Copperleaf • Aurora & Centennial, Colorado
Copperleaf Real Estate Market Report: August 2026
August closed sale activity rose, buyers purchased a lower priced mix of homes, and successful sales finished closer to list price even as typical marketing time lengthened.
The August read
More sales, a lower price mix, and tighter closing gaps
Copperleaf recorded nine closed sales in August 2026, two more than the same month last year. The average sold price fell 16.4%, but average price per finished square foot increased 6.2%. Together, those figures point to a meaningful shift in the size and type of homes that closed, not a simple 16.4% drop in comparable home values.
What matters most
Homes closed at 99.1% of list price, compared with 97.7% one year earlier. The average sale finished about $5,000 below list, an improvement from roughly $14,900 below list in August 2025.
Market overview
August 2026 compared with August 2025
Closed sale metrics use each property’s close date. Active and pending counts are current status totals as of September 1, 2026.
| Metric | Aug. 2026 | Aug. 2025 | Year over year change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed sales | 9 | 7 | +28.6% |
| Active listingsSnapshot as of September 1, 2026 | 19 | Not available | Not calculable |
| Months of inventoryActive listings ÷ August closed sales | 2.1 | Not available | Not calculable |
| Pending salesSnapshot as of September 1, 2026 | 10 | Not available | Not calculable |
| New listings in prior 30 daysAugust 3–September 1 | 7 | 4 | +75.0% |
Why some comparisons are unavailable: the export supplies current listing status, but not a historical active or pending status snapshot for September 1, 2025. Reconstructing those counts would require status history data.
Pricing metrics
Price softened by mix while price per square foot increased
| Metric | Aug. 2026 | Aug. 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average sold price | $541,389 | $647,357 | −16.4% |
| Median sold price | $543,500 | $690,000 | −21.2% |
| Sale to list price ratioTotal sold price ÷ total list price | 99.1% | 97.7% | +1.3 points |
| Average sale vs. list differenceSold price minus list price | −$5,000 | −$14,928 | $9,929 closer |
| Average price per finished sq. ft. | $273 | $257 | +6.2% |
| Highest sold price | $685,00022521 E Radcliff Drive | $735,0004767 S Odessa Street | −6.8% |
| Lowest sold price | $402,00022826 E Tufts Place, Unit A | $487,5004316 S Netherland Street | −17.5% |
Monthly average sold price
Full calendar months from May 2025 through August 2026
Monthly average
August sales by property type
9 closed sales
9closed
Single family 7Townhome 2
| Sold price range | Aug. 2026 sales | Aug. 2026 share | Aug. 2025 sales | Aug. 2025 share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under $300,000 | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0.0% |
| $300,000–$499,999 | 3 | 33.3% | 1 | 14.3% |
| $500,000–$749,999 | 6 | 66.7% | 6 | 85.7% |
| $750,000–$999,999 | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0.0% |
| $1,000,000 and above | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0.0% |
Timing & process
Typical marketing time increased
August timing
- Average days on market79.6 days (+59.1%)
- Median days on market55 days (44 last year)
- Sold within first 7 days11.1% (0.0% last year)
- Average list to sale gap−$5,000
How to read the average
The 79.6 day average was pulled upward by two long marketing sales at 159 and 281 days. The 55 day median is a better guide to the middle of this small nine sale sample, while the one sale that closed within seven days shows that fast outcomes were possible but not typical.
