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Is Cloudcroft, NM 88317 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

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

Cloudcroft is a buyer’s market. With about 8 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.

Months of supply8Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list0%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list—Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market54Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$237▼ −11.9% vs. last year

The Cloudcroft housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Cloudcroft, NM 88317 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 54 days and there were 8 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. That’s based on 23 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (0% then), homes sold more slowly (34 days then) and the median sale price fell 7% to $316,363. Overall, Cloudcroft is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Otero County, homes here sell faster than in 83% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.

Nearby, Chaparral 88081 (8% sold over asking) is even more competitive.

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Nearby markets

Alamogordo 88310Seller’s market $161 /sq ftBent 88314 — /sq ftChaparral 88081Balanced $187 /sq ftHigh Rolls Mountain Park 88325Buyer’s market $297 /sq ft Browse all markets →

Towns like Cloudcroft nearby

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Alto, NM88312 · 37 miles away4% similarlower income ($56K less) · pricier homes ($90K more) High Rolls Mountain Park, NM88325 · 9 miles away2% similarlower income ($38K less) · pricier homes ($42K more) La Luz, NM88337 · 17 miles away2% similarlower income ($76K less) · cheaper homes ($56K less) Alamogordo, NM88310 · 16 miles away0% similarlower income ($79K less) · cheaper homes ($41K less)

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Questions about Cloudcroft real estate

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

A buyer’s market: there were 8 months of supply in Cloudcroft, NM 88317 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 Cloudcroft?

The typical home went under contract in 54 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Cloudcroft sell over asking?

0% of homes sold above their original list price.

What are property taxes in Cloudcroft?

About 0.55% of a home’s value a year in Otero County, or roughly $2,200 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Cloudcroft?

The median sale price was $316,363 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $237 per square foot.

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