Longmont & North Denver
Real Estate

Longmont is one of the most livable cities along Colorado's Front Range, offering Boulder County access at a significantly lower cost than Boulder itself. With a population around 100,000, a walkable historic downtown, top-rated St. Vrain Valley schools, low crime, a thriving craft brewery and tech scene, and direct access to Rocky Mountain National Park 40 miles west, Longmont attracts families, professionals, and remote workers who want Colorado lifestyle without Boulder pricing. It consistently ranks among Colorado's best mid-size cities to live in.

As of spring 2026, the median home price in Longmont is approximately $575,000, with single-family homes averaging closer to $600,000 and condos around $425,000 per REcolorado MLS data. That's notably more affordable than Boulder, where median prices commonly exceed $1 million, while still offering Boulder County access. Prices vary by neighborhood — Old Town and Prospect command premiums while South and East Longmont offer better entry points.

Boulder offers prestige, walkability, immediate Flatirons access, and University town energy — but median home prices commonly exceed $1 million. Longmont offers a more affordable Boulder County alternative with median home prices around $575,000, larger lots, a wider variety of housing, and a 20-30 minute drive to Boulder. Most families and professionals choose Longmont for the value and space; Boulder makes sense if you prioritize shorter commute to CU/Boulder labs and walk-to-trail lifestyle over budget.

Spring 2026 is a balanced market across the Front Range — neither a strong seller's market like 2021 nor a buyer's market. Inventory has increased, homes are spending 35-58 days on market, sale-to-list ratios are running 96-98%, and serious buyers have real negotiating room. Mortgage rates are in the 6.4-6.9% range. Whether it's the right time depends on your specific timeline, equity, and target neighborhood — let's talk through your situation.

Longmont homes are averaging 51-58 days on market in spring 2026 per Redfin and REcolorado MLS data, with well-prepared and properly priced homes often going under contract in 30 days or less. Total time from listing to closing typically runs 60-90 days. Properly priced homes in good condition sell faster; overpricing remains the single biggest reason homes sit on the market longer than expected.

The Colorado home buying process typically runs 30-60 days from accepted offer to closing. The major steps: get mortgage pre-approval, sign a Colorado Exclusive Right-to-Buy agreement with your agent, tour homes, write an offer, negotiate inspection items and seller concessions, complete the appraisal and final underwriting, then close at the title company. Colorado requires buyer's agents to use a signed representation agreement before showing homes — a 2024 NAR settlement change you should know about.

Yes — first-time buyers are a significant portion of our work, and Colorado offers excellent first-time buyer programs. CHFA (Colorado Housing and Finance Authority) offers down payment assistance, low-rate first mortgages, and FirstStep loans for qualified buyers. MetroDPA provides additional down payment grants for buyers in the Denver metro. We walk you through pre-approval, program eligibility, and what to expect at every step — no question is too basic.

We serve buyers and sellers across Colorado's Front Range, with deep local expertise in Longmont, Boulder, Niwot, Lafayette, Erie, Superior, Louisville, and Loveland. We also work throughout the North Denver corridor — Westminster, Thornton, Broomfield — and the greater Denver metro. Our primary market is Longmont and North Denver, but we regularly help clients buying or selling anywhere from Fort Collins down to South Denver.

Total selling costs in Colorado typically run 7-10% of the sale price. Major components: real estate commissions (negotiable, typically 5-6% split between listing and buyer's agents), title insurance and closing costs ($2,000-$4,000), inspection-item repairs or credits, and pro-rated property taxes. On a $600,000 Longmont home, plan for approximately $42,000-$60,000 in total selling costs — we walk through your specific net-proceeds estimate before listing.

Call or text (512) 665-0683, or visit the contact page to send a message. We work with clients at every stage — whether you're a year from buying, ready to list next month, or just exploring what's possible. Initial conversations are free, no obligation, and we'll talk through your timeline, goals, and any questions about the Colorado market in general.