By John Mace, REALTOR®
Your Durango Real Estate at R1 Colorado | (970) 648-4149
The Durango real estate market recorded a median sold price of $855,000 across 56 closed sales in August 2026, up 5.88% from $807,500 across 74 sales in August 2025.
Closed sales fell 24.32% from last August. The $855,000 median was the highest monthly Durango median recorded during the first eight months of 2026.
Through August, Durango recorded 462 closings at a $779,000 median sold price. The same period in 2025 produced 418 closings at a $775,000 median. Sales increased 10.53% while the median increased 0.52%.
Buyers searching for homes for sale in Durango CO will find different price points and sales patterns across Durango In Town, Durango Rural and the Durango Resort Area.
The Durango Resort Area is the public facing name used here for the CREN MLS category Durango Mountain Area. It includes the resort market around Purgatory, Tamarron, Glacier Club and surrounding communities.
Durango Real Estate Market Snapshot for August 2026
Durango closed 56 sales at an $855,000 median in August 2026, with a median 67 days on market and $499.30 per square foot.
| Metric | August 2026 | August 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed sales | 56 | 74 | down 24.32% |
| Median sold price | $855,000 | $807,500 | up 5.88% |
| Median days on market | 67 | 79.5 | 12.5 fewer days |
| Median sold price per square foot | $499.30 | $446.82 | up 11.75% |
| Median sold to original list price | 96.91% | 96.21% | up 0.70 percentage points |
| Closed below original list price | 40 of 56 | 57 of 74 | 71.43% vs. 77.03% |
| Median square footage | 1,882.5 | 1,995.5 | down 5.66% |
Durango Home Prices Through August 2026
Durango has recorded 10.53% more closed sales through August 2026 while the median sold price has increased 0.52%.
| Metric | Jan. through Aug. 2026 | Jan. through Aug. 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed sales | 462 | 418 | up 10.53% |
| Median sold price | $779,000 | $775,000 | up 0.52% |
| Median days on market | 71 | 65 | 6 more days |
| Median sold price per square foot | $452.50 | $440.87 | up 2.64% |
| Median sold to original list price | 96.83% | 97.23% | down 0.40 percentage points |
Durango's year to date median is nearly flat. The $779,000 median through August is 0.52% above the same period in 2025, even though August alone posted a 5.88% increase.
Durango Rural and Resort Area Sales Changed the August Mix
Nine Durango Rural properties sold from $1,500,000 to just under $2,000,000 in August 2026, compared with one sale in that range in August 2025.
Durango Rural recorded 25 August sales at a $1,150,000 median compared with 33 sales at an $869,000 median last August. Through the first eight months of the year, however, the Rural median is $876,000 compared with $878,999 in 2025.
The Resort Area had the opposite monthly shift. Its August median moved from $996,000 in 2025 to $396,000 in 2026. Six of the nine August 2026 Resort Area sales were condos.
The Resort Area August median fell 60.24%, while median property size fell 60.18%. Median price per square foot declined 8.26%, from $560.62 to $514.29.
Durango Real Estate by Area: In Town, Rural and Resort
Durango Rural had the highest August median sold price at $1,150,000, while the Durango Resort Area had the highest median sold price per square foot at $514.29.
| Durango market area | Closed sales | Median sold price | Median days on market | Median sold price per square foot | Median sold to original list |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durango In Town | 22 | $752,500 | 72 | $499.30 | 95.53% |
| Durango Rural | 25 | $1,150,000 | 66 | $470.84 | 97.74% |
| Durango Resort Area | 9 | $396,000 | 54 | $514.29 | 97.30% |
Durango In Town Real Estate
Durango In Town recorded 22 August sales at a $752,500 median, up 7.65% from $699,000 in August 2025.
Median sold price per square foot increased 17.11%, from $426.36 to $499.30. Median days on market increased from 45 to 72, while the median sold to original list ratio declined from 97.55% to 95.53%.
Through August, In Town recorded 173 closings at a $725,000 median compared with 169 closings at a $659,000 median during the same period in 2025. The year to date median increased 10.02%.
Buyers can compare current Durango single family homes and Durango condos with recent closed sales.
Durango Rural Real Estate
Durango Rural recorded 227 closings through August 2026, up 18.85% from 191 during the same period in 2025.
Durango Rural generated 36 of the 44 additional Durango closings recorded this year.
The year to date median sold price moved from $878,999 to $876,000, a decline of 0.34%. Median sold price per square foot increased 10.13%, from $385.36 to $424.38.
Median property size declined from 2,292 square feet to 2,150 square feet. Median days on market increased from 70 to 74.
Durango Resort Area Real Estate
Durango Resort Area real estate recorded nine August sales at a $396,000 median, with condos accounting for six of the nine closings.
The Durango Resort Area includes Purgatory Resort, Tamarron, Glacier Club and nearby resort communities. CREN MLS classifies the market as Durango Mountain Area.
Through August, the Resort Area recorded 62 closings at a $645,000 median compared with 58 closings at a $738,750 median during the same period in 2025.
The year to date median declined 12.69%. Median property size declined 18.97%, from 1,626 square feet to 1,317.5 square feet, while median price per square foot declined 0.67%, from $543.22 to $539.58.
Purgatory Resort real estate, Tamarron and Glacier Club contain a mix of condos, townhomes and larger residences. Buyers interested in attached properties can also browse current Durango condos for sale.
Durango Neighborhood Activity Through August 2026
Edgemont Highlands, Tamarron and Dalton Ranch each recorded more closed sales through August 2026 than during the same period in 2025.
| Neighborhood | 2026 closed sales | 2025 closed sales | 2026 median sold price | 2025 median sold price | 2026 median days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edgemont Highlands | 23 | 15 | $1,170,000 | $947,000 | 83 |
| Tamarron | 24 | 16 | $354,500 | $308,000 | 70 |
| Dalton Ranch | 14 | 9 | $1,187,500 | $1,099,000 | 57 |
| Three Springs | 17 | 18 | $649,000 | $631,250 | 49 |
Edgemont Highlands: Closings increased from 15 to 23. The median sold price increased from $947,000 to $1,170,000, while median price per square foot increased from $444.44 to $502.23.
Tamarron: Closings increased from 16 to 24. The median sold price increased from $308,000 to $354,500, while median days on market fell from 107.5 to 70.
Dalton Ranch: Closings increased from 9 to 14. The median sold price moved from $1,099,000 to $1,187,500, while median days on market moved from 59 to 57.
Three Springs: Closings changed from 18 to 17. The median sold price moved from $631,250 to $649,000, while median price per square foot increased from $448.66 to $478.92.
Twin Buttes recorded seven closings this year compared with three during the same period in 2025. Three prior year sales are too few for a reliable price comparison.
Glacier Club recorded four closings through August 2026 compared with 15 during the same period in 2025. Four current year sales are too few for a broader price trend claim.
Elsewhere in La Plata County
Hesperus recorded 19 closings through August 2026 compared with 10 during the same period in 2025, the largest increase in transaction count among the other La Plata County communities.
| Community | 2026 closed sales | 2025 closed sales | 2026 median sold price | 2025 median sold price | 2026 median days on market | 2025 median days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayfield | 101 | 112 | $570,000 | $525,000 | 73 | 69.5 |
| Ignacio | 27 | 24 | $508,000 | $497,400 | 64 | 114 |
| Hesperus | 19 | 10 | $685,000 | $615,500 | 81 | 53.5 |
Hesperus: Closings increased from 10 to 19. The median sold price moved from $615,500 to $685,000, while median days on market increased from 53.5 to 81.
Ignacio: Closings moved from 24 to 27, while median days on market fell from 114 to 64. The median sold price moved from $497,400 to $508,000.
