Jefferson County, CO Real Estate Market Report: Active Inventory, Pricing & City-by-City Breakdown

Jefferson County — spanning the urban corridor of Lakewood, the historic town of Golden, and the mountain community of Evergreen — is one of the most geographically diverse markets in the Denver metro, running from Front Range foothills communities to the base of the Rockies. Andrew Hersey of The Knoll Team at West + Main Homes pulls current MLS-sourced data directly from the live Jefferson County market report to help buyers and sellers make sense of where this market stands right now — countywide and city by city.

Jefferson County Market Snapshot: Active Listings

Across Jefferson County, there are 1,564 active residential listings right now:

$1,052,187Avg. List Price
$373Avg. Cost / Sq Ft
2,796Avg. Living Sq Ft
1,564Active Listings
  • 1,564 total active homes currently on the market countywide
  • Average list price of $1,052,187, reflecting the county's mix of everyday Lakewood-area homes and premium mountain estates around Evergreen and Golden
  • Average cost per square foot of $373 across all active inventory
  • 535 homes are under contract countywide, averaging $911,688 at $346/sq ft
  • 3,533 homes have sold in the past 6 months at an average sold price of $842,676 — slightly above the average list price of $831,603 (about 101.3%), a tight, competitive seller's-market signal
A note on data quality: two sold records in this dataset (one in Golden, one in Evergreen) show a list price of just $1 against a multi-million-dollar sold price — almost certainly a data-entry gap rather than a real $1 asking price. This is a recurring pattern, not an isolated typo, and is flagged in the relevant city sections below. It has only a modest effect on the countywide averages given the size of the full dataset, but is worth knowing about.

City Spotlight: Lakewood, Evergreen & Golden

County-wide averages only tell part of the story in a market this geographically varied. Here's how three of Jefferson County's most-searched communities compare right now:

Lakewood Market Report 187 active

Avg. Price: $777,083 Cost/Sq Ft: $333 Avg. Size: 2,449 sq ft Under Contract: 51 Sold (6mo): 630

Lakewood has by far the deepest inventory and sales volume of the three spotlighted communities, and the most accessible pricing. Sold homes averaged $741,647 against a $733,797 average list price — a sale-to-list ratio of roughly 101.1%, consistent with the tight countywide pattern.

Evergreen Market Report 216 active

Avg. Price: $1,554,237 Cost/Sq Ft: $441 Avg. Size: 3,486 sq ft Under Contract: 57 Sold (6mo): 269

Evergreen is the county's clear mountain-luxury tier, with an average price roughly 48% above the countywide figure. Data flags: this dataset shows more inconsistency than the other two spotlighted cities — a duplicate listing with two different square footages at the same price, two sold records with no address listed, a duplicate sale recorded twice, and one of the two "$1 list price" records mentioned above (32803 Upper Bear Creek Road, sold for $4,087,000). Evergreen's headline sale-to-list ratio (~99.9%) should be read with these caveats in mind.

Golden Market Report 184 active

Avg. Price: $1,462,033 Cost/Sq Ft: $437 Avg. Size: 3,261 sq ft Under Contract: 63 Sold (6mo): 375

Golden runs close behind Evergreen on price, and is home to the county's #2 highest-priced active listing ($15,000,000). Sold homes averaged $1,159,275 against a $1,140,836 average list price — a sale-to-list ratio of about 101.6%, the tightest of the three. This dataset also contains the other "$1 list price" record noted above (5051 Moss Place, sold for $2,179,969).

Average List Price by City (Active Listings)
Evergreen$1,554,237
Golden$1,462,033
Jefferson County (all)$1,052,187
Lakewood$777,083

Highest-Priced Active Listings

City Address Area List Price Beds Baths Living Sq Ft
Countywide top Lakota Rd $30,000,000 4 8 11,200
Golden Koda Trail $15,000,000 5 7 7,441
Evergreen Upper Bear Creek Rd $7,495,000 3 5 7,152
Lakewood Urban St $2,799,900 4 4 5,828

Note: the countywide top listing didn't appear in any of the three spotlighted cities' own results, so it's shown unattributed rather than guessed.

What This Means for Buyers and Sellers

For Buyers

  • Lakewood offers the most accessible pricing and deepest selection of the three spotlighted communities
  • With sold prices landing at or above list price across the board, buyers should expect very limited negotiating room countywide, particularly in Golden and Lakewood
  • Working with a local agent like Andrew Hersey helps buyers see which Jefferson County listings are priced in line with what's actually converting to contract

For Sellers

  • This is a strong market for pricing at or near recent comparable sales — sold prices are landing at or above asking across the county
  • Evergreen and Golden sellers with mountain-area luxury properties are positioned in the county's clear premium tier
  • A free home valuation from Andrew Hersey, The Knoll Team at West + Main Homes can show exactly where your property fits against these city-specific numbers

Explore More Jefferson County Cities

Andrew Hersey maintains a live, filterable market report for cities across Jefferson County:

Frequently Asked: Jefferson County Market Data

  • How many homes are for sale in Jefferson County right now? 1,564 active residential listings countywide.
  • Which is more expensive: Lakewood, Evergreen, or Golden? Evergreen currently has the highest average active-listing price at $1,554,237, followed closely by Golden at $1,462,033 and Lakewood at $777,083.
  • What's the average cost per square foot in Jefferson County? $373 countywide; $441 in Evergreen, $437 in Golden, and $333 in Lakewood.
  • Are homes selling above asking price in Jefferson County? On average, yes — sold prices over the past 6 months landed at about 101.3% of list price countywide, with Golden (101.6%) and Lakewood (101.1%) both running slightly above ask.

Get a Personalized Market Update for Your City

Andrew Hersey of The Knoll Team at West + Main Homes helps buyers and sellers navigate Jefferson County's diverse market. Whether you're buying in Lakewood, selling in Golden, or exploring Evergreen's mountain estates, reach out for a breakdown of exactly how these numbers apply to your situation.

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Market data sourced in part from METROLIST, INC., DBA RECOLORADO® via Andrew Hersey's live Jefferson County market report. Figures reflect a point-in-time snapshot of active, under-contract, and recently sold listings and are deemed reliable but not guaranteed.