Q2-2026
MARKET REPORT
Q2-2026
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The New Haven and Middlesex County markets remained strong throughout the second quarter, supported by steady buyer demand and continued price appreciation despite softer sales activity in several communities.
The region continues to attract buyers seeking a classic Connecticut lifestyle characterized by historic architecture, coastal and inland settings, and convenient proximity to major urban centers. This balance of lifestyle, access, and relative value continues to define demand.
As the market moves into the second half of the year, fundamentals remain healthy. Well-prepared and strategically priced homes continue to perform well, while buyers are gaining access to gradually improving inventory and more selective opportunities across segments.
At Houlihan Lawrence, we remain committed to delivering the expertise, local insight and trusted guidance that have defined our market leadership for generations. We are grateful for the opportunity to guide buyers and sellers with confidence through every stage of their real estate journey.
With Warm Regards,
Liz Nunan President and CEO
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECOND QUARTER 2026
NEW HAVEN COUNTY
Single Family Home Overview
ANSONIA BEACON FALLS BETHANY BRANFORD
CHESHIRE DERBY EAST HAVEN GUILFORD
HAMDEN MADISON MERIDEN MIDDLEBURY MILFORD NAUGATUCK NEW HAVEN NORTH BRANFORD
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECOND QUARTER 2026
MIDDLESEX COUNTY
Single Family Homes Overview
CHESTER
CLINTON CROMWELL
DEEP RIVER DURHAM EAST HADDAM
EAST HAMPTON ESSEX HADDAM
KILLINGWORTH MIDDLEFIELD MIDDLETOWN
OLD SAYBROOK PORTLAND WESTBROOK
BRANFORD
SECOND QUARTER 2026
QUARTERLY MARKET OVERVIEW
MARKET HISTORY
MILFORD
SECOND QUARTER 2026
QUARTERLY MARKET OVERVIEW
MARKET HISTORY
PENDING
NEW HAVEN
SECOND QUARTER 2026
QUARTERLY MARKET OVERVIEW
PENDING
WOODBRIDGE
SECOND QUARTER 2026
QUARTERLY MARKET OVERVIEW
ANSONIA
QUARTERLY MARKET OVERVIEW
BEACON FALLS
ACTIVE LISTINGS
Q2- 2026 vs Q2- 2025 85.7%
PENDING LISTINGS
Q2- 2026 vs Q2- 2025 -33.3%
Q2- 2026 vs Q2- 2025 -14.3%
BETHANY
QUARTERLY MARKET OVERVIEW
CHESHIRE
ACTIVE LISTINGS
Q2- 2026 vs Q2- 2025 -21.3%
PENDING LISTINGS
Q2- 2026 vs Q2- 2025 50.0%
Q2- 2026 vs Q2- 2025 8.2%
DERBY
QUARTERLY MARKET OVERVIEW
EAST HAVEN
ACTIVE LISTINGS
Q2- 2026 vs Q2- 2025 -15.9%
PENDING LISTINGS
Q2- 2026 vs Q2- 2025 0.0%
Q2- 2026 vs Q2- 2025 -9.3%
GUILFORD
QUARTERLY MARKET OVERVIEW
HAMDEN
ACTIVE LISTINGS
Q2- 2026 vs Q2- 2025 76.1%
PENDING LISTINGS
