Metro Denver Real Estate Market Update – January 2026

Our market update for the metro Denver area for January 2026 is broken down into All Residential, as well as Luxury Residential stats.

Below are links to download our update, as well as a breakdown of the stats in more detail:

• Metro Denver Area Residential Market Update
• Metro Denver Area Residential Luxury Market Update
• Metro Denver Area Residential Market Update Detailed Stats

Metro Denver Area Residential Market Update

As we embark on this New Year in 2026, we are grateful for what we have learned and experienced in the past year and the 2025 Market.  The Denver Metro Real Estate Market in 2025 continued the stabilization pattern we have observed since 2023.  Since the crazy markets of the Pandemic Era from 2020-2022, the Denver real estate market has been consistently recalibrating into new normals where affordability, ownership costs and mortgage rates dominated buyers’ decision making.  Sellers navigated this adjusting market with price adjustments, longer time on the market and meeting the buyers needs through concessions and rate buy-downs as well as cosmetic improvements to create a more turnkey transaction.

Let’s examine the core numbers from the 2025 Market:  Active Listings at the end of the year are just above 7,600 which is 10.4% higher than 2024.  New Listings in 2025 were 59,671 and that is 6.8% higher than 2024. Closed Homes ended the year at 42,268 and that is down slightly from 2024 but almost identical to 2024 and 2023.  Keep in mind our high for Closed homes was 64,119 in 2021 so last years market was down over 34% from just a short 4 years ago for numbers of homes sold.  The Average Price of a Single Family Home in 2025 was $787,452 and that is just 1% higher than 2024.  The Average Price of an Attached Home (Condo or Townhome) in 2025 was $441,145 and that is 3.4% lower than 2024.  The Average Days in MLS for all homes increased by 24% to 47 days.

Now, let’s talk about 2026: Due to increased inventory and longer time on the market, many homeowners took a break from selling by removing their homes from the market last year with plans to return to the market in early 2026.  Combined with the traditional increase in Active inventory in the first quarter and the Spring Market, we may see an increase in supply that could result in a Buyer’s Market and a slight cool down on prices to continue. We don’t expect dramatic market swings as buyers are just more thoughtful, well informed and prepared for today’s realities.  As always, please approach your Real Estate needs and decisions with our professional guidance and our experience that has seen this market before and will reward those who are prepared and ready. Please call today to discuss your specific Real Estate needs and wants for this year!

We are excited for the opportunities that are in abundance in 2026!

Let’s make it a great year!

Metro Denver Area Luxury Market Update

Denver’s luxury home market is showing a vibrant mix of stability and opportunity: despite homes spending an average of 63 days on the market—an 18% increase from this time last year—prices remain strong, with the average sales price up 3.67%. While November saw a slight 2% dip in sales, overall year-to-date sales are still up an impressive 7.5%, signaling steady demand and solid buyer confidence. 

For sellers, the increased market time means strategic presentation is essential: premium staging, sharp pricing, and standout marketing can help your property rise above the competition and capture motivated buyers who are still active and ready to pay for quality.

For buyers, the longer days on market create breathing room to compare options, negotiate more effectively, and secure a luxury property before prices climb further—an appealing window while overall demand remains strong. This moment offers both sides a chance to move confidently and advantageously in Denver’s evolving high-end market.