Is Rifle, CO 81650 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Rifle is a balanced market. With about 5.2 months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.
More competitive than 22% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #171 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 Rifle housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 9% of homes in Rifle, CO 81650 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 46 days and there were 5.2 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 45 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (8% then), homes sold more slowly (28 days then) and the median sale price fell 6% to $504,782. Overall, Rifle is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
On our competition score, Rifle ranks #171 of 239 CO ZIP codes with enough sales (score 27 out of 100).
Nearby, Rangely 81648 (33% sold over asking) is even more competitive.
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Meeker 81641Seller’s market $174 /sq ftRangely 81648Buyer’s market $117 /sq ft Browse all markets →Towns like Rifle nearby
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Questions about Rifle real estate
Is Rifle a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A balanced market: there were 5.2 months of supply in Rifle, CO 81650 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 Rifle?
The typical home went under contract in 46 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Rifle sell over asking?
9% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 97.9% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Rifle?
About 0.33% of a home’s value a year in Rio Blanco County, or roughly $1,320 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Rifle?
The median sale price was $504,782 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $310 per square foot.
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