Q2- 2026 vs Q2- 2025 -13.3% SOLD LISTINGS
Q2- 2026 vs Q2- 2025 3.0%
MADISON
QUARTERLY MARKET OVERVIEW
MERIDEN
ACTIVE LISTINGS
Q2- 2026 vs Q2- 2025
27.8%
PENDING LISTINGS
Q2- 2026 vs Q2- 2025 16.7%
LISTINGS
Q2- 2026 vs Q2- 2025 -19.3% Source : Smart MLS, Single Family For Sale
MIDDLEBURY
QUARTERLY MARKET OVERVIEW
NAUGATUCK
ACTIVE LISTINGS
Q2- 2026 vs Q2- 2025 -1.7%
PENDING LISTINGS
Q2- 2026 vs Q2- 2025 40.0%
Q2- 2026 vs Q2- 2025 16.1% Source : Smart MLS, Single Family For Sale
NORTH BRANFORD
QUARTERLY MARKET OVERVIEW
NORTH HAVEN
ACTIVE LISTINGS
Q2- 2026 vs Q2- 2025
27.3%
PENDING LISTINGS
Q2- 2026 vs Q2- 2025 5.3% SOLD LISTINGS
Q2- 2026 vs Q2- 2025 0.0%
QUARTERLY MARKET OVERVIEW
OXFORD
ACTIVE LISTINGS
Q2- 2026 vs Q2- 2025
50.0%
PENDING LISTINGS
Q2- 2026 vs Q2- 2025 -38.5% SOLD LISTINGS
Q2- 2026 vs Q2- 2025 0.0%
PROSPECT
QUARTERLY MARKET OVERVIEW
SEYMOUR
ACTIVE LISTINGS
Q2- 2026 vs Q2- 2025 -6.7%
PENDING LISTINGS
Q2- 2026 vs Q2- 2025 0.0%
Q2- 2026 vs Q2- 2025 44.0%
SOUTHBURY
QUARTERLY MARKET OVERVIEW
WALLINGFORD
ACTIVE LISTINGS
Q2- 2026 vs Q2- 2025 5.1%
PENDING LISTINGS
Q2- 2026 vs Q2- 2025 3.7%
Q2- 2026 vs Q2- 2025 -2.7%
WATERBURY
QUARTERLY MARKET OVERVIEW
WEST HAVEN
ACTIVE LISTINGS
Q2- 2026 vs Q2- 2025 -1.7%
PENDING LISTINGS
Q2- 2026 vs Q2- 2025 39.1%
Q2- 2026 vs Q2- 2025 -15.3%
WOLCOTT
QUARTERLY MARKET OVERVIEW
Source : Smart MLS, Single Family For Sale
OLD SAYBROOK
SECOND QUARTER 2026
QUARTERLY MARKET OVERVIEW
CHESTER
QUARTERLY MARKET OVERVIEW
CLINTON
ACTIVE LISTINGS
Q2- 2026 vs Q2- 2025
23.3%
PENDING LISTINGS
Q2- 2026 vs Q2- 2025 25.0%
Q2- 2026 vs Q2- 2025 -34.2%
CROMWELL
QUARTERLY MARKET OVERVIEW
DEEP RIVER
ACTIVE LISTINGS
Q2- 2026 vs Q2- 2025
85.7%
PENDING LISTINGS
Q2- 2026 vs Q2- 2025 250.0% SOLD LISTINGS
Q2- 2026 vs Q2- 2025 -8.3%
DURHAM
QUARTERLY MARKET OVERVIEW
EAST HADDAM
ACTIVE LISTINGS
Q2- 2026 vs Q2- 2025 -39.6%
PENDING LISTINGS
Q2- 2026 vs Q2- 2025 -26.7%
Q2- 2026 vs Q2- 2025 15.4%
EAST HAMPTON
QUARTERLY MARKET OVERVIEW
ESSEX
ACTIVE LISTINGS
Q2- 2026 vs Q2- 2025 52.0%
PENDING LISTINGS
Q2- 2026 vs Q2- 2025 -54.5%
Q2- 2026 vs Q2- 2025 -35.7%
HADDAM
QUARTERLY MARKET OVERVIEW
KILLINGWORTH
ACTIVE LISTINGS
Q2- 2026 vs Q2- 2025 7.7%
PENDING LISTINGS
Q2- 2026 vs Q2- 2025 66.7%
Q2- 2026 vs Q2- 2025 66.7%
MIDDLEFIELD
QUARTERLY MARKET OVERVIEW
MIDDLETOWN
ACTIVE LISTINGS
Q2- 2026 vs Q2- 2025 6.8%
PENDING LISTINGS
Q2- 2026 vs Q2- 2025 0.0% SOLD LISTINGS
Q2- 2026 vs Q2- 2025 5.6%
PORTLAND
QUARTERLY MARKET OVERVIEW
WESTBROOK
ACTIVE LISTINGS
Q2- 2026 vs Q2- 2025 -25.0%
PENDING LISTINGS
Q2- 2026 vs Q2- 2025 60.0%
Q2- 2026 vs Q2- 2025 -5.6%