Selling a Boulder 80302 Home in 2026: 68 Days and 96.0% of List on a $1,124,670 Median

Oct 21

Quick answer: For the three months ending September 2026, Boulder 80302 homes sold in a median 68 days at 96.0% of list price, on a $1,124,670 median sale price, per Redfin. 40.7% of listings had a price cut, so the first list price sets the tone for the whole sale. Compare with the Boulder 80302 homes search.

By Katerina Veteskova, Colorado real estate broker license FA.100082955, eXp Realty, LLC

Boulder 80302 is a slower, more negotiated market than most of the metro. Sellers who price to the last spring's headlines tend to sit; sellers who price to recent closed sales tend to move. Here are the numbers I would set in front of any 80302 seller before we pick a list price.

All figures are Redfin's for the 80302 zipcode, three months ending September 2026, checked October 21, 2026. They cover every home type, from condos to large detached homes.

How long does it take to sell in Boulder 80302?

A median 68 days on market, down 10 days from 78 a year earlier, with Redfin's average time to pending at around 72 days.

Redfin rates 80302 somewhat competitive, with a Compete Score of 33 and 1 offer on average. Its hot homes go pending in around 35 days. Plan for two to three months from listing to contract, and longer if the home needs work.

Median days on market: 68
Average time to pending: around 72 days
Hot homes to pending: around 35 days
Homes sold in September 2026: 84, up from 75

How close to list price do 80302 sellers close?

A median 96.0% of list, so a typical seller gave up about 4% of the asking price, and only 4.9% of homes sold above list.

On a $1,200,000 list price, 96.0% is $1,152,000, or $48,000 under list. Redfin's summary says the average home sells for about 5% below list. Above-list sales fell 7.1 points from a year earlier.

Median sale-to-list: 96.0%
Homes sold above list: 4.9%
At a $1,200,000 list, 96.0% is $1,152,000

How often do 80302 sellers cut their price?

Often: 40.7% of homes had a price drop, up 5.4 points from a year earlier.

A cut after a month on market costs more than a sharper first price, because buyers read the days-on-market count as well as the price. I would rather list close to recent sales and let the market confirm it.

Where does the 80302 median sit?

At $1,124,670, up 0.9% from a year earlier, with a median $573 per square foot, down 20.1%.

The flat median and falling per-foot figure suggest recent sales leaned toward larger homes. See current competition in the Boulder 80302 homes, the Boulder $700K to $1M and the Boulder luxury homes from $1.2M searches, or the Boulder homes for sale search for the whole city. If you are moving out of the area after the sale, the specialties page covers the other services I offer.

Which 80302 seller should list now, and which should wait?

List now if you can price to recent closed sales and allow about 68 days; wait if you need a peak price to make your next move work.

Choose to list now if:

You can plan for a median 68 days on market
You are fine pricing about 4% above your bottom line
Your next home is already lined up

Choose to wait if:

You need above-list offers, which only 4.9% of sales got
The home needs repairs before showings

Broker view: "In 80302 I build the list price from closed sales, not from what neighbors listed at. A price cut in week six costs a seller more than pricing right in week one." - Katerina Veteskova, eXp Realty, LLC

What this guide does not cover: commissions, title and closing costs, capital gains tax, staging budgets and buying your next home first. The selling before you move guide covers timing a sale with a purchase, and the right-sizing guide covers moving to a smaller home.

Sources: Redfin 80302 zipcode housing market page, three months ending September 2026, checked October 21, 2026. The $1,200,000 example is my own arithmetic.

Want a pricing check on your 80302 home? Call or text 720-646-4685, or request a tour.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to sell a home in Boulder 80302?

Redfin's median days on market was 68 for the three months ending September 2026, down 10 days from 78 a year earlier. Redfin says the average home goes pending in around 72 days.

How far under list do Boulder 80302 homes sell?

The median sale-to-list ratio was 96.0%, so a typical seller closed about 4% under list. On a $1,200,000 list price, that is $1,152,000, or $48,000 under.

How many Boulder 80302 listings cut their price?

Redfin counted price drops on 40.7% of 80302 homes for the three months ending September 2026, up 5.4 points from a year earlier.

Katerina Veteskova is a Colorado real estate broker (license FA.100082955) with eXp Realty, LLC. Call or text 720-646-4685, or request a tour.

Nick Ahrens