Larkspur Housing Update: Limited Inventory, Rural Listings Lead Activity
Larkspur, CO – March 24, 2026 – Inventory remains limited while county data show steady detached prices and new rural land listings draw interest.
The spring market in Larkspur is showing modest activity, with limited resale inventory and renewed interest in larger rural parcels.
Top takeaways
- Active inventory remains relatively tight compared with typical spring build-up.
- Douglas County reports detached prices up year-over-year, attached prices down.
- Recent county referrals include rezoning and rural site plan amendments near Larkspur.
Market snapshot
According to Zillow’s housing market page for Larkspur (80118), there were 41 homes listed for sale as of late February 2026. Inventory levels remain lean, keeping competition focused on well-priced properties.
At the county level, Douglas County’s 1Q 2025 report shows the average sale price for detached homes rose 3.8% year-over-year to $873,990, while attached homes declined 4.2% to $488,402. Residential permitting increased 4.0% year-over-year in the first quarter, driven largely by single-family detached units.
Land and large parcels drawing attention
Recent listings highlight continued demand for acreage. A 76-acre property along Fox Farm Road is being marketed as a legacy estate or long-term development opportunity, zoned A1/Mixed. Another parcel on Twin Buffs Road is listed as agricultural land with a well permit included, reflecting ongoing interest in custom builds and rural living.
County referral reports in January and February 2026 also reference a rezone request from Agricultural One to Estate Residential and amendments affecting accessory building envelopes, signaling incremental land-use adjustments in the broader Larkspur area.
Local planning notes
The Town of Larkspur continues to post Planning Commission and Town Council meetings at Town Hall on Spruce Mountain Road, where zoning code updates and permit activity are reviewed. For buyers and builders, monitoring agendas can provide early insight into future supply.
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