Park County Real Estate Market Update: September 2026

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Park County Market Snapshot: September 2026

Park County closed September with 21 single-family sales, up 10.5% from the 19 sales in September 2025. Year to date, the county has 123 closings, down 9.6% from 136 a year ago. Townhomes and condos barely register here, with no sales in September and none year to date in 2026, so this report focuses on single-family homes.

Translation: a better month than last September, inside a slower year.

The median sale price was $615,000 in September and for the year to date. Homes sold faster than last September, and the supply of homes for sale remains generous. Here is what that means in plain English.

Single-Family Market: Prices Hold Steady

The median sale price in September was $615,000, up 3.4% from $595,000 a year ago. Year to date, the median is also $615,000, up 2.5% from $600,000. The median is the middle price, so half of homes sold for more and half for less.

The average sale price jumped 21.2% to $756,419 in September, while year to date it is $647,144, up 2.4%. That gap between the month and the year says a handful of higher-priced sales pulled September's average up. With only 21 closings, one or two homes can do that.

Homes sold in a median of 74 days in September, 24.5% faster than last September. Year to date, the median is 96 days, up 2.1%. Sellers received 97.7% of list price for the month (down 0.5%) and 95.6% year to date (down 1.5%).

Translation: September moved faster than the year as a whole, and buyers are still negotiating a few percent off list.

Listing Activity: A Steady Flow of New Homes

Sellers listed 25 new homes in September, the same as last September. Year to date, new listings total 320, down 7.0% from 344. That means fewer new homes are reaching the market this year, which helps keep supply from climbing further.

Because Park County is a smaller market, month-to-month swings are normal. A single neighborhood or a few listings can change the story. That is why the year-to-date numbers matter so much when you decide how to price or when to buy.

Inventory and Supply: Lots of Choice

There were 190 single-family homes for sale in September, down 3.1% from 196 last year. Months of supply measures how long it would take to sell all current listings at the recent sales pace. It stands at 12.3 months, up 10.8% from 11.1.

A market is generally considered balanced at around six months. At 12.3 months, Park County has about double that, which favors buyers. Inventory is slightly lower than last year, but sales have been slower, so supply stays high.

Translation: there is plenty to choose from, and homes may take longer to sell.

What This Means for Buyers

You have room to shop. With 190 homes for sale and 12.3 months of supply, you can compare several properties, ask for inspections, and negotiate. Sellers received 95.6% of list price year to date, so offers below list have been common this year. Ask your agent to pull recent sales near the home you like, since a few comparable closings tell you more than any county-wide figure.

Prices are stable, not falling. The median is $615,000 for the month and the year, up 3.4% and 2.5%. Get your financing in order, tour more than one property, and work with an agent who knows the area's roads, wells, and winter access.

What This Means for Sellers

Pricing and preparation matter more than ever. Homes sold in a median of 74 days in September and 96 days year to date, so plan for a few months on the market. Sellers who priced close to recent sales were rewarded with about 97.7% of list price in September.

Do not rely on September's $756,419 average to set your price. That figure was lifted by a few higher-priced sales. The $615,000 median is a better guide for a typical home. Strong photos, clean presentation, and a realistic list price will help you stand out among 190 competing homes.

Market Outlook: What to Watch Heading Into Winter

Watch three numbers over the next few months: months of supply (currently 12.3), days on market (74 for September, 96 year to date), and new listings (down 7.0% year to date). If new listings stay light and sales hold near September's pace, supply could ease.

Winter is typically slower in the mountains, so a quiet stretch is normal. Sales are down 9.6% year to date, while the median price is up 2.5%, which points to a market that is patient rather than pressured.

Local factors matter too. Well access, road maintenance, and winter driving conditions vary across the county, so a home's location can shape both its price and how fast it sells. A local agent can help you weigh those details against the numbers.

Park County remains a place where buyers can find space and value.

 

Source: Altitude MLS via CAR ShowingTime, data current as of October 5, 2026. Generated October 23, 2026. Own Your Summit | Real Broker, LLC DBA Real