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Q3 2026 Quarterly Market Report – Front Range

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Quarterly Market Report Colorado’s Front Range | Q3 2026


Welcome Front Range Real Estate Market

This fall, Colorado real estate unfolded against

rose 9.6% year over year, and homes spent

a wider backdrop. In September, central

an average of 56 days on market, compared

banks from Washington, D.C. to Frankfurt

to year-end 2025. The median sales price

each raised rates by a quarter point, and

adjusted down 2% to $750,000. Denver

borrowing costs climbed across the world’s

Metro’s median sales price was unchanged

major economies. The 30-year mortgage rate

year over year at $590,000.

crossed 7%. Front Range buyers took more time to decide, and homes spent an average

In Colorado’s high country, discerning buyers

of 50 days on market. The median sales price

turned toward what is rare and tangible.

adjusted down 1.1% to $613,000. The number

The resort median sales price rose 14.6% to

of properties sold and total sales volume held

$1,143,500, from year-end 2025. Summit

steady at just over 47,000 and $32.2 billion,

County led median sales, followed by Telluride

respectively.

(+8.3%), Vail (+6.4%), and Crested Butte (+6.3%). Resort homes spent an average of

The most telling figure sits between two

149 days on market, compared with 127 days

others. Price per square foot adjusted down

by year-end 2025, as buyers took the time

2% from roughly the same time last year, yet

significant purchases deserve. Vail claimed

homes continued to sell at over 98% of list

the quarter’s highest sale at $36 million, up

price, unchanged from year-end 2025. While

9.1% from its top sale one year earlier.

global markets shifted, Colorado homes held their value.

At LIV Sotheby’s International Realty, we celebrate what makes Colorado undeniably

Northern Colorado continues to be a hot spot

unique. From PGA-level golf to the

for growth across the Front Range. Properties

approaching ski season, year-round arts,

sold rose 15.5% and total sales volume grew

culture, and award-winning dining – our

13.9% to $4.41 billion, both compared to

vibrant neighborhoods offer serene mountain

year-end 2025. At a median sales price of

retreats and luxury outdoor living. Our real

$530,000, the region offers comfortable

estate advisors pair local market intelligence

space, stable value, and exceptional mountain

with the reach of a well-connected global

views.

network.

Boulder was the only Front Range market

Discover the full picture in our newest

where homes sold both more often and more

Quarterly Market Report.

quickly than a year earlier. Properties sold

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Q3 Colorado’s Front Range

Total Sales Volume

2025 vs 2026 % Change

$32,244,471,794

+ 0.2%

Properties Sold

47,007

- 0.3%

Average Days on Market

50

+ 3.1%

Median Price

Properties Sold

Avg. Days on Market

Price per Fin Sq. Ft.

Highest Sale

List Price to Sold Price

Denver Metro

$590,000

29,885

47

$293

$10,311,500

99.0%

South Metro

$710,000

4,948

50

$280

$7,400,000

99.0%

West Metro & Foothills

$648,000

6,093

41

$316

$6,950,000

99.0%

Boulder

$750,000

2,991

56

$366

$14,100,000

98.0%

Northern Colorado

$530,000

7,156

58

$265

$4,488,865

99.0%

Colorado Springs

$450,000

6,975

51

$222

$4,000,000

99.0%

Data based on sales in Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Denver, Douglas, El Paso, Jefferson, Larimer, Teller, and Weld Counties. All residential properties. Based on information from REColorado, IRES, and Pikes Peak MLS (PPMLS) for the period January 1, 2026 - September 30, 2026. This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by REColorado, IRES, and PPMLS. REColorado, IRES, and PPMLS do not guarantee nor are in any way responsible for its accuracy. Data maintained by REColorado, IRES, and PPMLS may not reflect all real estate activity in the Market.

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At a Glance

Denver Metro As the heartbeat of the Front Range, Denver Metro draws industry leaders and creative minds with its career opportunities, cultural depth, and a wellness-minded pace that residents protect fiercely. Mornings might begin with a run around Smith Lake or a ride along the city’s bike paths. Weekends are a short drive “up the hill” to alpine trails and world-class ski slopes. Few cities offer this kind of balance: room to grow, professionally and personally, with the Rockies always in view.

January - September

2026

% Change 2025 vs 2026

Median Sold Price

$590,000

0.0%

Properties Sold

29,885

- 3.8%

Average Days on Market

47

3.6%

Median Price per Finished Sq. Ft.

$293

- 3.1%

% List Price, to Sold Price

99.0%

0.0%

Data based on sales in Adams, Arapahoe, Broomfield, Denver, Douglas, and Jefferson Counties. All residential properties.

