Is Hesperus, CO 81326 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Hesperus is a buyer’s market. With about 13.4 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.
The Hesperus housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Hesperus, CO 81326 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 32 days and there were 13.4 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. With only 5 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 (7 days then) and the median sale price fell 8% to $784,660. Overall, Hesperus is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within La Plata 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.
Nearby, Ignacio 81137 (33% sold over asking) and Durango 81301 (14% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Bayfield 81122Buyer’s market $322 /sq ftDurango 81301Buyer’s market $506 /sq ftDurango 81303Buyer’s market $403 /sq ftIgnacio 81137Balanced $372 /sq ft Browse all markets →Towns like Hesperus nearby
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Questions about Hesperus real estate
Is Hesperus a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A buyer’s market: there were 13.4 months of supply in Hesperus, CO 81326 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 Hesperus?
The typical home went under contract in 32 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Hesperus sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 97.0% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Hesperus?
About 0.26% of a home’s value a year in La Plata County, or roughly $1,040 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Hesperus?
The median sale price was $784,660 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $413 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