Segment analysis
Home type and bedroom count changed the story
| Property type | Aug. 2026 sales | Avg. sold price | Avg. DOM | Aug. 2025 sales | Aug. 2025 avg. price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single family | 7 | $572,214 | 77.3 | 6 | $674,000 |
| Townhome | 2 | $433,500 | 87.5 | 1 | $487,500 |
| Condo | 0 | Not applicable | Not applicable | 0 | Not applicable |
| Bedrooms | Aug. 2026 sales | Aug. 2026 avg. price | Aug. 2026 avg. DOM | Aug. 2025 sales | Aug. 2025 avg. price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2 bedrooms | 0 | Not applicable | Not applicable | 0 | Not applicable |
| 3 bedrooms | 4 | $447,250 | 130.8 | 3 | $640,333 |
| 4+ bedrooms | 5 | $616,700 | 38.6 | 4 | $652,625 |
Financing context
Conventional financing led August closings
Buyer financing
- Conventional7 sales · 77.8%
- FHA1 sale · 11.1%
- Multiple values / not singular1 sale · 11.1%
- Cash0
- VA0
One closed record contains several financing values rather than one final financing type. It is kept separate instead of being assigned to an assumed category.
30 year fixed mortgage rate
- August 2026 weekly average6.67%
- August 2025 weekly average6.59%
- Year over year difference+0.08 percentage point
National weekly averages from the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey. Rates are context, not a quote for a specific borrower or property.
Actionable guidance
What this means for Copperleaf buyers and sellers
For buyers
- Choice has improved, but supply is not unlimited. Nineteen active listings equal about 2.1 months of inventory at August’s sales pace.
- Do not read the 16.4% average price decline as a blanket value drop. More lower priced and smaller homes closed, while price per finished square foot rose 6.2%.
- Expect well positioned homes to finish near list. The August sale to list ratio was 99.1%, leaving less room than last year’s 97.7% ratio suggests.
- Use time on market strategically. The 55 day median and too many older listings shows where inspection, repair, closing cost, or rate buydown conversations may become more productive.
- Price financing before ruling out a home. August mortgage rates averaged 6.67%, compare payment strategies and seller paid options with a qualified lender before deciding affordability.
For sellers
- Demand is still producing transactions. Closed sales increased 28.6%, so buyers are acting when price, condition, and value align.
- Plan for a thoughtful launch, not an automatic first week sale. Only 11.1% of August closings sold within seven days and the median marketing time was 55 days.
- Accurate list positioning matters. Closed homes finished only about $5,000 below list on average, but the longer timing shows that proximity to list did not guarantee speed.
- Match presentation to the competitive set. Four plus bedroom homes averaged 38.6 days on market versus 130.8 days for three bedroom sales, though the small sample means property level strategy remains essential.
- Protect the first impression. With 19 active and seven newly listed homes in the last 30 days, buyers can compare condition, updates, photography, and payment value before committing.
Copperleaf market FAQ
Direct answers to common questions
How many Copperleaf homes sold in August 2026?
Nine Copperleaf homes closed in August 2026, up 28.6% from seven closed sales in August 2025.
What was the average Copperleaf sold price?
The August 2026 average sold price was $541,389, compared with $647,357 one year earlier. The mix included seven single family homes and two townhomes, so this monthly average should not be treated as a direct estimate of every Copperleaf home’s value.
How much inventory was available in Copperleaf?
There were 19 active listings as of September 1, 2026. Dividing those listings by nine August closings produces 2.1 months of inventory.
Were Copperleaf homes selling close to list price?
Yes. August 2026 closed sales totaled 99.1% of their combined list prices. The average individual sale finished approximately $5,000 below its list price.
How long did Copperleaf homes take to sell?
The August average was 79.6 days on market and the median was 55 days. Two sales at 159 and 281 days pulled the average higher, so the median better represents the middle sale in this nine home sample.
Methodology & disclosure
How the report was calculated
Definitions
- Current period: close dates from August 1–31, 2026; comparison period: August 1–31, 2025.
- New listings: active dates from August 3 through September 1, a 30 calendar day inclusive window.
- Months of inventory: 19 current active listings divided by nine August closed sales.
- Sale to list ratio: combined sold price divided by combined list price for closed sales.
- Average price per square foot: average of each sale’s sold price divided by reported finished square footage.
Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. This report is for general market education and is not an appraisal, lending quote, legal advice, or promise of a specific result.
Local strategy, property level context
What does this market mean for your Copperleaf move?
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