Bayfield: Closings declined from 112 to 101, while the median sold price increased from $525,000 to $570,000. Browse current Bayfield homes for sale.
Bayfield, Ignacio and Hesperus are not included in the Durango totals above.
What Sold Fast and What Sat in August
488 Cottonwood Creek Road moved quickly. The townhouse in The Ranch subdivision in Durango Rural has two bedrooms, 1,839 square feet, was built in 1992 and sits on 0.112 acres. It closed in 19 days for $810,000 against an original list price of $799,000, 1.38% above the original asking price.
355 E 3rd Avenue spent 434 days on market. The Boulevard subdivision condo in Durango In Town has two bedrooms, 1,376 square feet and was built in 2005. It closed for $685,000 against an original list price of $855,000, 19.88% below the original asking price.
Notable August Sale
8243 County Road 203 was the highest priced Durango closing in August at $2,995,000. The Durango Rural stick built home is recorded under the MLS subdivision "Other," has five bedrooms, 4,023 square feet, was built in 1994 and sits on 3.15 acres. It closed in 42 days at its $2,995,000 original list price, or $744.47 per square foot.
August 2026 Durango Home Sales by Price
The $750,000 to $999,999 range produced 13 closings, the largest price bracket in August.
| Sold price | Closed sales | Share of August sales |
|---|---|---|
| Under $500,000 | 12 | 21.43% |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 9 | 16.07% |
| $750,000 to $999,999 | 13 | 23.21% |
| $1,000,000 to $1,499,999 | 10 | 17.86% |
| $1,500,000 and above | 12 | 21.43% |
Twenty two of the 56 August sales closed at $1,000,000 or more. Twenty one closed below $750,000.
Durango Home Buyers in August 2026
Forty of the 56 Durango properties that closed in August sold below their original list price, and the median sale closed at 96.91% of original asking price.
In Town, Rural and Resort Area properties differ in price, property type and recent sales patterns. Negotiation strategy should start with the specific property's comparable sales, original asking price and time on market.
Learn more about buying real estate in Durango or browse current homes for sale in Durango CO.
Durango Home Sellers in August 2026
Durango has recorded 10.53% more closings through August, while the median sold price increased 0.52% and median days on market increased from 65 to 71.
In August, 40 of 56 Durango sales closed below their original list price.
Durango In Town properties sold at a median 95.53% of original list price. Durango Rural recorded 97.74%, and the Resort Area recorded 97.30%.
List price should start with current comparable sales in the property's specific location and property type. Sellers can review selling real estate in Durango or request a property value analysis.
Durango Real Estate Market August 2026 Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average home price in Durango, CO in August 2026?
The average Durango sold price was $984,366.43 in August 2026, compared with a median sold price of $855,000. This report emphasizes the median because very expensive closings can move the mathematical average substantially.
Did Durango home values rise 5.88% in August 2026?
The August median sold price was 5.88% higher than August 2025, but the year to date Durango median was only 0.52% higher. August included more Durango Rural sales between $1,500,000 and $2,000,000 than a year earlier, while the Resort Area closed substantially smaller properties.
What is the Durango Resort Area real estate market?
Durango Resort Area is the public name used in this report for the CREN MLS category Durango Mountain Area. It includes Purgatory Resort real estate, Tamarron, Glacier Club and surrounding resort communities north of Durango.
Durango Real Estate Help
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John Mace, REALTOR®
Your Durango Real Estate at R1 Colorado
125 Mercado Street, Suite 107, Durango, CO 81301
(970) 648-4149
mace@yourdurangorealestate.com
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Source: CREN MLS residential closed sales. August data covers closings from August 1 through August 31, 2026. Year to date data covers January 1 through August 31, 2026. Figures use the most recent MLS export available as of September 3, 2026. Durango totals include properties where City = Durango and Area = Durango In Town, Durango Rural, or Durango Mountain Area. Durango Mountain Area is referred to in this article as Durango Resort Area. Sold to original list calculations compare Sold Price with Original Price. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Not an appraisal.