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Median Sold Price October 2025 - September 2026

Total Sales Volume

$21,360,794,700

$625K $600K $575K $550K

2025 vs 2026 % Change

$525K

- 2.5%

Oct Nov Dec Jan

Feb Mar Apr May Jun

Jul

Aug Sept

Average Days on Market October 2025 - September 2026

52

Oct

58

Nov

65

Dec

75 61

Jan

Feb

50

Mar

40

38

39

41

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

46

Aug

51

Sept

Total Sales Volume October 2025 - September 2026 $3.0B $2.5B $2.0B $1.5B

$2.59B

$2.96B

$2.64B

$2.23B

Jan

Feb

Mar Apr May Jun

Jul

Aug Sept

$1.99B

$1.83B

Nov Dec

$2.95B

$1.30B

Oct

$2.86B

$2.02B

$10,311,500

$1.90B

Highest Sold Price

$2.43B

$1.0B

Based on information from REColorado, Pikes Peak MLS (PPMLS) and Colorado Real Estate Network MLS (CREN MLS) for the period January 1, 2026 - September 30, 2026 (Powered by LiveBy). This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by REColorado, PPMLS and CREN MLS. REColorado, PPMLS and CREN MLS do not guarantee nor are in any way responsible for its accuracy. Data maintained by REColorado, PPMLS and CREN MLS may not reflect all real estate activity in the Market.

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Denver Metro Median Sold Price

Properties Sold

$590,000

29,885

0.0% Change | Jan - Sept 2025 vs 2026

- 3.8% Change | Jan - Sept 2025 vs 2026

Average Days on Market

Median Price per Finished Sq. Ft.

47

$293

+ 3.6% Change | Jan - Sept 2025 vs 2026

- 3.1% Change | Jan - Sept 2025 vs 2026

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Properties Sold

Median Sold Price

Average Days on Market

Aurora

3,860

$459,000

54

Live Data

Broomfield

768

$649,745

46

Live Data

Centennial

1,161

$651,850

35

Live Data

Cherry Hills Village

102

$3,337,500

58

Live Data

Commerce City

844

$495,000

53

Live Data

City of Denver

6,670

$615,000

48

Live Data

Englewood

279

$565,200

39

Live Data

Greenwood Village

158

$1,591,750

51

Live Data

Littleton

459

$623,500

36

Live Data

Thornton

1,339

$521,000

41

Live Data

Westminster

1,041

$537,000

38

Live Data

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At a Glance

South Metro South Metro pairs refined suburban comfort with easy access to adventure. Centennial, Lone Tree, Highlands Ranch, and Castle Rock offer master-planned communities, expansive green belts, and extensive trail systems, all close to some of the region’s largest employment hubs. Families value the amenities and close-knit community feel, while the nearby foothills invite mountain biking, hiking, rock climbing, paddleboarding, and fishing. Between rounds at its many golf courses, residents enjoy shopping at Park Meadows and summer concerts under the stars at Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre.

January - September

2026

% Change 2025 vs 2026

Median Sold Price

$710,000

- 1.4%

Properties Sold

4,948

- 7.0%

Average Days on Market

50

3.3%

Median Price per Finished Sq. Ft.

$280

- 2.2%

% List Price, to Sold Price

99.0%

0.0%

Data based on sales in Douglas County. All residential properties.

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Median Sold Price October 2025 - September 2026

Total Sales Volume

$4,152,942,565

$800K $750K $700K $650K

2025 vs 2026 % Change

$600K

- 7.8%

Oct Nov Dec Jan

Feb Mar Apr May Jun

Jul

Aug Sept

Average Days on Market October 2025 - September 2026

84 60

Oct

59

Nov

67

67 51

Dec

Jan

Feb

Mar

47

42

38

Apr

May

41

Jun

Jul

49

Aug

56

Sept

Total Sales Volume October 2025 - September 2026 $625M $500M $375M

$449.5M

$601.5M

$560.6M

$462.6M

Nov Dec

Jan

Feb

Mar Apr May Jun

Jul

Aug Sept

$385.2M

$389.7M

Oct

$530.8M

$244.3M

$530.3M

$382.4M

$7,400,000

$323.3M

Highest Sold Price

$475.0M

$250M

Based on information from REColorado, Pikes Peak MLS (PPMLS) and Colorado Real Estate Network MLS (CREN MLS) for the period January 1, 2026 - September 30, 2026 (Powered by LiveBy). This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by REColorado, PPMLS and CREN MLS. REColorado, PPMLS and CREN MLS do not guarantee nor are in any way responsible for its accuracy. Data maintained by REColorado, PPMLS and CREN MLS may not reflect all real estate activity in the Market.

