Is Denver, CO 80221 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Denver housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 17% of homes in Denver, CO 80221 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 36 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 125 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (15% then), homes sold about as fast and the median sale price fell 5% to $474,795. Overall, Denver is about as competitive as it was a year ago.

Within Adams County, homes here sell more slowly than in 71% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 76%. On our competition score, Denver ranks #97 of 239 CO ZIP codes with enough sales (score 45 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Bennett 80102 (5% sold over asking), while Thornton 80241 (31% sold over asking) and Denver 80233 (30% sold over asking) are even more competitive.