Is Howard, CO 81233 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Howard is a seller’s market. With about 3.2 months of supply and 0% 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.
The Howard housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Howard, CO 81233 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 85 days and there were 3.2 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. With only 6 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (0% then), homes sold more slowly (16 days then) and the median sale price fell 4% to $630,727. Overall, Howard is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Fremont County, homes here sell more slowly than in 80% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, Penrose 81240 (7% sold over asking) and Canon City 81212 (7% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Canon City 81212Balanced $226 /sq ftCoal Creek 81221Seller’s market $150 /sq ftCotopaxi 81223Buyer’s market $355 /sq ftFlorence 81226Buyer’s market $224 /sq ft Browse all markets →Where Howard is
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Questions about Howard real estate
Is Howard a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 3.2 months of supply in Howard, CO 81233 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 Howard?
The typical home went under contract in 85 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Howard sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 96.9% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Howard?
About 0.36% of a home’s value a year in Fremont County, or roughly $1,440 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Howard?
The median sale price was $630,727 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $335 per square foot.
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