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Arvada, CO Housing Market

Seller's market-4.2% YoY
Zillow, August 2026 · Refreshes monthlyRedfin, through May 2026 · No longer updatingFreddie Mac via FRED, September 2026 · Refreshes weekly

The typical home in Arvada, CO is worth $600,934, fell 4.2% over the past year (Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026). The last median sale price Redfin published was $668,000, -0.0% year over year (through May 2026). With 2.2 months of supply and homes going under contract in about 21 days, Arvada is a seller's market. At today's 7.03% 30-year fixed rate, 20% down on a $600,934 home is about $3,208/mo in principal and interest.

Key numbers for Arvada, CO

Typical home value

$600,934

-4.2% in 12 months

Zillow, August 2026

Typical asking rent

$2,150/mo

Zillow Observed Rent Index

Zillow, August 2026

Median sale price

$668,000

-0.0% year over year

Redfin, through May 2026

Days on market

21

Average pace

Redfin, through May 2026

Active listings

406

2.2 months of supply

Redfin, through May 2026

30-yr fixed rate

7.03%

Freddie Mac weekly average

Freddie Mac via FRED, September 2026

Median household income

$113,396

Home costs 5.3x income

U.S. Census ACS, 2023

Sale-to-list ratio

99.7%

Selling below asking

Redfin, through May 2026

Zillow figures are as of August 2026 and refresh monthly. Redfin figures are through May 2026 — Redfin stopped publishing its public market trackers in June 2026, so those numbers are final, not current. Mortgage rates come from Freddie Mac via FRED and update weekly.

Is Arvada a buyer's or seller's market?

Seller's market2.2 months of supply21 days on market99.7% of asking

Arvada, CO is a seller's market, based on 2.2 months of supply and homes selling in about 21 days. Under 4 months of supply tilts the market toward sellers: homes clear faster than they are replaced, so concessions are scarce.

Inputs are Redfin's final published period (May 2026). How we classify markets · Where the data comes from

What does the Arvada housing market data show?

Every row below is Redfin's final published month for Arvada, CO. Redfin, through May 2026

Housing market statistics for Arvada, CO, Redfin through May 2026
MetricValue
Median sale price$668,000
Median list price$640,000
Year-over-year price change-0.0%
Median price per sq ft$288/sq ft
Median days on market21 days
Active inventory406 listings
Months of supply2.2 months
Sale-to-list price ratio99.7%
Homes sold (that month)184
New listings (that month)233
Listings with a price cut49.5%
Market conditionSeller's market

How to read these numbers

Median sale price
Half the homes that closed sold for more than this, half for less. It moves with what kind of home sold that month, so a quiet month with two big sales can swing it. Redfin's figure for Arvada is frozen at May 2026.
Typical home value (ZHVI)
Zillow's estimate of what a mid-market home in Arvada is worth right now, whether or not it sold. It is smoother than the median sale price and it still refreshes monthly, which is why this page leads with it.
Months of supply
How long it would take to sell every active listing at the current pace. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers, and 3 to 6 is the balanced band.
Days on market
Median time from listing to accepted offer. Short means you should have financing ready before you tour; long means there is room to negotiate on price and repairs.
Sale-to-list ratio
Sale price divided by the last asking price. Above 100% means bidding above asking is normal here; below 100% means the typical buyer got a discount.
Price per square foot
The size-adjusted price. Use it to compare a 1,400 sq ft house to a 2,600 sq ft house, not to value your own home — lot, condition and age move it a lot.
Listings with a price cut
Share of active listings that dropped their asking price in the month. A high share is the earliest visible sign that sellers are ahead of what buyers will pay.
Typical asking rent (ZORI)
Zillow's repeat-rent index for asking rents on new leases. Paired with the home value it gives the price-to-rent ratio in the rent-vs-buy section below.

How have Arvada home prices moved?

Over the last three years the median sale price in Arvada, CO rose 6.2%, from $628,995 to $668,000. The live Zillow value series has fell 4.2% in the last 12 months, which is the more current read now that Redfin's series has stopped. 49.5% of Arvada listings cut their asking price in the final Redfin month — a high share, and the clearest sign that list prices were running ahead of what buyers would pay. For prices to fall meaningfully from here, supply would have to keep building past 2.2 months while the sale-to-list ratio slips below its current 99.7%. Watch those two together — they move before the median does.

