July 2025 Real Estate Market Update: A Closer Look at Evergreen, Golden, and Littleton
As we enter the summer season, the real estate market across the Denver metro area continues to show growth with varying dynamics in different neighborhoods. In this update, we'll take a closer look at how the markets in Evergreen, Golden, and Littleton compare to the broader Colorado MLS in July 2025.
Evergreen: A Premium Market With Slower Sales
Evergreen, known for its serene mountain lifestyle, saw a 4.6% increase in average sale prices, reaching an impressive $1,350,083. This is a higher-than-average rise compared to the 0.4% increase across the entire MLS, showcasing the desirability and premium pricing in the foothills. However, while prices are up, the market in Evergreen has slowed down in some ways. Active listings rose by 36.5%, indicating that sellers are responding to strong demand with more inventory. Despite this increase in options, the number of closed listings has decreased by 15.5%, and the average days on market has surged by 131.6% to 44 days, suggesting that buyers are being more selective. With 5.3 months of supply, Evergreen is moving toward a more balanced market compared to the 4.4 months of supply for the entire MLS. The buyer activity is strong, with showings to pending rising by 35.4%, but the premium price points are causing some delays in finalizing deals.
Golden: A Growing Hotspot With Strong Demand
Golden continues to experience impressive growth in both prices and activity, with the average sale price rising by 7.2% to $965,404, significantly outperforming the MLS average of 0.4%. This highlights Golden's transformation into a highly desirable location for both families and professionals looking for proximity to both nature and the city. The 65.6% increase in active listings to 265 homes shows that sellers are capitalizing on the market's popularity, and the 26.3% rise in pending listings indicates that homes are moving quickly. Interestingly, the days on market in Golden have remained relatively low at 27 days, up by 12.5%, which reflects a high pace of transactions compared to the 46 days MLS-wide. With 4.1 months of supply, Golden is experiencing a slightly tighter market than the MLS, suggesting that demand continues to outstrip available homes in this increasingly popular area.
Littleton: Steady Growth With More Opportunities
Littleton's real estate market is seeing consistent growth, with average sale prices rising by 1.6% to $721,648, slightly above the MLS's overall increase of 0.4%. While the price increase is modest, Littleton remains a top choice for buyers due to its suburban appeal and accessibility to Denver. The city saw 13.1% more new listings, totaling 372 homes, giving buyers more options compared to the entire MLS, where new listings increased by 6.6%. Active listings in Littleton rose by 45.5% to 850, reflecting the growing inventory and the market's adaptation to demand. The 11.2% increase in closed listings (278 homes sold) shows a healthy level of buyer interest, and 36 days on market represents a moderate increase of 28.6%, still quicker than Evergreen's pace. With 3.4 months of supply, Littleton's market remains in seller-favorable territory but is gradually becoming more balanced compared to the 4.4 months of supply in the broader MLS.
Conclusion: A Dynamic Market Across the Region
In summary, July 2025 shows varying trends across Evergreen, Golden, and Littleton compared to the overall MLS. Evergreen continues to be a premium market with higher prices but slower sales, while Golden is experiencing significant growth, with both price increases and faster-moving inventory. Littleton, on the other hand, is showing steady price increases, more listings, and strong buyer activity. Across the MLS, the overall market is leaning toward balance, with more listings coming to market and longer days on average to close a sale. Whether you're buying or selling, understanding these local market trends will be crucial to making the best decision in this ever-evolving landscape.