Is Denver, CO 80234 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 3.4 months of supply and 15% 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 score48/ 100

More competitive than 49% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #86 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 supply3.4Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list15%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list98.8%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market28Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$237▼ −0.3% vs. last year

The Denver housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 15% of homes in Denver, CO 80234 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 28 days and there were 3.4 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 82 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 13%, homes sold faster (33 days then) and the median sale price rose 3% to $547,955. Overall, Denver is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Adams County, homes here sell faster than in 53% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 94%. On our competition score, Denver ranks #86 of 239 CO ZIP codes with enough sales (score 48 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.

Nearby markets

Aurora 80011Seller’s market $235 /sq ftAurora 80019Balanced $244 /sq ftBennett 80102Balanced $229 /sq ftBrighton 80601Seller’s market $214 /sq ft Browse all 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 3.4 months of supply in Denver, CO 80234 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 28 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Denver sell over asking?

15% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 98.8% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Denver?

About 0.61% of a home’s value a year in Adams County, or roughly $2,440 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Denver?

The median sale price was $547,955 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $237 per square foot.

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