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Is Leadville, CO 80461 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Buyer’s market 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Leadville is a buyer’s market. With about 8.6 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.

Competition score26/ 100

More competitive than 21% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #174 of 239 in the state.

Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. See the breakdown

Months of supply8.6Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list10%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list97.6%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market37Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$402▼ −2.4% vs. last year

The Leadville housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 10% of homes in Leadville, CO 80461 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 37 days and there were 8.6 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 31 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 20%, homes sold more slowly (15 days then) and the median sale price fell 4% to $572,752. Overall, Leadville is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

On our competition score, Leadville ranks #174 of 239 CO ZIP codes with enough sales (score 26 out of 100).

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Questions about Leadville real estate

Is Leadville a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A buyer’s market: there were 8.6 months of supply in Leadville, CO 80461 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.

How fast do homes sell in Leadville?

The typical home went under contract in 37 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Leadville sell over asking?

10% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 97.6% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Leadville?

About 0.42% of a home’s value a year in Lake County, or roughly $1,680 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Leadville?

The median sale price was $572,752 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $402 per square foot.

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