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Is Walsenburg, CO 81089 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

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

Walsenburg is a buyer’s market. With about 14.5 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.

Competition score3/ 100

More competitive than 0% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #247 of 248 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 July 31, 2026. See the breakdown

Months of supply14.5Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list0%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list91.8%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market102Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$154▲ +17.0% vs. last year

The Walsenburg housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Walsenburg, CO 81089 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 102 days and there were 14.5 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 13 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 4%, homes sold faster (121 days then) and the median sale price rose 5% to $261,887. Overall, Walsenburg is about as competitive as it was a year ago.

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Questions about Walsenburg real estate

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

A buyer’s market: there were 14.5 months of supply in Walsenburg, CO 81089 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 Walsenburg?

The typical home went under contract in 102 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Walsenburg sell over asking?

0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 91.8% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Walsenburg?

About 0.28% of a home’s value a year in Huerfano County, or roughly $1,120 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Walsenburg?

The median sale price was $261,887 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $154 per square foot.

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