Is Carbondale, CO 81623 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Carbondale is a balanced market. With about 5.3 months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.
More competitive than 21% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #173 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 Carbondale housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 14% of homes in Carbondale, CO 81623 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 45 days and there were 5.3 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 61 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 6%, homes sold more slowly (38 days then) and the median sale price fell 16% to $1,579,317. Overall, Carbondale is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Pitkin County, homes here sell faster than in 75% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county. On our competition score, Carbondale ranks #173 of 239 CO ZIP codes with enough sales (score 26 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Snowmass 81654 (0% sold over asking) or Meredith 81642 (0% sold over asking).
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Questions about Carbondale real estate
Is Carbondale a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A balanced market: there were 5.3 months of supply in Carbondale, CO 81623 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 Carbondale?
The typical home went under contract in 45 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Carbondale sell over asking?
14% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 96.4% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Carbondale?
About 0.36% of a home’s value a year in Pitkin County, or roughly $1,440 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Carbondale?
The median sale price was $1,579,317 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $681 per square foot.
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