ZIP 06511 Housing Market & Real Estate Update (New Haven, CT) — February 22, 2026
06511 – February 22, 2026 – Quick snapshot for ZIP 06511 (New Haven, CT): prices up YoY, inventory tight, ~50 DOM, rents around $2.1K per Redfin/Zillow.
ZIP 06511 (New Haven, CT) continues to look like an active, seller-leaning market on the latest ZIP-level trackers, with prices trending higher year over year and homes generally moving faster than last year.
- Top takeaways:
- Redfin’s latest month (January 2026) shows a $395K median sale price, up 6.8% year over year.
- Even with fewer closed sales, days on market improved versus last year (about 50 days vs. 69).
- Zillow’s ZIP dashboard still reads limited for-sale inventory (31 homes as of January 31, 2026), which can keep bidding pressure on well-priced listings.
- On rentals, Zillow’s rent index for 06511 is around $2,091 (January 31, 2026), up year over year.
Market snapshot (latest available)
Prices and sales
Redfin reports that in January 2026, the median sold price in 06511 was $395,000 (+6.8% YoY) with 48 homes sold (down from 65 a year earlier). Homes took about 50 days to sell on average, faster than last year. Redfin’s sale-to-list metric for the month was about 101.8%, which is consistent with a market where many homes still trade close to (or above) asking.
Inventory and new listings
Zillow’s ZIP metrics (data through January 31, 2026) show 31 homes in for-sale inventory and 8 new listings for the period. If you’re selling, that relatively small shelf of options means presentation and pricing still matter, but standout homes can attract quick attention.
Rentals
Zillow’s rent index for 06511 is about $2,091 (January 31, 2026). On the live rental search page, Zillow currently surfaces a large pool of rental listings in 06511, suggesting renters have choices even as average asking rents trend higher over the year.
What’s for sale in ZIP 06511 right now
On Redfin’s live search for 06511, there are currently about 43 homes for sale. The mix includes condos/co-ops and multi-family properties alongside single-family homes. For buyers, that usually means it’s worth setting alerts for the specific property type you want (especially if you’re comparing an owner-occupied purchase vs. an investment-style multi-family).
ServiceXTC local pros (directory check)
We did not find enough verified ServiceXTC directory listings tagged specifically to 06511 to recommend 3–5 local pros in this update. If you’re a local home-service provider (inspections, repairs, remodeling, HVAC, plumbing, electrical), consider adding your listing so homeowners in 06511 can find you.
Sources
- Redfin ZIP 06511 housing market trends (prices, sales, days on market)
- Redfin live homes-for-sale search for ZIP 06511 (active listings count)
- Zillow ZIP 06511 home values and inventory snapshot
- Zillow ZIP 06511 rental trends and rental search results
- Realtor.com ZIP 06511 market page (additional ZIP-level context)
- ServiceXTC site pages used for directory verification
What are you seeing in 06511 right now — more price cuts, more competition for move-in-ready homes, or a seasonal pickup in new listings?