2026 April - Mad River Valley Real Estate Driven by Data
Posted on 4/15/2026 by Erik H. Reisner
In Brief:
It appears that spring has finally sprung as far as temperatures go and the old saying “April showers bring May flowers” sure feels appropriate as I type this. Our friends up at Mad River Glen have ended ski operations and Sugarbush Resort will hang in there for a few more weeks hopefully. We are starting to see early signs of the spring real estate market with a few new listings coming on here or there. There will likely be more as the grass turns green and the leaves fill in creating a better canvas for good real estate photography.
Recreation and the forecast:
The annual pond skimming at Sugarbush and the Mad River Triathlon (the only four-sport event in the Nation!) are behind us which is a sure sign of the arrival of spring here in the Mad River Valley. Both events were packed with enthusiastic participants which is always a great showing of local community excitement. As we transition from winter to spring & summer recreation there are likely some great deals on winter gear at our local shops. Shop and support our local businesses! Now is the perfect time to tune up your bikes and pull out your dusty golf clubs as you put the winter stuff away. The trails are way too muddy for hiking and biking, many of the dirt roads are still in prime mud season conditions, and the paved roads still have lots of sand and dirt along the shoulders. So, be careful out there!
Now onto the market update:
Currently there are 4 single family homes under contract or pending sale in the price range of $399,000 - $420,000 (4 last month too, and 6 two months ago), 9 whole-ownership condominiums under contract or pending sale priced from $209,000 - $850,000 (up from 8 sales last month and 6 two months ago), 3 undeveloped land parcel under contract priced from $269,000 - $800,000 (3 sales last month too, and 4 two months ago), and ZERO commercial property under contract (1 last month, and 1 two months ago).
Regarding the properties that are currently under contract, 4 of the 9 condos, 3 of the 4 single family homes, and 1 of the 3 land parcels were listed after March 1, 2026. Interested buyers beware, if it checks the right boxes for you, it probably does for other folks too! So, be ready to act fast if the right property hits your feed.
Based on information from PrimeMLS, Inc. for the period 2/1/2026 through 4/15/2026.
There were 3 single family home sales in March 2026 from $373,000 - $875,000 (down from 4 sales in February). There were 3 whole-ownership condominium sales from $255,000 - $585,000 (down from 4 sale in February). There was one undeveloped land sale in March for $103,000 (down from 3 sales in February). There were ZERO commercial sales in March (ZERO sales in February too).
Based on information from PrimeMLS, Inc. for the period 1/1/2026 through 3/31/2026.
Our Take on the Central Vermont Real Estate Market:
The current inventory in the Mad River Valley is @ 24 single family homes (21 this time last month), there are 21 whole-ownership condominiums (19 this time last month), there are 18 undeveloped land parcels (17 this time last month), and 2 commercial properties (2 this time last month as well).
Based on information from PrimeMLS, Inc. for the period 2/1/2026 through 4/15/2026.
With the winter ski and ride season coming to an end, we are now in the thick of mud season which by all accounts hasn’t been too bad this year. Hopefully I didn’t just jinx us all! While the landscape is currently brown and dreary, Vermont’s ecosystem is very hearty and resilient, much like its people! It is truly amazing how quickly things turn a very lush green here. We went into winter with a drought, so these April showers are a welcome sign. As things green up, your local real estate agents will likely be working on getting some nice exterior photography for their upcoming listings. There likely won’t be a deluge of new inventory, but things will surely come to market as we approach summer. As evidenced above and in many previous months, some of the good inventory won’t last long. So, give us a call when you see something that piques your interest!
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Historical Mad River Valley Real Estate to March 31, 2026:
Below is a graph that show the total number of units sold (single family homes, condominiums, commercial properties, undeveloped land), as well as the total dollar volume through March 31, 2026.
This blog post will be updated monthly to track year-to-date real estate sales in the Mad River Valley. The data is gathered from the State of Vermont Property Tax Transfer records and includes all sales above $20,000.
Based on information from PrimeMLS, Inc. for the period 1/1/2007 through 3/31/2026.
Whether you are a potential buyer or seller, this data is a valuable resource to help you make informed real estate and financial decisions. If you have any questions, real estate related or otherwise, give Mad River Valley Real Estate a call or send us an email.