Market Intelligence Report — CO-540

Sterling, CO

Monthly housing intelligence, market trends, and trusted local expertise.

Ref. No: 2026-CO-08
As of the latest 2026 data
Cooling

Median Listing

$254K
-6.1% YoY

Pending Ratio

0.34
+4.4% YoY

Active Inventory

82
-12.8% YoY

Median DOM

65 Days
-13.3% YoY

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The Sterling market is currently categorized as Cooling, with a pending ratio of 0.34 indicating that demand absorption is lagging inventory. This condition is further underscored by a 6.1% year-over-year decrease in the median listing price.

Local Market Signals

Source: FRED (St. Louis Fed)

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Market Analysis

What's moving the Sterling market right now.

Active listings have contracted by 12.8% over the past year, while new listings also declined by 12.5% during the same period. Despite these inventory reductions, the pending ratio, currently at 0.34, suggests demand is not fully absorbing available properties. Median days on market decreased by 13.3% year-over-year, while the share of price reductions saw a 7.8% decrease.

Historical Analysis

Market Trends

Median Price

$254K+1.4% MoM

Active Inventory

82-12.8% YoY

Days on Market

65-13.3% YoY

Sold Score™

56+4.4% YoY

Sold Score™ Over Time

Market liquidity index • 36 months

56
Sep 23Aug 26

Price & Days on Market

Median listing vs market velocity

Price DOM
Sep 23Aug 26

Inventory Dynamics

Total active listings vs new monthly supply

Active New listings
Sep 23Apr 24Nov 24Jun 25Jan 26Aug 26

Sourced from Realtor.com RDC Inventory Core Metrics, supplemented by the Primpted research desk. Updated As of the latest 2026 data.

Market Signals & Indicators

Negotiating Leverage

With a pending ratio of 0.34, the pace of demand absorption suggests that prospective buyers have more opportunity for deliberation, potentially extending the negotiation window. The contracting inventory levels, however, may offer some underlying support, but current conditions imply that sellers may need to demonstrate greater price discipline to facilitate transactions.

Luxury Segment

A significant divergence is observed in the higher price tiers, with the average listing price declining by 20.2% year-over-year, considerably steeper than the 6.1% year-over-year decrease in the median listing price. This disparity suggests softness at the upper end of the market segment.

Supply Dynamics

82 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 28 per month.

Pricing Pressure
12.7%

of active listings carry a price reduction, -7.8% from prior period.

$/Sq Ft
$0K

Median price per square foot has moved +1.8% year-over-year.

Absorption
0.34

Pending-to-active ratio — Cooling.

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Cooling

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Buyer Demand Index
34%
Median Days on Market
65 days
Inventory YoY
−13%

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Metro Demographics

Metro Area
Sterling, CO
CBSA Code
44540
State
CO
Analysis FAQ
  • What is the current market condition in Sterling?+

    As of the latest 2026 data, the Sterling metro is classified as Cooling. Pending ratio is 0.34 with median days on market at 65.

  • Are home prices dropping in Sterling?+

    Median listing price is $254K, -6.1% year over year. 12.7% of active listings carry a price reduction.

  • How fast are homes selling in Sterling?+

    The typical listing sits 65 days on market, a -13.3% change YoY. New listings are arriving at 28 per month.

  • What's happening in the Sterling luxury market?+

    A significant divergence is observed in the higher price tiers, with the average listing price declining by 20.2% year-over-year, considerably steeper than the 6.1% year-over-year decrease in the median listing price. This disparity suggests softness at the upper end of the market segment.

  • Where can I find a trusted Sterling real estate expert?+

    Primpted maintains a vetted registry of Sterling agents with verified credentials, Google reviews, and neighborhood specialization. See the Featured Experts section above.

Data & Methodology

Primary data sourced via Realtor.com's RDC Inventory Core Metrics (CBSA-level), supplemented by editorial analysis and the Primpted local expert registry. Historical trends calculated on a rolling 12-month basis. Past direction is not a forecast.

As of the latest 2026 data · CBSA 44540 · 36mo history