DVC Resale Prices: Complete 2026 Market Guide

What Is DVC Resale Value?

DVC resale value is the price per point paid for a Disney Vacation Club contract on the secondary (resale) market — separate from Disney's direct retail price. Resale contracts typically trade 30–60% below direct prices, making the resale market the primary way buyers enter DVC affordably. Resale value varies by resort, contract length, and current inventory.

Unlike traditional real estate, DVC resale value does not appreciate over time — contracts have fixed expiration dates, so value typically declines slowly as years remaining decrease. The best resale value comes from resorts with long remaining contracts, low dues, and high demand (monorail resorts, Disneyland properties).

Current DVC Resale Prices (2026)

Prices below are based on recent closed sales. Actual prices vary by contract size, use year, and seller motivation.

Last updated: February 2026. Prices are approximate mid-market values.

What Affects DVC Resale Prices?

Several factors determine what you'll pay on the resale market:

• Contract expiration date — Longer contracts command higher prices. Beach Club (2042) sells for less than Copper Creek (2068).
• Resort popularity — Monorail resorts (Bay Lake Tower, Grand Floridian, Polynesian) and Disneyland resorts cost more.
• Annual dues — Lower dues = higher resale price. Buyers pay upfront for long-term savings.
• Contract size — Smaller contracts (under 100 points) often sell at a premium per point. Large contracts may be discounted.
• Points status— "Loaded" contracts with current and banked points sell for more than "stripped" contracts.

Best Value Resorts Right Now

Looking for the best bang for your buck? These resorts offer the lowest cost per night when you factor in price, dues, and contract length:

Resale vs Direct Prices

Resale saves you 30-60% compared to buying direct from Disney. Here's the catch: some newer resorts have restrictions on resale contracts.

• Riviera — Resale buyers can ONLY book at Riviera. No trading to other DVC resorts.
• All other resorts — Full booking rights at 7 months, home resort priority at 11 months.

Want to understand the full trade-offs? Read our Resale vs Direct guide.

Where to Buy DVC Resale

The resale market is well-established with several reputable brokers:

• DVC Resale Market — Large inventory, user-friendly site
• Fidelity Resales — Good for smaller contracts
• DVC Shop — Strong customer service reputation
• DVC By Resale — Competitive pricing

All transactions go through Disney's Right of First Refusal (ROFR). Disney can match any price within 30 days — and they often do for deals that are too good.

Price Trends & Predictions

DVC resale prices have stabilized in 2025-2026 after the wild post-pandemic swings:

• 2020-2021: Prices dropped ~15-20% during COVID uncertainty
• 2022-2023: Revenge travel drove prices up 20-30%
• 2024-2026: Market normalized, prices stable with gradual decline for shorter contracts

Our take:2026 is a reasonable time to buy. Prices aren't at pandemic lows, but they're not inflated either. Focus on contract length — resorts expiring before 2050 will continue losing value.

Calculate Your True Cost

Purchase price is just the beginning. To understand the real value, you need to factor in:

• Closing costs ($1,000-1,500)
• Annual dues (forever)
• How many nights you'll actually book
• Opportunity cost of that capital

Use our DVC Calculator to see your true cost per night for any resort.