Is Gunnison, CO 81230 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Gunnison is a balanced market. With about 5.6 months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.
More competitive than 12% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #207 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 Gunnison housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Gunnison, CO 81230 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 38 days and there were 5.6 months of supply. Four to six months of supply is a balanced market, where pricing and condition decide how much room there is to negotiate. That’s based on 38 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 9%, homes sold more slowly (22 days then) and the median sale price rose 7% to $666,956. Overall, Gunnison is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Gunnison County, homes here sell faster than in 50% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county. On our competition score, Gunnison ranks #207 of 239 CO ZIP codes with enough sales (score 18 out of 100).
Nearby, Cimarron 81220 (20% sold over asking) and Crested Butte 81224 (3% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Gunnison real estate
Is Gunnison a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A balanced market: there were 5.6 months of supply in Gunnison, CO 81230 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 Gunnison?
The typical home went under contract in 38 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Gunnison sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 96.4% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Gunnison?
About 0.29% of a home’s value a year in Gunnison County, or roughly $1,160 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Gunnison?
The median sale price was $666,956 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $389 per square foot.
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