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Is Nathrop, CO 81236 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Buyer’s market 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Nathrop is a buyer’s market. With about 12.3 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.

Months of supply12.3Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list14.3%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list97.7%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market20Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$452▲ +4.0% vs. last year

The Nathrop housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 14% of homes in Nathrop, CO 81236 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 20 days and there were 12.3 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. With only 7 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 8%, homes sold faster (27 days then) and the median sale price rose 12% to $785,660. Overall, Nathrop is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Salida 81201 (4% sold over asking) or Buena Vista 81211 (5% sold over asking).

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Nearby markets

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Questions about Nathrop real estate

Is Nathrop a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A buyer’s market: there were 12.3 months of supply in Nathrop, CO 81236 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 Nathrop?

The typical home went under contract in 20 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Nathrop sell over asking?

14% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 97.7% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Nathrop?

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 Nathrop?

The median sale price was $785,660 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $452 per square foot.

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