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Teller County, Colorado Real Estate Market Report: April 2026
Inventory Growth & Market Activity
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New Active Listings: Teller County and Ute Pass saw 96 new active listings this April, an increase from 88 new active listings in April 2025.
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Demand / Under Contract: The number of properties under contract was 52.
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Woodland Park Strength: Homes in Woodland Park sold for an average of $540k, with sellers receiving 99.1% of their original list price.
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Divide Premium: Divide remains a high-value pocket with an average sold price of $495k and an impressive 97.0% list-to-sale ratio.
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Affordability in Florissant: Florissant offers accessible mountain living with an average sold price of $421k and a 98.4% list-to-sale ratio.
Area | New Active | Sold (Avg) | % of Asking Price Received |
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Total (April 2026) | 96 | $432,000 | 96.0% |
Cripple Creek & Victor | 13 | $290,000 | 97.3% |
Florissant | 23 | $421,000 | 98.4% |
Divide | 20 | $495,000 | 97.0% |
Teller County Real Estate: Strategic Insights for Buyers & Sellers
For Sellers: Maximizing Your Value in the Mountains
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The "Curb Appeal" of Fire Mitigation: In Teller County, a "fire-wise" property is often more valuable than one with updated cosmetics. Highlight your defensible space and any professional mitigation work to attract safety-conscious buyers.
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Pricing for the Spring Market: With Teller County and Ute Pass seeing 52 homes under contract this April, properly pricing your home is critical to capturing buyer demand.
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The 96.0% Benchmark: Across the county, sellers are currently receiving an average of 96.0% of their original list price. If you are in Woodland Park, that number jumps to 99.1%, meaning you have strong leverage if your home is well-maintained.
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Septic Readiness: Before listing, ensure your Onsite Wastewater Treatment System (OWTS) is inspected and ready for transfer, as this is a primary hurdle in mountain real estate transactions
Additional Buyer Insights
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Understand Your Water Rights: Not all mountain wells are created equal. We help you verify if a property has "household-only" or "domestic" water rights, which determines if you can have livestock or a large garden.
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Winter Access Due Diligence: While a home may look perfect in the summer, we investigate road maintenance records. Many Teller County roads are private, meaning you—not the county—are responsible for snow removal.
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Negotiation Opportunities: While the market is active, areas like Ute Pass and Cripple Creek and Victor currently see homes selling for a slightly lower percentage of list price (88.4% and 97.3%, respectively), offering great opportunities for buyers looking to negotiate a better deal.
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Helpful Resources
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Local Market Trends: Explore the Colorado Springs Real Estate Page for neighboring areas.
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Real Estate Services: Learn more about our team on the Home Legacy Group Homepage.
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Industry Data: Review local data rules set by the Pikes Peak Association of REALTORS (PPAR).
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Mortgage Tracking: Keep up-to-date with industry-wide lending and mortgage trends using Bankrate's Mortgage Guide.
Disclaimer
This representation of market data is based in whole or in part on information from the Pikes Peak Association of REALTORS, the Colorado Springs REALTOR Services Corp., or its PPMLS. Neither the Association, the RSC, nor the PPMLS guarantees or is in any way responsible for its accuracy. Data maintained by the PPMLS does not reflect all real estate activity in the market.