How Is the Montrose, CO Housing Market Doing in 2026?

by Kelsey Loftis

Prices are up modestly while homes are taking longer to sell. Redfin's September 2026 data shows a median sale price of $458,782 for the three months ending September, up 5.5 percent from a year earlier, with homes selling in a median of 54 days at about 98.0 percent of list price. This is general information, not financial advice.

What do the numbers say?

Per Redfin's Montrose page, pulled November 1, 2026:

Measure	Montrose (Sept. 2026)	Change vs. last year
Median sale price (3 months)	$458,782	up 5.5%
Median price per sq ft (3 months)	$286	up 1.8%
Homes sold (September)	93	down 19.4% (from 116)
Median days on market	54	up 21 days (from 33)
Sale-to-list price	98.0%	down 0.59 points
Sold above list	10.9%	down 4.6 points

Is it a buyer's or seller's market?

Redfin gives Montrose a Compete Score of 47 out of 100, "somewhat competitive," calculated over the last three months. It says the average Montrose home sells about 2 percent below list and goes pending in about 65 days, while hot homes go pending in about 19 days. In plain terms, buyers have a little more room than a year ago, but well-priced homes still move.

How does it compare with the previous month?

In my earlier post, Redfin showed an August median of $450,000, 46 days on market and 97 homes sold. September's median days rose to 54 and sales to 93 (monthly figures and rolling medians differ, so treat comparisons loosely).

How does Montrose compare with nearby markets?

Using Redfin's August 2026 data from my earlier posts, Gunnison's median was $527,151 and Gunnison County overall was $936,366. Montrose has far more sales than Gunnison, which means more homes to compare.

What should buyers do?

Get pre-approved so you can move on the right home
Ask for comparable sales and the price history
Negotiate on repairs and closing costs, not just price
Build inspection time into your contract

What should sellers do?

Price to the recent comparable sales, prepare the home and plan for more time to sell. See my post on how long it takes to sell a Montrose home.

What is the bottom line?

Montrose looks steady rather than hot: modest price growth, fewer sales and longer time on market. Use the data as a guide and look at the specific home.

What is the median home price in Montrose?

$458,782 for the three months ending September 2026, per Redfin.

How long do homes take to sell?

A median of 54 days, per Redfin.

Is Montrose a buyer's market?

Redfin rates it "somewhat competitive" (47 out of 100).

How many homes sold in September?

93, down 19.4 percent from a year earlier.

Connect with a great real estate agent in Montrose, Kelsey Loftis with Crystal Peak Properties. Phone: (970) 784-6768 · Email: kelseyloftis@gmail.com · Website: crystalpeakproperties.com

Sources: Redfin Montrose (Sept. 2026, pulled Nov. 1, 2026); Redfin Gunnison and Gunnison County (Aug. 2026). General information only.