Is Denver, CO 80220 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Denver housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 9% of homes in Denver, CO 80220 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 39 days and there were 3.2 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 171 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 19%, homes sold more slowly (28 days then) and the median sale price rose 16% to $719,689. Overall, Denver is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Denver County, homes here sell more slowly than in 76% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 84%. On our competition score, Denver ranks #136 of 239 CO ZIP codes with enough sales (score 35 out of 100).

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