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South Metro Median Sold Price

Properties Sold

$710,000

4,948

- 1.4% Change | Jan - Sept 2025 vs 2026

- 7.0% Change | Jan - Sept 2025 vs 2026

Average Days on Market

Median Price per Finished Sq. Ft.

50

$280

+ 3.3% Change | Jan - Sept 2025 vs 2026

- 2.2% Change | Jan - Sept 2025 vs 2026

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Properties Sold

Median Sold Price

Average Days on Market

Castle Pines

224

$990,000

54

Live Data

Castle Rock

1,148

$640,000

55

Live Data

Franktown

14

$1,825,000

54

Live Data

Highlands Ranch

1,108

$705,000

37

Live Data

Larkspur

91

$900,000

65

Live Data

Lone Tree

165

$860,000

47

Live Data

Parker

794

$644,350

39

Live Data

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At a Glance

West Metro & Foothills In the West Metro Foothills, Colorado adventures aren’t reserved for the weekends. Arvada, Lakewood, and Morrison sit where the city meets the mountains, close enough to Denver for an easy work commute and close enough to the trailhead for an evening trail run. Walkable districts blend retail, dining, and arts and culture. Residents dine in Olde Town Arvada, shop at Belmar, and catch shows at Red Rocks Amphitheatre, one of the most celebrated venues in the world. Wellness is woven into daily life, from summer mornings at Yoga on the Rocks to running clubs and paddleboarding on Evergreen Lake.

January - September

2026

% Change 2025 vs 2026

Median Sold Price

$648,000

0.5%

Properties Sold

6,093

- 2.4%

Average Days on Market

41

10.1%

Median Price per Finished Sq. Ft.

$316

- 3.7%

% List Price, to Sold Price

99.0%

0.0%

Data based on sales in Jefferson County. All residential properties.

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Median Sold Price October 2025 - September 2026

Total Sales Volume

$4,509,690,916

$800K $725K $650K $575K

2025 vs 2026 % Change

$500K

- 1.6%

Oct Nov Dec Jan

Feb Mar Apr May Jun

Jul

Aug Sept

Average Days on Market October 2025 - September 2026

76 49

Oct

58

56

56 40

Nov

Dec

Jan

Feb

Mar

32

35

33

36

40

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

48

Sept

Total Sales Volume October 2025 - September 2026 $750M $625M $500M $375M $509.0M

$628.8M

$551.9M

$495.3M

Jan

Feb

Mar Apr May Jun

Jul

Aug Sept

$442.8M

$369.2M

Nov Dec

$615.4M

$265.8M

Oct

$631.6M

$413.9M

$6,950,000

$426.6M

Highest Sold Price

$487.3M

$250M

Based on information from REColorado, Pikes Peak MLS (PPMLS) and Colorado Real Estate Network MLS (CREN MLS) for the period January 1, 2026 - September 30, 2026 (Powered by LiveBy). This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by REColorado, PPMLS and CREN MLS. REColorado, PPMLS and CREN MLS do not guarantee nor are in any way responsible for its accuracy. Data maintained by REColorado, PPMLS and CREN MLS may not reflect all real estate activity in the Market.

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West Metro & Foothills Median Sold Price

Properties Sold

$648,000

6,093

+ 0.5% Change | Jan - Sept 2025 vs 2026

- 2.4% Change | Jan - Sept 2025 vs 2026

Average Days on Market

Median Price per Finished Sq. Ft.

41

$316

+ 10.1% Change | Jan - Sept 2025 vs 2026

- 3.7% Change | Jan - Sept 2025 vs 2026

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Properties Sold

Median Sold Price

Average Days on Market

Arvada

1,423

$627,000

42

Live Data

Conifer

138

$775,000

64

Live Data

Evergreen

372

$931,500

57

Live Data

Golden

143

$850,000

35

Live Data

Lakewood

1,371

$575,000

39

Live Data

Morrison

2

$835,000

14

Live Data

Wheat Ridge

320

$638,750

39

Live Data

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At a Glance

Boulder More than 45,000 acres of open space and mountain parks bring hiking, trail running, and cycling to the back door of any Boulder residence. Downtown, the Pearl Street Mall offers independent boutiques, farmfresh restaurants, and street performers. The cultural calendar is just as rich: the Boulder Theater and Chautauqua Auditorium host celebrated musicians and speakers, and the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art and a thriving gallery scene line the city’s creative core. In January 2027, the Sundance Film Festival will make Boulder its new home, confirming the city’s place among the country’s cultural destinations.

