Boulder Home Prices Fell Sharply in September
The median sales price for single-family homes in Boulder dropped by over 20 percent year-over-year in September 2026.
Updated on Oct. 8, 2026 in Residential
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In September 2026, the median sales price for a single-family home in Boulder fell to $1,265,000. This represents a 21.4% decline compared to the same period in 2025.
Why it matters
The shift highlights a significant adjustment in the local residential market, which saw fewer homes hitting the market compared to the previous year.
Boulder recorded 41 home sales and 174 active listings during September 2026. The number of active listings decreased by 13.9% compared to the total volume in September 2025.
The players
Information and Real Estate Services LLC
This Loveland-based multiple-listing service compiles and reports real estate transaction data for Northern Colorado markets.
The details
Data provided by the Loveland-based Information and Real Estate Services LLC shows that the median sales price reached $1,265,000 for the month. Surrounding Northern Colorado markets, including Estes Park, Fort Collins, and Longmont, also tracked housing data as the region experienced varied market fluctuations.
Timeline
September 2025 served as the baseline period for year-over-year market comparisons.
September 2026 was the period when the recorded housing sales data occurred.
Culture Shift
This data update follows the regional housing trends documented by the Northern Colorado real estate tracking maintained by Information and Real Estate Services LLC. The results reflect how individual municipal markets, such as Boulder, are currently diverging from the broader regional baseline.
Prospective buyers in Boulder may find new negotiation opportunities following the 21.4% price decline. Homeowners should observe how lower active listing counts might influence competition during future property searches.
The takeaway
The sharp decline in Boulder home prices suggests a significant shift in local market valuations compared to the previous year. Potential buyers should keep an eye on active listing counts to gauge whether the supply constraints will continue to affect purchase prices in the coming months.
Further reading
For more on the current housing climate, explore the latest trends in Residential.
Source note: This article includes information reported by BizWest.
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