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Is Alamosa, CO 81101 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

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

Alamosa is a buyer’s market. With about 7 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.

Competition score23/ 100

More competitive than 17% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #184 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 supply7Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list15%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list94.4%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market45Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$183▼ −19.2% vs. last year

The Alamosa housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 15% of homes in Alamosa, CO 81101 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 45 days and there were 7 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 21 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 13%, homes sold more slowly (26 days then) and the median sale price held steady to $316,813. Overall, Alamosa is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

On our competition score, Alamosa ranks #184 of 239 CO ZIP codes with enough sales (score 23 out of 100).

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Questions about Alamosa real estate

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

A buyer’s market: there were 7 months of supply in Alamosa, CO 81101 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 Alamosa?

The typical home went under contract in 45 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Alamosa sell over asking?

15% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 94.4% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Alamosa?

About 0.43% of a home’s value a year in Alamosa County, or roughly $1,720 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Alamosa?

The median sale price was $316,813 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $183 per square foot.

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