The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 80452 sells for about $484,154, or $325 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 65 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,100 a month.
ZIP 80452 — Idaho Springs
The housing market in 80452 remains stable with low inventory and moderate price growth, reflecting the limited supply of residential properties in this mountain town. Demand is supported by a mix of local residents and those attracted to the area's recreational amenities, though high interest rates and wildfire insurance concerns continue to influence buyer behavior.
This area is best suited for outdoor enthusiasts, remote workers seeking a quiet mountain lifestyle, and those employed in the local tourism or government sectors.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 65 days on market with 6.0 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 0.7% · poverty 5.2% — 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 6.1%/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 6.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 80452, Grand 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 area are generally low, consistent with the rural character of Grand County and significantly lower than national urban averages.
Schools serving the area are part of the East Grand School District, which generally maintains a positive reputation for small class sizes and community-focused education.
The area faces significant wildfire risks common to the Colorado high country, necessitating proactive defensible space management and careful consideration of insurance availability.
Economic momentum is driven by tourism, outdoor recreation, and the administrative functions of the county seat, 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 typically involves travel along U.S. Highway 40, with residents often traveling to nearby towns like Granby or Winter Park for employment and services.
The area is renowned for the Hot Sulphur Springs Resort and Spa, proximity to the Colorado River for fishing, and extensive access to public lands for hiking and winter sports.
The rental market is tight due to limited housing stock and high demand for seasonal worker housing, with a notable presence of short-term vacation rentals.
The local economy is anchored by tourism, outdoor recreation, and public sector employment, including the Grand County government offices.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicles, with U.S. Highway 40 serving as the primary arterial route through the county.
Development is constrained by geography and land-use regulations, focusing primarily on small-scale residential improvements.
The Grand County Assessor's office manages property valuations, typically reassessing properties on a biennial cycle.
Parcels are subject to various special districts, including fire protection, water and sanitation, and the East Grand School District.
Property insurance premiums are elevated due to regional wildfire risk, with some properties requiring specialized coverage.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau and World Population Review.
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 Mountain4.59.2 mi
- Evergreen Lake House4.618.9 mi
- Mount Vernon Canyon Club4.718.6 mi
- Cactus Jack's Saloon & Grill4.219.3 mi
- Chart House4.218.3 mi
- Winter Park Resort4.69.8 mi
- Eldora Mountain4.410.1 mi
- Georgetown Loop Railroad4.68 mi
- Golden Gate Canyon State Park4.811 mi
- Coca Cola Tubing Hill At Winter Park4.59.6 mi
- Georgetown Loop Railroad4.68 mi
- Fraser Tubing Hill4.814.4 mi
- Argo Gold Mill and Tunnel4.56.9 mi
- Hidee Gold Mine Tours and Panning4.96.2 mi
- Phoenix Gold Mine4.84.2 mi
- Golden Gate Canyon State Park4.811 mi
- Echo Lake Park4.89.3 mi
- Maryland Mountain Hidden Treasure Trailhead4.86.5 mi
- Hessie Trailhead4.710.9 mi
- St Mary's Glacier Trailhead4.82.6 mi
- Safeway3.87 mi
- Cooper Creek Square4.512.3 mi
- Blue Sky Bistro4.728 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Historic natural hot springs and spa facility.
Provides premier fly fishing and rafting opportunities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.