DENVER HOUSING MARKET UPDATE: JULY 2026
ON THE BLOG | NICK GOBEL | AUGUST 28, 2026
DENVER HOUSING MARKET UPDATE: JULY 2026
By Nick Gobel | Published August 28, 2026 | Archive note and commentary updated September 3, 2026
HISTORICAL REPORT — JULY 2026
The statistics below cover July 2026 and have been preserved for reference. For the newer August figures released September 3, read Denver Real Estate in September 2026: What August’s Numbers Mean for Your Move.
DENVER METRO IN JULY
Denver’s July 2026 market gave buyers room to compare properties, while outcomes still varied by price, condition and property type. Month-end inventory reached 13,115 listings, up 2.91% from June but down 6.29% from July 2025. New listings declined 5.32% from June to 5,447.
WHAT THE NUMBERS SAY
July 2026 snapshot:
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13,115 active listings at month-end.
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5,447 new listings during July.
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21 median days in the MLS for homes that closed.
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99.0% close-price-to-list-price ratio.
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$660,000 median detached price, up 1.54% year over year.
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$380,000 median attached price, down 2.56% year over year.
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Nearly 5.7 months of supply for attached homes.
These figures cover the Denver metro reporting area, not Denver city alone. Source: Denver Metro Association of Realtors® July 2026 Market Trends Report, published August 5, 2026.
For buyers, my practical takeaway is to compare condition, monthly cost and long-term fit alongside the asking price. The metro close-to-list ratio is not a prediction for any particular property, and it does not by itself tell you the effect of earlier price reductions or seller concessions. An offer strategy needs the home’s own comparable sales, competing listings and history.
For sellers, preparation should begin with the properties buyers could choose instead of yours. Review presentation, repair priorities and pricing together. Set a time to evaluate showing activity and feedback after launch, and respond to evidence from the relevant market rather than assuming a metro-wide headline applies to your home.
WHAT THIS MEANS FOR YOU
A monthly report is a useful starting point, not a property valuation. Before making a move, look at your neighborhood, price range, property type and ownership costs. Today’s competing listings may also differ from those available when July’s transactions were negotiated.
If you are considering a purchase or sale, I can help you compare the relevant inventory, recent sales and practical negotiation options. Contact Nick Gobel to build a plan around your situation.
CONTRIBUTED BY: Nick Gobel
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