Is Denver, CO 80214 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Denver housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 25% of homes in Denver, CO 80214 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 12 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 69 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 19%, homes sold faster (27 days then) and the median sale price rose 2% to $574,751. Overall, Denver is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Jefferson County, homes here sell faster than in 92% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 88%. On our competition score, Denver ranks #26 of 239 CO ZIP codes with enough sales (score 58 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Indian Hills 80454 (0% sold over asking) or Idledale 80453 (0% sold over asking), while Denver 80215 (28% sold over asking) is even more competitive.