2026 June - Mad River Valley Real Estate Driven by Data
Posted on 6/15/2026 by Erik H. Reisner
In Brief:
Summer has arrived! We’ve had a healthy combination of hot sunny days and some much-needed rainfall. The results are an incredibly lush and green landscape. It’s truly amazing how quickly things change and how resilient mother nature is. Speaking of change, the overall inventory is growing, and active buyers are right on top of it. Keep reading to make sure that you’re fully informed on this ever-changing marketplace!
Recreation and the forecast:
First off, we’d like to congratulate the Harwood Union Class of 2026! Our wishes for you are to “go into the world and do well, but more importantly, go into the world and do good!” The underclassmen have one week left and then school is out for summer! It’s going to fly by, so make sure to get out there and take advantage of everything the Mad River Valley has to offer. The hiking and mountain biking trails are in awesome shape thanks to the folks at the Mad River Path and the Mad River Riders. The Sugarbush Golf Course is looking great as well. And while everyone knows about the awesome Farmer’s Market, do you know about all of the incredible businesses and retail stores in the Valley?
This year 10 businesses in the Mad River Valley have been named as finalists in the “Seven Daysies Awards:”
The Collection – Best Children's Toy Store
Canteen Creemee Company – Best Creemee (Outside Chittenden County)
Someday Boutique – Best Women's Clothing Store
Lawson's Finest Liquids – Best Craft Brewery (Outside Chittenden County)
Afterthoughts – Best Small Live Music Hot Spot (Outside Chittenden County)
Addison West – Best Housewares Store
Blockhouse Studio – Best Place to Take an Art Class; Best Place to Buy a Unique Gift (Outside Chittenden County)
Mad River Massage – Best Place to Get a Massage
Waitsfield Farmers Market – Best Farmers Market
Mehuron's Supermarket – Best Locally Owned Grocery Store (Outside Chittenden County)
Congrats to all the finalists! We’re so proud to be part of such an amazing group of businesses!
Now onto the market update:
Currently there are 16 single family homes under contract or pending sale in the price range of $288,800 - $1,050,000 (up from 7 last month and 4 two months ago), 9 whole-ownership condominiums under contract or pending sale priced from $235,000 - $825,000 (down from 10 last month and equal to 9 two months ago), 7 undeveloped land parcel under contract priced from $135,000 - $800,000 (up from 5 last month and 3 two months ago), and ZERO commercial property under contract (ZERO last month, and ZERO two months ago).
Regarding the properties that are currently under contract, 5 of the 9 condos, 8 of the 16 single family homes, and 4 of the 7 land parcels were listed after May 1, 2026. So, slightly more than half of the inventory currently under contract was scooped up well within a month of being listed. That’s an active market! Buyers need to be paying attention as the choice inventory is moving very fast.
Based on information from PrimeMLS, Inc. for the period 4/1/2026 through 6/15/2026.
There were 3 single family home sales in May 2026 from $390,000 - $1,400,000 (3 sales the two previous months as well). There were 6 whole-ownership condominium sales from $239,500 - $606,000 (6 sales in April too!). There were ZERO undeveloped land sales in May (1 sale in April). There were ZERO commercial sales in May (1 sale in April for $499,000).
Based on information from PrimeMLS, Inc. for the period 4/1/2026 through 5/31/2026.
Our Take on the Central Vermont Real Estate Market:
The current inventory in the Mad River Valley is @ 27 single family homes (24 this time last month), there are 24 whole-ownership condominiums (19 this time last month), there are 21 undeveloped land parcels (20 this time last month), and 2 commercial properties (1 this time last month).
The summer real estate season is gearing up to be a busy one. Both buyers and potential sellers should take note! We will see our regular visitors as well as lots of new folks being introduced to the Mad River Valley who are coming for weddings, the 4th of July parade, the Mad Marathon, and so many other events that will be hosted in this special part of Vermont. We feel so lucky to call this place home and we love nothing more than helping others make that dream come true whether it be a 2nd home or condo or making the move full-time. There is nothing better than living where you recreate and play!
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? The time very well could be NOW! We are happy 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 [email protected] 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 May 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 May 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 5/31/2026.
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.