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Market Snapshot

Median listing price
$527K

The median listing price in Denver, CO ZIP 80221 is $527,450 as of June 2026.

Median rent
$2,450/mo

The median market rent in Denver, CO ZIP 80221 is $2,450/month as of June 2026.

Days on market
187 days

The median days on market in Denver, CO ZIP 80221 is 187 days as of June 2026. The market is currently neutral.

Gross rental yield
5.57%

At a median list price of $527,450 and a median rent of $2,450/month, the gross rental yield in Denver, CO ZIP 80221 is 5.57% as of June 2026.

STR vs LTR
$2,991/mo STR · $2,450/mo LTR

In Denver, CO ZIP 80221, median Airbnb revenue is $2,991/month compared to median long-term rent of $2,450/month as of June 2026.

Denver, CO 80221 Real Estate Market Report

ZIP Code: 80221

Report Date: June 2026

Market Temperature:
NEUTRAL

Scope: This ZIP code analysis focuses on single-family residential (SFR) properties. Metrics are calculated from recent sales and active listings within the past 90 days.


Market Overview

This analysis is based on a sample of properties from this ZIP code (up to 200 sold properties and up to 100 active properties). The median prices below are calculated from all available properties in the sample, while trend analysis uses properties from the selected analysis window.

Analysis Window
90 Days
Total Properties Analyzed
222
Active Listings
104
Sold Properties
118

Market Metrics

Median Listing Price
$527,450
Median Sold Price
$456,000
Median Price per Sqft
$389/sqft

The property counts shown above represent only the properties analyzed in this report sample, not the total inventory for this ZIP code. Median prices are calculated from all available properties in the sample, while trend analysis uses properties from the selected analysis window.


Rental Market

Median Market Rent
$2,450

Property Taxes

Property Tax Rate
0.39%

Liquidity & Velocity

Median Days on Market
187
Sale-to-List Ratio
100.0%

Note: A Sale-to-List Ratio near 100% can occur when properties sell at or near their final listing price after price adjustments during the listing period, even when initial listing prices differ significantly from sale prices.


Market Trends & Context

Understanding Market Temperature

A Neutral market indicates balanced conditions where neither buyers nor sellers have a strong advantage, typically characterized by flat price trends, extended but stable days on market, and moderate inventory relative to sales.

Price YoY Trend
up
Market Temperature
neutral
Rent YoY Trend
down
Interest Rate Pressure
elevated

Current Mortgage Rate Context

Market-level mortgage rate comparison for this area:

Current 30-year fixed mortgage rates in the 80221 area average 6.6%, reflecting a stable market environment for property owners compared to earlier 2026 benchmarks.

Note: Interest rate comparisons provide market context. The existing "Interest Rate Pressure" metric above shows the qualitative market impact.


Key Findings

  1. The primary market-value signal is the median sold price: <strong>$456,000</strong>, which anchors recent transaction activity and suggests the representative recent sale is below asking expectations given the spread versus the median listing price of $527,450; this gap may indicate pricing friction between seller expectations and closed transactions.
  2. Liquidity appears slower given a median days on market of <strong>187</strong>, which corresponds to moderate sales velocity and suggests buyers have time to evaluate listings before transacting; sellers should expect longer marketing windows and consider targeted pricing or concessions to accelerate movement.
  3. Market temperature is reported as <strong>neutral</strong> with a year-over-year price direction marked up, indicating modest appreciation pressure while overall balance remains; combined with a median price per square foot of <strong>389</strong>, comparables should be weighted toward recent sold prices when setting offers or list prices.
  4. Rent dynamics and financing headwinds create caution for investors: median market rent is <strong>$2,450</strong> while rent year-over-year trend is down and interest rate pressure is elevated; investors should model tighter cashflow sensitivity to vacancy and higher financing costs before underwriting acquisitions.

Notable Properties

The following 8 properties represent notable market examples and recent transactions that illustrate key market dynamics. These are illustrative examples selected for their significance (top sales, market benchmarks, quick sales) and are not the basis for the statistical calculations shown above.

Recent Transactions

4966 Knox Ct, Denver, CO 80221
Top Sale

Highest sale in the past 90 days. Fully renovated with modern finishes and premium lot positioning.

4 beds3 baths3,349 sqft
$1,379,000
Apr 1, 2026
$412/sqft/sqft
333 days on market
5711 Hooker St, Denver, CO 80221
Premium

Sold above market average

2 beds1 baths600 sqft
$1,375,000
Apr 1, 2026
$2,292/sqft/sqft
1082 days on market
6710 Mariposa St, Denver, CO 80221
Market Benchmark

Sold at market average

4 beds3.5 baths2,668 sqft
$1,040,000
Apr 1, 2026
$390/sqft/sqft
1089 days on market
2682 Meadowbrook Dr, Denver, CO 80221
Market Benchmark

Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.

3 beds1 baths988 sqft
$480,000
Apr 1, 2026
$486/sqft/sqft
1950 days on market
8213 Adams Way, Denver, CO 80221
Market Benchmark

Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.

4 beds1 baths2,322 sqft
$480,000
Apr 1, 2026
$207/sqft/sqft
129 days on market
7946 Joan Dr, Denver, CO 80221
Market Benchmark

Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.

2 beds2 baths825 sqft
$480,000
Mar 1, 2026
$582/sqft/sqft
742 days on market
7102 Kalamath St, Denver, CO 80221
Value

Below-market acquisition. Investor purchase with value-add potential through renovation.

4 beds1 baths1,650 sqft
$375,000
Apr 1, 2026
$227/sqft/sqft
3 days on market
2020 W 73rd Pl, Denver, CO 80221
Value

Sold below market average

2 beds2 baths850 sqft
$150,000
May 1, 2026
$176/sqft/sqft

Investment Analysis

Compare rental income potential against ownership costs and benchmark against market averages.

Rent vs Cost to Own

Monthly rental income vs estimated ownership cost

-$137/mo
80221 Avg Rent
80221 Cost to Own
Rent$2,450
Own$2,587

20% down, 6.51% rate, 0.4% tax

Short-Term Rental

Avg nightly rate and occupancy for this ZIP

80221 Avg nightly rate
80221 Avg occupancy (days/year)
Nightly rate$157/night
Occupancy196 of 365 days

Data Sources

Real estate market data & public records, and GemHaus® proprietary models.

Report generated: 6/1/2026

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