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SANFORD, CO 81151

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Costilla County
Balanced Market
January 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Overview

Active Listings
6
⇧ 50% vs 4 last year
Pending
2
33% pending ratio
Median Price
$255,000
⇩ 40% vs $424,900 last year
Average Price
$549,721
⇧ 37.1% vs $401,004 last year
Days on Market
115
⇩ 43.1% vs 202 days last year

Market Context

Population: 1,708  ·  Density: 2.3/mi²  ·  Median household income: $42,292

Typical home value: $147,777  ·  Homeownership: 81.0%

Market Analysis

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

The SANFORD, CO real estate market (81151) currently shows 6 active listings, with 2 pending sales. Homes are averaging 115 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 2 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are selling faster, averaging 115 days on market compared to 202 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 40% year-over-year, from $424,900 to $255,000.

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Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 6 this year vs 4 last year
  • Days on market: 115 now vs 202 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $255,000 (-40% YoY)
  • Average: $549,721 (+37.1% 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 44.9 miles — 167 listings ($79,527,729 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
81151Sanford, CO 811510.0 mi6$3,298,326$255,000$549,721
81123Blanca, CO 8112314.4 mi10$3,003,750$270,000$300,375
81101Alamosa, CO 8110118.1 mi44$16,431,756$358,000$373,449
87524Costilla, NM 8752420.7 mi1$2,000,000$2,000,000$2,000,000
81140La Jara, CO 8114024.4 mi4$1,557,200$429,000$389,300
81146Mosca, CO 8114628.6 mi5$2,380,000$469,000$476,000
87556Questa, NM 8755630.0 mi15$5,783,040$337,500$385,536
81144Monte Vista, CO 8114432.3 mi28$15,213,688$335,000$543,346
81136Hooper, CO 8113634.9 mi3$882,501$250,000$294,167
81091Weston, CO 8109141.0 mi16$9,858,176$547,000$616,136
87564San Cristobal, NM 8756443.0 mi1$799,000$799,000$799,000
81131Crestone, CO 8113144.5 mi27$12,870,792$399,000$476,696
87513Arroyo Hondo, NM 8751344.9 mi7$5,449,500$769,500$778,500

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in SANFORD, CO 81151?

As of January 2026, there are 6 active listings in SANFORD, CO (zip code 81151), compared to 4 the prior year.

What is the median home price in SANFORD, CO 81151?

The median listing price in SANFORD, CO 81151 is $255,000 as of January 2026, a 40% decrease from $424,900 the prior year.

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

Homes in SANFORD, CO 81151 spend an average of 115 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 202 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in SANFORD, CO 81151?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of January 2026, SANFORD, CO 81151 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 2 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are selling faster, averaging 115 days on market compared to 202 days last year.

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

With SELL123.com's maximum 3% commission, sellers in SANFORD, CO 81151 save an estimated $5,100 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $255,000. 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.