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06853 ZIP Code Housing Market
The typical home in ZIP code 06853 is worth $2.32M, rose 14.1% over the past year (Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026). The last median sale price Redfin published for this ZIP was $2.50M, +38.1% year over year (through May 2026). With homes going under contract in about 10 days, 06853 is a seller's market. At today's 7.03% 30-year fixed rate, 20% down works out to about $12,370/mo in principal and interest.
Key numbers for ZIP code 06853
Typical home value
$2.32M
+14.1% in 12 months
Zillow, August 2026
Median sale price
$2.50M
+38.1% year over year
Redfin, through March 2026
Days on market
10
Fast-moving
Redfin, through March 2026
Active listings
11
Redfin, through March 2026
Sale-to-list ratio
114.8%
Selling above asking
Redfin, through March 2026
30-yr fixed rate
7.03%
Freddie Mac weekly average
Freddie Mac via FRED, September 2026
Median household income
$250,001
Home costs 9.3x income
U.S. Census ACS, 2024
Zillow figures are as of August 2026 and refresh monthly. Redfin figures are through May 2026 — Redfin stopped publishing its public market trackers in June 2026, so those numbers are final, not current.
Is the 06853 ZIP code a buyer's or seller's market?
ZIP code 06853 is a seller's market and homes selling in about 10 days. We classify markets from months of supply, sale-to-list ratio and days on market together — no single number decides it.
What are the latest 06853 housing market stats?
Redfin's final published month for this ZIP code. Redfin, through March 2026
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price | $2.50M |
| Median list price | $2.69M |
| Year-over-year price change | +38.1% |
| Median price per sq ft | $1,098/sq ft |
| Median days on market | 10 days |
| Active inventory | 11 listings |
| Sale-to-list price ratio | 114.8% |
| Homes sold (that month) | 10 |
| Market condition | Seller's market |
Reading these: months of supply is how long it would take to sell every active listing at the current pace (under 4 months of supply tilts toward sellers, 4 to 5 months is the neutral band, and above 5 months tilts toward buyers — above 7 months is a glut.). Days on market is the median time from listing to accepted offer. Sale-to-list ratio above 100% means bidding over asking is normal here. Price per square foot lets you compare differently sized homes, but it should not be used to value your own.
How have 06853 home prices moved?
Over the three years through Redfin's final published month, the median sale price in 06853 rose 14.9%, from $2.17M to $2.50M. The live Zillow value series has rose 14.1% in the last 12 months — the more current read now that the Redfin series has stopped. ZIP-level medians swing harder than citywide ones because far fewer homes sell in a month; read the shape of the line, not any single point.
Redfin, through March 2026 — the chart ends at Redfin's final published month.
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How does 06853 compare to Tokeneke, CT?
06853 sits about 1.5 miles from downtown Tokeneke, but we do not hold ZIP and citywide sale rows for the same period, so putting the two numbers side by side would be comparing different months. The Tokeneke, CT housing market page has the citywide figures, and the comparison tool puts any two markets against each other.
What does it cost to buy a home in 06853?
Priced off the typical home value of $2.32M at the current 7.03% 30-year fixed rate. Principal and interest only — property taxes, insurance, HOA dues and mortgage insurance are on top and vary too much by property for us to guess.
| Down payment | Cash at close | Loan amount | Monthly P&I |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20% | $463,419 | $1.85M | $12,370/mo |
| 5% | $115,855 | $2.20M | $14,689/mo |
Zillow, August 2026 for the price · Freddie Mac via FRED, September 2026 for the rate
Lenders generally want housing costs under 28% of gross income, so the 20%-down payment of $12,370 implies roughly $530,139 a year before taxes and insurance. The median household in this ZIP earns $250,001, about $280,138 short of it — which is why down payment size, not price, usually decides who buys here. Price-to-income runs 9.3x.
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Who lives in 06853?
American Community Survey estimates for this ZIP code tabulation area. U.S. Census ACS, 2024
Population
3,171
Households
1,250
Median income
$250,001/yr
Median age
45.6 years
Owner-occupied
88.1%
Median home value
$1.61M
Median gross rent
$1,871/mo
88.1% of occupied homes in this ZIP are owner-occupied — the share that decides how much of the local housing stock ever reaches the for-sale market.
Which public schools serve ZIP 06853?
2 schools tracked · 888 students
The largest public schools serving ZIP code 06853 by enrollment, drawn from the National Center for Education Statistics. School quality is a commonly cited factor in home-buying decisions — these are the campuses families in this area are most likely to encounter.
Roton Middle School
Grades 6-8 · 453 students
Rowayton School
Grades K-5 · 435 students
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data directory. Updated annually. Ratings and test scores are not currently displayed.
Homes for sale in 06853
The last count we hold for 06853 is 11 active listings, with a median asking price of $2.69M (Redfin, through May 2026). Properties Incorporated is a data platform, not a listing portal — we publish what homes cost and how fast they move, and we point you at the portals for the inventory itself. Tell us what you are looking for and we will send the Tokeneke, CT listings that match instead.
06853 housing market FAQ
How much do homes cost in 06853?
The typical home in ZIP code 06853 is worth $2.32M (Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026). The median sale price in the last month Redfin published for this ZIP was $2.50M, about $1,098 per square foot (through May 2026).
Is 06853 a buyer's or seller's market?
ZIP code 06853 reads as a seller's market on the supply and pace-of-sale data we hold. Redfin's ZIP-level series stopped in June 2026, so this classification is frozen rather than live.
Is 06853 cheaper than Tokeneke, CT?
06853 sits in the Tokeneke, CT area, but we do not hold ZIP and citywide sale rows for the same period, so a direct price comparison would be mixing months. The Tokeneke, CT page shows the citywide figures we do have.
What income do you need to buy a home in 06853?
At the current 30-year fixed rate of 7.03%, 20% down on a $2.32M home is about $12,370 a month in principal and interest. Under the standard 28% front-end rule that implies roughly $530,139 in gross annual income, before property taxes, insurance, HOA dues or mortgage insurance. Census puts the median household income in this ZIP at $250,001.
Are home prices rising in 06853?
The typical home value in 06853 rose 14.1% over the last 12 months, from $2.03M to $2.32M (Zillow, August 2026). Zillow's index still refreshes monthly, so this is the current read.
What data do you publish for ZIP code 06853?
Zillow's Home Value Index and Observed Rent Index (monthly, current), Redfin's median sale price, days on market, inventory and months of supply (final period May 2026), U.S. Census ACS demographics, NCES public school records, and Freddie Mac's 30-year fixed rate via FRED for the affordability math. Every figure on this page carries its source and period. Properties Incorporated publishes market data; it does not list homes and does not give financial advice.
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