Arapahoe County’s housing market is easing off the gas, not spinning out. New figures from the Arapahoe County Assessor show the countywide median sale price for single-family homes hovering around $576,000, clearly below the peak from the rapid-growth years but far from a crash. Values are down from that 2022 high, yet the data points to a cool-down rather than a freefall, which means buyers and sellers are dealing with nuance instead of headline-grabbing drama.
In a Friday post from Arapahoe County Government, the Assessor’s office pegged the countywide single-family median sale price at $576,000. That is roughly 7.1% below the Q2 2022 peak and about 1.8% lower than Q1 2025, based on recorded sales and county records. The office framed the move as a moderation after the rapid growth years rather than a dramatic downturn.
How Local MLS Data Compares
Local MLS-based reports are largely in sync with the Assessor’s numbers. The Colorado Association of REALTORS® county market update shows a rolling median in the mid-$570,000s for single-family homes, landing close to the Assessor’s mid-$500,000s figure while using its own rolling-window approach. According to the Colorado Association of REALTORS®, the small gaps between datasets typically come from differences in time windows, whether only closed sales are counted, or pending contracts are included, and how new construction is treated.
Why The Numbers Do Not Match Every Source
National aggregator sites tell slightly different stories, mostly because they slice the data in their own way. Redfin’s county page, for example, shows a lower median on a month-by-month basis, likely using a shorter time frame or including all housing types instead of just single-family homes. Redfin reports a March median closer to $525,000, highlighting how timing and methodology can create apparent gaps between datasets even when the underlying market is relatively steady.
The Assessor’s office also reminds residents that these are broad countywide trends, not individual property valuations. As the office has noted, “This data only represents an estimated valuation market trend,” and appeals of 2026 valuations are open to property owners through June 8. Those interested can visit the Arapahoe County Assessor for details and appeal steps.
Bottom line: county data shows a market that has stepped back from a parabolic run-up without tumbling into a nosedive. That matters for anyone weighing a move, an appeal, or a renovation. Modest corrections have handed buyers a bit more leverage, while sellers who price realistically are still closing deals. Expect neighborhood-by-neighborhood variation, and watch the next few months of sales and MLS reports to see whether this is a quick cool-off or the start of a longer plateau.
