Summit County Real Estate | January through June 2026
2026 Midyear Summit County Slifer Report
The Midyear Slifer Report compares Summit County real estate activity from January through June over the past five years. The 2026 edition covers sales, prices, inventory, luxury properties, land and the very different results within each mountain community.
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How I use the data
More business, but not one uniform market
The headline is positive. First-half sales volume increased about 9% from 2025, transaction count increased about 4%, and residential average sale price reached its highest point in the report's five-year comparison.
But averages are especially slippery in a small mountain market. Frisco condominium and townhome volume nearly doubled, while Silverthorne condominium and townhome volume declined. At Copper Mountain, the average condo and townhome sale price fell 19%, yet price per square foot was essentially flat. That is a good example of a change in what sold, not necessarily a 19% change in property values.
The report is useful context, not a pricing shortcut. Location, condition, views, rental rules, HOA health and the specific building or neighborhood can matter more than the countywide trend.
The current market
Want the shorter, more current version?
My monthly Summit County market report is my honest read on what is happening now. It is part statistics, part personal experience and part water-cooler talk with colleagues.
Read my latest market update →Go beyond the countywide average
Explore Summit County real estate by town
Breckenridge does not move exactly like Frisco, and Copper Mountain does not behave exactly like Silverthorne. Use the community guides for the lay of the land and the market reports for current listings and recent sales.
Breckenridge
Single-family and duplex volume rose to $267.2 million, while condo and townhome volume declined to $86.4 million.
Frisco
Condo and townhome sales increased from 37 to 50, and volume nearly doubled to $64.2 million.
Silverthorne
Single-family and duplex activity increased, while condo and townhome volume fell to $50.8 million.
Dillon
Single-family and duplex volume rose 47%, while condo and townhome sales fell from 45 to 27.
Keystone
Condo and townhome sales jumped from 87 to 129, with $163.4 million in first-half volume.
Copper Mountain
Condo and townhome sales increased from 16 to 23, while price per square foot remained nearly flat.
One fun personal footnote: The Copper Mountain section features my sale of Spruce Lodge #191 among its notable sales. I represented both the buyer and the seller on the $831,600 transaction.
Put the report to work
Start with the question you are actually trying to answer
What can I buy?
Start with the buying guide, then narrow the search by town, property type and how you plan to use the home.
Summit County buying guide →What is my property worth?
Countywide data is context. A useful valuation needs recent comparable sales and an honest look at the property itself.
Selling Summit County real estate →Can I short-term rent it?
Rules vary by town and neighborhood, and they can materially affect both use and value.
Summit County STR rules →Past reports
Looking for an earlier edition? Browse the 2026 Slifer Report, the 2025 Slifer Report, or the 2024 Midyear Slifer Report. The Slifer Report is published twice a year, and this page is always updated with the most current edition.
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I'm Tucker Zimmerman, a Summit County Realtor with Slifer Smith & Frampton. Tell me what you own, what you are considering or what looks confusing in the report, and I will give you a straight answer.
Source: The 2026 Midyear Summit County Slifer Report. Property data covers sold residential and land listings in Summit County from January 1 through June 30 and is sourced from the Altitude Realtors Multiple Listing Service. Market share data is sourced from Courted. Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed.