Denver, CO January 2026 Real Estate Market Update

JANUARY 2026
Total # Homes Sold: 3,232
Avg. Sold Price: $660,609
Days on Market: 77

JANUARY 2025
Total # Homes Sold: 3,775
Avg. Sold Price: $672,262
Days on Market: 63

What’s Happening in the Colorado Housing Market?

1. Fewer Homes Are Selling

Home sales declined from 3,775 in January 2025 to 3,232 in January 2026. That reduction signals softer transaction volume across the state.

Buyers are still active in markets such as Denver, Colorado Springs, Fort Collins, and Boulder, but they are more selective. Affordability and interest rate sensitivity are influencing decision making.

Fewer transactions do not mean the market has stopped. They mean competition among listings has increased.

2. Average Prices Have Slightly Decreased

The average sold price declined from $672,262 in January 2025 to $660,609 in January 2026.

This is not a sharp drop, but it reflects a cooling from last year’s levels. Price growth has moderated, and in some neighborhoods, buyers are negotiating more aggressively.

For sellers, this signals the importance of pricing based on current comparable sales, not peak market expectations.

3. Homes Are Taking Longer to Sell

Days on market increased from 63 days to 77 days. That 14 day increase is significant.

Homes are sitting longer before going under contract. Buyers are taking more time to evaluate properties and negotiate terms. In this type of market, preparation and presentation matter more than ever.

What This Means for Pricing Your Colorado Home

The slight decrease in average price combined with longer days on market tells us one thing clearly: overpricing is risky in 2026.

Sellers who price based on 2025 numbers without adjusting for current conditions may experience extended listing periods. When a home lingers, buyer perception shifts and negotiation leverage weakens.

Homes that are strategically priced from the start often attract stronger initial activity, which can protect final sale price.

Pricing today requires precision, not optimism.

What This Means for Timing

Many Colorado sellers are wondering whether waiting for market improvement later in the year will lead to better results.

The challenge is that improved conditions often attract more sellers. Increased inventory means more competition. While buyer activity may strengthen, so does listing volume.

Selling now could mean slightly slower movement, but potentially fewer competing properties in your immediate neighborhood.

Timing should be evaluated alongside your equity position, relocation plans, and financial goals rather than relying solely on hopes of future appreciation.

Common Mistakes Colorado Sellers Are Making Right Now

1. Pricing based on last year’s peak values

2. Ignoring the increase in days on market

3. Assuming buyers will compete aggressively as they did in prior years

4. Delaying necessary updates or repairs

5. Waiting for certainty instead of analyzing real data

The Colorado housing market in January 2026 is more balanced than it was in January 2025. Sellers who adapt to the current environment are still achieving successful outcomes.

Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Colorado?

The data shows fewer sales, slightly lower average prices, and longer selling timelines. That does not eliminate opportunity. It simply requires strategy.

If you are unsure whether selling now or waiting makes more sense for your situation, personalized insight can make the decision clearer.

We cover this in depth at our Home Seller Workshop | Every Fourth Tuesday of the Month @ 7 PM. It is designed to help you understand your options, avoid costly mistakes, and build a strategy that works in today’s market. If clarity is what you are looking for, this is the next best step. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity! You can sign up to attend HERE.

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