Is Fort Collins, CO 80525 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Fort Collins housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 19% of homes in Fort Collins, CO 80525 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 46 days and there were 2.9 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 239 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 15%, homes sold faster (50 days then) and the median sale price rose 2% to $589,245. Overall, Fort Collins is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Larimer County, homes here sell faster than in 87% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 87%. On our competition score, Fort Collins ranks #71 of 239 CO ZIP codes with enough sales (score 50 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Laporte 80535 (0% sold over asking) or Drake 80515 (0% sold over asking), while Fort Collins 80526 (23% sold over asking) is even more competitive.