🏡 Estes Park Real Estate Market Update – October 2025

What Buyers & Sellers Need to Know Right Now

Summary:
With the median list price holding steady at $1,067,500 and inventory sitting at 90 homes, Estes Park is showing signs of a slight buyer’s market. Prices remain stable, but a slow-moving market means strategy matters more than ever.

📉 Is Estes Park Still a Seller’s Market?

Not quite. The Market Action Index (MAI) dropped slightly from 25 to 24, confirming a softening trend toward a buyer’s advantage. While prices aren’t falling yet, the shift suggests sellers need to price competitively and prepare for longer listing times.

💲 Home Prices: Stable, But Under Pressure

Median List Price: $1,067,500
New Listing Median Price: $548,900
Price per Sq. Ft.: $453

Prices across all segments have leveled off. High-end homes (over $1.3M) are sitting longer, while mid-range and entry-level properties are still moving.

📦 Inventory & Listings

Total Inventory: 90 homes
Relisted Properties: 49%
Price Reductions: 38% of listings

Nearly half of the homes have been relisted, showing slower buyer activity and opportunities for negotiation.

⏱️ Days on Market: It’s Taking Longer to Sell

Average DOM: 178 days
Median DOM: 123 days

Luxury homes are especially slow to move. Entry-level homes have the strongest absorption rate.

🏘️ Quartile Breakdown

Price Tier	Median Price	Sq. Ft.	DOM	Notes
Top Tier	$1.8M	4,042	126	Slow-moving, large lots
Upper Middle	$1.3M	2,752	164	Longer DOM
Lower Middle	$868K	1,938	126	Stable
Entry-Level	$582K	1,352	73	Best absorption

🧭 What This Means for You

Buyers: There's negotiating room and plenty of listings. Be prepared to act on entry-level opportunities.

Sellers: Price it right the first time. Listings are sitting longer and getting relisted. Work with a local expert for maximum exposure.

📍 Local Insight: Estes Park, CO 80517

This scenic town is a top choice for second-home buyers, outdoor lovers, and luxury seekers. But with the market slowing slightly, strategic marketing and accurate pricing are critical.