Redfin, through May 2026 — the chart ends at Redfin's final published month.

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What does it cost to buy a home in Arvada?

Priced off the typical home value of $600,934 at the current 7.03% 30-year fixed rate. These are principal and interest only — property taxes, homeowner's insurance, HOA dues and mortgage insurance are on top, and they vary enough by property that we will not guess them for you.

Monthly principal and interest by down payment in Arvada, CO
Down paymentCash at closeLoan amountMonthly P&I
20%$120,187$480,748$3,208/mo
5%$30,047$570,888$3,810/mo

Zillow, August 2026 for the price · Freddie Mac via FRED, September 2026 for the rate

What income do you need?

Lenders generally want housing costs under 28% of gross income. On the 20%-down payment of $3,208, that implies roughly $137,491 a year before you add taxes and insurance. The median household in Arvada earns $113,396, about $24,095 short of that threshold — the typical local household needs a larger down payment, a co-borrower, or a home below the typical home value to fit the 28% rule. That puts the price-to-income ratio at 5.3x — well above the 3x that was historically considered affordable, which is why down payment size drives who can buy here.

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Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Arvada?

Typical asking rent in Arvada, CO is $2,150/mo, against a typical home value of $600,934. That is a price-to-rent ratio of 23.3x, which means renting tends to be the cheaper monthly option unless you stay long enough for appreciation to close the gap. Compared head to head, 20% down puts principal and interest at $3,208 a month — $1,058 more than renting before taxes and insurance, so the ownership case here rests on equity and appreciation rather than monthly cash flow.

Zillow, August 2026 for both value and rent

Add your own down payment, tax rate and time horizon in the rent vs. buy calculator.

Is inventory rising or falling in Arvada?

Active listings in Arvada, CO went from 507 in May 2025 to 406 in May 2026, a -19.9% change. Falling inventory tightens competition. When supply drops while demand holds, sale-to-list ratios rise before the median sale price does.

Active listings by month in Arvada, CO
MonthActive listingsNew listings
June 2025521241
July 2025534236
August 2025527188
September 2025502188
October 2025471183
November 2025403117
December 202530360
January 2026297157
February 2026341210
March 2026349252
April 2026398257
May 2026406233

Redfin, through May 2026

How does Arvada compare to Colorado and the U.S.?

Arvada homes sell for $668,000 — 8% above the Colorado median of $617,000. Against the national median of $410,700, Arvada runs 63% higher. Year-over-year, Arvada moved -0.0% against Colorado's +1.3% — a smaller swing than the state as a whole.

Arvada, CO compared with Colorado and the United States
MarketMedian sale priceYoYDays on market
Arvada, CO$668,000-0.0%21 days
Colorado statewide$617,000+1.3%35 days
United States$410,700not publishednot published

City and state rows: Redfin, through May 2026 · U.S. row: Freddie Mac via FRED, April 2026 (MSPUS, quarterly)

What to do next in Arvada

What buyers should watch

  • Months of supply, currently 2.2. It turns before price does — when it climbs past 6, sellers start taking offers they would have rejected a quarter earlier.
  • The share of listings cutting price, currently 49.5%. A listing that has already cut once is the one most likely to accept below asking.
  • The gap between 5% and 20% down here is $602 a month in principal and interest alone, before mortgage insurance. That gap, not the price, is usually what decides your timeline.
  • Rate moves. At 7.03%, every full point of rate change moves the payment on a $600,934 home more than a 5% price change does.
  • Your credit tier before you shop, not after — it sets the rate you are quoted. Run your numbers first.

What sellers should know

  • The median Arvada listing goes under contract in 21 days. If yours passes that mark, the market is telling you the price is wrong — not that you need more showings.
  • Homes here close at 99.7% of asking. Price to that ratio from day one rather than chasing the market down in cuts.
  • In the last published month Arvada added 233 new listings against 184 sales — more competition arriving than clearing, so early timing matters.
  • Your equity moved -4.2% in the last 12 months on the Zillow value series. That, not the price you paid, is what sets your net proceeds.
  • Comparable ZIP-level pricing inside Arvada varies more than the citywide median suggests — check the ZIP pages below before you set a number.

