Is Bayfield, CO 81122 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Bayfield housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 4% of homes in Bayfield, CO 81122 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 49 days and there were 6.1 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 49 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 11%, homes sold more slowly (29 days then) and the median sale price rose 5% to $599,241. Overall, Bayfield is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within La Plata County, homes here sell more slowly than in 75% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 75%. On our competition score, Bayfield ranks #210 of 239 CO ZIP codes with enough sales (score 17 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Hesperus 81326 (0% sold over asking), while Ignacio 81137 (33% sold over asking) and Durango 81301 (14% sold over asking) are even more competitive.