Boulder Home Prices Dropped 21 Percent in September
Owners and buyers in Boulder saw the median sales price fall to $1,265,000 as local market activity cooled.
Updated on Oct. 8, 2026 in Residential
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The median sales price for single-family homes in Boulder declined by 21.4% year-over-year in September 2026, reaching $1,265,000. This shift occurred alongside a 13.9% drop in active listings compared to the same month in 2025.
Why it matters
The change in median price and inventory levels highlights a shifting local real estate landscape for Boulder homeowners and prospective buyers. This data helps residents track property value trends relative to neighboring Northern Colorado markets.
Boulder saw 41 home sales in September 2026 with a median price of $1,265,000, a 21.4% decrease from September 2025. Nearby markets like Longmont and Loveland-Berthoud reported median prices of $580,000 and $559,100 respectively.
The players
Information and Real Estate Services LLC
A Loveland-based multiple-listing service that tracks and compiles regional housing market data.
The details
Data compiled by Information and Real Estate Services LLC shows that the Boulder market experienced a contraction in both pricing and available inventory during September. The drop in active listings suggests fewer homes were available for buyers compared to the previous year, even as the median sales price adjusted downward. This trend provides a snapshot of current real estate activity across Northern Colorado, where other markets saw their own marginal fluctuations.
Timeline
September 2025 served as the baseline period for year-over-year comparisons.
September 2026 was the period for the reported housing market sales data.
The Home Front
This decline follows regional patterns established by Northern Colorado housing reports from Information and Real Estate Services LLC. It marks a notable shift in the local valuation trajectory compared to the broader, more stable trends seen in nearby municipalities.
Homeowners should review recent comparable sales in their immediate neighborhood to understand how this city-wide shift reflects on their property value. Buyers and sellers should consult with a licensed local real estate professional to interpret these trends for their specific property type.
The takeaway
The Boulder housing market saw a significant price adjustment this September, emphasizing the importance of staying current with local inventory data. Keep track of monthly market summaries from your local real estate board to better understand how your home value aligns with area trends.
Further reading
For more on the current state of the local market, visit our Residential section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by BizWest.
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