September 2025 Denver Real Estate Market Stats: What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know
As fall settles in across Denver, the real estate market is continuing its gradual cool-down. September brought steady activity, modest price movement, and a market that feels more measured than manic. Buyers are still in the game, sellers are still listing, but both sides are moving with more intention than urgency.
Here’s what the September numbers are telling us in real-world terms.
Detached Homes: Stable Prices, Slower Decisions
Median price ticked up slightly in September, which is encouraging after the late-summer softening we saw. Inventory remains elevated, giving buyers plenty of options and shifting more balance into the market. Closed sales improved compared to last year, showing that demand hasn’t disappeared—it’s just more selective.
Days on market climbed again, now pushing past the one-month mark. This confirms what we’re seeing on the ground: buyers are touring more homes, taking more time to compare, and moving forward only when the value feels right. Homes that are priced well and show beautifully are still selling; those that aren’t are sitting longer and facing pressure to adjust.
Attached Homes (Condos + Townhomes): Patient Buyers, Pressured Sellers
The attached segment continues to give buyers leverage. Inventory is holding steady at higher levels, while closed sales improved modestly. Even with that bump, days on market rose again, reinforcing the lack of urgency in this space.
For sellers, this means precision is critical. Accurate pricing, strong presentation, and realistic expectations are what separate successful sales from listings that linger. For buyers, this remains one of the more negotiable areas of the market, with room to work on price, concessions, and terms.
Final Thoughts
September reinforces the new normal we’ve been moving into all year: the market is active, but it’s thoughtful. Buyers are focused on value, sellers need to be strategic, and the homes that win are the ones that clearly stand out in price, condition, and location.
For sellers: The days of “try a number and see what happens” are over. Smart pricing and strong presentation are what drive results.
For buyers: You have more breathing room and more leverage, especially in certain segments—but the right homes still move quickly when they hit the market correctly.
If you’d like help understanding what these trends mean for your neighborhood, your home’s value, or your next move heading into the end of the year, we’re always here to help you navigate it with confidence and clarity.
– The Tucker Team