Denver's Top Ten Home Sales - December 2025
140 S Glencoe Street - $5,800,000
2800 E 2nd Avenue Unit #202 - $5,750,000
580 S Franklin St - $5,000,000
1792 Wynkoop St Unit #505 - $4,900,000
900 S Steele St - $4,325,000
274 Vine St - $4,060,000
318 Adams St - $4,000,000
250 Columbine St Unit #301 - $3,800,000
171 S Dexter St - $3,775,000
10 Cherry St - $3,100,000
Denver’s luxury real estate market closed out December 2025 with a composed, intentional finish. One defined by discernment rather than momentum. As the year drew to a close, activity at the top of the market remained selective, with buyers and sellers engaging thoughtfully in a landscape shaped by quality, privacy, and long-term value. Rather than a surge in volume, December reflected conviction: well-positioned residences continued to transact quietly across Denver’s most prestigious neighborhoods, reinforcing the city’s standing as a mature and globally informed luxury market.
Throughout Q4, properties priced above $3 million accounted for a smaller share of overall transactions, roughly 5–7% of total market activity, but commanded a disproportionate share of attention. In December, average days on market for luxury listings remained notably higher than mid-year levels, signaling a patient buyer pool and sellers calibrated to meet elevated expectations. Homes that aligned architectural integrity with thoughtful updates continued to outperform, particularly those offering privacy, mountain adjacency, or elevated urban vantage points.
At this tier, luxury is defined less by scale and more by execution. December’s standout residences emphasized intentional design rooted in Colorado’s seasonal rhythm: expansive glazing capturing winter light, radiant-heated surfaces, refined natural materials, and smart systems engineered for ease rather than novelty. Buyers remained drawn to homes that balance global design sensibilities with a strong sense of place. Residences that feel curated, livable, and deeply personal.
Inventory within Denver’s luxury segment remained constrained through year-end, with active listings hovering well below pre-2020 norms. This measured supply, combined with steady interest from both out-of-state relocations and local move-up buyers, sustained pricing resilience. Cherry Hills Village, Hilltop, Polo Club, Observatory Park, and select enclaves of Cherry Creek continued to anchor single-family demand, while luxury penthouses and full-floor residences downtown attracted buyers prioritizing lifestyle, security, and lock-and-leave convenience.
Across the board, defining features remained consistent: estate-sized lots, resort-caliber amenities, and architecture that elevates daily living. Chef-driven kitchens function as social hubs, climate-controlled wine rooms and private theaters support elevated entertaining, and spa-inspired primary suites provide restorative retreats after days spent between the mountains and the city.
Market dynamics at the top remain highly sophisticated. Sellers achieving success in December invested heavily in presentation with bespoke staging, design-forward styling, and marketing strategies centered on cinematic video, drone imagery, and private digital showings. In the $5 million-plus category, homes that seamlessly blended international design influences with the warmth and authenticity of Colorado living continued to resonate most strongly.
Beyond metrics, December reaffirmed Denver’s position as a long-term luxury destination. The city’s ultra-luxury market is not driven by urgency, but by alignment between lifestyle, design, and place. Whether perched above the city’s winter glow or tucked into the quiet of the foothills, these exceptional homes reflect the essence of modern Colorado luxury: intentional, enduring, and quietly confident.
Ryan Retaleato - The Retaleato Collective | milehimodern
