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EMPIRE, CO 80438

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Clear Creek County
Buyer's Market
January 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Overview

Active Listings
4
⇧ 33.3% vs 3 last year
Pending
0
0% pending ratio
Median Price
$772,500
⇧ 210.9% vs $248,500 last year
Average Price
$711,000
⇧ 186.1% vs $248,500 last year
Days on Market
258
⇧ 5060% vs 5 days last year

Market Context

Population: 649  ·  Density: 4.5/mi²  ·  Median household income: $60,526

Typical home value: $0  ·  Homeownership: 57.7%

Market Analysis

Data as of January 2026. Source: Realtor.com.

The EMPIRE, CO real estate market (80438) currently shows 4 active listings. Homes are averaging 258 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 1 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 258 days on market compared to 5 days last year.

The median listing price has risen 210.9% year-over-year, from $248,500 to $772,500.

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Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 4 this year vs 3 last year
  • Days on market: 258 now vs 5 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $772,500 (+210.9% YoY)
  • Average: $711,000 (+186.1% YoY)

12-Month Price Trend

Median & Average
  • Median and average listing prices over the past 12 months

12-Month Inventory Trend

Active & Pending
  • Active and pending listing counts over the past 12 months

Historical Trend Charts

Median Price
Average Price
Days on Market
Total Listings
Pending Listings
Active Listings
New Listings

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 29.0 miles — 877 listings ($1,399,354,376 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
80438Empire, CO 804380.0 mi4$2,844,000$772,500$711,000
80444Georgetown, CO 804449.3 mi22$12,434,400$425,000$565,200
80452Idaho Springs, CO 8045210.6 mi17$15,146,031$811,750$890,943
80435Dillon, CO 8043513.3 mi253$331,912,724$832,250$1,311,908
80422Black Hawk, CO 8042214.8 mi20$20,845,360$740,000$1,042,268
80466Nederland, CO 8046620.3 mi14$16,468,060$874,450$1,176,290
80439Evergreen, CO 8043920.7 mi119$178,984,449$915,000$1,504,071
80424Breckenridge, CO 8042423.5 mi204$614,276,436$1,874,500$3,011,159
80421Bailey, CO 8042124.3 mi67$38,853,635$567,450$579,905
80475Shawnee, CO 8047525.0 mi5$3,410,750$627,500$682,150
80457Kittredge, CO 8045726.8 mi3$1,622,001$525,000$540,667
80481Ward, CO 8048127.4 mi4$3,054,500$769,750$763,625
80446Granby, CO 8044629.0 mi145$159,502,030$725,000$1,100,014

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in EMPIRE, CO 80438?

As of January 2026, there are 4 active listings in EMPIRE, CO (zip code 80438), compared to 3 the prior year.

What is the median home price in EMPIRE, CO 80438?

The median listing price in EMPIRE, CO 80438 is $772,500 as of January 2026, a 210.9% increase from $248,500 the prior year.

How long do homes stay on the market in EMPIRE, CO?

Homes in EMPIRE, CO 80438 spend an average of 258 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 5 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in EMPIRE, CO 80438?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of January 2026, EMPIRE, CO 80438 is currently a Buyer's Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 1 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 258 days on market compared to 5 days last year.

How much can I save on real estate commission in EMPIRE, CO?

With SELL123.com's maximum 3% commission, sellers in EMPIRE, CO 80438 save an estimated $15,450 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $772,500. Our fee structure: 1% listing + 2% selling broker — no additional buyer or seller fees. Call (240) SELL-123 or email info@SELL123.com for a free consultation.