Homes for sale in Arvada

There are currently 406 homes listed for sale in Arvada, Colorado. The median listing price is $640K. Featured listings range from $480,000 to $1,225,000.

3 bedroom condo for sale at 8452 Robb Cir Unit G Arvada 80005 - $480,000
New Listing
34
$480,000

8452 Robb Cir Unit G

Arvada, CO 80005

3 bd3 ba1,713 sqft$280/ft²
Condo
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3 bedroom townhouse for sale at 17144 W 91st Ln Arvada 80007 - $498,990
New Build
18
$498,990

17144 W 91st Ln

Arvada, CO 80007

3 bd3 ba1,371 sqft$364/ft²
Townhouse
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3 bedroom townhouse for sale at 15337 W 68th Loop Arvada 80007 - $536,990
New Build
31
$536,990

15337 W 68th Loop

Arvada, CO 80007

3 bd4 ba1,832 sqft$293/ft²
Townhouse
View photos & details
3 bedroom townhouse for sale at 15343 W 68th Loop Arvada 80007 - $536,990
New Build
31
$536,990

15343 W 68th Loop

Arvada, CO 80007

3 bd4 ba1,832 sqft$293/ft²
Townhouse
View photos & details
3 bedroom townhouse for sale at 15339 W 68th Loop Arvada 80007 - $536,990
New Build
42
$536,990

15339 W 68th Loop

Arvada, CO 80007

3 bd4 ba1,832 sqft$293/ft²
Townhouse
View photos & details
4 bedroom house for sale at 6472 Utica St Arvada 80003 - $565,000
New Listing
$565,000

6472 Utica St

Arvada, CO 80003

4 bd4 ba2,148 sqft$263/ft²
House4,848 sqft lot
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4 bedroom house for sale at 8273 Ammons Cir Arvada 80005 - $769,000
New Listing
41
$769,000

8273 Ammons Cir

Arvada, CO 80005

4 bd4 ba2,472 sqft$311/ft²
House7,841 sqft lot
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4 bedroom house for sale at 15186 W 94th Ave Arvada 80007 - $775,000
New Listing
48
$775,000

15186 W 94th Ave

Arvada, CO 80007

4 bd4 ba3,343 sqft$232/ft²
House4,269 sqft lot

Bonnie Hirning · eXp Realty, LLC

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5 bedroom house for sale at 13670 W 51st Pl Arvada 80002 - $795,000
New Listing
40
$795,000

13670 W 51st Pl

Arvada, CO 80002

5 bd3 ba2,716 sqft$293/ft²
House13,939 sqft lot
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6 bedroom house for sale at 8475 Quay Dr Arvada 80003 - $860,000
New Listing
44
$860,000

8475 Quay Dr

Arvada, CO 80003

6 bd3 ba2,822 sqft$305/ft²
House6,929 sqft lot
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6 bedroom house for sale at 7154 Howell Ct Arvada 80004 - $890,000
New Listing
36
$890,000

7154 Howell Ct

Arvada, CO 80004

6 bd4 ba4,064 sqft$219/ft²
House6,098 sqft lot
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6 bedroom house for sale at 6681 Secrest Cir Arvada 80007 - $1,225,000
New Listing
2
$1,225,000

6681 Secrest Cir

Arvada, CO 80007

6 bd5 ba4,409 sqft$278/ft²
House7,144 sqft lot
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Active listings

406

Homes on market

Median list price

$640K

Avg. days on market

21

Days until sale

New this week

233

Newly listed

Price drops:49.5%of listings
Sale-to-list:99.7%

How much do homes cost in Arvada by property type?

How the Arvada, CO market breaks down across single-family homes, condos and townhouses. Redfin, through May 2026

Median price, price per square foot, homes sold and days on market by property type in Arvada, CO
Property typeMedian pricePrice / sq ftHomes soldDays on market
Single-family$716,000$279/sq ft14112 days
Condo / co-op$367,500$316/sq ft2231 days
Townhouse$475,000$318/sq ft1949 days

Who lives in Arvada?

