Estes Park & Larimer County Real Estate Update: June 2026 Market Trends

Right now, Estes Park and Larimer County are telling two very different stories. One market still favors buyers. The other is tightening fast. If you have been watching from the sidelines, the June 2026 numbers make one thing clear: the market is moving while you decide. Here is exactly where things stand in each area, and what it means whether you are buying, selling, or simply keeping an eye on your home's value.

Hi, I'm Jeff Abel from Estes Park Living with Signature Home Team. Each month I share insights about the real estate market here in Estes Park and across Northern Colorado, along with a glimpse into what it's like to live in one of the most beautiful places on the planet. Let's dig into the June 2026 numbers.

One quick note before we start. These figures come from IRES, our local MLS, and are preliminary, so they can shift a little as late reported sales come in. With that in mind, here is what June looked like.

Estes Park Single-Family Homes: Strong Closings, a Thinner Pipeline

June was one of the strongest closing months Estes Park single-family has seen in a while. Closed sales were the headline: 25 homes closed, up from 16 a year ago. That is a 56.2 percent jump. New single-family listings held steady at 38, up slightly from 37 last June, so the flow of fresh inventory stayed consistent.

The median sale price landed at $775,000, compared to $681,250 last June, an increase of 13.8 percent. Homes are also moving a little faster, with average days on market improving to 75 from 80, a 6.2 percent drop. Months of supply came down to 6.3 from 7.3 a year ago, a 13.7 percent decline. That is still buyer-leaning territory, but it is tightening up.

One number cuts the other way. Homes going under contract fell to 20 from 28 last June, down 28.6 percent. So while June's closings were strong, the pipeline heading into July looks a little thinner. That is worth watching next month.

Estes Park Single-Family at a Glance

•       New listings: 38, up 2.7 percent from 37

•       Closed sales: 25, up 56.2 percent from 16

•       Median sale price: $775,000, up 13.8 percent from $681,250

•       Average days on market: 75, down from 80

•       Months of supply: 6.3, down from 7.3

•       Under contract: 20, down 28.6 percent from 28

Estes Park Condos and Townhomes: A Small but Active Segment

On the condo and townhome side, activity picked up across the board. New listings rose to 19 from 15, up 26.7 percent. Homes going under contract climbed to 11 from 8, a 37.5 percent increase. Closed sales nearly doubled, with 11 closings versus six last June, an 83.3 percent jump.

Here is where the numbers get interesting. The median sale price came in at $430,000, down 13.1 percent from $494,950 last June. At the same time, the average price per square foot jumped almost 41 percent, from $323 to $455. So how can the median price be down while price per square foot is up?

The answer is simple, and it is worth understanding before anyone reads too much into a single figure. This is a small segment. We are talking about 11 sales, so the mix of what sold drives the median. Smaller, high-finish units moved this June. In other words, what sold was different, not cheaper. When you are looking at a segment this size, the type of homes changing hands matters far more than any single average.

Days on market dropped dramatically to 59 from 164 last year, a 64 percent improvement, while months of supply ticked up slightly to 8.4 from 7.9.

Estes Park Condos and Townhomes at a Glance

•       New listings: 19, up 26.7 percent from 15

•       Under contract: 11, up 37.5 percent from 8

•       Closed sales: 11, up 83.3 percent from 6

•       Median sale price: $430,000, down 13.1 percent from $494,950 (small sample)

•       Average price per square foot: $455, up from $323

•       Days on market: 59, down from 164

•       Months of supply: 8.4, up from 7.9

The Quick Take for Estes Park

Buyers still have room to work with, at 6.3 months of single-family supply and 8.4 months on the condo side. But single-family is tightening. Prices are up, days on market are down, and supply is shrinking. The window is still open for buyers. It is simply not as wide open as it was.

Larimer County Single-Family Homes: Momentum Down the Valley

Across Larimer County, demand is clearly showing up. New single-family listings totaled 727, up 1.3 percent from 718 last June. Homes going under contract jumped to 514 from 437, a 17.6 percent increase, and closed sales rose to 530 from 482, up 10 percent.

The median single-family sale price was $614,000, up 2.4 percent from $599,500 a year ago. Days on market averaged 63, down 8.7 percent, and months of supply tightened to 3.6 from 3.9. That is a balanced market drifting toward sellers.

Larimer County Single-Family at a Glance

•       New listings: 727, up 1.3 percent from 718

•       Under contract: 514, up 17.6 percent from 437

•       Closed sales: 530, up 10 percent from 482

•       Median sale price: $614,000, up 2.4 percent from $599,500

•       Average days on market: 63, down 8.7 percent

•       Months of supply: 3.6, down from 3.9

Larimer County Condos and Townhomes: The Value Play

For condos and townhomes, new listings dipped to 196 from 204, down 3.9 percent, while homes going under contract rose sharply to 134 from 109, a 22.9 percent increase. Closings edged up 2.2 percent to 137.

The median condo and townhome price was $410,000, down 5.7 percent from $435,000 last June. Days on market improved to 91 from 103, and months of supply held at 5.0. Softer prices paired with climbing buyer activity tell you buyers have noticed the value here.

Larimer County Condos and Townhomes at a Glance

•       New listings: 196, down 3.9 percent from 204

•       Under contract: 134, up 22.9 percent from 109

•       Closed sales: 137, up 2.2 percent

•       Median sale price: $410,000, down 5.7 percent from $435,000

•       Days on market: 91, down from 103

•       Months of supply: 5.0, flat year over year

The Quick Take for Larimer County

Single-family is the strongest segment on the board this month. Contracts are up, closings are up, prices are up, and supply is down. Condos are the value play: softer prices, but buyer activity climbing fast, which tells you buyers are paying attention.

So What Does All of This Mean?

Remember that hook about two very different stories? Here they are.

In Estes Park, buyers still hold leverage on paper at 6.3 months of single-family supply, but the trend line matters. Closings surged, prices climbed, and supply fell. If you have been waiting for the perfect moment, understand that the market is moving while you wait. For sellers, this is the most encouraging single-family report card in months. That dip in new contracts is a reminder that buyers are still selective, so pricing and presentation win the day.

In Larimer County, the story is momentum. At 3.6 months of single-family supply with double-digit growth in contracts and closings, well-priced homes are competing again. Buyers there should come prepared: pre-approved, decisive, and realistic about negotiation. The days of slow-market leverage are fading down the valley.

There is one more thread worth pulling. Condo buyers in both markets are getting relative value right now. Median prices softened in both Estes Park and the county while activity picked up. Value plus rising demand rarely lasts long.

Who Has the Edge Right Now?

•       Estes Park single-family: a buyer edge, but a shrinking one at 6.3 months of supply

•       Estes Park condos and townhomes: a buyer edge at 8.4 months, with small-sample caution on the price figures

•       Larimer County single-family: balanced with a growing seller edge at 3.6 months

•       Larimer County condos and townhomes: balanced, tilting toward buyers on price at 5.0 months

Let's Talk About Your Next Move

Whether you are buying, selling, or simply watching the market, we are here to keep you informed with the latest stats and insights every month. Numbers tell part of the story, but the right strategy for your home and your timeline is where our team of specialists earns its keep. From professional marketing to dedicated buyer and seller support, the Signature Way is built to make your transition seamless and successful.

A quick thank you as well to one of our preferred partners, 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. If a purchase is on your radar, her expertise is a great place to start.

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About the Author: Jeff Abel is the team lead at 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.