Less house, more life
Sell the big house. Buy the right one.
Sell a long-held estate for top dollar and buy a ranch, patio or lock-and-leave home, on one timeline.
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Planning a calm move? Start with what your home is worth.
Been searching for low-maintenance homes near me around Denver? Start here. No pressure and no sales pitch: we send a private value range for your current home, a simple step-by-step plan for selling and buying in the right order, and a 15-minute call when it suits you.
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A value range is an opinion of price, not an appraisal, and cannot be used to obtain financing. This is general information about downsizing and rightsizing in Colorado, including 55+ and lock-and-leave homes near you, not tax, legal or financial advice; talk to a CPA or attorney about capital gains and estate questions. The Kenna Group at Keller Williams DTC, Keller Williams Realty DTC, LLC. Equal Housing Opportunity.
Thinking of selling?
What is your Colorado luxury home worth?
Get a free Smart Pricing Report: recent $1M+ sales near you, the homes you would compete with and three list prices to choose from, prepared by a person on our team.
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Price from this year
How do I downsize from a luxury home?
Price the current home from this year's comps, not the price you remember. Sellers held their homes a record 11 years before selling (NAR), so most have large equity; talk to your CPA about capital gains before you list.
On the map
Where are these luxury areas on the map?
Each numbered pin is a luxury area mentioned on this page. Tap a pin to see homes for sale there.
- 1. Cherry Creek, Denver
- 2. Greenwood Village
- 3. Denver
- 4. Colorado Springs
- 5. Boulder
- 6. Englewood
- 7. Superior
- 8. Golden
- 9. Highlands Ranch
- 10. Littleton
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Pins show an area’s approximate center.
Typical time owned.
Sellers' median tenure, a record high (NAR 2025 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers (July 2024 to June 2025)).
All-cash purchases.
The share of buyers who paid cash, a record (NAR).
Repeat-buyer down payment.
The median down payment for repeat buyers (NAR).
Rent-back.
Sell, stay in the home for an agreed period, then move once.
How do I sell a home I have owned for decades?
- Price it from this year's comps. The Smart Pricing Report shows what homes like yours sold for in the last six months.
- Fix what buyers see first. Paint, lighting, landscaping and the kitchen hardware before the photos.
- Clear it out. Estate sale, donation and storage before listing day. We give you the vendor list.
- Stage it. Staged rooms photograph larger. Empty rooms photograph smaller.
What home comes next?
- Ranch or patio home. Primary suite, kitchen and laundry on one level.
- Lock-and-leave. The HOA handles the exterior, the yard and the snow.
- A 55+ community. Age-restricted communities with golf and clubhouses.
- A guest suite. A second suite or guest house for visitors.
What about taxes and cash?
- Capital gains. The federal home-sale exclusion is $250,000 per person, $500,000 for a married couple filing jointly, on a primary home owned and lived in 2 of the last 5 years. Your CPA runs your numbers.
- Buy with cash. Use the sale proceeds and close faster.
- Bridge the gap. A bridge loan or HELOC lets you buy before you sell.
- Property tax. Colorado's 2026 local rate is 6.80% of value after a $70,000 reduction. Your new home's bill follows its value.
What the next home costs
What do luxury condos and townhomes sell for around Denver?
Condos and townhomes that sold for $800,000 or more in the last 12 months, ranked by median sale price. Updated November 6, 2026 from the MLS.
| Area | Median sale | Per sq ft | For sale now | Sold, 12 months | Months of supply |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Creek area | $1.34M | $497 | 28 | 73 | 4.6 |
| Greenwood Village | $1.27M | $694 | 8 | 12 | 8 |
| Denver | $1.05M | $456 | 189 | 324 | 7 |
| Colorado Springs | $1.03M | $321 | 7 | 14 | 6 |
| Boulder | $1.03M | $624 | 61 | 96 | 7.6 |
| Englewood | $976K | $334 | 10 | 16 | 7.5 |
| Superior | $960K | $364 | 7 | 13 | 6.5 |
| Golden | $950K | $456 | 3 | 21 | 1.7 |
| Highlands Ranch | $860K | $339 | 3 | 15 | 2.4 |
| Littleton | $852K | $316 | 8 | 22 | 4.4 |
Denver condos and townhomes over $800,000
Based on information from REcolorado for the period November 6, 2025 through November 5, 2026. Single-family homes $1,000,000 and up; condos and townhomes $800,000 and up. Homes for sale as of November 6, 2026. Months of supply = homes for sale now divided by the average monthly sales of the last 12 months.
Compare your options
Which home type fits the next chapter?
| Next home | What you maintain | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Ranch or main-floor primary home | Everything, inside and out | One-level living with a yard; snow and landscaping stay with you |
| Patio or paired home | The inside; the HOA handles the yard and snow | Detached or one shared wall, with a small, low-care yard |
| Townhome | The inside, and sometimes the roof | Read the declaration to see who owns and insures what |
| Condo or penthouse | The inside only | Elevator, secured parking and storage vary by building |
| 55+ community | Depends on the home type | Age-restricted under federal rules (HOPA); clubhouse and activities in the dues |
| Golf or country club community | Depends on the home type | Club membership is often a separate application and fee |
- Count the bedrooms you use. Guests, an office and hobbies decide whether two bedrooms or three is the right number.
- Measure the garage. Cars, a golf cart and storage often need more space than the next home's floor plan suggests.
- Check the stairs. A main-floor primary suite, laundry on the same level and a no-step entry keep the home easy for years.
- Keep what matters close. Map the drive to family, your doctors, the airport and the activities you do every week.
Every Colorado home for sale, every price on kennarealestate.com, our main site.
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Quick answers
Questions, answered.
How long does it take to sell and move?
Plan eight to twelve weeks: two to four to prepare the house, then 30 to 45 days under contract, with a rent-back if you need more time.
Should I sell first or buy first?
With equity and cash, buy first. Otherwise sell first with a rent-back. The move-up page walks through both.
Is spring the best time to sell before downsizing?
Spring brings the most buyers: in Denver, $1M+ sales run highest from March through July. Start preparing the house in January or February to list when buyers arrive.
Do I have to move to a 55+ community to downsize?
No. A 55+ community is one option. Ranch homes, patio homes, townhomes and condos all work, and each has a different level of maintenance.
Where to go next
Keep exploring.
Your next home
Condos and townhomes for your next move, $800,000 and up
Condos and townhomes from $800,000 in 32 cities from Fort Collins to Colorado Springs, highest price first. Active and Coming Soon listings from REcolorado.
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Free playbook
The Colorado Luxury Downsizing Playbook.
Sell the estate, buy the right home, move once. The 12-week plan, the tax and cash questions, the ranch, patio, 55+ and golf communities, and the checklist. 8 pages, free.
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- Off-market homes from The Kenna Group's agent network.
- One point of contact from the first showing to the closing table.
Kenna Luxury Real Estate is a division of The Kenna Group at Keller Williams DTC (KWDTC).