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DARIEN, CT 06820

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Western Connecticut Planning Region County
Balanced Market
January 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Overview

Active Listings
20
⇩ 39.4% vs 33 last year
Pending
8
40% pending ratio
Median Price
$3,195,000
⇩ 29.3% vs $4,519,500 last year
Average Price
$4,803,364
⇩ 1% vs $4,854,256 last year
Days on Market
99
⇧ 20.7% vs 82 days last year

Market Context

Population: 21,571  ·  Density: 658.2/mi²  ·  Median household income: $250,001

Typical home value: $1,559,190  ·  Homeownership: 84.7%

Market Analysis

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

The DARIEN, CT real estate market (06820) currently shows 20 active listings, with 8 pending sales. Homes are averaging 99 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 13 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 99 days on market compared to 82 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 29.3% year-over-year, from $4,519,500 to $3,195,000.

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Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 20 this year vs 33 last year
  • Days on market: 99 now vs 82 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $3,195,000 (-29.3% YoY)
  • Average: $4,803,364 (-1% 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 11.1 miles — 362 listings ($935,845,671 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
06820Darien, CT 068200.0 mi20$96,067,280$3,195,000$4,803,364
06853Norwalk, CT 068532.4 mi6$11,691,000$1,847,000$1,948,500
06854Norwalk, CT 068542.9 mi35$24,904,250$542,500$711,550
06901Stamford, CT 069013.4 mi12$4,911,000$395,000$409,250
06902Stamford, CT 069023.7 mi83$55,121,794$474,500$664,118
06855Norwalk, CT 068554.5 mi10$11,030,560$775,000$1,103,056
06870Old Greenwich, CT 068705.8 mi4$8,234,400$1,849,000$2,058,600
06807Cos Cob, CT 068075.9 mi11$18,434,625$1,879,000$1,675,875
06878Riverside, CT 068786.2 mi9$30,529,287$3,497,000$3,392,143
06880Westport, CT 068808.3 mi93$358,866,261$3,450,000$3,858,777
06831Greenwich, CT 068319.3 mi38$253,747,128$4,750,000$6,677,556
10506Bedford, NY 1050610.9 mi14$44,805,390$2,295,000$3,200,385
10573Port Chester, NY 1057311.1 mi27$17,502,696$530,000$648,248

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in DARIEN, CT 06820?

As of January 2026, there are 20 active listings in DARIEN, CT (zip code 06820), compared to 33 the prior year.

What is the median home price in DARIEN, CT 06820?

The median listing price in DARIEN, CT 06820 is $3,195,000 as of January 2026, a 29.3% decrease from $4,519,500 the prior year.

How long do homes stay on the market in DARIEN, CT?

Homes in DARIEN, CT 06820 spend an average of 99 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 82 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in DARIEN, CT 06820?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of January 2026, DARIEN, CT 06820 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 13 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 99 days on market compared to 82 days last year.

How much can I save on real estate commission in DARIEN, CT?

With SELL123.com's maximum 3% commission, sellers in DARIEN, CT 06820 save an estimated $63,900 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $3,195,000. 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.