2026 January - Mad River Valley Real Estate Driven by Data
Posted on 1/15/2026 by Erik H. Reisner
In Brief:
A Happy belated New Year to everyone! 2025 was another strong year for real estate sales here in the Mad River Valley with a 7% increase in the number of sales and an 11% increase in total dollar volume over 2024. What will the 2026 real estate market bring? It’s too early to tell, but low inventory and high demand continue to be a common theme. Overall, it’s been a great ski season so far. We’re even faring better than some of the big western resort areas. The holiday season was very busy for all the businesses and both ski areas, and here comes MLK weekend! Thank you to all the visitors from near and far, we appreciate you being here.
Recreation and the forecast:
We’ve had the typical rollercoaster of weather thus far this year, but the snow came early and plentiful which is setting us up for a great season of winter recreation. We’re in a bit of a minor thaw as I type, but colder temperatures are coming right back. The forecast for the upcoming MLK weekend looks pretty darn good, but not with a ton of new snow accumulation between now and then. So, be sure to thank the groomers and snowmakers for their hard work to provide you with great conditions. Off mountain, the cross country and snowshoeing trails are ripe for the picking. If you don’t have the right gear, fear not; there are some great local stores that can get you outfitted.
Now onto the market update:
Currently there are 7 single family homes under contract or pending sale in the price range of $175,000 - $975,000 (down from 11 last month, and 12 two months ago), 5 whole-ownership condominiums under contract or pending sale priced from $218,000 - $600,000 (down from 7 last month and up from 4 two months ago), 5 undeveloped land parcel under contract priced from $99,500 - $275,000 (up from 3 last month, and 4 two months ago too), and ZERO 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, 2 of the 7 single family homes, and 2 of the 5 land parcels were listed after December 1, 2025. While fewer properties get listed during the winter months, buyers still have their fingers on the pulse of the market and are acting swiftly if they like what they see!
Based on information from PrimeMLS, Inc. for the period 11/1/2025 through 1/15/2026.
There were 8 single family home sales in December 2025 from $360,000 - $2,350,000 (down from 9 sales in November). There were 4 whole-ownership condominium sales from $130,000 - $600,000 (down from 5 sale in November). There were 3 undeveloped land sales in December from $250,000 - $640,000 (down from 2 sales in November). There were ZERO commercial sales in December (ZERO sales in November too).
Based on information from PrimeMLS, Inc. for the period 12/1/2025 through 12/31/2025.
Our Take on the Central Vermont Real Estate Market:
The current inventory in the Mad River Valley is @ 18 single family homes (20 this time last month), there are 23 whole-ownership condominiums (25 this time last month), there are 13 undeveloped land parcels (16 this time last month), and 3 commercial properties (4 this time last month).
As mentioned above, 2025 outperformed 2024 in both dollar volume and number of transactions which is amazing considering the ongoing low inventory in all sectors. The reality is that there is continued high demand. So, when a property gets listed that checks the right boxes for the active buyers out there; it’s gone within several days or weeks. Some buyers are jumping in their cars to get here while others are looking remotely via FaceTime or Zoom, which are no longer just for meetings or talking to grandma! In my experience, buyers that have gone the FaceTime or Zoom route have been more pleasantly surprised when they get to the property in person. So, if you’re comfortable using the technology, embrace it if you can. But don’t get me started on AI!
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.
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Historical Mad River Valley Real Estate to December 31, 2025:
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 December 31, 2025.
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 1/1/2006 through 12/31/2025.
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.