The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 80444 sells for about $425,000, or $387 per square foot.
Prices are down 6% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 85 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,950 a month.
ZIP 80444 — Georgetown
The housing market in 80444 is currently experiencing a cooling phase with a year-over-year price decline of 6%. High days on market and limited sales volume reflect a cautious environment driven by broader economic pressures and the unique constraints of the mountain real estate market.
This area is best suited for outdoor enthusiasts, second-home buyers, and those seeking a mountain lifestyle, though it requires a tolerance for mountain commuting.
Median prices moved down 6.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 85 days on market with 17.6 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 95% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.2% · poverty 4.5% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 80444, 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.
Schools in the area are served by the Clear Creek School District RE-1, which generally maintains a rural, small-town educational environment.
The area faces significant wildfire risk common to the Colorado high country, necessitating careful insurance planning and adherence to local fire mitigation codes.
Economic momentum is driven by tourism, outdoor recreation, and proximity to the I-70 mountain corridor, with limited large-scale industrial development.
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 is primarily via the I-70 corridor, which serves as the main artery for travel toward the Denver metropolitan employment core.
The area offers extensive access to mountain trails, historic mining sites, and proximity to major ski resorts and outdoor recreation hubs.
The rental market is characterized by limited inventory and high demand, often influenced by seasonal tourism and the local workforce housing needs.
The local economy is heavily reliant on tourism, hospitality, and outdoor recreation services, with many residents commuting to the Denver metro area.
Transportation is dominated by the I-70 highway corridor, which is the primary route for both local transit and regional access.
Development is constrained by mountainous terrain, with most activity focused on small-scale residential or historic preservation projects.
The Clear Creek County Assessor manages property valuations, typically reassessing on a biennial cycle based on market sales data.
Parcels are subject to various special districts, including fire protection, water and sanitation, and the Clear Creek School District.
Property insurance premiums are elevated due to high wildfire risk and the remote nature of mountain terrain.
Data derived from Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables and local market reports.
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.
- Echo Mountain4.59.6 mi
- Dillon Amphitheater4.819.5 mi
- Keystone Conference Center4.616 mi
- Carousel of Happiness4.919.9 mi
- Central City Opera House4.711.6 mi
- Winter Park Resort4.611.4 mi
- Loveland Ski Area4.710.9 mi
- Georgetown Loop Railroad4.60.8 mi
- Coca Cola Tubing Hill At Winter Park4.512.3 mi
- Herman Gulch Trailhead4.88.4 mi
- Georgetown Loop Railroad4.60.8 mi
- Fraser Tubing Hill4.816.9 mi
- Argo Gold Mill and Tunnel4.510.4 mi
- Hidee Gold Mine Tours and Panning4.911.7 mi
- Phoenix Gold Mine4.87.5 mi
- Herman Gulch Trailhead4.88.4 mi
- Bierstadt Trailhead4.87.9 mi
- Echo Lake Park4.86 mi
- Grays and Torreys Summer Trailhead4.85.8 mi
- St Mary's Glacier Trailhead4.88.5 mi
- Dillon Marina Park Pavilion4.719.5 mi
- Safeway3.810.4 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A historic narrow-gauge railroad offering scenic mountain tours.
A preserved Victorian-era town center with local shops and restaurants.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.