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ZIP 81242

ZIP codeThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.ColoradoStrong seller's market
Market temperatureA 0 to 100 score comparing this area with every similar area nationwide each month. 0 is the strongest buyer's market, 100 the strongest seller's market.Strong seller's market · 80
Buyer's marketBalancedSeller's market
$747K
Median sale priceThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.
+25.7%
1-yr changeHow much prices and sales counts changed since the same time last year, using a 3-month average to smooth out noise. Above the dashed line means growth.
47
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$675K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Jul 2026 · Quarterly intervals (lower sales volume)Counties take time to publish deeds, so the newest months can be incomplete and may shift as more records arrive.

Market Trends

Market temperature (0–100)How the 0 to 100 market score moved over time. It blends price growth, sales pace, how often homes change hands, and seller profits.Temperature
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Sale pricesThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.MedianSales
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Growth (year over year)How much prices and sales counts changed since the same time last year, using a 3-month average to smooth out noise. Above the dashed line means growth.PriceSales
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Price per square footThe middle price per square foot, for sales where the size is known. It adjusts for homes being different sizes.$/ft²
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Sale premium vs estimated valueHow sale prices compare with our estimated values at the time of sale. Above the dashed line, homes sold for more than the models expected — a sign of competitive bidding. Below it, buyers paid under model value.Premium
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Annual turnover (share of homes sold)The share of all homes here that sold in the trailing 12 months. Higher turnover means a more liquid market where homes trade hands more often.Turnover
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Buyer mixWho is buying. Cash means no mortgage was recorded, investor means the buyer looked like an investor, and flip means the home resold within a year.CashInvestorFlip resale
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Financing (share of purchase price)For buyers who borrowed: the middle share of the price they financed, and the middle share they paid up front.Loan (LTV)Down payment
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Sellers who sold at a gainThe share of sellers each month who sold for more than they originally paid.Sold at gain
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Typical hold before sellingThe middle number of years sellers owned their home before selling.Median hold
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Median annualized return at resaleThe middle yearly gain sellers earned, spread across the years they owned the home. Only counts homes held at least a year.Annualized gain
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Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.650
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$675K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,612 ft²
Median bedroomsThe middle bedroom count for homes here.3
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.2013
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.56%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.64%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.0.8%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.8.9%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.20%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.34%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.6.1 yrs

Market metrics are derived from recorded arms-length deeds and refreshed nightly. Temperature blends price momentum, sales velocity, turnover and resale outcomes, ranked against all ZIP codes nationally.

How ZIP 81242 compares

By median home value, ZIP 81242 is the 4th most expensive of 4 ZIP codes in Chaffee County, and its typical home is worth more than 39% of all homes in Chaffee County.

Home values in ZIP 81242

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$357K$1.6M
ZIP codes in Chaffee County ranked by median home value
#Chaffee CountyMedian valueHomes
1Salida 81201$781K5,690
2Nathrop 81236$739K1,281
3Buena Vista 81211$727K4,633
481242$675K650

About the ZIP 81242 market

What is the median home price in ZIP 81242, CO?

The median sale price in ZIP 81242, CO is $747,367 (data through July 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county. That is up 25.7% from a year earlier.

How many homes sell in ZIP 81242, CO each year?

47 homes sold in ZIP 81242, CO over the last 12 months (data through July 2026). TopHap counts recorded arm's-length deeds, not listings, so the figure is not affected by which brokerage handled the sale.

Is ZIP 81242, CO a buyer's or seller's market?

ZIP 81242, CO is currently a strong seller's market, scoring 80 out of 100 on TopHap's market temperature index (data through July 2026). The score weighs sales velocity and price direction; above 60 favours sellers, below 40 favours buyers.

How many homes are there in ZIP 81242, CO?

ZIP 81242, CO contains 650 residential properties, with a median of 1,612 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 2013. The median TopHap Estimate is $675K.

How does ZIP 81242, CO compare to the rest of Chaffee County?

By median home value, ZIP 81242, CO is the 4th most expensive of 4 ZIP codes in Chaffee County. Its typical home is worth more than 39% of all homes in Chaffee County. Buena Vista 81211 ranks just above it. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in ZIP 81242, CO?

9% of homes in ZIP 81242, CO are owner-occupied. 20% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in ZIP 81242, CO hold?

64% of mortgaged homes in ZIP 81242, CO are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 0.8% owe more than the home is worth.

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