Is Denver, CO 80211 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Seller’s market 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Denver is a seller’s market. With about 3.9 months of supply and 24% 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.

Competition score59/ 100

More competitive than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #25 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

Months of supply3.9Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list24.2%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list99.5%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market22Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$442▼ −2.5% vs. last year

The Denver housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 24% of homes in Denver, CO 80211 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 22 days and there were 3.9 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 196 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 14%, homes sold faster (34 days then) and the median sale price fell 3% to $791,657. Overall, Denver is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Denver County, homes here sell faster than in 72% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 88%. On our competition score, Denver ranks #25 of 239 CO ZIP codes with enough sales (score 59 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Denver 80202 (2% sold over asking) or Denver 80247 (8% sold over asking), while Denver 80239 (30% sold over asking) and Denver 80216 (28% sold over asking) are even more competitive.

Nearby markets

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Questions about Denver real estate

Is Denver a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A seller’s market: there were 3.9 months of supply in Denver, CO 80211 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 Denver?

The typical home went under contract in 22 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Denver sell over asking?

24% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 99.5% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Denver?

About 0.45% of a home’s value a year in Denver County, or roughly $1,800 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Denver?

The median sale price was $791,657 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $442 per square foot.

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