Pagosa Springs Q1 2026 Market Update Report

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Archuleta County’s first-quarter 2026 results show a market in measured recalibration. Residential activity softened modestly on both unit count and dollar volume, while the land segment absorbed the larger correction. Commercial transactions held steady in count and edged up slightly in volume, with notable activity in retail, mixed-use, and office space. New construction in light industrial and flex product continues to expand inventory in that category.

Capitalization rates on recent core-area commercial sales clustered in a tight band — averaging roughly 6.7% — indicating disciplined investor pricing for stabilized, well-located Pagosa Springs assets. It is also important to recognize that many local commercial acquisitions are not driven purely by yield metrics alone. A meaningful percentage of buyers in Archuleta County attach personal or lifestyle utility to these purchases

Q1 2025  Q1 2026 %+-
VELOCITY (Source – CREN MLS)
Commercial Sales Volume

2,300,000

2,100,000

-9.5%

Commercial Transactions3 3 3 0%
VACANCY RATE 
CAP RATE  6.3% -7.2%
SALES TAX INDICATORS (Source – City of Pagosa Springs, County of Archuleta)
All Sales Tax

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Lodging Taxes

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Range of NNN Rental Rates on Commercial Properties 2025/2026: $18 – $24

About The Author

Chris Liverett

Chris Liverett is the Founder and Employing Broker of Sherpa Real Estate, established in 2016. Since entering the Pagosa Springs real estate market as a licensed agent in 2006, Chris has built both his reputation and his company on being trusted guides in the industry. Known for his analytical expertise, deep local knowledge, and relational approach to helping clients achieve their real estate goals, Sherpa Real Estate has grown into the largest and most productive brokerage in Archuleta County.