July 2025 Colorado Springs Single Family Homes Market Recap
In a month of economic uncertainty and political turbulence, the Colorado Springs real estate market July 2025 for single-family homes stayed relatively stable though signs of a shifting landscape are emerging.
📊 July 2025 Stats for Single-Family Homes in Colorado Springs:
🏡 932 new listings entered the market
📈 1,893 active homes available at month’s end
🔑 680 homes closed during July
⏳ Average Days on Market: 48
💰 Median Sold Price: $490,000
New Listings
In July 2025, Colorado Springs saw 932 new listings for single-family homes—one of the higher monthly totals we've seen this year. This reflects a seasonal uptick in seller activity as homeowners aim to take advantage of the summer market before school begins. While more listings mean buyers have greater choice, it also contributes to the growing inventory, which reached 1,893 active homes by month’s end. This level of supply indicates a shift toward a more balanced or even buyer-leaning market, especially when paired with longer average days on market. Sellers are entering a competitive space where pricing and presentation matter more than ever.
What This Means
Buyers have more options and room to negotiate. Sellers need to stand out and price strategically to attract offers.
Total Active Inventory
The total active inventory for single-family homes in Colorado Springs reached 1,893 at the end of July 2025. This is a notably high supply level for our market and reflects a buildup from earlier months when homes began sitting longer. With more homes competing for buyer attention, supply is outpacing demand, shifting power slightly away from sellers. This growing inventory trend suggests we are moving further from the ultra-competitive conditions of previous years. Sellers must now differentiate their homes through condition, staging, and pricing to stand out.
What This Means
Buyers have the upper hand with more choices. Sellers need to make their listings shine to avoid price reductions or longer time on market.
Average Days on Market (DOM)
Homes that sold in July spent an average of 48 days on the market, a noticeable increase from the quick sales pace we saw earlier in the year. This uptick confirms that buyers are taking more time to shop, likely influenced by high interest rates and greater inventory. It also suggests that while homes are still selling, they’re doing so more slowly, creating a more measured and less frenzied market environment. This can be a sign of shifting sentiment, where pricing, location, and condition carry more weight in buyer decisions.
What This Means
Buyers don’t need to rush decisions. Sellers should prepare for longer selling timelines and adjust expectations accordingly.
Closed Sales
In July 2025, 680 single-family homes closed in Colorado Springs, representing a 73% absorption rate of new listings. While this is a solid number, it's down from peak-season highs, hinting at slightly softer buyer demand. The steady pace shows that homes are still selling, but many are lingering longer and facing more negotiation. Buyers are likely weighing their options more carefully, and affordability continues to be top-of-mind. Still, homes priced appropriately and in move-in condition are moving efficiently.
What This Means
Buyers can afford to be selective, but good homes still go fast. Sellers should focus on pricing to meet the market, not beat it.
Median Sold Price
The median sold price for single-family homes in Colorado Springs held steady at $490,000 in July 2025. This suggests that despite growing inventory and longer selling times, home values remain stable which is a good sign of market resilience. There’s little evidence of widespread price drops, indicating that sellers are still able to command fair market value when listings are positioned well. While we’re no longer seeing runaway price growth, we’re also not seeing significant declines.
What This Means
Buyers may still face affordability challenges but won’t be caught in bidding wars. Sellers can sell successfully with smart pricing and strong marketing
External Influences on the Market
High interest rates, a cooling job market, and national uncertainty kept buyers cautious in July and into August. Despite that, Colorado Springs' housing activity held steady as the market adjusted to late-summer conditions.
THE FEDERAL FUND RATES & MORTGAGE RATES
At its July 30 meeting, the Federal Reserve held the federal funds rate steady at 4.25%–4.50%, continuing its pause since June. As of August 6, 2025, 30-year fixed mortgage rates are averaging between 6.68% and 6.75% APR, showing a modest decline from the highs seen in late spring. While still elevated, this slight dip could offer some relief for buyers watching rates closely.
TRADE TARRIFFS AND HEIGHTENED POLITICAL TENSION
At the same time, ongoing trade tensions and tariff threats created economic uncertainty with new tariffs in India and Brazil effective August 7th, discouraging some relocations and investments. Protests and ICE raids added to a general sense of consumer hesitation and reduced discretionary spending.
LABOR MARKET DEVELOPMENTS
The job market showed signs of cooling, with unemployment rising to 4.2%, leading many buyers to become more price-conscious. This also explains the longer time on market (48 days) and cautious buyer behavior seen in July.
FLOODING IN TEXAS
Meanwhile, severe flooding in Texas placed additional strain on FEMA and insurance markets, prompting some buyers from affected regions to consider relocating to more stable areas like Colorado.
STOCK MARKET IMPACT
On a brighter note, the stock market reaching record highs may encourage higher-net-worth individuals to re-enter the housing market in the coming months.
Key Takeaways & What’s Next
FOR BUYERS
This is a great time to negotiate. Inventory is healthy, DOM is higher, and median prices are stable giving you selection and leverage.
Rate lock strategy: If rates drop later in 2025, today's buyers can refinance.
FOR SELLERS
Price competitively and prepare to offer concessions. Concessions are ranging on average from 0 - 10k currently..
Staging, incentives, and flexible terms can help stand out with 1,800+ homes active on the market. Remember that staging can come out of your net proceeds and may lower your net just enough to not pay capital gains tax for those who may have this issue.
FOR INVESTORS
Watch for price softening in Q3 if inventory continues to rise.
Long-term demand looks solid, but the next 1–2 months could be the best time to buy before rates potentially ease.
What’s Next
OVERALL MARKET OUTLOOK
Looking ahead to September 2025, expect buyer activity in Colorado Springs to remain steady but cautious, with many waiting for clearer economic signals before making offers. Inventory may stay elevated as sellers try to catch the late-summer wave, while high interest rates and seasonal school-year transitions could slow new demand slightly. If national job data or Fed commentary shows signs of easing, we may see a small boost in buyer confidence heading into fall.
The Colorado Springs real estate market is changing, and strategic timing is everything. Whether you’re buying your dream home or selling for top dollar, expert guidance makes all the difference.
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