Original Analysis · Published September 29, 2026 · Updated September 30, 2026
Denver Single-Family vs. Condo Market: August 2026
A Denver city comparison of detached homes and townhouses/condos using the local DMAR report.
How did Denver detached and attached homes differ in August 2026?
Detached and attached Denver homes faced different August 2026 conditions. Single-family homes recorded 483 sales, 38 days on market, and a $635,000 median sale price, while townhouses and condos recorded 213 sales, 65 days on market, and a $360,000 median.
Single-family homes
| Metric | Value | Period | Definition or limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Active inventory | 1,874 | Aug. 2026 | Denver single-family; down 10.6% year over year |
| New listings | 850 | Aug. 2026 | Up 23.7% year over year |
| Sold listings | 483 | Aug. 2026 | Up 0.2% year over year |
| Days on market until sale | 38 | Aug. 2026 | Down 11.6% year over year |
| Median sales price | $635,000 | Aug. 2026 | Down 5.6% year over year |
| Percent of list price received | 98.6% | Aug. 2026 | Does not account for seller concessions or down-payment assistance |
| Year-to-date median sales price | $684,500 | Through Aug. 2026 | Up 1.4% from the same 2025 period |
Townhouses and condos
| Metric | Value | Period | Definition or limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Active inventory | 2,002 | Aug. 2026 | Denver townhouse/condo; down 4.7% year over year |
| New listings | 576 | Aug. 2026 | Up 23.6% year over year |
| Sold listings | 213 | Aug. 2026 | Down 21.4% year over year |
| Days on market until sale | 65 | Aug. 2026 | Up 1.6% year over year |
| Median sales price | $360,000 | Aug. 2026 | Down 10.0% year over year |
| Percent of list price received | 97.7% | Aug. 2026 | Does not account for seller concessions or down-payment assistance |
| Year-to-date median sales price | $390,000 | Through Aug. 2026 | Down 1.3% from the same 2025 period |
Method
This report compares the two property-type tables in the Denver Local Market Update for August 2026. Monthly and year-to-date figures are kept separate. Percentage-point changes in list-price retention are reported exactly as published.
Limits
The categories are broad and include varied locations, conditions, sizes, and price bands. The data does not establish a building-level condo effect, a luxury premium, or a forecast. DMAR notes that one month can look extreme when sample sizes are small.
Sources
- DMAR and Colorado Association of REALTORS® Denver Local Market UpdateDenver city, August 2026 and year to date through August 2026; REcolorado® and IRES® data
Questions readers ask
Did attached and detached homes move at the same pace?
No. DMAR reported different August sale counts, market times, and median sale prices for the two broad categories.
Does the attached category describe one condo building?
No. It combines townhouses and condos and does not substitute for building-level diligence.
Can the report price one home?
No. Property condition, location, and comparable sales remain necessary for a property-specific analysis.
Related analysis
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ArticleDenver's One-Month vs. Year-to-Date Housing Signals
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ArticleDenver Condo and Townhome Buyer Signals in August 2026
The attached segment showed slower sales, lower volume, and slightly weaker list-price retention than detached housing.
ArticleDenver Single-Family Seller Signals in August 2026
New listings rose, sales held nearly flat, market time shortened, and the monthly median fell while the year-to-date median rose.
Property-Specific Context
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