The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 80138 sells for about $885,000, or $255 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 19 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,800 a month.
ZIP 80138 — Parker
The 80138 housing market shows resilience with a high median listing price and stable demand. While inventory remains constrained, the market is balancing as days on market have increased slightly year-over-year. Buyers are active, though price sensitivity is evident in the share of listings with price cuts.
This ZIP is well-suited for family buyers and professionals seeking suburban space with access to Denver-area employment centers.
Median prices moved up 2.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 19 days on market with 2.8 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
45% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.8% · poverty 2.1% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 8.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 80138, Douglas County CO
The area is served by the Douglas County School District, which generally maintains high performance ratings and strong community support.
The region faces moderate wildfire risk common to the Colorado Front Range, with insurance premiums reflecting these environmental factors.
Parker continues to experience steady suburban growth with ongoing residential development and expansion of local retail and service infrastructure.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Colorado) — Statutory Agricultural Land Reclassification and Improvement Valuation: Under C.R.S. § 39-1-102(1.6)(a)(I), up to two acres of land directly underlying a residential improvement on agricultural parcels are segregated and assessed at residential rates (6.80% / 7. State (Colorado) — Senior and Disabled Veteran Property Tax Homestead Exemption: Exempts 50% of the first $200,000 of actual market value of the qualifying primary residential parcel from property taxation (a maximum actual value deduction of $100,000). State (Colorado) — Colorado Split Residential Property Tax Assessment Rate Structure: Imposes annual ad valorem property taxes determined using a bifurcated assessment rate system. Assessed Value = Actual (Market) Value × Assessment Rate. Beginning for tax years 2025/2026, residential property is assessed at 6.
Residents primarily commute via E-470 and I-25 toward the Denver Tech Center and downtown Denver employment hubs.
The area features extensive trail systems, local parks like O'Brien Park, and proximity to regional golf courses and shopping centers.
The rental market is characterized by moderate vacancy pressure and steady demand, with a mix of single-family rentals and apartment communities.
The local economy is driven by professional services, retail, and proximity to the Denver Tech Center employment corridor.
Transportation relies heavily on private vehicle use with access to major highway corridors like E-470.
Ongoing residential infill and commercial expansion projects are active throughout the Parker area.
The Douglas County Assessor manages property valuations based on biennial cycles.
Parcels are subject to Douglas County School District and various local metropolitan district taxes.
Property insurance costs are influenced by regional wildfire risk and general market trends in Colorado.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Dave & Buster's Denver4.217.8 mi
- Pindustry4.113 mi
- Family Sports Center4.410.5 mi
- Boondocks Food and Fun - Parker4.25.8 mi
- K1 Speed Denver-Littleton4.419.6 mi
- Stanley Marketplace4.619.1 mi
- Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre4.413 mi
- Topgolf Centennial4.411.2 mi
- Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum4.718 mi
- Dave & Buster's Denver4.217.8 mi
- Cherry Creek State Park4.611.4 mi
- AMC Arapahoe Crossing 164.28.3 mi
- Family Sports Center4.410.5 mi
- Boondocks Food and Fun - Parker4.25.8 mi
- Cherry Creek Dog Off Leash Area (DOLA)4.89.8 mi
- Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum4.718 mi
- Four Mile Historic Park4.618.4 mi
- PACE Center4.84.7 mi
- Kids Wonder4.615.8 mi
- Littleton Museum4.718.5 mi
- Cherry Creek State Park4.611.4 mi
- Cherry Creek Dog Off Leash Area (DOLA)4.89.8 mi
- Aurora Reservoir4.65.8 mi
- Centennial Center Park4.810.1 mi
- Bluffs Regional Park Trail4.711.5 mi
- Topgolf Centennial4.411.2 mi
- Family Sports Center4.410.5 mi
- Murphy Creek Golf Course4.311.1 mi
- Saddle Rock Golf Course4.15.9 mi
- Spring Valley Golf Club4.36.1 mi
- Park Meadows4.511.3 mi
- Southlands4.55.8 mi
- Nordstrom4.311.1 mi
- King Soopers4.112.8 mi
- King Soopers Marketplace4.36.3 mi
- Denver International Airport4.122.8 mi
- Centennial Airport4.410.1 mi
- Capital One Lounge at DEN3.322.6 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Central community park featuring playgrounds and event space.
Extensive regional trail system for hiking and cycling.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the prior refresh cycle (within 12.5%).