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Spring vs Winter Auction Volumes Historically

Pueblo data shows spring auctions have outpaced winter ones by an average of 55 percent over the last ten years.

By Pueblo Property Desk · Published July 8, 2026

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Pueblo's spring property auctions moved 67 lots in the March-to-May window of 2026 while winter auctions from December 2025 to February cleared just 39, extending a pattern visible since 2016.

Buyers and sellers watch these seasonal gaps because mortgage-rate shifts and inventory releases hit hardest right after winter, when fewer listings reach the block. Local agents track the numbers to time listings ahead of the stronger spring window.

The Pueblo County Assessor's Office released the figures last week at its office on 10th Street. The data covers both the East Side neighborhood along Santa Fe Avenue and the Pueblo West corridor served by the Lake Pueblo State Park gate.

Records from the Pueblo Association of Realtors show average winter clearance at 41 percent between 2016 and 2025, rising to 64 percent in spring periods. Median auction prices in spring reached $312,000 last year versus $274,000 in winter sessions.

Neighborhood Patterns

Bessemer homes on Orman Avenue sold faster in spring lots, while properties near the Union Depot in downtown moved mainly during the shorter winter calendar. The difference stems from school calendars and weather that keeps winter bidders indoors.

Three winter auctions at the Pueblo Convention Center drew under 30 registered bidders each, compared with 55 or more at the same venue during April events.

Next Steps for Buyers

Agents recommend checking the next scheduled auction list at the county courthouse by 15 July. Early registration through the Pueblo Multiple Listing Service cuts bidding delays when spring volumes pick up again.

Review recent winter results on the assessor portal before committing to a pre-approval letter, since clearance rates remain the clearest local signal for pricing pressure.

This article is general information only and is not personal financial or investment advice. Consider your own circumstances and seek licensed professional advice before making financial decisions.

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