Is Monte Vista, CO 81144 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Monte Vista is a seller’s market. With about 2.6 months of supply and 9% 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 30% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #152 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 Monte Vista housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 9% of homes in Monte Vista, CO 81144 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 39 days and there were 2.6 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 24 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 20%, homes sold faster (52 days then) and the median sale price fell 25% to $247,393. Overall, Monte Vista is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
On our competition score, Monte Vista ranks #152 of 239 CO ZIP codes with enough sales (score 33 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at South Fork 81154 (0% sold over asking) or Del Norte 81132 (0% sold over asking).
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Del Norte 81132Buyer’s market $235 /sq ftSouth Fork 81154Balanced $339 /sq ft Browse all markets →Towns like Monte Vista nearby
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Questions about Monte Vista real estate
Is Monte Vista a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 2.6 months of supply in Monte Vista, CO 81144 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 Monte Vista?
The typical home went under contract in 39 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Monte Vista sell over asking?
9% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 96.2% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Monte Vista?
About 0.39% of a home’s value a year in Rio Grande County, or roughly $1,560 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Monte Vista?
The median sale price was $247,393 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $191 per square foot.
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