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Birds Eye View | Gunnison Market Snapshot | Fall 2026

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Welcome to Bluebird Real Estate, a premium home buying and selling experience in Gunnison and Crested Butte, Colorado.

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birdseye view: gunnison market snapshot, fall 2026 This fall in Gunnison brought crisp air, rainy nights, and golden hues across the cottonwoods and aspens. As the season shifted, the community came together for Homecoming, hunting and football season. Western Colorado University marked its 125th anniversary with a lively South Main Street block party, followed by the annual Homecoming Parade down Main Street. Downtown continued to buzz with community events, from the popular Music Cruise, which brought crowds of cyclists and live music through town, to First Friday Art Walks that showcased more local businesses and regional artists. The Gunnison Farmers Market welcomed more vendors than in previous years, offering fresh produce, and handmade goods, while Sage Grouse and High Alpine Brewing brought neighbors together for block parties on West Georgia Avenue. Together, these gatherings reflect Gunnison’s vibrant community and small-town character. The Gunnison real estate market remains steady, with sales slightly below last year but inventory expanding to provide buyers with more options. Available homes have increased 30% in the Gunnison area and 15% valley wide, creating new opportunities across price points. Rural Gunnison reached a significant milestone, with the average home price Gunnison 970.641.6691 Crested Butte 970.349.6691 bbre1.com

surpassing $1 million for the first time. Across the valley, home sales remain consistent at 171 year-to-date, with the average price reaching a record of $1.6 million. Commercial real estate activity includes five transactions year-to-date, averaging more than $630,000. These trends reflect the valley’s continued appeal and evolving opportunities for buyers and sellers. This year is especially meaningful for Bluebird Real Estate as we celebrate ten years in business and five years with a downtown Gunnison location. Having recently marked this milestone in our Gunnison office, we are proud of the relationships built and growth achieved throughout the valley. As we continue to lead the market in listings and sales, Bluebird is poised for a record year. We are grateful to our clients, agents, and community for being part of our journey and look forward to many more years of bringing dreams home. Bluebird Real Estate is the exclusive regional member of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World (LRE), connecting our listings with a global network of premier independent brokerages.


Gunnison Area Real Estate Update YTD SEPTEMBER: 2026 vs. 2025

Gunnison City Homes

Gunnison Rural Homes AVERAGE SALE PRICE

AVERAGE SALE PRICE

$646,008

22%

$1,052,000

Condo / Townhouses AVERAGE SALE PRICE

17%

$360,325

12%

sales

30

0%

sales

39

19%

sales

27

33%

$/sq ft

$424

1%

$/sq ft

$513

9%

$/sq ft

$355

7%

days on mkt

125

26%

days on mkt

138

5%

days on mkt

129

37%

active listings

16

23%

active listings

48

33%

active listings

22

57%

supply (months)

5

23%

supply (months)

11

64%

supply (months)

7

133%

Land

Greater CB and Gunnison Homes

Commercial

$308,352

AVERAGE SALE PRICE

AVERAGE SALE PRICE

AVERAGE SALE PRICE

13%

$637,000

37%

$1,601,541

13%

sales

17

39%

sales

5

67%

sales

171

2%

$/sq ft

—

—

$/sq ft

$196

27%

$/sq ft

$634

7%

days on mkt

138

28%

days on mkt

208

24%

days on mkt

139

17%

active listings

61

2%

active listings

10

17%

active listings

190

15%

supply (months)

32

67%

supply (months)

18

50%

supply (months)

10

17%

*CREN, MLS Data, October 2026 Gunnison 970.641.6691 Crested Butte 970.349.6691 bbre1.com


bluebird associates and staff Bluebird Real Estate is a dynamic team of dedicated professionals who are driven by exceptional marketing and successful results for our clients. We are strategically located in downtown Gunnison and Crested Butte.

Gunnison Office Pictured Left to Right, Top to Bottom: Erin Croke, Bud Bush, Andrew Kunze, Chris Hauck, Steve Mills, Jordi Sendra, Joe Summerville, Brian Cooper, Bobby Overturf, Mindy Costanzo, Trent Bona. Madison Harwood, Bet Egelhoff, Emma DeHaven, Mary Donohue, Chrissy Mitchell, Patti Miller

Bluebird’s award winning website, bbre1.com, attracts discerning buyers and sellers regionally and from around the globe. Recently the website was recognized for Best Visual Design, an international honor from our member company, Leading Real Estate Companies of the World.


Bluebird exists to keep the interests of our clients our highest priority, with exceptional marketing, knowledgeable communication and most importantly, successful results.

market leader Bluebird continues to lead the market with the most active listings, the most properties sold, and the greatest dollar volume in pending sales across Gunnison County.

141

$62M

155

Active Listings

Pending Sales

Sold Properties *Per CREN MLS, YTD September, 2026

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