Is Watkins, CO 80137 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Watkins is a balanced market. With about 5.1 months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.
More competitive than 29% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #157 of 239 in the state.
Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. See the breakdown
The Watkins housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 14% of homes in Watkins, CO 80137 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 74 days and there were 5.1 months of supply. Four to six months of supply is a balanced market, where pricing and condition decide how much room there is to negotiate. That’s based on 38 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 6%, homes sold more slowly (56 days then) and the median sale price fell 4% to $481,940. Overall, Watkins is about as competitive as it was a year ago.
Within Arapahoe County, homes here sell more slowly than in any other ZIP code in the county, and sell less often over asking than in 81%. On our competition score, Watkins ranks #157 of 239 CO ZIP codes with enough sales (score 32 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Aurora 80018 (10% sold over asking) or Aurora 80016 (11% sold over asking), while Aurora 80010 (34% sold over asking) and Aurora 80013 (31% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Aurora 80010Balanced $305 /sq ftAurora 80012Balanced $216 /sq ftAurora 80013Seller’s market $225 /sq ftAurora 80014Balanced $212 /sq ft Browse all markets →Towns like Watkins nearby
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Questions about Watkins real estate
Is Watkins a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A balanced market: there were 5.1 months of supply in Watkins, CO 80137 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.
How fast do homes sell in Watkins?
The typical home went under contract in 74 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Watkins sell over asking?
14% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 99.3% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Watkins?
About 0.52% of a home’s value a year in Arapahoe County, or roughly $2,080 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Watkins?
The median sale price was $481,940 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $246 per square foot.
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