2026 March - Mad River Valley Real Estate Driven by Data
Posted on 3/15/2026 by Erik H. Reisner
In Brief:
Mother nature has given us one of the best ski and ride seasons in recent memory. But the tides sure turned fast this past week with unseasonably warm temperatures. Most of the snow we received this winter was low on moisture content, which was great for many, many powder days. However, that snowpack has been severely depleted. Is this “The Spring of Deception” or will it be an early spring and mud season. Time will surely tell. We typically see fewer properties coming to market this time of year, but a few listings keep popping up, and if they check the right boxes for buyers, they’re not lasting long.
Recreation and the forecast:
Without some significant late season snowfall, the winter recreation season may be coming to an early end. The Nordic ski centers are likely already done while Sugarbush and Mad River Glen have limited terrain available. I’m not taking my snow tires off yet though. Or maybe I should and then we’ll get a few massive snowstorms! Either way, mud season #1 is upon us. Outdoor recreation is somewhat limited with questionable ski and ride conditions, and the hiking and biking trails are way too wet to explore. It has been a banner winter overall, so an early spring wouldn’t be so bad right?
Now onto the market update:
Currently there are 4 single family homes under contract or pending sale in the price range of $100,000 - $2,400,000 (down from 6 sales last month, and 7 two months ago), 8 whole-ownership condominiums under contract or pending sale priced from $325,000 - $850,000 (up from 6 sales last month and 5 two months ago), 3 undeveloped land parcel under contract priced from $170,000 - $800,000 (down from 4 sales last month, and 5 two months ago), and 1 commercial property under contract (1 last month too, and ZERO two months ago).
Regarding the properties that are currently under contract, 3 of the 8 condos, 2 of the 4 single family homes, and one of the 3 land parcels were listed after February 1, 2026. The market continues to show that buyers are paying attention and reacting swiftly if they like what they see.
Based on information from PrimeMLS, Inc. for the period 1/1/2026 through 3/15/2026.
There were 4 single family home sales in February 2026 from $380,000 - $975,000 (down from 5 sales in January). There were 4 whole-ownership condominium sales from $205,000 - $915,000 (down from 6 sale in January). There were 3 undeveloped land sales in February from $170,000 - $495,000 (up from 1 sale in January). There were ZERO commercial sales in February (ZERO sales in January too).
Based on information from PrimeMLS, Inc. for the period 1/1/2026 through 2/28/2026.
Our Take on the Central Vermont Real Estate Market:
The current inventory in the Mad River Valley is @ 21 single family homes (21 this time last month as well), there are 19 whole-ownership condominiums (19 this time last month too!), there are 16 undeveloped land parcels (14 this time last month), and 2 commercial properties (2 this time last month as well).
We’re heading towards the end of ski and ride season and approaching mud season which will hopefully be quickly followed by spring. Traditionally we see a bit of a lag in listings and inquiries during this shoulder season as the “weekend warriors” with seasonal rentals are wrapping up, and not particularly excited to get in the car to come look at one home or condo after +/- 20 weekends in a row. Sellers are typically doing their spring clean-up and/or decluttering before bringing their property to the market. We don’t anticipate that there will be a large increase in the overall inventory even as we approach the busier summer selling season. So, if something hits the market that is appealing to you, don’t wait too long as if it appeals to you, it will likely be tempting to others too.
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Historical Mad River Valley Real Estate to February 28, 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 February 28, 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 2/28/2026.
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.