What the 2025 Estes Park And Northern Colorado Real Estate Market Taught Us (And What It Means for 2026)

We just wrapped up a full year of real estate activity in Estes Park and Larimer County, and the story the numbers tell is pretty clear: 2025 was the year the market finally took a breath.

I'm Jeff Abel with Signature Home Team, and I spent this morning at one of our favorite spots, Ravens Roast Coffee Shop, reviewing the year-end statistics for 2025. If you've been watching our market or thinking about making a move in 2026, these numbers paint an important picture of where we've been and where we're headed.

Estes Park Single Family Homes: More Options, More Time to Decide

Let's start with single family homes in the 80517 zip code, because this is where we saw some of the biggest shifts.

New listings jumped to 329, up 29.5% from 254 in 2024. That's a significant increase in inventory, which means buyers had considerably more options to choose from throughout the year.

Here's where it gets interesting: pending sales finished at 186 (up 12%) and closed sales ended at 184 (up 21.3%). So yes, more homes sold in 2025 than in 2024, but the pace was different. Days on market averaged 96 days, up from 89, and we ended the year at 4.9 months of supply.

The median sale price was $770,000, down 6.1% from $820,000 in 2024.

What does this tell us? The frenzy years are behind us. Buyers are taking their time, comparing options, and negotiating more than they could just a couple of years ago. We're closer to a balanced market than many people assume about mountain real estate communities.

Estes Park Condos and Townhomes: Buyers Got Selective

The townhome and condo market told a slightly different story in 2025.

New listings actually dropped 12.3% to 171, and both pending and closed sales were down about 12.5% and 12.3% respectively. The median sale price came in at $546,500, down 5% from $575,000 in 2024.

But here's the real headline: days on market jumped to 106 from 79. That's a 34.2% increase. We ended the year at 4.7 months of supply, which isn't oversupplied territory, but it does signal that buyers were taking their time and being more selective about which properties they pursued.

Larimer County: More Listings, Steady Prices, Normal Negotiations

When we zoom out to look at the broader Larimer County market, we see increased activity across the board.

Single family home listings rose 12.8% to 6,742. Pending sales increased 8.3% and closed sales were up 9.6%. The median sale price was essentially flat at $590,000 compared to $595,000 in 2024 (down just 0.8%).

Days on market climbed to 71 from 65, and we ended the year with 2.4 months of supply. Still relatively tight, but with more breathing room than we've had in recent years.

For townhomes and condos in Larimer County, new listings increased 3.6%, but pending and closed sales were down slightly. The median sale price was $415,000, down just 1.2% from 2024. Days on market increased to 88 from 79, and supply sat at 2.9 months by year end.

My Take: What 2025 Means for Buyers and Sellers in 2026

After reviewing a full year of data, here's what I'm seeing.

For Estes Park: More selection and more negotiating room than we've had in recent years. Homes that were priced right and presented well still sold. "Close enough" pricing tended to sit. The days of throwing any price on a listing and watching it fly off the market are over, at least for now.

For Larimer County: More listings, more closings, and essentially flat prices. Homes are still selling, but buyers aren't rushing the way they used to. Negotiation feels more normal again.

What this means for you: If you're thinking about buying in 2026, you have more time to be thoughtful about your decision. You can compare options, ask questions, and negotiate from a stronger position than you could a few years ago. If you're selling, presentation and pricing strategy matter more than ever. The market will reward homes that are ready to show and priced appropriately.

A Quick Thank You to Our Community Partners

Before I wrap up, I want to give a shout-out to a couple of places that make our community and our work possible.

First, Ravens Roast Coffee Shop, where Julie and I meet almost every week for our team planning sessions. Shannon and her team create an amazing space with incredible coffee (and today, a strawberry mango peach smoothie that fueled this entire market review). If you haven't stopped in, you're missing out.

Second, Harriette Woodard at Bank of Colorado Mortgage here in Estes Park. She consistently helps our clients navigate lending smoothly and get to the closing table with confidence.

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The Estes Park and northern Colorado mountain real estate market continues to be one of the most dynamic and desirable in the country. As we head into 2026, we're seeing a market that rewards preparation, patience, and working with professionals who know these communities inside and out.

Whether you're pursuing your mountain dream or managing a life transition, we're here to help you navigate it with confidence.

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About the Author: Jeff Abel is a licensed real estate agent with Signature Home Team, brokered by Keller Williams Top of the Rockies, specializing in Estes Park and Northern Colorado mountain communities. He shares insights about real estate and mountain living through the Estes Park Living channel.