Is Buena Vista, CO 81211 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Buena Vista is a buyer’s market. With about 8.6 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.
More competitive than 12% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #204 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 Buena Vista housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 5% of homes in Buena Vista, CO 81211 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 42 days and there were 8.6 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 44 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 14%, homes sold more slowly (39 days then) and the median sale price fell 2% to $674,708. Overall, Buena Vista is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
On our competition score, Buena Vista ranks #204 of 239 CO ZIP codes with enough sales (score 19 out of 100).
Nearby, Nathrop 81236 (14% sold over asking) is even more competitive.
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Questions about Buena Vista real estate
Is Buena Vista a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A buyer’s market: there were 8.6 months of supply in Buena Vista, CO 81211 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 Buena Vista?
The typical home went under contract in 42 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Buena Vista sell over asking?
5% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 97.2% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Buena Vista?
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 Buena Vista?
The median sale price was $674,708 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $409 per square foot.
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Market data describes housing activity only. Figures are rolling 3-month values from Redfin and may be revised. Methodology