The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 80135 sells for about $1,038,500, or $445 per square foot.
Prices are down 41.06% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 64 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,850 a month.
ZIP 80135 — Sedalia
The 80135 housing market is currently characterized by high price points and low inventory, reflecting its status as a niche, rural-luxury market. While median prices remain elevated, the year-over-year volatility suggests a cooling trend as buyers face affordability constraints and high interest rates. Market activity is driven by demand for large-acreage properties, though the limited supply keeps the market somewhat competitive.
This ZIP is best suited for affluent families and individuals seeking large-acreage properties, privacy, and a rural lifestyle while maintaining access to suburban amenities in nearby Castle Rock.
Median prices moved down 41.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 64 days on market with 5.1 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.8% · poverty 3.5% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 9.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 9.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 80135, Douglas County CO
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime rates in the Sedalia area are generally low compared to the broader Denver metro region, with property crime being the primary concern in rural pockets.
Schools serving the area are primarily part of the Douglas County School District, which maintains a generally positive reputation for academic performance and college readiness.
The area faces elevated wildfire risk due to its location in the wildland-urban interface, necessitating careful property insurance planning and fire-mitigation efforts.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Castle Rock and Denver employment corridors, with limited large-scale commercial development occurring within the rural ZIP itself.
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) — 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). 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.
Commuters primarily rely on US-85 and I-25 to reach employment hubs in Castle Rock, the Denver Tech Center, and downtown Denver.
The area offers extensive access to outdoor recreation, including the Pike National Forest, local equestrian trails, and proximity to regional parks and golf courses in Castle Rock.
The rental market is limited and primarily consists of single-family homes, with low vacancy pressure and high demand for rural lifestyle properties.
The local economy is largely service-oriented, with residents commuting to major employers in the Denver Tech Center and Castle Rock's retail and healthcare sectors.
Public transit is non-existent in this rural ZIP; residents are entirely dependent on personal vehicles for transportation.
Development is strictly controlled by county zoning, focusing on maintaining the rural character and preventing high-density sprawl.
The Douglas County Assessor's office conducts biennial reappraisals based on market sales data.
Parcels are subject to various special districts, including fire protection, water and sanitation, and the Douglas County School District.
Property insurance premiums are rising due to increased wildfire risk assessments in the Front Range foothills.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
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.
- Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms4.620 mi
- Arrowhead Golf Club4.513.6 mi
- Philip S. Miller Park4.817.1 mi
- Spruce Mountain Events4.917.4 mi
- Cherokee Ranch & Castle4.818.1 mi
- Roxborough State Park4.812.4 mi
- Cheesman Canyon Fishing Access Trailhead4.65.3 mi
- Buffalo Creek Mountain Bike Parking4.79.8 mi
- Goose Creek Trailhead4.812.7 mi
- Upper Cheesman Canyon Trailhead4.76.5 mi
- Monument Rock4.819 mi
- The Castle Rock4.718.6 mi
- King's Emporium & Mercantile4.818.1 mi
- Roxborough State Park4.812.4 mi
- Devil's Head Lookout4.83.9 mi
- Pike-San Isabel National Forest4.810.1 mi
- Cheesman Canyon Fishing Access Trailhead4.65.3 mi
- Buffalo Creek Mountain Bike Parking4.79.8 mi
- Chatfield Marina4.520 mi
- Perry Park Country Club4.710.1 mi
- Centennial Airport4.427.7 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides extensive hiking, camping, and outdoor recreation access.
A scenic, private golf course integrated into the local landscape.
Key-figure check: median price diverges 51.6% from the nearest retained anchor (published ten-year series (2024)) — beyond the 12.5% tolerance; an automated validation case is open and the value publishes pending its verdict. Research outlier held out — this pass returned a median of $1,574,500 (51.6% off the retained reading), contradicting every independent anchor; the prior reading stands pending corroboration. Validation: the flagged $1,574,500 (+51.6% vs the published ten-year series (2024)) failed independent re-validation and was reverted to the prior cycle value; the case is under review in the Command Center.