Equitable, not always equal
Colorado divides marital property fairly under C.R.S. 14-10-113. A home bought during the marriage is marital no matter whose name is on it.
Divorce real estate · Colorado
Real estate and divorce in Colorado
Who gets the house, what it is worth, sell or buy out, and how a neutral divorce realtor gets it done. Kenna Real Estate Group has sold Colorado homes in divorce for over 20 years. Pick your city or county below.
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Sell, buy out, or wait
Most couples sell and split. A buyout needs a refinance pre-approval. A delayed sale needs a firm date in the decree.
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Colorado
What happens to the house in a Colorado divorce?
It gets valued, then it gets sold and the equity divided, or one spouse buys the other out, or the sale is delayed to a date in the decree. Colorado is an equitable distribution state, so the split is fair rather than automatically equal, and a home bought during the marriage is marital property no matter whose name is on the deed. Kenna Real Estate Group's divorce realtors handle the house as a neutral third party across the Front Range. The first conversation is free and private.
Real estate and divorce in Colorado: the numbers this week
What $525K buys among real estate and divorce in Colorado this week: the median real estate and divorce at 1,820 square feet, $287 a foot. 1,866 in all, $60K to $7M; the price bands, bedrooms, ZIP codes, monthly cost and the questions buyers ask are below.
| Real estate and divorce in Colorado this week | Number |
|---|---|
| For sale | 1,866 |
| Price range | $60K to $7M |
| Median list price | $525K |
| Median price per square foot | $287 |
| Size range | 448 to 10,870 sq ft |
| Listings with an HOA | 174 of 400 sampled (median $300/mo) |
| Condos and townhomes | 78 of 400 sampled |
| Wider search | All Colorado homes for sale |
Real estate and divorce in Colorado by ZIP code
What the median real estate and divorce in Colorado costs per month
About real estate and divorce in Colorado
Marital vs. separate. Property acquired during the marriage is presumed marital. Property owned before the marriage, or received as a gift or inheritance, is separate, but the increase in its value during the marriage is marital.
Residency and timing. One spouse must have lived in Colorado 91 days before filing. The decree cannot be entered until 91 days after the other spouse is served.
One spouse refinances alone and pays the other their share. Works only with a pre-approval and an appraisal both accept.
Who gets to stay in the house during the divorce? Whoever you agree on, or whoever a temporary order names. Staying does not change ownership. A protection order can also decide it.
Divorce Decisions (divorceworkshopsco.com) is our companion site for everything beyond the sale. Start with the free Colorado divorce workshop , the free 20-page divorce home guide , and the Colorado divorce process walkthrough.
Fill out the form and we will send your Smart Pricing Report™ (three prices, the comps and a written strategy) plus the 20-page Colorado divorce home guide. Nothing is shared with your spouse unless you ask us to send it to both of you. You can also download the guide right now on Divorce Decisions .
Questions people ask about real estate and divorce in Colorado
How many real estate and divorce are for sale in Colorado right now?
1,866 this week, $60K to $7M, median $525K. The grid at the top of this page is the live MLS list and refreshes daily.
How big are the real estate and divorce in Colorado?
448 to 10,870 square feet across this week's sample, 3 beds most common. Price per square foot runs $287 at the median.
Can I buy real estate and divorce in Colorado with a low down payment?
Yes. Colorado down-payment assistance works at a 620 credit score, FHA takes 3.5 percent down, VA zero where the buyer qualifies, and a seller credit covers closing costs. On the median $525K real estate and divorce that is $18,375 down at 3.5 percent. More: Can I afford a home now?.
Do real estate and divorce in Colorado have HOA fees?
Some do: 174 of 400 sampled carry a fee (median $300 a month); 226 do not. More: HOA fees in Colorado, explained.
Which ZIP code has the most real estate and divorce in Colorado?
80011 with 10 in this week's sample, then 80019 with 10.
What should I check before making an offer on real estate and divorce in Colorado?
The price per square foot against the other listings on this page ($287 is the median), the days on market, the HOA or metro district if there is one, the sewer line and roof age on older homes, and whether the seller pays a closing-cost credit or a rate buydown. More: Seller concessions for Colorado buyers.
