Is Ward, CO 80481 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Ward is a buyer’s market. With about 9.6 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.
The Ward housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 33% of homes in Ward, CO 80481 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 28 days and there were 9.6 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. With only 3 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 0%, homes sold faster (72 days then) and the median sale price rose 41% to $847,733. Overall, Ward is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Boulder County, homes here sell faster, and more often over asking, than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Allenspark 80510 (0% sold over asking) or Jamestown 80455 (0% sold over asking).
Run the numbers for 80481
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Allenspark 80510Buyer’s market $496 /sq ftBoulder 80301Balanced $376 /sq ftBoulder 80302Buyer’s market $604 /sq ftBoulder 80303Balanced $467 /sq ft Browse all markets →Where Ward is
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Questions about Ward real estate
Is Ward a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A buyer’s market: there were 9.6 months of supply in Ward, CO 80481 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 Ward?
The typical home went under contract in 28 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Ward sell over asking?
33% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 104.3% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Ward?
About 0.53% of a home’s value a year in Boulder County, or roughly $2,120 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Ward?
The median sale price was $847,733 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $409 per square foot.
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