Bethel, CT 06801 Real Estate Market Report

ZIP Code: 06801
Report Date: May 2026
Market Temperature: HOT
Scope: This ZIP code analysis focuses on single-family residential (SFR) properties. Metrics are calculated from recent sales and active listings within the past 90 days.

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Market Overview

This analysis is based on a sample of properties from this ZIP code (up to 200 sold properties and up to 100 active properties). The median prices below are calculated from all available properties in the sample, while trend analysis uses properties from the selected analysis window.

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Market Metrics

Note: The property counts shown above represent only the properties analyzed in this report sample, not the total inventory for this ZIP code. Median prices are calculated from all available properties in the sample, while trend analysis uses properties from the selected analysis window.

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Rental Market

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Property Taxes

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Liquidity & Velocity

Note: A Sale-to-List Ratio near 100% can occur when properties sell at or near their final listing price after price adjustments during the listing period, even when initial listing prices differ significantly from sale prices.

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Market Trends & Context

Understanding Market Temperature

A Hot market indicates strong buyer demand with limited inventory, typically characterized by rising prices, quick sales (low days on market), and inventory levels below historical averages.

Current Mortgage Rate Context

Market-level mortgage rate comparison for this area:

Current 30-year fixed mortgage rates in Bethel, CT, are averaging 6.35%, which is 0.75% higher than the 5.6% rates observed for typical loans in this area earlier in 2026.

Note: Interest rate comparisons provide market context. The existing "Interest Rate Pressure" metric above shows the qualitative market impact.

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Key Findings

1. The $560,000 median sold price is the primary indicator of market value and recent transaction activity in Bethel, CT, and should be used as the reference point for pricing and appraisals in the current cycle (hot market temperature).

2. The $669,000 median listing price sits above the median sold price, which may indicate seller expectations exceed recent transaction levels and suggests pricing friction between asking and realized values.

3. The 335 median days on market suggests slower transaction velocity despite a hot market temperature, which may indicate elongated negotiations, conditional sales, or selective buyer activity rather than immediate turnarounds.

4. The 6.35% current 30-year fixed mortgage rate (0.75% higher than the 5.6% observed earlier in 2026) and elevated interest rate pressure are constraining buyer affordability, even as the $2,850 median market rent and 292 median price per square foot provide contextual support for local valuations.

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Notable Properties

The following 8 properties represent notable market examples and recent transactions that illustrate key market dynamics. These are illustrative examples selected for their significance (top sales, market benchmarks, quick sales) and are not the basis for the statistical calculations shown above.

Bethel, CT 06801 Real Estate Market Report

ZIP Code: 06801
Report Date: May 2026
Market Temperature: HOT
Scope: This ZIP code analysis focuses on condominium properties. Metrics are calculated from recent condo sales and active listings within the past 90 days.

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Market Overview

This analysis is based on a sample of properties from this ZIP code (up to 200 sold properties and up to 100 active properties). The median prices below are calculated from all available properties in the sample, while trend analysis uses properties from the selected analysis window.

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Market Metrics

Note: The property counts shown above represent only the properties analyzed in this report sample, not the total inventory for this ZIP code. Median prices are calculated from all available properties in the sample, while trend analysis uses properties from the selected analysis window.

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Rental Market

Note: The relationship between property values and rental rates reflects different market dynamics. Higher-priced properties may have lower rental yields due to factors such as luxury market positioning, owner-occupancy preferences, or long-term appreciation strategies rather than immediate rental income maximization.

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Property Taxes

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Liquidity & Velocity

Note: A Sale-to-List Ratio near 100% can occur when properties sell at or near their final listing price after price adjustments during the listing period, even when initial listing prices differ significantly from sale prices.

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Market Trends & Context

Understanding Market Temperature

A Hot market indicates strong buyer demand with limited inventory, typically characterized by rising prices, quick sales (low days on market), and inventory levels below historical averages.

Current Mortgage Rate Context

Market-level mortgage rate comparison for this area:

Current 30-year fixed mortgage rates in Bethel, CT, are averaging 6.35%, which is 0.75% higher than the 5.6% rates observed for typical loans in this area earlier in 2026.

Note: Interest rate comparisons provide market context. The existing "Interest Rate Pressure" metric above shows the qualitative market impact.

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Key Findings

1. The primary market value indicator is the median sold price of $496,500, which reflects recent transaction activity and supports the view of ongoing upward pricing pressure in the area (up price trend and a hot market temperature).

2. Liquidity appears mixed: despite a median days on market of 1,027, which suggests slower sales velocity for many transactions, the broader trend signals continued strength (hot market temperature) that may be concentrating sales among a subset of competitively priced listings.

3. Price and rent context is supportive for owners and investors: the median price per square foot of $262 and median market rent of $2,340 coincide with an upward rent trend (up), indicating rent resilience alongside rising home prices.

4. Financing headwinds are notable: current 30-year fixed mortgage rates averaging 6.35%, which are 0.75% higher than the earlier 5.6% benchmark in 2026, represent elevated interest rate pressure that may moderate demand and lengthen time-to-sale for marginal listings.

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Notable Properties

The following 8 properties represent notable market examples and recent transactions that illustrate key market dynamics. These are illustrative examples selected for their significance (top sales, market benchmarks, quick sales) and are not the basis for the statistical calculations shown above.