The Colorado Springs real estate market Dec 2025 snapshot reveals a year of stabilization, with total sales YTD at 11,788—a 2.5% increase from 2024’s 11,503. New listings in December rose to 739 (up from 707), while under contracts dipped slightly to 1,029. Homes for sale ended at 2,831, reflecting a balanced market amid national trends.
5-Year Market Comparison New listings in December 2025 (739) showed growth from 2024 (707) but remained below 2021’s peak (995). Under contracts (1,029) continued a gradual decline from 2021’s 1,699, indicating cautious buyer activity. Total sales YTD (11,788) stabilized after drops in 2023 (11,742) and 2024 (11,503), signaling recovery.
Current Trends and Key Metrics List-to-sale price ratio held at 98.9% historical average, with December at 98.4%. Homes for sale trended up from December 2024’s 2,506 to 2,831, peaking at 4,226 in June before declining. Days on market averaged 56 historically, but rose to 65 in December 2025 from 57 in December 2024—lows of 39 in April-May. Average sales price fluctuated from $545,969 (Dec 2024) to a peak of $574,276 in May, closing at $531,469—a -2.8% YTD price change.
Local Insights for Colorado Springs In Colorado Springs, these trends reflect a buyer’s market shift in neighborhoods like Briargate and Northgate, where inventory growth offers more choices. Military relocations near Peterson AFB benefited from stable sales, while affordability improved slightly with lower prices. Appreciation averaged 4.3% since 1985, but 2025’s dip highlights caution for sellers.
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I’m Andrew Bacon, a Top Colorado Springs Real Estate Broker in Colorado Springs. I take care of my clients as family and aim to provide them with the necessary information and tools to navigate the complex markets in Colorado and around the US.
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