Is Boulder, CO a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Boulder is a neutral's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since October 2023

At the same time last year, Boulder was a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

Boulder is a Neutral Housing Market, which means prices tend to be reasonable and homes stay on the market for a typical length of time.

Housing Prices in Boulder, CO

How much do homes in Boulder, CO cost?

Median Sold Price

$995,862

$537/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since October 2023

+$15,887(+1.6%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Boulder have sold for 1.6% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Boulder was $995,862 in October 2024, up 1.6% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $537.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
1 $370K$360K
-2.7%
2 $545K$531.5K
-2.5%
3 $997.5K$1.0M
+2.3%
4 $1.4M$1.4M
-1.5%
5+ $1.8M$1.7M
-4.3%

Summary: Boulder housing prices by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 2.7%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 2.5%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 2.3%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 1.5%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 4.3%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Bald Mountain
+4.0%
Boulder
+1.6%

Housing Supply in Boulder, CO

How many homes are available in Boulder, CO?

Number of Homes For Sale

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
748801+7.1%

Summary: The Boulder real estate market had 801 homes for sale in October 2024, a 7.1% increase compared to September 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 6372
+14.3%
2 178191
+7.3%
3 186205
+10.2%
4 205213
+3.9%
5+ 116120
+3.4%

Summary: The Boulder housing inventory by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 14.3%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 7.3%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 10.2%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 3.9%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 3.4%.

Number of Homes Sold

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
108123+13.9%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

86 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

21 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

16 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Boulder, you may be able to get a good deal. 69.9% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 123 homes were sold or pending in Boulder in October 2024, up by 13.9% month-over-month. Of the 123 sold homes, 70% were sold under asking, 17% were sold at asking, and 13% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Boulder, CO

How long does it take to sell a home in Boulder, CO?

Average Sale Time

Oct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
53 Days54 Days+1.8%

Summary: Homes in Boulder had an average of 54 days on market in Oct 2024, up by 1.8% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

47 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

54 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

22 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Avg time on Rocket Homes in Boulder has remained consistent over time.

Summary: During October 2024, 123 homes were sold in Boulder; 38% of homes were sold within 30 days, 44% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 18% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Housing Market Reports are calculated by Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on information from the MLS.

Report Updated 20 Days Ago

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