Hartford County · Updated September 26, 2026
Bristol, CT real estate
Bristol borders Southington, and it offers a wide range of homes at prices that work for a lot of buyers.
The Bristol market right now
Bristol by the numbers
What I’m seeing
- Asking prices on today’s listings (median $349,900) are running a little above what homes sold for over the past year ($330,000), a sign that prices are still climbing.
- Homes are selling at a steady pace. The typical listing has been on the market about 22 days.
- Inventory is tighter than a year ago: 162 single-family listings now versus 191 in October.
Sources: RentCast, from public sale records and current listing data, updated September 26, 2026. Sale records cover September 2025 to August 2026 and can trail the market by a few months. For an exact number on your home, request a Home Value Report.
Living in Bristol
About Bristol
Bristol is home to ESPN’s headquarters and Lake Compounce, one of the oldest amusement parks in the country.
Route 72 connects to I-84, and Route 6 runs through town toward Farmington and Hartford.
Homes range from older colonials and two-families near the center to capes, ranches and newer subdivisions.
A tip from Stanley
Bristol has a big mix of housing, so comparable sales need care. I narrow comparisons to the same section of town and the same style of home.
Thinking about a move in Bristol?
Call or text 860-329-4820, or send me a note. I’m happy to talk through timing, price or anything else, with no pressure.
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