The defining story of Stamford's single-family market in Q1 2026 is supply constraint driving prices higher. New listings dropped 27.2% year-over-year to just 147 — yet demand didn't flinch. Months of supply compressed to a rock-bottom 1.0, and homes sold at 105.9% of asking price on average. The result: median price climbed 12.2% to $1,035,833 and price per square foot rose 9.1% to $393, confirming broad-based price appreciation rather than a mix-shift story.
Even with closings down 11.2% (95 vs. 107 last year), total market volume still increased 5.7% to $116.4 million — the deals that closed were at significantly higher price points. The $1M–$2M bracket is the most competitive segment in Stamford right now: 108.8% sale-to-list, just 32 days on market, and 0.8 months of supply. Meanwhile, the $2M–$3M segment surged from 3 closings to 10 year-over-year, signaling that more buyers are trading up as confidence in the market grows.
| Price Range | Closings | $/Sq Ft | Days on Mkt | Sale-to-List | Mo. Supply | YoY Closings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $500K–$1M | 43 | $402 | 37 | 105.2% | 0.8 | ▼ -25.9% |
| $1M–$2M | 39 | $369 | 32 | 108.8% | 0.8 | ▼ -9.3% |
| $2M–$3M | 10 | $441 | 41 | 101.2% | 2.4 | ▲ +233.3% |
Stamford's condo market is delivering steady, healthy results in Q1 2026. Total market volume climbed 12.2% to $60.3 million on the strength of 118 closings — up 11.3% year-over-year. Prices are essentially flat at the median (+0.9%) but price per square foot is up 5.7% to $393, suggesting buyers are getting slightly less space per dollar — likely a trade-off between affordability and premium finishes or location. Homes are still selling above asking at 102.3%.
The $500K–$750K bracket is the engine of condo activity with 36% more closings year-over-year (34 vs. 25) and a 103.0% sale-to-list ratio. The $750K–$1M segment, while smaller in volume (6 closings), is the fastest-moving at just 14 days on market with a 108.2% sale-to-list — indicating fierce competition for higher-end condos. Meanwhile, the under-$500K segment continues to perform reliably with 73 closings and 89.5% odds of selling.
| Price Range | Closings | $/Sq Ft | Days on Mkt | Sale-to-List | Mo. Supply | YoY Closings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under $500K | 73 | $371 | 37 | 101.7% | 1.4 | ▲ +10.6% |
| $500K–$750K | 34 | $376 | 37 | 103.0% | 1.4 | ▲ +36.0% |
| $750K–$1M | 6 | $357 | 14 | 108.2% | 0.7 | ▼ -40.0% |
| $1M–$1.5M | 3 | $636 | 62 | 103.3% | 2.0 | ▲ +200.0% |
Neighborhood-level data for 2026 is still early — only North Stamford has sufficient annual data so far. North Stamford is showing strong fundamentals with a 94.8% odds-of-selling rate and homes moving at 105.8% of asking price. The median of $1,165,000 reflects the area's larger lot sizes and established single-family stock. At 41 days on market, homes are taking slightly longer than the townwide average, which is typical for higher-priced properties in this submarket. As Q2 and Q3 data fills in, expect a fuller picture across Stamford's diverse neighborhoods.
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