Russell Pruner | October 22, 2026
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Greenwich, CT real estate has a median single-family sale price of $3,710,000 so far in 2026, up from $1,866,000 in 2019, according to the Greenwich Multiple Listing Service. That is a gain of about 99% in seven years. If you have searched this question before, you have probably seen numbers that don't agree, and this post explains why and what the data really shows. The number alone never tells you what it means for your own home or budget, so call me and I will walk you through where you fit.
What Is the Median Home Price in Greenwich, CT?
The median single-family sale price in Greenwich is $3,710,000 for 2026 year-to-date through August, up from $3,150,000 for the same period in 2025. That is an increase of about 18%. These figures come from the Greenwich Multiple Listing Service, Inc., the most reliable local source, and cover single-family homes only.
How Has the Greenwich Median Moved From 2019 to 2026?
Here is the full run, using the year-to-date median single-family sale price each year.
Three things stand out:
The climb was steady, then it accelerated. Prices rose every year except 2023, which dipped about 1%. Since then the market has moved up sharply.
Fewer homes are selling at higher prices. Single-family closings peaked at 1,006 in 2021. They were 527 in 2023, 503 in 2024, and 520 in 2025, right back to 2019 levels, while the median kept rising.
Homes are selling faster. Average days on market fell from 227 in 2019 to 70 in 2025, and the 2026 pace has been quicker still.
Why Does the Median Number Only Tell Part of the Story?
Greenwich isn't one market, it's several. Here is how the neighborhood medians compare, 2026 year-to-date against 2019:
Cos Cob: $2,375,000, up from $1,075,000
Riverside: $3,767,500, up from $1,712,500
Greenwich in-town: $4,225,000, up from $2,035,000
Condos and co-ops townwide: $1,081,000, up from $687,000
A townwide median averages across all of that. It is a useful starting point, not a substitute for knowing where a specific neighborhood or price band sits.
Why Do Monthly Numbers Swing So Much?
Monthly medians in Greenwich jump around because they reflect which price segments closed that month. In 2026 alone, the townwide single-family median was $4,487,500 in January, $2,570,000 in February, $3,602,000 in July, and $3,950,000 in August. July was up 2.49% from $3,514,490 the year before. None of that signals a sudden shift. It is why I look at the year-to-date figure and the multi-year trend instead of a single month.
What Does This Mean If You're Buying or Selling in Greenwich?
For buyers, the townwide median is a sanity check. Your real budget conversation should center on the neighborhoods and property types you are considering. Greenwich, CT real estate rewards buyers who are prepared, because well-priced homes move fast.
For sellers, where your home falls relative to the median tells you more about your competition and likely buyer pool than the number itself. Eight years of appreciation is real, but the right price still depends on your street, your condition, and your timing.
The data tells you where Greenwich has been, and I can tell you what it means for your next move. Call me at 203-524-4998 or email [email protected], and we will look at your neighborhood, your price band, and your timing together.
Russell Pruner | Senior Real Estate Specialist | CRS | GRI | SRES | Six-Time GAR-GMLS President | 40+ Years in Greenwich | Greenwich Streets Team at Compass
The Greenwich Streets Team has been named RealTrends Verified for 2026, placing them among the top 1.5% of real estate professionals nationwide.
The data tells you where Greenwich has been, and I can tell you what it means for your next move. Call me at 203-524-4998 or email [email protected], and we will look at your neighborhood, your price band, and your timing together.
Source: Greenwich Multiple Listing Service, Inc. Figures reflect single-family sales unless noted.
Last updated October: 2026
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