American Community Survey estimates for Arvada. U.S. Census ACS, 2023

Population

122,835

Households

49,766

Median income

$113,396/yr

Median age

40.2 years

Owner-occupied

74.9%

Median home value

$600,800

Median gross rent

$1,802/mo

Mean commute

26.6 min

74.9% of occupied homes in Arvada are owner-occupied, and the rest are rented — which is the share that decides how much of the local housing stock ever reaches the for-sale market. The Census self-reported median home value is $600,800 against Zillow's $600,934 typical value; the gap is normal — ACS asks owners what they think their home is worth, Zillow models transactions. Census median gross rent (all leases, including long-held ones) is $1,802/mo, below Zillow's $2,150/mo asking rent on new leases — the difference is roughly what a mover pays over a stayer.

Which public schools serve Arvada?

32 schools tracked · 17,662 students

The largest public schools serving Arvada, CO by enrollment, drawn from the National Center for Education Statistics. School quality is a commonly cited factor in home-buying decisions — these are the campuses families in this area are most likely to encounter.

Arvada West High School

Grades 9-12 · 1,878 students

Public

Ralston Valley Senior High School

Grades 9-12 · 1,875 students

Public

Three Creeks K-8

Grades K-8 · 1,051 students

Public

Pomona High School

Grades 9-12 · 1,022 students

Public

Drake Junior High School

Grades 6-8 · 982 students

Public

Lincoln Charter Academy

Grades PK-8 · 817 students

Charter

Arvada High School

Grades 9-12 · 722 students

Public

Oberon Middle School

Grades 6-8 · 682 students

Public

Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data directory. Updated annually. Ratings and test scores are not currently displayed.

Which cities are near Arvada, CO?

Ordered by distance from Arvada, not by size. Compare Arvada side by side with any of them.

Which ZIP codes are in Arvada?

These are the ZIP codes we see on active Arvada listings. Redfin did not publish a matching ZIP-level sale row for the same period, so we are not ranking them by price here — each ZIP page shows exactly what we hold for it.

Arvada housing market FAQ

Is Arvada a buyer's or seller's market?

Arvada, CO is currently a seller's market. That read comes from 2.2 months of supply, homes going under contract in about 21 days, and sellers getting 99.7% of their asking price in the last month Redfin published (May 2026).

How much do homes cost in Arvada?

The typical home in Arvada, CO is worth $600,934 (Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026). The median sale price in the last month Redfin published was $668,000, about $288 per square foot.

Is Arvada cheaper than the rest of Colorado?

Arvada's median sale price of $668,000 is 8% higher than the Colorado statewide median of $617,000, and 63% above the U.S. median of $410,700. Both figures are for the same period.

How long do homes take to sell in Arvada?

Homes in Arvada, CO spent a median of 21 days on market before going under contract, versus 35 days statewide. That is a normal pace: enough time to see a home twice, not enough to wait a month. (Redfin, through May 2026.)

What income do you need to buy a home in Arvada?

At the current 30-year fixed rate of 7.03%, 20% down on a $600,934 home is about $3,208 a month in principal and interest. Lenders typically want that under 28% of gross income, which works out to roughly $137,491 a year before taxes, insurance, HOA dues or mortgage insurance. The local median household income is $113,396.

Are home prices rising in Arvada?

The typical home value in Arvada, CO fell 4.2% over the last 12 months, from $627,406 to $600,934 (Zillow, August 2026). This is the live series — it refreshes monthly.

What are the cheapest ZIP codes in Arvada?

Arvada ZIP-level sale prices are not all published for the same period, so ranking them would compare different months. The ZIP pages listed on this page show what we hold for each one individually.

Is now a good time to buy in Arvada?

That depends on your timeline, not on a headline. What the data says today: Arvada, CO is a seller's market with 2.2 months of supply, the 30-year fixed rate is 7.03%, and the price-to-rent ratio of 23.3x means renting tends to be the cheaper monthly option unless you stay long enough for appreciation to close the gap. Properties Incorporated publishes the data; it does not give financial advice.

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