Is Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Glenwood Springs is a balanced market. With about 4.6 months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.
More competitive than 8% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #217 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
The Glenwood Springs housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 5% of homes in Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 66 days and there were 4.6 months of supply. Four to six months of supply is a balanced market, where pricing and condition decide how much room there is to negotiate. That’s based on 67 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 13%, homes sold more slowly (38 days then) and the median sale price rose 2% to $909,606. Overall, Glenwood Springs is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Garfield County, homes here sell more slowly than in any other ZIP code in the county, and sell less often over asking than in 80%. On our competition score, Glenwood Springs ranks #217 of 239 CO ZIP codes with enough sales (score 15 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Parachute 81635 (0% sold over asking), while Gypsum 81637 (28% sold over asking) and De Beque 81630 (25% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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De Beque 81630Buyer’s market $234 /sq ftGypsum 81637Balanced $397 /sq ftNew Castle 81647Buyer’s market $380 /sq ftParachute 81635Balanced $249 /sq ft Browse all markets →Towns like Glenwood Springs nearby
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Questions about Glenwood Springs real estate
Is Glenwood Springs a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A balanced market: there were 4.6 months of supply in Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 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 Glenwood Springs?
The typical home went under contract in 66 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Glenwood Springs sell over asking?
5% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 96.6% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Glenwood Springs?
About 0.42% of a home’s value a year in Garfield County, or roughly $1,680 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Glenwood Springs?
The median sale price was $909,606 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $438 per square foot.
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