Is Salida, CO 81201 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Salida is a buyer’s market. With about 6.1 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.
More competitive than 10% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #211 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 Salida housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 4% of homes in Salida, CO 81201 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 46 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 81 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 9%, homes sold faster (53 days then) and the median sale price rose 2% to $743,678. Overall, Salida is about as competitive as it was a year ago.
On our competition score, Salida ranks #211 of 239 CO ZIP codes with enough sales (score 17 out of 100).
Nearby, Nathrop 81236 (14% sold over asking) is even more competitive.
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Questions about Salida real estate
Is Salida a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A buyer’s market: there were 6.1 months of supply in Salida, CO 81201 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 Salida?
The typical home went under contract in 46 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Salida sell over asking?
4% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 96.6% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Salida?
About 0.29% of a home’s value a year in Chaffee County, or roughly $1,160 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Salida?
The median sale price was $743,678 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $428 per square foot.
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