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By Rebecca Bratburd | Published on March 8, 2024

According to the Denver Metro Association of Realtors (DMAR), our city’s luxury real estate landscape saw a major shift in February. Sellers stepped up with 689 new home listings in February, representing a massive 59 percent increase from January. For context, this is far above the 13 percent national average, and marks the most significant jump in Denver in nearly three years.

“The early rush hour in the market signals the pent-up desires of sellers, who have been sitting on the sidelines due to the dramatic run-up in interest rates since last spring,” says Colleen Covell, DMAR Market Trends Committee member. “Although the rates have decreased some from their highs last fall, they do not appear to be dropping below six percent anytime soon. Tired of waiting for optimum sale and rate conditions, sellers decided to jump back in.”

One high-profile seller who seems to be back in the game? Denver Broncos’ ex-quarterback Russell Wilson, who is set to be released from the team on March 13, the start of the league year, according to a statement issued by the Broncos earlier this week. Last month, BusinessDen reported that Wilson and his wife, singer Ciara, were quietly accepting offers on their Cherry Hills Village mansion.

Learn more about their 20,060-square-foot home below, plus browse a selection of swoonworthy homes for sale in Denver and along the Front Range.

Russell Wilson & Ciara’s Mansion

10 Cherry Hills Park Drive, Cherry Hills Village (Not listed)

The celebrity power couple purchased this massive four-bedroom, 12-bathroom home in April 2022—weeks after Wilson was traded to the Broncos by the Seattle Seahawks—for $25 million, making it the most expensive home ever sold in Denver. (Clearview Farm was listed for nearly $29 million in October 2022, but hasn’t sold yet). Built in 1999, the home features all the ultra-luxe amenities you’d expect from an NFL star’s domain: a nine-car garage, indoor pool, basketball court, game room, theater, and luxury finishes, all set on five acres of land. Although this home isn’t officially listed, you can have your people call Wilson’s people to arrange a showing. Editor’s note: Browse more photos of the home on realtor.com but know that some information in the listing appears to be incorrect.

The LoHi Duplex

3634 Lipan St., Denver ($1.05 million)

For those seeking a slightly smaller footprint, this 2016 modern, boxy abode in LoHi spans 2,405 square feet with three bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms. The main level offers an open-concept kitchen and living room with a sleek gas fireplace. Open with possibility, owners could use the third floor as a family room, a home office, or a backdrop for entertaining with the attached rooftop balcony. Downstairs, the basement serves as a generously sized guest suite. From Lipan Street, future residents can stroll to downtown Denver.

The Modern Minimalist

2135 Raleigh St., Denver ($2.695 million)

Finished last year, this 4,500-square-foot house in Denver’s Sloan’s Lake neighborhood boasts luxurious finishes, including wide-plank hardwood flooring and floor-to-ceiling tile around the gas fireplace. Bellmont kitchen cabinetry in a dark finish grounds the light and airy kitchen, while floating wood stairs by Workshop Colorado act as a functional focal point in the home. The primary suite is equipped with a coffee bar for an easygoing morning routine. This five-bedroom, five-bathroom modern house sits half a block from Sloan’s Lake and all the waterfront activities and outdoor recreation it offers.

The Classic Entertainer

1250 Wildwood Road, Boulder ($4.9 million)

This New England–style mansion creates a unique opportunity for formal entertaining in Boulder. The lower-level, beer-tap-equipped bar sits adjacent to a game room, a theater room, and a hot tub. Built in 1997, the 9,140-square-foot house with six bedrooms offers plenty of space to spread out. The kitchen’s expansive walnut island invites guests to sidle up for morning coffee or evening cocktails. Set on a half-acre lot in the Devil’s Thumb neighborhood, the home has immediate access to a myriad of hiking trails in the protected open space near the National Center for Atmospheric Research.

The Luxury Estate

651 Emberglow Lane, Highlands Ranch ($5.75 million)

Perched on a hill, this 8,063-square-foot contemporary mansion features expansive views of the foothills and South Denver to downtown—and multiple patios from which to soak them in. Built in 2022, the jewel box-like home offers floor-to-ceiling windows, grand fireplaces, and a walkout basement with a wet bar and gym. The primary suite has a deep soaking tub and a double shower wrapped in contrasting marble and hardwood. The five-bedroom, seven-bathroom estate is within walking distance of a hiking trail system and a short drive from Chatfield State Park and University of Denver Golf Club.