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Text COLORADO and what you are looking for to 303-955-4220. A live person answers, sets up the saved search and sends the disclosures on any real estate and divorce you want to see.
How selling the house during divorce works
Six steps, in order, on every page in this series.
1
Decide when to sell
Before the decree, after it, or on a date in the settlement. Your attorney and your agent agree on the timing.
2
Get the value in writing
A market analysis from us, plus a licensed appraisal when the attorneys want one.
3
Agree on the ground rules
Price, lowest acceptable offer, repairs, showing hours, who signs. All in writing first.
4
List and show the home
Photos, MLS exposure, showings scheduled around whoever lives there. The listing never says divorce.
5
Negotiate and close
Every offer goes to both spouses at the same time. The title company splits the proceeds per your agreement.
6
Find the next place
We help each spouse separately, with nothing shared between the two.
Divorce realtors by city
Every city page has its neighborhoods, the local courthouse, homes for sale and the questions couples there ask. County pages below cover where to file, fees and self-help.
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Fit check
Your three options for the house
Sell now and split the equity
The most common path. Both names come off the loan and each spouse leaves with cash for the next place.
- Written value with comparable sales
- Payoff on every loan and lien
- Who pays the mortgage until closing
One spouse keeps it (a buyout)
One spouse refinances alone and pays the other their share. Works only with a pre-approval and an appraisal both accept.
- Refinance pre-approval
- Agreed appraisal
- A deadline in the decree if it fails
Sell later
One spouse stays until a set date. Stable for the kids, but both names stay on the loan.
- Who lives there and pays what
- A firm list date
- What happens if the market drops
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Commonly asked questions about real estate and divorce in Colorado
Will my wife (or husband) get the house in the divorce?
Colorado does not favor either spouse. If you cannot agree, the judge divides marital property equitably using C.R.S. 14-10-113: contribution (including as a homemaker), what each spouse keeps, each spouse's finances afterward, and whether the parent with the kids should stay for a time.
Who gets to stay in the house during the divorce?
Whoever you agree on, or whoever a temporary order names. Staying does not change ownership. A protection order can also decide it.
How is the house divided?
Usually by selling and splitting the equity, or by one spouse buying the other out after a refinance. The court can also award the house to one spouse and offset with other assets.
Is it better to sell before or after the divorce?
Before: both names come off the loan sooner and the $500,000 joint capital-gains exclusion may still apply. After: the spouse awarded the house controls the sale. Ask a CPA about the tax year.
How is the value of the house determined?
By agreement, a licensed appraisal, or the court. We give both spouses the same written market analysis with the comparable sales so the conversation starts from one number.
Is Colorado a community property state?
No. Colorado is an equitable distribution state. Nine states (Arizona, California, Idaho, Louisiana, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, Washington, Wisconsin) use community property; Colorado divides fairly, which is often but not always 50/50.
Should I keep or sell the house?
Keep it only if you can refinance alone and carry the payment, taxes, insurance and upkeep comfortably. Otherwise selling and splitting leaves both of you with a down payment and no shared debt.
Should I buy out my spouse's share?
Only with a pre-approval in hand and an appraisal both sides accept. A buyout that fails after the decree puts the house back on the market under worse terms.
What if one spouse refuses to sell?
The court can order the sale and appoint someone to sign for the refusing spouse. Most cases settle before it gets there.
Which professionals do I need?
A family law attorney, a divorce-experienced real estate agent, a mortgage lender who understands maintenance and child support income, and a CPA or certified divorce financial analyst for the tax and retirement questions. Divorce Decisions' free workshop puts all four in one room.
How long does a Colorado divorce take and what does it cost?
At least 91 days after service; three to four months for uncontested cases, longer when contested. Filing fee $260, response $146, plus attorney and mediation fees.
Do you tell buyers it is a divorce sale?
Never. The listing says nothing about why you are selling.
How much do real estate and divorce cost in Colorado? Median $525K across 1,866 Colorado real estate and divorce for sale this week, $60K to $7M, $287 a square foot. ZIP 80011 carries the most Colorado real estate and divorce (10). Call or text 303-955-4220. A live person answers.
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Where to go next
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- Divorce realtors in Denver
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- Divorce realtors in Greeley
- Denver County divorce and the house
- Arapahoe County divorce and the house
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