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Published October 2026, using September 2026 data, the newest full month available. All figures are for detached single-family homes.
Every month we’ll pull the newest numbers for the places we know best and explain them plainly. This is the first one. The short version: prices are holding about where they were a year ago, fewer homes are selling, and buyers have a bit more time to decide.
Castle Rock: September 2026
| Single-family | Sept 2025 | Sept 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median sold price | $695,000 | $720,000 | +3.6% |
| Homes sold | 132 | 106 | -19.7% |
| Median days on market | 60 | 60 | 0.0% |
| % of list price received | 98.2% | 98.6% | +0.4% |
| Active listings | 614 | 501 | -18.4% |
Source: Colorado Association of REALTORS® Local Market Update, Castle Rock, September 2026 (via DMAR). Months of supply isn’t included in this town-level report.
Parker: September 2026
| Single-family | Sept 2025 | Sept 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median sold price | $707,500 | $699,700 | -1.1% |
| Homes sold | 152 | 116 | -23.7% |
| Median days on market | 54 | 54 | 0.0% |
| % of list price received | 98.5% | 98.7% | +0.2% |
| Active listings | 474 | 490 | +3.4% |
Source: Colorado Association of REALTORS® Local Market Update, Parker, September 2026 (via DMAR). Months of supply isn’t included in this town-level report.
Elbert County: September 2026
| Single-family | Sept 2025 | Sept 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median sold price | $640,350 | $671,975 | +4.9% |
| Homes sold | 58 | 48 | -17.2% |
| Median days on market | 55 | 91 | +65.5% |
| % of list price received | 98.7% | 98.6% | -0.1% |
| Homes for sale | 294 | 259 | -11.9% |
| Months of supply | 5.0 | 5.1 | +2.0% |
Source: Colorado Association of REALTORS® Local Market Update, Elbert County, September 2026.
In Elizabeth, the median was $630,900, about the same as a year ago ($630,925). Homes there took a median of 104 days to sell, up from 53. Elbert County sells far fewer homes than Douglas County, so one month can swing a lot. The year-to-date figures are steadier: the county’s median through September was $675,500, up 1.9%.
We’d like to show how acreage affects price in Elbert County, but these reports don’t split sales by lot size. We’ll add that once we have a source we can cite.
What this means for you
- Prices are steady, not falling. Compared with a year ago, medians were within a few percent in all three areas. That’s up in Castle Rock and Elbert County and slightly down in Parker.
- Fewer homes are selling. Sales fell roughly 17% to 24% from last September. Buyers are being careful, and that gives the ones who are ready some room to negotiate.
- Sellers are still getting close to asking. Homes sold for about 98.6% of list price, on average. Pricing it right from day one still matters most.
- Out east, be patient. In Elbert County, homes took a median of 91 days to sell, compared with 55 last year. Sellers should plan for a longer timeline, and buyers can take time to inspect wells, septic systems and land.
- Parker has a bit more to choose from. Parker had a few more active listings than last year. In Castle Rock, active listings were down about 18%.
What is the median home price in Castle Rock right now?
In September 2026, the median sold price for a single-family home in Castle Rock was $720,000. That’s 3.6% higher than in September 2025, based on Colorado Association of REALTORS® data.
Is the Parker housing market slowing down?
Yes, sales are slower, but prices aren’t dropping much. Parker had 116 single-family sales in September 2026, compared with 152 a year earlier. The median price was $699,700, down 1.1%. The median time on market held at 54 days.
How long does it take to sell a home in Elbert County?
In September 2026, the median Elbert County single-family home sold in 91 days, up from 55 a year earlier. Through the first nine months of the year, the median was 75 days.
A note on “median” vs. Zillow’s estimate
The prices above are the median sold price. Half of the homes that actually sold that month went for more, and half went for less. Zillow’s Home Value Index (ZHVI) is a different number. It’s a modeled estimate of typical home values across all homes, including ones that didn’t sell. That’s why the two numbers often don’t match.
Curious what your home is worth?
Every house is different, and a median only tells you so much. If you want a number for your home, try our Home Worth page. To get a feel for the neighborhoods, visit our Castle Rock, Parker and Elbert County pages. We’re happy to talk it through, with no pressure.
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Data from the Colorado Association of REALTORS® Local Market Updates for September 2026, current as of October 5, 2026. Data is believed reliable but isn’t guaranteed. Medians don’t account for seller concessions.
