Colorado’s Luxury Markets | Midyear 2026
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Colorado’s Luxury Markets
LIV Sotheby’s International Realty Quarterly Luxury Report highlights the state’s most exclusive real estate and the movement happening within this exceptional segment. The current rhythm is holding steady with slight appreciation in most markets, the exceptions being Crested Butte and Vail Valley.
The report offers a spotlight on the performance of high-end residential properties, showcasing singlefamily homes and condominiums priced over $1 million in key markets like Greater Denver, Boulder, Northern Colorado, Colorado Springs, and Grand County. For properties above $2 million in Summit County and Crested Butte, and those exceeding $3 million in Vail Valley and Telluride.
Heading into the high country, the story is multilayered with changes across regions. Grand County saw a 3.2% increase in total sales volume in Q2, while Crested Butte saw a 45.9% increase, with total sales volume landing at $92,696,350. Demand for luxury living continues an upward trajectory in the Front Range with 1% growth in median sales price and 7.2% growth in the number of properties sold year-over-year.
Colorado Springs saw the number of days on market decrease 35.4%, while South Metro homes experienced 64 days on market, compared to 58 this time last year. Boulder and Grand County saw 3.4%
and 3.5% in median sales price, respectively, while West Metro Foothills saw a slight decline of 3.1%.
Northern Colorado continues its growth pattern, with 24.3% more luxury properties sold than in Q2 2025.
Along the I-70 corridor, Summit County ended Q2 on a high note with $406,452,678 in total sales volume, a 4.3% increase from 2025. Vail Valley experienced a 29.1% decrease in days on market going from 162 to 115, and the highest sales price of $36,000,000, up 8.3%.
Meanwhile, Telluride saw an increase of 5.1% in days on market, with 18 luxury properties sold at a median sales price of $5,255,450 in Q2. Overall, resort markets saw a 30% increase in properties sold year-over-year, indicating increased demand for luxury properties in markets offering year-round activities.
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Luxury Data
Median Sold Price
Median Sold Price
July 2025 - June 2026
$1,329,397 Front Range + 1.0%
$1,838,720 All Colorado $2,236,100 Resort Regions + 7.5% + 10.6% 2025 vs 2026 % Change
At a Glance
Colorado’s Front Range
Across Colorado’s Front Range and the Greater Denver area, the luxury market continued to hold steady, making slight gains, signaling the quiet confidence that returned in Q1 of 2026 has remained. Pricing in Greater Denver, including the South Metro and West Metro Foothills areas saw a 0.4% increase in median sold price over 2025 landing at $1,350,000, while Boulder and Northern Colorado together saw a 2.4% increase with $1,373,750.
Pricing showed slight decreases in most areas, with Denver seeing a 0.4% reduction in median sold price and the South Metro inching up 2.3%. Meanwhile, the median sold price in West Metro Foothills declined by 3.1% over Q2 2025. Communities offering a balance between work and recreation continue to draw interest, attracting talent seeking a life only found in Colorado’s 300 days of sunshine and its myriad opportunities for outdoor recreation.
Northern Colorado stands out as a thriving market, with 363 luxury sales in Q2, a 24.3% increase from the same time period 2025. Denver led the metro area luxury market with 2,808 transactions and a total sales volume of $4,593,684,068. South Metro saw a $6,500,000 property as its highest sale price, an 11.1% gain over Q2 2025.
2026 continues to be a year of market recalibration, offering steadier, more balanced conditions and creating opportunities for buyers and sellers alike. Thoughtful decisions by buyers and strategic moves by sellers are shaping the market.
Median Sold Price
$1,329,397
61 Average Days on Market + 1.0% - 4.3% 2025 vs 2026 % Change
3,982 Properties Sold + 7.2%
$356
Median Price per Finished Sq. Ft. 0.0% 98.0% List Price to Sold Price 0.0%
Arapahoe,
Broomfield,
Denver Metro
$1,350,000
Median Sold Price + 0.4% Change | Jan - Jun 2025 vs 2026
2,808
Properties Sold + 4.5% Change | Jan - Jun 2025 vs 2026
48
Average Days on Market + 7.4% Change | Jan - Jun 2025 vs 2026
$10,311,500
Highest Sold Price - 31.3% Change | Jan - Jun 2025 vs 2026
Arapahoe, Broomfield,
Douglas,
Counties.
Pikes
South Metro
$1,324,300
Median Sold Price + 2.3% Change | Jan - Jun 2025 vs 2026
636
Properties Sold - 4.4% Change | Jan - Jun 2025 vs 2026
64
Average Days on Market + 11.4% Change | Jan - Jun 2025 vs 2026
$6,500,000
Highest Sold Price + 11.1% Change | Jan - Jun 2025 vs 2026
West Metro & Foothills
$1,284,100
Median Sold Price - 3.1% Change | Jan - Jun 2025 vs 2026
622
Properties Sold + 1.3% Change | Jan - Jun 2025 vs 2026
44
Average Days on Market + 11.6% Change | Jan - Jun 2025 vs 2026
$5,900,000
Highest Sold Price - 8.2% Change | Jan - Jun 2025 vs 2026
$1,447,500
Median Sold Price + 3.4% Change | Jan - Jun 2025 vs 2026
598 Properties Sold + 17.9% Change | Jan - Jun 2025 vs 2026
64
Average Days on Market - 0.1% Change | Jan - Jun 2025 vs 2026
$14,100,000
Highest Sold Price - 2.8% Change | Jan - Jun 2025 vs 2026
Data based on sales in Boulder County. All residential properties $1,000,000+. Based on information from REColorado, IRES MLS, Pikes Peak MLS (PPMLS) and Colorado Real Estate Network MLS (CREN MLS) (Powered by LiveBy).
