Real Estate Investing in Basalt, Colorado

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 6,349 • Eagle County

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Should you buy in Basalt, CO? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (45/100)

Proceed carefully. Weak appreciation or affordability makes this a harder case for most buyers.

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (47/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
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  • High vacancy: 21.6% of homes vacant — above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

4.0/ 5

Appreciation

8.0% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $1,441,289
Avg Monthly Rent $4,825
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Basalt Real Estate

Across Basalt's 1 ZIPs, the picture is subdued: $1.4M median values, $4,825/mo rents, and a population that has faced real economic pressure.

unambiguously Basalt's aggregate rating of ★★★☆☆ reflects subdued investor metrics across the board — weak rent growth, weak appreciation, and rising-vacancy pressure in multiple ZIPs.

Rent trends and price trends in Basalt are both soft, which is the uncomfortable combination that defines distressed-leaning markets in Colorado.

Population dynamics in Basalt haven't been supportive. a harder case for combined with soft income growth, the demographic backdrop complicates any purely financial underwriting.

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Best ZIP codes in Edwards, CO

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Blue Sky Property Management offers rentals and property management for single-family homes, townhomes, condos, and apartments in Santa Ynez Valley, Lompoc, and Los Alamos. summary from their website

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Daly Property Services specializes in landscaping design, installation, and maintenance services in Basalt, CO, serving the Roaring Fork Valley. summary from their website

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Mountain Valley Property Management offers capital project management, maintenance, financial management, and technology solutions for HOA, condominium, and private home properties. summary from their website

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Avg Home Value
$1,441,289
Avg Monthly Rent
$4,825
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (CO)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Edwards, CO metro

5/10
Elevated Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
3/3
77%
Days Pending
2/2
96 days

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❄️ Cool Market — Edwards, CO metro
96
Days to pending
7.6%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Basalt, CO

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Frequently Asked Questions About Basalt, CO

What is the typical rental rate in Basalt, CO?

Expect rents around $4,825/mo per month in Basalt, CO. With home values at $1.4M, the yield math works out to reasonable levels for rental investors.

Are there empty rentals in Basalt, CO?

Vacancy risk in Basalt, CO is elevated. That supports measured cash flow for typical rental holds.

How should investors approach Basalt, CO?

Investors usually favor careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management in Basalt, CO. With home values at $1.4M and rents near $4,825/mo, other strategies can work but produce stable rather than outsized returns.

How viable is house hacking in Basalt, CO?

Basalt, CO is a a tougher market for house hackers. FHA or conventional owner-occupant buyers find the $1.4M price point reasonable to enter.

How deep is the rental pool in Basalt, CO?

Basalt, CO draws a reliable base of working renters. Demand at the $4,825/mo rent level is reasonable for standard single-family and small multi rentals.

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