Boulder Real Estate Market Insights | March 2026

March was the strongest closing month of 2026 so far in the City of Boulder, with 143 total sales and $177,127,373 in dollar volume, up +22% and +17% year over year respectively, and the highest March closing total since 2021. Single-family homes under $2M are driving activity while the attached segment softens, and the luxury market is showing its most encouraging signs in months.

Single-family homes under $2M posted their strongest March closing total since 2021, with 62 sales and months supply holding tight at 2.5. Buyer engagement per listing actually strengthened, with showings per listing ticking up year over year. Homes under contract slipped -9%, suggesting the pipeline may moderate somewhat heading into spring.

Within the $2M+ luxury segment, the picture is encouraging. Closed sales rose +44% year over year in the City of Boulder and homes under contract increased +20%, with months supply tightening for the first time since mid-2024. Across Boulder County, $2M+ homes under contract surged +61% year over year, pointing to broadening momentum at the luxury level.

At the top of the market, the $5M+ segment continues on its own timeline. Inventory reached 51 homes in the City of Boulder, the highest level we have ever recorded. With months supply at 22.2, buyers have significant selection and negotiating room. We saw one property went under contract at $6,900,000 in just 38 days, a reminder that well-positioned properties with targeted exposure are what move in this environment.

Among the county communities, Lafayette was the standout with closed sales surging +63% to 44 and median sale price climbing to $820,000 from $696,000 a year ago. Louisville held firm at a $925,000 median with months supply at 2.4, while Longmont saw inventory rise +15% and sales ease -13%. All three remain well within competitive territory.

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