Is Bayfield a buyer's or seller's market right now?

Bayfield is currently a buyer's market with 5 months of supply. 50% of homes sell above asking price. The Ridley Sell Score for Bayfield is 57/100 (Moderate), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Bayfield?

The median home price in Bayfield is $481,275, up 9.9% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $314. Homes sell in a median of 48 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 100.5%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in Bayfield, Colorado?

On a $481,275 home in Bayfield, a traditional listing agent charges around $14,438 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $38,502 or more. With Ridley Pro, your listing fee is just $3,499 — saving you $10,939.

How does Ridley's flat fee compare to a traditional Bayfield agent?

A traditional Bayfield listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $14,438 on a $481,275 home. Ridley Pro is a flat $3,499 with a dedicated licensed agent. That means you save $10,939 compared to a traditional agent.

How long does it take to sell a home in Bayfield?

The median home in Bayfield currently spends 48 days on the market before going under contract, down 2% from last year. At a 100.5% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are getting very close to or above asking price. Only 20% of listings see a price drop, suggesting sellers can hold firm on pricing.

Do I need a real estate agent to sell in Colorado?

No. Colorado does not require you to use a real estate agent to sell your home. You can sell independently (FSBO) or use a flat-fee service like Ridley that gives you MLS access, professional tools, and expert support at a fraction of the traditional commission. On a $481,275 home, that could save you up to $10,939.

What's included with Ridley Pro?

Ridley Pro ($3,499) includes MLS listing distribution, a dedicated licensed agent partner, expert pricing consultation, offer review and negotiation support, contract and deadline management, and full closing coordination. It's the full-service experience at a fraction of the traditional $14,438 commission.

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Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Bayfield, Colorado?

The median home in Bayfield sells for $481,275 with prices up 9.9% year-over-year. The average seller pays $14,438 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $10,939.

Bayfield Real Estate Market Conditions — April 2026

57out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Moderate

57/100

A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.

What this means for sellers

The Bayfield market is balanced — neither strongly favoring buyers nor sellers. Accurate pricing is key: overpriced homes will sit, but correctly priced listings are still moving. Focus on presentation and pricing strategy to stand out. Sellers who prepare well can still achieve strong results.

Inventory TightnessFavors buyers

5 months of supply — near the balanced threshold of 5 months. Colorado average is 3.5.

Price MomentumNeutral

Prices up 9.9% year-over-year — vs. +8.2% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors sellers

Homes selling at 100.5% of asking — sellers are getting 0.5% above list on average. Colorado average is 97.5%.

Bidding ActivityFavors sellers

50% of homes selling above list price — 218% above the Colorado average of 15.7%.

Sale SpeedFavors sellers

48 median days on market — 48 days faster than the Colorado average.

Market UrgencyFavors buyers

0% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 23.4% statewide.

Price StabilityNeutral

20% of listings have dropped their price. Colorado average is 21.7%.

Score based on 7 real-time market signals. Updated with latest available data.

How it works →

Median Sale Price

The midpoint price of all homes sold in the past month. Half sold for more, half for less.

$481,275

+9.9%

Days on Market

How long the typical home sits on the market before going under contract. Lower is better for sellers.

-2%

Price per Sq Ft

Average cost per square foot of living space. Useful for comparing homes of different sizes.

$314

Sale-to-List Ratio

How close homes sell to their asking price. Above 100% means bidding wars; below means negotiation room.

100.5%

Months of Supply

How long it would take to sell all current listings at the current pace. Under 3 months favors sellers; over 6 favors buyers.

Buyer’s market

Competitiveness

Overall market competition based on offers per listing, days on market, and sale-to-list ratio.

Very Competitive

Sold Above List

Percentage of homes that sold for more than their list price.

50%

Strong demand

Price Drops

Percentage of active listings that had a price reduction.

20%

Pricing matters

12-Month Price Trend

$485,000 → $481,275

▼0.8%

$550K$500K$450K$400K

MayJulSepNovJanMarApr

Data updated April 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Bayfield?

The average Bayfield homeowner saves $10,939 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $481,275 home.

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Your Bayfield home value

$481,275

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$14,438

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

How much does it cost to sell a house in Bayfield?

The total cost to sell a house in Bayfield in 2026 ranges from $3,499 with Ridley to approximately $14,438 with a traditional 3% commission on a $481,275 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	FSBO
Listing fee	$14,438	$3,499	$0
Buyer agent	$13,4762.8% avg	$9,626~2% avg	$13,4762.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$7,219	$7,219	$7,219
Total cost	$35,133	$20,344	$20,695
Net proceeds	$446,142	$460,931	$460,580
You save	—	$14,789	$14,438No support