The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 80517 sells for about $620,000, or $368 per square foot.
Prices are up +20.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 131 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,200 a month.
ZIP 80517 — Estes Park
The Estes Park housing market is currently experiencing a period of price stabilization following significant growth, with inventory levels rising compared to the previous year. While demand remains steady, the market is less competitive than in recent years, providing more options for buyers. High interest rates and seasonal tourism dynamics continue to influence the pace of sales and rental availability.
This area is best suited for retirees, second-home buyers, and outdoor enthusiasts who prioritize lifestyle and proximity to nature over proximity to urban employment centers.
Median prices moved up 20.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 131 days on market with 7.4 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.2% · poverty 7.8% — 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 6.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 80517, Larimer 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 Estes Park are generally low, with the area experiencing significantly lower violent and property crime rates compared to national and regional averages.
Schools in the Estes Park School District are generally well-regarded, providing a small-town educational environment with strong community support.
The area faces significant wildfire risks due to its mountainous terrain and proximity to forest lands, leading to higher property insurance premiums and stricter mitigation requirements.
Economic growth is primarily driven by tourism and the service industry, with limited large-scale industrial development due to geographic constraints and protected land status.
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 from Estes Park involves significant travel time, typically requiring a 45-60 minute drive to reach major employment hubs in Loveland or Fort Collins via US-34 or US-36.
The area is a premier destination for outdoor recreation, featuring immediate access to Rocky Mountain National Park, Lake Estes, numerous hiking trails, and a local golf course.
The rental market is heavily influenced by seasonal tourism and short-term rental demand, which creates pressure on long-term housing availability for local workers.
The economy is heavily reliant on the tourism and hospitality sectors, supported by the influx of visitors to Rocky Mountain National Park.
Transportation is primarily car-dependent, with limited public transit options connecting the town to the broader Front Range region.
Development is strictly managed by local zoning and the Estes Park Housing Authority to balance tourism needs with residential capacity.
The Larimer County Assessor manages property valuations, typically conducting reappraisals on a biennial cycle.
Parcels are subject to various special districts, including the Estes Valley Recreation and Park District and local fire protection districts.
Property insurance costs are elevated due to the high risk of wildfire in the wildland-urban interface.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov for ZCTA 80517.
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.
- Estes Park Ride-A-Kart4.68.7 mi
- Fun City4.36.7 mi
- Time Emporium Escape Rooms: Estes Park4.97 mi
- Rocky Mountain National Park4.95.2 mi
- Alpine Visitor Center4.86.3 mi
- Bear Lake Trailhead4.96.9 mi
- Beaver Meadows Visitor Center4.65.3 mi
- Estes Park4.96.7 mi
- Holzwarth Historic Site4.711.9 mi
- Grand Lake Marina & Boater's Choice4.714.5 mi
- The Taffy Shop4.96.6 mi
- The Birch Ruins4.76.7 mi
- Estes Park Museum4.77.6 mi
- Rocky Mountain National Park4.95.2 mi
- Bear Lake Trailhead4.96.9 mi
- Estes Park4.96.7 mi
- Lily Lake4.89 mi
- Glacier Gorge Junction Trailhead4.87 mi
- Lake Estes Marina4.48.2 mi
- Grand Lake Marina & Boater's Choice4.714.5 mi
- Trail Ridge Marina4.917 mi
- Beacon Landing Marina4.419.5 mi
- Estes Park 18-Hole Golf Course4.48.3 mi
- Estes Park Ride-A-Kart4.68.7 mi
- Lake Estes 9-Hole Golf Course4.37.2 mi
- Cascade Creek Mini Golf and Golf Simulator by Trackman4.78.8 mi
- Safeway46.9 mi
- The Country Market of Estes Park4.56.1 mi
- Stanley Village4.57 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
World-renowned destination for hiking, wildlife viewing, and scenic drives.
Features a marina, walking paths, and fishing opportunities.
Public 18-hole course with mountain views.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.