Chaffee County Q3 2025 Market Update Report

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Chaffee County remains a strong and steady market, though current indicators suggest a mild shift as conditions begin to balance between buyers and sellers.

Commercial Real Estate activity has strengthened notably, with year-to-date (YTD) sales volume reaching $12,843,226 across 20 transactions, a significant increase from 2024’s $8,691,000 in sales and 11 transactions.

Residential Real Estate performance has remained consistent, with YTD sales totaling $234,684,739, up slightly from $234,112,133 in 2024.

The average residential sales price also increased to $769,458, a 3.86% rise compared to last year, while Days on Market improved from 73 to 61, reflecting a faster-moving market. The modest decrease in residential transactions, from 316 to 305, points to an active market transitioning toward steady, more typical levels of activity.

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Sept 2024 YTD Sept 2025 YTD %+-
VELOCITY 
Commercial Sales Volume

$8,691,000

$12,843,226

+47.8%
Commercial Transactions 11 20 +81.8%
VACANCY RATE  unavailable unavailable
CAP RATE  6-6.5% 6-6.5%
SALES TAX INDICATORS 
All Sales Tax $10,272,830 $10,700,493 +4.2%
Lodging Taxes n/a n/a

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About The Author

Jeff Post, First Colorado Land Office

A top-producing realtor since 2000 and owner of First Colorado Land Office since 2006, Jeff Post is a highly respected community leader with a deep commitment toward making a difference. A proud fifth-generation resident of Salida, Colorado, Jeff combines his knowledge and experience in commercial real estate to help Chaffee County attract new business and enhance growth opportunities for existing businesses.