Is Fort Collins, CO 80526 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Fort Collins is a seller’s market. With about 3 months of supply and 23% of recent sales closing above the original list price, competing offers are common on well-priced homes. Buyers here often have a pre-approval in hand and a plan for the appraisal gap before touring.
More competitive than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #45 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
The Fort Collins housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 23% of homes in Fort Collins, CO 80526 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 42 days and there were 3 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 174 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 20%, homes sold about as fast and the median sale price rose 7% to $568,754. Overall, Fort Collins is about as competitive as it was a year ago.
Within Larimer County, homes here sell faster, and more often over asking, than in any other ZIP code in the county. On our competition score, Fort Collins ranks #45 of 239 CO ZIP codes with enough sales (score 55 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).
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Questions about Fort Collins real estate
Is Fort Collins a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 3 months of supply in Fort Collins, CO 80526 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 Fort Collins?
The typical home went under contract in 42 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Fort Collins sell over asking?
23% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 99.5% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Fort Collins?
About 0.50% of a home’s value a year in Larimer County, or roughly $2,000 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Fort Collins?
The median sale price was $568,754 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $273 per square foot.
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