The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 81526 sells for about $741,500, or $365 per square foot.
Homes take about 138 days to sell, which is slow.
ZIP 81526 — Palisade
The housing market in 81526 shows a median listing price of $741,500 with a median price per square foot of $365. Market activity is limited, with only 3 sales reported in the most recent month and a high median days on market of 138. Several data points, including population, income, and specific rental metrics, are not determinable at the ZIP level.
The area attracts buyers seeking country living, mountain views, and outdoor recreation, though current affordability metrics suggest high cost burdens for typical household incomes.
Median prices moved sideways 0.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 138 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0% of asking — demand is holding steady.
Awaiting this reading — not graded.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Colorado) — Statutory Agricultural Land Reclassification and Improvement Valuation: Under C.R.S. § 39-1-102(1.6)(a)(I), up to two acres of land directly underlying a residential improvement on agricultural parcels are segregated and assessed at residential rates (6.80% / 7. State (Colorado) — Colorado Split Residential Property Tax Assessment Rate Structure: Imposes annual ad valorem property taxes determined using a bifurcated assessment rate system. Assessed Value = Actual (Market) Value × Assessment Rate. Beginning for tax years 2025/2026, residential property is assessed at 6. State (Colorado) — Senior and Disabled Veteran Property Tax Homestead Exemption: Exempts 50% of the first $200,000 of actual market value of the qualifying primary residential parcel from property taxation (a maximum actual value deduction of $100,000).
The area is known for its proximity to outdoor recreation, including mountain views and local trails.
The local economy is anchored by agriculture, specifically fruit orchards and viticulture, alongside tourism.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.
A scenic route featuring local orchards and vineyards.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.