Is Idaho Springs, CO 80452 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Idaho Springs housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 13% of homes in Idaho Springs, CO 80452 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 34 days and there were 6.2 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. That’s based on 15 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (15% then), homes sold more slowly (20 days then) and the median sale price fell 7% to $489,788. Overall, Idaho Springs is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Clear Creek County, homes here sell more slowly than in any other ZIP code in the county, and sell more often over asking than in 75%. On our competition score, Idaho Springs ranks #142 of 239 CO ZIP codes with enough sales (score 34 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Dumont 80436 (0% sold over asking) or Georgetown 80444 (9% sold over asking), while Empire 80438 (50% sold over asking) is even more competitive.