Northern Colorado
$1,300,000
Median Sold Price + 1.4% Change | Jan - Jun 2025 vs 2026
363 Properties Sold + 24.3% Change | Jan - Jun 2025 vs 2026
73
Average Days on Market + 12.3% Change | Jan - Jun 2025 vs 2026
$4,100,000
Highest Sold Price - 33.6% Change | Jan - Jun 2025 vs 2026
Colorado Springs
$1,270,483
Median Sold Price + 1.3% Change | Jan - Jun 2025 vs 2026
213 Properties Sold - 7.4% Change | Jan - Jun 2025 vs 2026
71
Average Days on Market - 35.4% Change | Jan - Jun 2025 vs 2026
$3,875,150
Highest Sold Price - 11.1% Change | Jan - Jun 2025 vs 2026
Paso and Teller Counties. All residential properties $1,000,000+. Based on
from REColorado, Pikes Peak MLS (PPMLS) and Colorado Real Estate Network MLS (CREN MLS) (Powered by LiveBy).
At a Glance
Colorado’s Resorts
The resort communities in Colorado saw an overall decrease of 5% in properties over $2M in Q2. While Crested Butte showed resounding strength with a 100% increase in luxury properties sold year-over-year, with 28, the Vail Valley saw a 1% decrease with 97 properties sold. Lifestyle continues to draw homeowners, where year-round adventure meets small-town mountain living, creating a balance of recreation and community that buyers find appealing.
The box canyon town of Telluride performed well in Q2, proving shoulder season isn’t always transitional. A 9.0% increase in median sold price, and a 12.5% in properties sold, meant hitting the slopes in the morning and hiking the trails in the afternoon are experiences that can only happen in a one-of-a-kind destination. Grand County in Q2 continued to perform well, posting a 3.5% increase in median sale price year-over-year at $1,400,000, while Vail Valley luxury homes are spending 47 less days on the market at 115.
Colorado’s resort markets continue to demonstrate strength and lasting demand. Home values remain steady, buyer interest stays strong, and the arrival of spring is brought renewed momentum as thawing trails, abundant outdoor adventure, and the enduring pull of mountain life drew buyers to the region.
Median Sold Price
$2,236,100
830 Properties Sold + 7.7%
179 Average Days on Market + 10.6% + 12.9% 2025 vs 2026 % Change
Median Price per Finished Sq. Ft. + 3.8%
$1,022
96.0% List Price to Sold Price - 0.6%
$2,664,925
Median Sold Price - 15.8% Change | Jan - Jun 2025 vs 2026
28 Properties Sold + 100% Change | Jan - Jun 2025 vs 2026
222
Average Days on Market + 47.4% Change | Jan - Jun 2025 vs 2026
$9,600,000
Highest Sold Price + 33.1% Change | Jan - Jun 2025 vs 2026
*Rural Crested Butte: All properties north of Slate River Road within the MLS jurisdiction. From Gothic Road and Slate River Road, north and east of Slate River Road to the boundary between Gunnison National Forest and White River National Forest, east to Taylor Peak, west of East Brush Creek to the bridge on Brush Creek to the summit of Crested Butte Mountain and back to the point of beginning, excluding the town of Mt. Crested Butte.
Almont, Crested Butte South, Gunnison, Mt Crested Butte, Rural Crested Butte, Rural Gunnison, and Town of Crested Butte. All residential properties
Colorado Real Estate Network MLS (CREN MLS), Pikes Peak MLS (PPMLS) and REColorado (Powered by LiveBy).
Grand County
$1,400,000
Median Sold Price + 3.5% Change | Jan - Jun 2025 vs 2026
109 Properties Sold + 4.8% Change | Jan - Jun 2025 vs 2026
218
Average Days on Market - 13.5% Change | Jan - Jun 2025 vs 2026
$5,050,000
Highest Sold Price - 0.8% Change | Jan - Jun 2025 vs 2026
Summit County
$2,747,500
Median Sold Price + 2.2% Change | Jan - Jun 2025 vs 2026
126 Properties Sold + 8.6% Change | Jan - Jun 2025 vs 2026
94
Average Days on Market + 17.9% Change | Jan - Jun 2025 vs 2026
$13,000,000
Highest Sold Price - 14.2% Change | Jan - Jun 2025 vs 2026
Vail Valley
$4,201,200
Median Sold Price - 15.5% Change | Jan - Jun 2025 vs 2026
97 Properties Sold - 1.0% Change | Jan - Jun 2025 vs 2026
115
Average Days on Market - 29.1% Change | Jan - Jun 2025 vs 2026
$36,000,000
Highest Sold Price + 8.3% Change | Jan - Jun 2025 vs 2026
$5,255,450
Median Sold Price + 9.0% Change | Jan - Jun 2025 vs 2026
18 Properties Sold + 12.5% Change | Jan - Jun 2025 vs 2026
266
Average Days on Market + 5.1% Change | Jan - Jun 2025 vs 2026
$14,300,000
Highest Sold Price - 38.1% Change | Jan - Jun 2025 vs 2026
*Surrounding Mesas: Deep Creek Mesa, Hastings Mesa, Iron Springs/Horsefly Mesa, Specie Mesa, Sunshine Mesa, Turkey Creek Mesa, and Wilson Mesa.
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