VT 05401 is currently a Buyer's Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 3 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 89 days on market compared to 48 days last year.

How much can I save on real estate commission in BURLINGTON, VT?

With SELL123.com's maximum 3% commission, sellers in BURLINGTON, VT 05401 save an estimated $10,498 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $524,900. Our fee structure: 1% listing + 2% selling broker — no additional buyer or seller fees. Call (240) SELL-123 or email info@SELL123.com for a free consultation.