2026 February - Mad River Valley Real Estate Driven by Data
Posted on 2/15/2026 by Erik H. Reisner
In Brief:
President’s Day/Week is upon us! The skiing and riding is absolutely phenomenal right now. The Mad River Valley will be at full capacity this holiday week, and guests from near and far are in for an epic week. Real estate inventory remains low, but that has been our underlying message for quite some time. If you’re looking to get into any homes or condos this week, be sure to contact us with as much advanced notice as possible as most properties are likely occupied by owners, guests, or tenants. Enjoy the week and have patience as there will be a lot of people trying to occupy the same trails, restaurants, and stores.
Recreation and the forecast:
We’ve been graced with an abundance of snow and VERY cold temperatures. What does that mean? Some of the best "Champlain" Powder conditions we’ve seen in years! Luckily the thermometer has risen to more reasonable levels making outdoor winter recreation even more enjoyable. As mentioned above, it’s going to be a busy holiday week. So, consider some alternate means of playing in the snow to get away from the crowds. Consider taking a snowshoe trek on one of the many Mad River Path trails. Need gear? Check out Clearwater Sports in Waitsfield. Blueberry Lake and Ole’s Cross Country ski areas will also have some nicely groomed trails to explore. A great way to get some exercise and see some beautiful Mad River Valley scenery.
Now onto the market update:
Currently there are 6 single family homes under contract or pending sale in the price range of $175,000 - $2,400,000 (down from 7 last month, and 11 two months ago), 5 whole-ownership condominiums under contract or pending sale priced from $259,000 - $915,000 (5 last month as well and down from 7 two months ago), 4 undeveloped land parcel under contract priced from $99,500 - $275,000 (up from 5 last month, and down from 3 two months ago too), and 1 commercial properties under contract (ZERO last month, and ZERO two months ago).
Regarding the properties that are currently under contract, 1 of the 5 condos, 1 of the 6 single family homes, and 1 of the 4 land parcels were listed after January 1, 2026. Buyers continue to pounce if the properties check the right boxes!
Based on information from PrimeMLS, Inc. for the period 12/1/2025 through 2/15/2026.
There were 5 single family home sales in January 2026 from $582,000 - $2,525,000 (down from 8 sales in December). There were 6 whole-ownership condominium sales from $211,500 - $600,000 (up from 4 sale in December). There was 1 undeveloped land sale in January for $175,000 (down from 3 sales in December). There were ZERO commercial sales in January (ZERO sales in December too).
Based on information from PrimeMLS, Inc. for the period 12/1/2025 through 1/31/2026.
Our Take on the Central Vermont Real Estate Market:
The current inventory in the Mad River Valley is @ 23 single family homes (18 this time last month), there are 19 whole-ownership condominiums (23 this time last month), there are 14 undeveloped land parcels (13 this time last month), and 2 commercial properties (3 this time last month).
Depending on the property, winter is often not the ideal time to market and sell real estate in the Mad River Valley. However, when we’re having a banner ski/ride season and the stoke level is high, it can be a great time of year to list and sell your property. That is, if it is appealing to the winter-focused second home/condo buyers out there. If your property might appeal to a larger year-round and potentially full-time residential buyer, this is probably not the time to put your property on the market. But it’s a great time of year to tackle some indoor projects in preparation for the spring/summer market, especially on those sub-zero days when you don’t want to go outside!
Are you in the market for a property here in the Mad River Valley and beyond? If so, the team at MRVRE has more than 80 years of combined experience in helping buyers and sellers navigate the local real estate market, Call, email, or text now so that we can learn about your property search and help you stay informed.
Have you been on the fence wondering when the best time might be to sell your Vermont property? Allow us to provide you with a complimentary market analysis to see if it makes sense for you. No pressure!
If you are a potential buyer, make sure you are tracking activity, or better yet contact us at (802) 496-5000 or info@mrvre.com and we can help you do that! Also make sure your finances are in order so that you can be poised to make a competitive offer, with or without financing. We can also help you find the right lender if needed. Check out our Lender Resources Page.
Historical Mad River Valley Real Estate to January 31, 2026:
Below is a graph that shows the total number of units sold (single family homes, condominiums, commercial properties, undeveloped land), as well as the total dollar volume through January 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 1/31/2026.
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.