Is Ouray, CO 81427 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

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

Ouray is a buyer’s market. With about 32 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.

Months of supply32Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list0%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list90.5%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market3Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$291▼ −36.8% vs. last year

The Ouray housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Ouray, CO 81427 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 3 days and there were 32 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. With only 1 sale, 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 faster (83 days then) and the median sale price rose 38% to $899,611. Overall, Ouray is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

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Questions about Ouray real estate

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

A buyer’s market: there were 32 months of supply in Ouray, CO 81427 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 Ouray?

The typical home went under contract in 3 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Ouray sell over asking?

0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 90.5% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Ouray?

About 0.28% of a home’s value a year in Ouray County, or roughly $1,120 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Ouray?

The median sale price was $899,611 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $291 per square foot.

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