Stepping Stone Market Report • Q3 2026
Normalizing, Not Collapsing
Nine homes sold at a $713,267 average with a 98.7% sale-to-list ratio and 38 days on market. Volume is down year over year, but prices are holding and transactions are clean. Here is what the data actually says.
Data period: July 1 to September 30, 2026 • Source: REcolorado MLS • Current activity as of October 14, 2026
Homes Sold
9
Jul 1 to Sep 30, 2026
Avg. Sold Price
$713,267
Q3 2026
Avg. Days on Market
38
Unchanged from Q3 2025
Sale-to-List Ratio
98.7%
Near full asking price
Active Listings
5
$665K to $899K
Under Contract
0
As of Oct 14, 2026
Q3 Year-Over-Year Comparison
This is the first quarter where we can directly compare the same 90-day window in back-to-back years. Q3 2025 vs. Q3 2026 is an apples-to-apples look at where Stepping Stone stands.
| Metric | Q3 2026 | Q3 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes sold | 9 | 14 | -35.7% |
| Average sold price | $713,267 | $746,643 | -4.5% |
| Avg. days on market | 38 | 38 | No change |
| Sale-to-list ratio | 98.7% | 99.2% | -0.5 pts |
The headline number is volume, not price. Transaction count fell 35.7%, which is notable. But the price drop was only 4.5% and days on market held perfectly flat at 38 days. Fewer sales, roughly stable prices, same absorption rate: that pattern points to a supply constraint or a buyer timing pullback, not a loss of underlying value.
Denver Metro Context
The DMAR September 2026 Market Trends Report put the Denver metro single-family detached median at $635,000, with the close-price-to-list ratio holding above 98% metro-wide.
Stepping Stone's Q3 average of $713,267 sits $78,267 above the Denver metro median. The neighborhood continues to price at a meaningful premium, reflecting its master-planned amenities, Challenger School access, and overall community quality.
Volume softened across the metro, not just here. Smaller, specialized neighborhoods like Stepping Stone show a slowdown more visibly because there are fewer transactions to absorb it. That is a math reality, not a distress signal.
What the Numbers Actually Mean
38 days on market, unchanged year over year, is the most underappreciated number in this report. Days on market is the fastest signal of demand. If buyers were pulling back on Stepping Stone, homes would sit longer. They are not. The neighborhood is absorbing correctly priced inventory at exactly the same pace it did a year ago.
98.7% sale-to-list means sellers are pricing accurately and buyers are paying near full value. The half-point slip from 99.2% last year is noise. No fire sales, no panic discounting. Homes that sold in Q3 sold for what they were listed for, within a typical negotiating margin.
The volume drop deserves honest context. Nine Q3 sales versus 14 last year is a real decline. Some of that is seasonal. Some is rate-related, with buyers waiting on the sidelines. Some may be seller hesitation after spring pricing. None of it indicates the neighborhood has lost its value proposition.
Active Listings as of October 14, 2026
Five homes are on the market in Stepping Stone, averaging $757,800 in list price. Zero are under contract.
| Address | Beds / Baths | Est. Sq. Ft. | List Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10890 Touchstone Loop | 3 bd / 3 ba | 2,100 | $665,000 |
| 11000 Shining Star Circle | 4 bd / 4 ba | 2,500 | $675,000 |
| 10863 Touchstone Loop | 3 bd / 3 ba | 2,100 | $675,000 |
| 14272 Double Dutch Circle | 4 bd / 4 ba | 4,200 | $875,000 |
| 13956 Blue Wing Lane | 5 bd / 4 ba | 2,900 | $898,999 |
Recently Sold Homes
The 12 most recent Stepping Stone sales through October 14, 2026: an average sold price of $767,450 at 31 average days on market. Data from REcolorado.
