Fairfield Update through July 31, 2019

The pattern that we saw emerging with the three W's repeats itself here in the largest of the mid-Fairfield towns,  Fairfield.  The active listing numbers continue to be higher than levels seen before this phase of the real estate cycle, in part because of higher numbers of high end listings which take considerably longer to sell.  With 55 current active listings over $ 2 million and 11 that have sold through the first 7 months of this year, we are likely to see inflated levels for high end homes  for some time to come. 

Younger home buyers continue to seek smaller lots closer to amenities.  This has adversely affected homes in Greenfield Hills, which generally take longer to sell than homes closer to the center of Fairfield (closer to train. schools and restaurants) and the beach area.

The 461 current active single family listings are top heavy under $1 million with 293 currently being offered, representing 63.5% of the homes on the market.  The current median list price of all homes currently for sale in $849,000.  The actual median sales price through the 31st of July has been $556,500, a decrease of 8 % when compared to the same period in 2018.  The median number tends to be skewed in Fairfield because of the large number of 'affordable' homes.  There are now 115 homes listed between $ 1 million and 2 million (24.9% of offerings) representing
tremendous value in terms of condition, style and square footage, as well as extra amenities (pools, tennis courts, home theaters, etc.).

Total sales are up 8 percent (471 compared to 440) compared to the first 7 months of 2018,  Activity has picked up in the past couple of weeks, with last minute purchases driven by the nearing of the school year, as well as those selling their homes looking to either downsize or move into a different style or area of town.