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Is Westcliffe, CO 81252 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

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

Westcliffe is a buyer’s market. With about 11.8 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.

Competition score7/ 100

More competitive than 2% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #234 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

Months of supply11.8Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list5.9%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list96%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market99Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$258▼ −4.2% vs. last year

The Westcliffe housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 6% of homes in Westcliffe, CO 81252 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 99 days and there were 11.8 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 35 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 9%, homes sold more slowly (90 days then) and the median sale price fell 5% to $431,313. Overall, Westcliffe is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

On our competition score, Westcliffe ranks #234 of 239 CO ZIP codes with enough sales (score 7 out of 100).

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Questions about Westcliffe real estate

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

A buyer’s market: there were 11.8 months of supply in Westcliffe, CO 81252 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 Westcliffe?

The typical home went under contract in 99 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Westcliffe sell over asking?

6% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 96.0% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Westcliffe?

About 0.39% of a home’s value a year in Custer County, or roughly $1,560 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Westcliffe?

The median sale price was $431,313 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $258 per square foot.

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