September 2026’s 197 residential real estate sales in Mesa County were 16 less than the 213 sales in September 2025, while active listings were 34.7 percent higher year over year for September with 1,090, according to data gathered by Bray & Co. Real Estate.

September’s home sales were 33 fewer than August 2026, and September’s active listings increased by 68 from August.

September’s median price of $414,000 was up 1.4 percent year over year, while the average of 69 days on the market was four more than August 2026 and the same as September 2025.

Bray & Co. provided some context to those numbers, writing in its report:

“September brought a noticeable slowdown to Mesa County’s residential real estate market, but the numbers do not point to a simple story of falling demand or declining values. Instead, the market is becoming more balanced and increasingly dependent on price range, location and property condition.”

The report added: “Despite fewer transactions, prices have remained relatively stable. September’s median sales price was $414,000, up 1.4 percent year over year but down 3.1 percent from August. That combination, slower sales with steady prices, suggests the market is adjusting rather than experiencing a broad decline in home values.”

Year-to-date sales totals through September have decreased by 7.8 percent, dipping from 2,208 at this time last year to 2,036, while total sales volume has dropped 7.2 percent, with a total of $962.9 million compared to $1.04 billion in 2025.

Bray & Co. offered this analysis about what the numbers mean for Mesa County home buyers:

“Buyers generally have more choices and may face less pressure to make immediate decisions than they did in a lower-inventory market. Depending on the property and price range, buyers may also have more room to negotiate price, repairs, closing costs or interest-rate buydowns.

“However, affordability remains a challenge. The Federal Reserve raised its federal funds target range by a quarter percentage point on September 16. The Fed does not directly set mortgage rates, but its policies influence financial markets and borrowing conditions. Freddie Mac reported that the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate increased from 6.76 percent on September 10 to 7.4 percent by October 15.”

And for home sellers, Bray & Co. wrote:

“More inventory means sellers are competing for buyer attention. Accurate pricing, strong presentation and a clear marketing strategy are becoming increasingly important, especially in the $500,000-to-$749,000 range, which currently has 268 active listings.

“Homes can still sell successfully, but buyers have more alternatives. Sellers should compare their property with current competition, not only with homes that sold several months ago. Addressing deferred maintenance, preparing the home for photography and responding thoughtfully to market feedback can make a meaningful difference.”

The most popular price range for residential sales remains $300,000 to $399,000 with 588 sales year to date (as of September 30), followed by 475 sales in the $400,000–$499,000 range, 420 sales in the $500,000–$749,000 range and 206 sales in the $200,000-$299,000 range. Year-to-date sales of residential properties for $1 million or more is 78, with nine of those sales coming in September.

Through September 30 this year, the most popular area to buy is North Grand Junction with 281 sales, followed by Grand Junction City at 254, Fruita at 239, Northeast Grand Junction at 236, Southeast Grand Junction at 225, Orchard Mesa at 224 and Redlands at 217. Clifton has 135 sales so far in 2026, Loma/Mack/Northwest/West has 95, and East Orchard Mesa/Palisade has 59.

Single-family building permits are down 7 percent year-to-date at 480, compared with 516 a year ago.

Average months of inventory currently sit at 5.5 months, an increase of 1.1 from August.

North Grand Junction currently has the most active listings with 173, followed by Redlands with 136, Fruita with 133, Grand Junction City with 116, Northeast Grand Junction with 107, Southeast Grand Junction and Orchard Mesa with 85 apiece, Loma/Mack/Northwest/West with 68, Clifton with 61, East Orchard Mesa/Palisade with 49 and Collbran/Mesa with 45.