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How long will you hold a flip in Denver County, CO?
Homes in Denver County, CO take a median of 15 days to sell. Here is what that means for the loan term you need, and what the selling phase costs you.
DENVER COUNTY, CO · May 2026
10.0 months of renovation before a 12-month term breaks.
Homes here take a median of 15 days to sell, and a buyer needs about 45 more to close. That 2.0-month tail is what your term has to cover on top of the work.
The three phases, for this market
| Phase | Length | Running total |
|---|---|---|
| Renovation (assumed) | 5.0 months | 5.0 months |
| On market — median for Denver | 0.5 months (15 days) | 5.5 months |
| Buyer's financing and closing | 1.5 months | 7.0 months |
What the waiting costs, even when it fits
Denver market data
| Measure | Denver | National |
|---|---|---|
| Median days on market | 15 days | 48 days |
| Homes sold, May 2026 | 629 | — |
| Median sale price | $705,000 | — |
| Average sale-to-list | 99.4% | — |
| Listings with a price drop | 48.2% | — |
| Months of supply | 2.0 | — |
What this means for how you borrow here
- Ask for the term you actually need, not the term offered. A 12-month default is a product decision, not an assessment of your deal.
- Get the extension terms in writing — the fee, the length, and whether granting one is your right or the lender's discretion. See extensions and default.
- Price the deal at this hold, not your renovation timeline. Run 7.0 months through the true-cost calculator and look at what it does to the break-even resale price.
- This is a fast market — 33 days below the national median — which buys you real margin on the term.