Is Boulder, CO 80305 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Boulder housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 24% of homes in Boulder, CO 80305 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 41 days and there were 2.1 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 14%, homes sold more slowly (38 days then) and the median sale price fell 3% to $972,079. Overall, Boulder is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Boulder County, homes here sell faster than in 77% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 85%. On our competition score, Boulder ranks #42 of 239 CO ZIP codes with enough sales (score 56 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Allenspark 80510 (0% sold over asking) or Jamestown 80455 (0% sold over asking), while Ward 80481 (33% sold over asking) and Nederland 80466 (30% sold over asking) are even more competitive.