Inventory in Darien has tightened in the latest rolling three-month view, with active listings down about 8% from a year ago to 43 homes. New listings have fallen more sharply year over year, dropping about 25%, which limits options for buyers. Even with fewer homes available, closed sales are up roughly 41% from a year earlier, and pending contracts have surged by about 169%, showing strong demand flowing into escrow.
Pricing has responded to this brisk contract activity. The typical home value over the past three months is up about 24% compared with the same period last year, while the median list price is roughly flat year over year, suggesting sellers are not pushing asking prices as quickly as closed sales are rising.
Homes are also moving more quickly than they did a year ago, with the median time on market now about 31 days in this rolling view, down from much longer marketing times seen in 2024. Months of supply has tightened to 2.3, and together with an average sale-to-list ratio near 98%, these measures point to a clear seller’s market. At the same time, only about 5% of recent sales closed above list price, so many buyers are still negotiating modest discounts. Whether you are trying to stand out as a buyer or maximize your position as a seller, Agent Pronto can connect you with a Darien agent who understands these dynamics.
