Is Parker, CO 80138 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Parker is a seller’s market. With about 3.8 months of supply and 19% of recent sales closing above the original list price, competing offers are common on well-priced homes. Buyers here often have a pre-approval in hand and a plan for the appraisal gap before touring.
More competitive than 50% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #72 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 Parker housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 19% of homes in Parker, CO 80138 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 27 days and there were 3.8 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 140 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 11%, homes sold faster (36 days then) and the median sale price rose 7% to $737,181. Overall, Parker is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Douglas County, homes here sell faster than in 62% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 85%. On our competition score, Parker ranks #72 of 239 CO ZIP codes with enough sales (score 50 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Louviers 80131 (0% sold over asking) or Franktown 80116 (4% sold over asking).
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Questions about Parker real estate
Is Parker a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 3.8 months of supply in Parker, CO 80138 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 Parker?
The typical home went under contract in 27 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Parker sell over asking?
19% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 98.6% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Parker?
About 0.55% of a home’s value a year in Douglas County, or roughly $2,200 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Parker?
The median sale price was $737,181 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $230 per square foot.
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