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New Haven, CT Housing Market Report and Selling Costs
Use recent New Haven market measures as a starting point, then compare a direct sale, listing, repairs, and the time you may carry the house with what you would keep.
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New Haven housing market numbers
Compare New Haven home values, recent sales, and other market measures below. These figures describe the market, not the price for your particular house.
Housing prices and selling conditions
These measures describe housing prices and selling conditions for the areas and periods shown. Compare them alongside repair costs, your mortgage payoff and selling costs.
| Measure | Value | Source and area | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $399,810 | Redfin · New Haven, CT | Three months ending September 2026 |
| Median days on market | 43 days | Redfin · New Haven, CT | Three months ending September 2026 |
| Homes sold | 212 homes | Redfin · New Haven, CT | Three months ending September 2026 |
| Typical home value (Zillow ZHVI) | $337,417 | Zillow · New Haven, CT | As of September 2026 |
| For-sale inventory | 146 homes | Zillow · New Haven, CT | As of September 2026 |
Include utilities, other bills and any mortgage payments while waiting to sell. Allow time for closing, too.
Zillow's typical home value is a separate modeled measure, not a completed-sale price or an offer. Current figure: $337,417 (As of September 2026; Zillow typical home value for New Haven, CT).
What the numbers mean for your house
A citywide measure does not price your particular house. Its condition, needed repairs, cleanout, access, and timing can change the comparison between a direct sale and listing.
Occupancy matters too: a tenant, a vacant house, and an owner-occupied house can involve different access and timing. The market figures do not account for your lease or the costs you carry while you wait.
We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us. We consider the house's condition, occupancy, and timing when we review the offer terms, so you can compare them with the costs and time of listing.
Connecticut conveyance tax and closing costs
When a Connecticut deed is recorded for a sale of $2,000 or more, state real estate conveyance tax applies unless the transfer is exempt. For a home, the state rate is 0.75% on the price up to $800,000, 1.25% on the part from $800,000 to $2.5 million, and 2.25% on any part above $2.5 million. Every town also has a 0.25% municipal conveyance tax; eligible towns may add up to another 0.25%. The seller generally owes these taxes, paid when the deed is recorded. The property's municipality and the details of the sale determine the amount.
When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs, including the Connecticut state and municipal real estate conveyance taxes. Your mortgage payoff, liens, back taxes, and share of current property taxes remain separate.
For the state's current guidance, see Connecticut Department of Revenue Services conveyance-tax information. A closing professional can confirm the amount and any applicable exemption for a specific sale.
Compare the sale price with what you may keep
The sale price is the top-line amount. What you keep after costs can be different once you subtract repairs or cleanout, mortgage payoff, selling and closing costs, and bills while you wait. The New Haven home-sale calculator lets you compare those estimates with a listing or an as-is cash sale.
Open the New Haven home-sale net proceeds calculator →Just an estimate — the actual number could be more or less depending on the home's condition.
New Haven market report questions
Does the New Haven market median tell me what my house is worth?
No. The market measures describe sales or modeled values for a place and period, not a price for one address. Condition, repairs, occupancy, title questions, and timing can change what a seller compares.
How is Connecticut real estate conveyance tax calculated?
For a taxable sale of $2,000 or more, Connecticut charges state conveyance tax when the deed is recorded. The home-sale state rates are 0.75% on the price up to $800,000, 1.25% on the portion from $800,000 to $2.5 million, and 2.25% on any portion above $2.5 million. Every town also has a 0.25% municipal tax; eligible towns may add up to another 0.25%. The seller generally owes the tax, and the property municipality and transaction determine the actual amount.
Do I have to repair or clean the house before selling to you?
We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us. The house’s condition still matters when you compare the written numbers with listing, repairs, and waiting.
How can I compare the sale price with what I would keep?
The sale price is the top-line amount. Money left after costs can be lower once you account for repairs or cleanout, mortgage payoff, selling and closing costs, and bills while you wait. Use the New Haven calculator to change those estimates for your situation.
How soon will I get a written cash offer?
We give written cash offers in 24 hours. Call or use the form on this page to get started.
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Prices, timing and your selling options
Home prices in New Haven
Homes in New Haven, CT sold for a median of $399,810 for the three months ending September 2026 (Redfin). Repairs and condition affect what someone will pay for your house. Homes in New Haven, CT spent a median of 43 days on the market for the three months ending September 2026 (Redfin). You still have bills while waiting to sell, including utilities and any mortgage payments. Allow time for closing, too.