The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 80436 sells for about $491,726, or $287 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 57 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,737 a month.
ZIP 80436 — Dumont
The 80436 market is characterized by slow price appreciation and high management overhead for investors, reflecting its remote mountain location. Limited inventory and the logistical challenges of the I-70 commute continue to constrain market activity and buyer interest.
This ZIP is best suited for outdoor enthusiasts and those seeking a mountain lifestyle who are prepared for the challenges of remote property management and a significant commute to urban employment centers.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 57 days on market with 6.0 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.2% · poverty 8.5% — 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 6.2%/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 6.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 80436, Clear Creek 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.
The area faces significant wildfire risk common to the Colorado mountain corridor, necessitating careful consideration of property insurance availability and premiums.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to mountain recreation and regional tourism, though development is constrained by mountainous terrain and limited infrastructure capacity.
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.
Commuting to the Denver metropolitan employment core typically requires a drive of 45-60 minutes via I-70, which is subject to heavy seasonal traffic and weather-related delays.
The area offers immediate access to world-class outdoor recreation, including hiking, mountain biking, and proximity to major ski resorts, with limited local shopping and dining options.
The rental market is characterized by limited inventory and high management intensity, with demand often tied to seasonal workers and mountain-lifestyle seekers.
The local economy is heavily reliant on tourism, outdoor recreation, and service-sector employment, with many residents commuting to the Denver metro area for professional roles.
Transportation is dominated by the I-70 corridor, which serves as the primary artery for both local access and regional transit to the Denver metro area.
Development is highly restricted by topography and environmental regulations, with minimal large-scale residential or commercial projects currently in the pipeline.
Clear Creek County Assessor manages property valuations based on biennial cycles, focusing on market-based assessments for residential properties.
Parcels are subject to Clear Creek School District RE-1 and various local fire protection and water/sanitation districts.
Property insurance premiums are elevated due to high wildfire risk, with some properties facing challenges in securing standard coverage.
Data retrieved from ZCTA-level census tables; figures reflect small-sample volatility.
- Echo Mountain4.57.5 mi
- Evergreen Lake House4.618 mi
- Mount Vernon Canyon Club4.718.9 mi
- Cactus Jack's Saloon & Grill4.218.5 mi
- Chart House4.218.4 mi
- Winter Park Resort4.611.1 mi
- Georgetown Loop Railroad4.64.9 mi
- Coca Cola Tubing Hill At Winter Park4.511.4 mi
- Herman Gulch Trailhead4.812 mi
- Bierstadt Trailhead4.811.1 mi
- Georgetown Loop Railroad4.64.9 mi
- Fraser Tubing Hill4.816.2 mi
- Argo Gold Mill and Tunnel4.56.8 mi
- Hidee Gold Mine Tours and Panning4.97.7 mi
- Phoenix Gold Mine4.83.7 mi
- Herman Gulch Trailhead4.812 mi
- Bierstadt Trailhead4.811.1 mi
- Echo Lake Park4.86.2 mi
- Grays and Torreys Summer Trailhead4.89.9 mi
- Maryland Mountain Hidden Treasure Trailhead4.88.6 mi
- Safeway3.86.9 mi
- Blue Sky Bistro4.730 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides opportunities for fishing and rafting.
Extensive public lands for hiking and outdoor recreation.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.