January - September

2026

% Change 2025 vs 2026

Median Sold Price

$750,000

- 2.0%

Properties Sold

2,991

9.6%

Average Days on Market

56

- 2.9%

Median Price per Finished Sq. Ft.

$366

- 0.2%

% List Price, to Sold Price

98.0%

0.0%

Data based on sales in Boulder County. All residential properties.

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Median Sold Price October 2025 - September 2026

Total Sales Volume

$2,861,484,658

$850K $800K $750K $700K

2025 vs 2026 % Change

$650K

+ 9.1%

Oct Nov Dec Jan

Feb Mar Apr May Jun

Jul

Aug Sept

Average Days on Market October 2025 - September 2026

83

90

104 81

67

Oct

Nov

Dec

Jan

Feb

65

Mar

54

56

Apr

May

43

41

44

Jun

Jul

Aug

55

Sept

Total Sales Volume October 2025 - September 2026 $500M $400M $300M

$338.5M

$442.6M

$380.9M

$271.6M

Jan

Feb

Mar Apr May Jun

Jul

Aug Sept

$269.3M

$228.9M

Nov Dec

$398.1M

$161.4M

Oct

$370.2M

$246.5M

$14,100,000

$223.1M

Highest Sold Price

$334.4M

$200M

Based on information from REColorado, IRES MLS, Pikes Peak MLS (PPMLS) and Colorado Real Estate Network MLS (CREN MLS) for the period January 1, 2026 - September 30, 2026 (Powered by LiveBy). This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by REColorado, IRES MLS, PPMLS and CREN MLS. REColorado, IRES MLS, PPMLS and CREN MLS do not guarantee nor are in any way responsible for its accuracy. Data maintained by REColorado, IRES MLS, PPMLS and CREN MLS may not reflect all real estate activity in the Market.

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Boulder Median Sold Price

Properties Sold

$750,000

2,991

- 2.0% Change | Jan - Sept 2025 vs 2026

+ 9.6% Change | Jan - Sept 2025 vs 2026

Average Days on Market

Median Price per Finished Sq. Ft.

56

$366

- 2.9% Change | Jan - Sept 2025 vs 2026

- 0.2% Change | Jan - Sept 2025 vs 2026

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Properties Sold

Median Sold Price

Average Days on Market

City of Boulder

725

$995,000

60

Live Data

Erie

566

$760,000

58

Live Data

Lafayette

308

$690,000

40

Live Data

Longmont

912

$551,250

51

Live Data

Louisville

195

$900,000

47

Live Data

Niwot

48

$1,412,500

39

Live Data

Superior

146

$895,000

64

Live Data

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At a Glance

Northern Colorado Northern Colorado combines the personality of America’s western frontier with top-voted breweries and agricultural roots that still shape its creativity today. Beyond Fort Collins, the region’s smaller towns are writing their own stories. Windsor centers its lively events calendar on its lake and Boardwalk Community Park. Timnath’s town center is growing quickly, and Berthoud’s historic Fourth Street keeps its small-town character close. Here, an outdoor-first lifestyle comes with a little more room to breathe. Residents enjoy hiking, boating, and rock climbing, along with a connected network of trails and greenways linking Fort Collins, Loveland, Windsor, and Timnath for cyclists and runners.

January - September

2026

% Change 2025 vs 2026

Median Sold Price

$530,000

- 1.8%

Properties Sold

7,156

15.5%

Average Days on Market

58

2.1%

Median Price per Finished Sq. Ft.

$265

- 1.0%

% List Price, to Sold Price

99.0%

0.0%

Data based on sales in Larimer and Weld Counties. All residential properties.

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Median Sold Price October 2025 - September 2026

Total Sales Volume

$4,405,264,458

$550K $540K $530K $520K

2025 vs 2026 % Change

$510K

+ 13.9%

Oct Nov Dec Jan

Feb Mar Apr May Jun

Jul

Aug Sept

Average Days on Market October 2025 - September 2026

67

Oct

80

75

Nov

Dec

85

Jan

80

Feb

76

Mar

66

Apr

58

May

44

45

41

Jun

Jul

Aug

52

Sept

Total Sales Volume October 2025 - September 2026 $750M $625M $500M $375M

$488.2M

$655.6M

$583.1M

$463.5M

Jan

Feb

Mar Apr May Jun

Jul

Aug Sept

$425.1M

$354.5M

Nov Dec

$599.5M

$285.4M

Oct

$551.5M

$410.6M

$4,488,865

$351.8M

Highest Sold Price

$454.4M

$250M

Based on information from REColorado, Pikes Peak MLS (PPMLS) and Colorado Real Estate Network MLS (CREN MLS) for the period January 1, 2026 - September 30, 2026 (Powered by LiveBy). This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by REColorado, PPMLS and CREN MLS. REColorado, PPMLS and CREN MLS do not guarantee nor are in any way responsible for its accuracy. Data maintained by REColorado, PPMLS and CREN MLS may not reflect all real estate activity in the Market.

