Inventory Rises, Prices Adjust, and Buyers Regain Control

Boulder’s real estate market in July 2025 is experiencing a cooling trend after several years of red-hot activity. The latest data shows a 33% increase in active listings, with over 1,090 homes now on the market, marking an 8.5% increase month-over-month.

While inventory rises, demand is becoming more selective. Nearly 70% of homes sold below asking price, and only 9% sold above, signaling greater leverage for buyers and a less frenzied atmosphere overall.

Price Adjustments Across the Board

The median home sale price in Boulder is currently around $965,000, slightly down from last summer. According to Rocket Homes, Boulder home values are trending downward by about 2% year-over-year, while Redfin reports a 5.4% drop, with median prices dipping to $870,000.

Homes are also taking longer to sell—averaging 51 days on the market, up from 48 days a year ago. These signs all point to a more balanced, buyer-friendly market.

Quick Stats for July 2025

• Active Listings: 1,098 homes (+8.5% MoM)

• Homes Sold: 162 (–12.4% from May)

• Median Price by Bedroom:

  • 1BR: $360K

  • 2BR: $535K

  • 3BR: $935K

  • 4BR: $1.2M

• Days on Market: 39–51 days

• Percentage of Homes Sold Below Asking: 70%

Boulder County as a whole reflects a similar pattern, with a median sale price of $759,900, flat from last year, and 2,724 active listings—an increase of 9%.

What’s Driving the Shift?

A few key factors are influencing the current market direction:

• Higher mortgage rates continue to cool buyer urgency

• Rising inventory creates more choice and less bidding pressure

• Fewer cash offers and investor flips

• Buyers are more cautious, often submitting just one or two offers before closing

All of this is contributing to a slower, more deliberate buying process, a departure from the ultra-competitive landscape of recent years.

What This Means for You

Sellers should price competitively and expect more negotiation. Presentation and strategy matter more than ever.

Buyers now have time to explore options, negotiate better terms, and avoid bidding wars—though attractive properties still sell quickly.

Investors and developers should proceed strategically. Flipping is riskier in this climate, but long-term rentals and value-add renovations could prove fruitful.

Final Take

The Boulder housing market isn’t crashing—it’s correcting and stabilizing. For the first time in a while, buyers have breathing room, and sellers need to adapt. Whether you’re looking to buy, sell, or invest, now’s the time to be informed and intentional.

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