| Address | Bd/Ba | Sq. Ft. | List | Sold | SP/LP | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14354 Double Dutch Cir | 7/4 | 4,500 | $1,025,000 | $975,000 | 95.1% | 10/08/26 |
| 15050 Gladshine Dr | 4/4 | 2,398 | $615,000 | $625,000 | 101.6% | 09/25/26 |
| 15085 Gladshine Dr | 4/4 | 2,522 | $699,999 | $685,000 | 97.9% | 09/16/26 |
| 14376 Double Dutch Cir | 6/4 | 4,624 | $925,000 | $915,000 | 98.9% | 09/09/26 |
| 10889 Touchstone Loop | 3/3 | 2,021 | $664,000 | $644,000 | 97.0% | 09/04/26 |
| 14190 Mosaic Dr | 4/3 | 1,939 | $650,000 | $653,500 | 100.5% | 09/02/26 |
| 14718 Domino Dr | 4/3 | 2,481 | $730,000 | $707,000 | 96.8% | 08/18/26 |
| 11006 Shining Star Cir | 4/4 | 2,398 | $599,900 | $599,900 | 100.0% | 08/14/26 |
| 11299 Mission Walk St | 5/4 | 4,200 | $1,009,900 | $975,000 | 96.5% | 07/31/26 |
| 11055 Shining Star Cir | 4/4 | 2,398 | $619,000 | $615,000 | 99.4% | 07/28/26 |
| 13766 Night Owl Ln | 6/6 | 4,334 | $975,000 | $975,000 | 100.0% | 06/30/26 |
| 11194 Mission Walk St | 3/4 | 3,423 | $850,000 | $840,000 | 98.8% | 06/12/26 |
Notice the spread. 15050 Gladshine Drive sold for 101.6% of asking while 11299 Mission Walk Street came in at 96.5%. Both are real Stepping Stone sales from the same window. The difference is pricing and preparation, not luck or timing. Homes that enter at the right number find buyers. Homes that stretch it pay later with a price reduction.
For Buyers and Sellers
If You Are Buying
- 5 active listings, the widest selection since early 2026
- 0 homes under contract, so no competing offers currently in play
- Prices from $665K to $899K, homes from 2,100 to 4,200+ sq ft
- 38-day average means time to decide, but not unlimited time
- Get pre-approved before you tour. When the right home lists, it moves.
If You Are Selling
- 98.7% sale-to-list means pricing correctly still works
- Stable 38-day DOM: well-priced homes are finding buyers
- Only 5 active competitors, so you know exactly what you are up against
- The homes that sat longest in Q3 were priced above the data
- Pre-listing prep and accurate pricing are the two levers that matter
Frequently Asked Questions
How many homes sold in Stepping Stone in Q3 2026?
9 homes sold during Q3 2026 (July 1 through September 30), compared to 14 in Q3 2025. Volume dropped 35.7% year over year, while the average price slipped 4.5% to $713,267. Days on market held at 38, exactly the same as last year.
What was the average sold price in Stepping Stone in Q3 2026?
$713,267, down from $746,643 in Q3 2025, a 4.5% decrease. For context, the Denver metro single-family detached median in September 2026 was $635,000, putting Stepping Stone's average $78,267 above the metro benchmark.
How long did homes take to sell in Stepping Stone in Q3 2026?
38 days on average, identical to Q3 2025. That consistency is a meaningful sign that buyer demand for Stepping Stone has not weakened. The neighborhood is absorbing inventory at the same pace year over year.
Are homes selling above asking price in Stepping Stone?
The Q3 2026 average sale-to-list ratio was 98.7%, down slightly from 99.2% in Q3 2025. Recent sales range from 95.1% to 101.6%. Correctly priced homes are still achieving full asking price or close to it. Overpriced homes are the ones that negotiate down.
Is it a good time to sell a home in Stepping Stone?
The fundamentals still support selling. A 98.7% sale-to-list ratio and stable 38-day DOM show transactions are closing cleanly. With only 5 active listings and 0 under contract, seller competition is lower than it was in spring. Price it right, prepare the home well, and the market will respond.
What homes are currently for sale in Stepping Stone?
As of October 14, 2026: 10890 Touchstone Loop ($665,000), 11000 Shining Star Circle ($675,000), 10863 Touchstone Loop ($675,000), 14272 Double Dutch Circle ($875,000), and 13956 Blue Wing Lane ($898,999). Contact Jennifer at 303.204.8423 for showings or current availability.
What Is Your Stepping Stone Home Worth?
Jennifer Riley lives in and specializes in Stepping Stone. She tracks every sale, every listing, and every shift in the market. If you are thinking about buying or selling, start with a conversation.
Call 303.204.8423 Email JenniferData source: REcolorado MLS. Q3 2026 data covers July 1 to September 30, 2026. Current activity as of October 14, 2026. Denver metro context from the DMAR September 2026 Market Trends Report. All data deemed accurate but not guaranteed; information may not reflect all MLS activity. Jennifer Riley is a licensed REALTOR® with RE/MAX Professionals.



