Columbine Valley Real Estate Market Update – December 2025

 As we ease into 2026, it’s the perfect time to look back at how December wrapped up in our quiet, lovely corner of the Denver metro. Year-end always slows things down a bit—fewer showings, more deliberate buyers, and that familiar mix of “wait for the right one” energy. Still, we saw a couple of meaningful closings, some resilient active listings, and the usual year-end shuffle of pendings, withdrawals, and expirations.

We live here, we track these numbers closely, and we’re happy to share the straightforward view. Here’s what the data showed as of December 31, 2025.

Overall Market Snapshot – Month to Date

• Total Active Listings: 6
• Pending: 1
• Closed: 2
• Withdrawn: 3
• Expired: 5

Classic December behavior: thoughtful buyers, measured pace, and sellers who priced with current realities in mind still finding their match.

Neighborhood Breakdown

Columbine Valley isn’t a single market—each pocket has its own feel and buyer profile. Here’s how things shaped up in December:

• Wild Plum: 1 active (newer build at 5 Latigo Place, ~$2.75M after modest adjustment)
• Country Club: 1 active (~$2.25M at 1 Club Lane); 1 closed (8 Club Lane at $1,809,000 – 90.7% of original list, 148 days on market)
• Brookhaven: 1 active (2005 construction at 32 Brookhaven Place, now ~$2M after price reduction)
• The Village: 1 active (~$2M at 4 Village Court after adjustment); 1 expired
• Columbine Villas: 2 active (mid-$800k–$900k range); 1 closed ($865,000 – 88.7% of original, 49 days on market); 2 expired
• Burning Tree: 1 pending (~$1.25M); 1 withdrawn
• Polo Reserve, Wilder Lane, Willowcroft Manor: Withdrawn or expired—pricing sensitivity evident at upper-mid price points

Price per Square Foot & Closed Highlights

With only two closings, the sample is small, but the PSF numbers are instructive:

• Country Club closed sale: ~$505 PSF finished (larger classic home on generous lot)
• Columbine Villas closed sale: ~$263 PSF finished (mid-century build with updates)

This wide range is typical for Columbine Valley—higher PSF in premium locations and newer/updated homes, lower in well-maintained mid-century properties that continue to deliver strong value. Compared to November (which usually sees more volume and often slightly higher average PSF on closed transactions), December was softer and slower—exactly what we expect during the holiday slowdown when only the most motivated parties push through to closing.

Key Takeaways from December 2025

• Realistic Pricing Wins: The two closings landed at 89–91% of original list—respectable in a selective market.
• Days on Market Vary Significantly: 49 days in Columbine Villas vs. 148 days in Country Club shows how condition, updates, and micro-location drive speed.
• Inventory Remains Very Tight: Just 6 active listings means serious buyers need to move quickly when the right property appears.
• December vs. November: Fewer closings, slightly softer ratios, same low inventory—classic year-end pause after what was likely a busier November.

Heading into 2026

Early signs suggest continued selectivity: buyers reward turn-key or easily updatable homes, strong lot value, and that hard-to-define “Columbine Valley feel.” Sellers who prioritize professional photography, thoughtful staging, and pricing aligned with current comps tend to stand out—even in quieter months.

Wondering where your home fits in today’s landscape? Thinking about buying one of these special properties or selling to start your next chapter? We’d love to sit down for a no-pressure conversation. We live here, we watch this market every day, and we’re always happy to share what we’re seeing on the ground.

Reach out to Ben and Erin Rule at RuleProperties.com anytime. We’re here for the coffee, the comps, or the full strategy session.

And if you’re looking for the big-picture view, keep an eye out for our upcoming 2025 Year in Review post—we’ll recap the entire year’s trends, highs, lows, and what it all means for Columbine Valley homeowners. Here’s to a bright (and hopefully snowier) 2026!