Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026: down 2.0% from a year earlier.
What’s My Home Worth in Lakewood?
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How much is my house worth in Lakewood? Lakewood detached homes sold for a median of $639,900 in August 2026 (Colorado Association of REALTORS).
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Colorado Association of REALTORS, August 2026, 81 detached sales: down 9.1% year over year.
Colorado Association of REALTORS, Lakewood detached homes, August 2026.
Colorado Association of REALTORS, Lakewood detached homes, August 2026: down 29.3% from a year earlier.
Zillow's $556,597 is the typical value of all Lakewood homes, condos included, smoothed over time; the Colorado Association of REALTORS median of $639,900 counts only the 81 detached homes that sold in August 2026. A monthly median moves with the mix of homes that sold: it fell 9.1%, while Zillow shows a 2.0% dip for all homes. Active listings are down 29.3%, so a well-priced Lakewood home faces less competition than a year ago.
Why Instant Home Values Miss in Lakewood
Zillow, Realtor.com and Redfin run algorithms on public records and past sales. They price your Lakewood home from the county file, not from what a buyer sees at the front door.
The algorithms cannot see your upgrades, the wear and tear, the view, where your lot sits, or anything that changed since your last sale.
Age and condition: much of Lakewood is 1950s to 1970s ranches and split-levels that trade on updates. Lots near light rail or major corridors also draw scrape-and-rebuild buyers, who pay for the land, not the house.
Corridors and HOAs: the W Line light rail and the 6th Avenue, US-285 and C-470 corridors change what buyers pay block to block. For townhomes and condos, HOA dues and insurance costs weigh on price, and an instant estimate does not read the HOA budget.
The Smart Pricing Report: Three Prices, Three Time Frames
A Kenna agent compares your home to the Lakewood homes that actually sold around it, then adjusts for condition, upgrades, lot and layout.
You get three price strategies, each with its expected time frame to sell, plus your estimated net after costs.
The report is free and carries no obligation. You do not need to be ready to list. Request it on this page or call 303-955-4220.
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Your Jefferson County Assessor Value Is a 2024 Number
2026 is not a reappraisal year, so your Jefferson County Assessor value still reflects the market on June 30, 2024, built from sales between July 1, 2022 and June 30, 2024. The 2027 notices use a June 30, 2026 value date, so today's Lakewood market shows up there, not on your 2026 bill; look up your current value in the Jefferson County Assessor property search.
Owe More Than Your Home Is Worth?
If you bought in Lakewood in 2022 or 2023 with a small down payment and values have dipped since, you can owe more than your home sells for today. A short sale is one option: read how short sales work and get short sale help for sellers, or call 303-955-4220.
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Lakewood Home Value Questions
What are Lakewood, CO home values?
The Zillow Home Value Index puts the typical Lakewood home at $556,597 in August 2026. Detached homes that sold that month had a median of $639,900, and townhomes and condos $364,000 (Colorado Association of REALTORS). A Smart Pricing Report shows your home's number.
Is the Lakewood housing market going down?
Zillow shows Lakewood down 2.0% from August 2025 to August 2026. Homes still sold in 39 days at 98.1% of list price (Colorado Association of REALTORS, August 2026).
Are home prices dropping in Lakewood? The median fell 9.1%.
The Lakewood detached median fell 9.1% to $639,900 in August 2026 on 81 sales (Colorado Association of REALTORS). A monthly median moves with the mix of homes that sold, and Zillow shows a smaller 2.0% dip for all homes. Your value comes from the sales nearest you, which is what a Smart Pricing Report measures.
Is my Lakewood home still worth what I paid?
If you bought in 2022 or 2023, check today's number against your purchase price. Zillow shows Lakewood down 2.0% in the past year (August 2026). A Smart Pricing Report gives you the sale price and your estimated net after costs.
What is the Lakewood property tax rate?
Colorado uses two residential assessment rates for tax year 2026, paid in 2027: 7.05% for school district levies and 6.8% for local-government levies, with the 6.8% applied after a reduction of 10% of the first $700,000 of actual value. Your Lakewood bill depends on the mill levies at your address, including any metro district. Look up your levies and value in the Jefferson County Assessor property search.
How do Lakewood home values compare to Wheat Ridge?
The Zillow Home Value Index for August 2026 shows a typical value of $556,597 in Lakewood and $591,554 in Wheat Ridge. Both cities trade on the condition of older homes. A Kenna agent prices your home against the sales on your side of the line.
How do Lakewood home prices compare to Denver?
The Zillow Home Value Index for August 2026 shows a typical value of $556,597 in Lakewood and $524,695 in Denver. Each city holds a wide range of homes, so your price comes from the sales around your address.
Do Lakewood HOA fees affect townhome value?
Yes. Buyers add HOA dues to their monthly payment, so higher dues lower what they can pay. Lakewood townhomes and condos sold for a median of $364,000 in August 2026, up 2.0% from a year earlier (Colorado Association of REALTORS). A Smart Pricing Report compares your unit to sales with similar dues.
How accurate is Zillow in Lakewood?
Zillow's estimate is a starting point built from public records and past sales. Its $556,597 typical Lakewood value (Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026) blends condos with detached homes and cannot see upgrades, condition or lot position. A Smart Pricing Report prices your actual home against the Lakewood sales around it.
Is now a good time to sell in Lakewood?
Lakewood detached homes sold in 39 days in August 2026, and active listings were down 29.3% from a year earlier (Colorado Association of REALTORS). If you need to move, less competition helps a well-priced home. The Smart Pricing Report gives you three prices and the time frame for each.
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