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Northern Colorado Median Sold Price

Properties Sold

$530,000

7,156

- 1.8% Change | Jan - Sept 2025 vs 2026

+ 15.5% Change | Jan - Sept 2025 vs 2026

Average Days on Market

Median Price per Finished Sq. Ft.

58

$265

+ 2.1% Change | Jan - Sept 2025 vs 2026

- 1.0% Change | Jan - Sept 2025 vs 2026

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Properties Sold

Median Sold Price

Average Days on Market

Berthoud

254

$585,000

65

Live Data

Fort Collins

1,654

$553,250

46

Live Data

Greeley

826

$419,995

57

Live Data

Johnstown

480

$489,970

71

Live Data

Loveland

954

$495,000

57

Live Data

Timnath

194

$725,000

68

Live Data

Windsor

666

$596,000

76

Live Data

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At a Glance

Colorado Springs Framed by the towering 15,115-foot Pikes Peak and the red sandstone of Garden of the Gods, Colorado Springs offers a sense of scale and natural drama few markets can match. Downtown’s walkable core of restaurants, breweries, and public spaces is anchored by the United States Olympic & Paralympic Museum, a fitting landmark for a city built around an active life. Just north of downtown, The Fine Arts Center houses a strong regional collection and a performance space, while neighboring Manitou Springs adds an eclectic, artistic spirit with its mineral springs, galleries, and vibrant community attractions. Buyers come for the dramatic beauty and stay for the strong sense of place.

January - September

2026

% Change 2025 vs 2026

Median Sold Price

$450,000

- 2.2%

Properties Sold

6,975

- 2.5%

Average Days on Market

51

5.3%

Median Price per Finished Sq. Ft.

$222

- 3.7%

% List Price, to Sold Price

99.0%

0.0%

Data based on sales in El Paso and Teller Counties. All residential properties.

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Median Sold Price October 2025 - September 2026

Total Sales Volume

$3,616,927,978

$500K $475K $450K $425K

2025 vs 2026 % Change

$400K

- 4.4%

Oct Nov Dec Jan

Feb Mar Apr May Jun

Jul

Aug Sept

Average Days on Market October 2025 - September 2026

66 53

Oct

75

67

54

Nov

Dec

Jan

Feb

61

Mar

48

45

43

Apr

May

Jun

39

Jul

47

Aug

52

Sept

Total Sales Volume October 2025 - September 2026 $600M $500M $400M $300M

$431.0M

$537.3M

$456.6M

$364.3M

Jan

Feb

Mar Apr May Jun

Jul

Aug Sept

$339.9M

$296.9M

Nov Dec

$519.5M

$216.4M

Oct

$456.1M

$347.7M

$4,000,000

$307.7M

Highest Sold Price

$327.2M

$200M

Based on information from REColorado, Pikes Peak MLS (PPMLS) and Colorado Real Estate Network MLS (CREN MLS) for the period January 1, 2026 - September 30, 2026 (Powered by LiveBy). This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by REColorado, PPMLS and CREN MLS. REColorado, PPMLS and CREN MLS do not guarantee nor are in any way responsible for its accuracy. Data maintained by REColorado, PPMLS and CREN MLS may not reflect all real estate activity in the Market.

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Colorado Springs Median Sold Price

Properties Sold

$450,000

6,975

- 2.2% Change | Jan - Sept 2025 vs 2026

- 2.5% Change | Jan - Sept 2025 vs 2026

Average Days on Market

Median Price per Finished Sq. Ft.

51

$222

+ 5.3% Change | Jan - Sept 2025 vs 2026

- 3.7% Change | Jan - Sept 2025 vs 2026

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Properties Sold

Median Sold Price

Average Days on Market

Air Force Academy

342

$589,500

39

Live Data

Banning Lewis Ranch

327

$464,000

52

Live Data

Black Forest

192

$997,000

67

Live Data

Broadmoor

67

$935,000

62

Live Data

Flying Horse

79

$855,000

66

Live Data

Garden of the Gods

233

$529,000

48

Live Data

Monument

543

$750,000

57

Live Data

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