Why Live in Chatfield Bluffs
Chatfield Bluffs in Denver offers a unique blend of urban proximity and outdoor recreation. The neighborhood features multi-level homes with garages, often showcasing Craftsman-style details and stonework. Residents enjoy easy access to Hildebrand Ranch Park, which spans 1,671 acres and includes Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms. The park offers over seven miles of trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding, while Chatfield State Park nearby provides opportunities for boating, swimming, and nature education at the Audubon Center. Wingate South Park, located across Highway 470, includes playgrounds, a basketball court, and a pond. The local schools—Shaffer Elementary School, Falcon Bluffs Middle School, and Chatfield High School—are highly rated, with strong athletic programs at Chatfield High. Dining options along the Kipling corridor include Homegrown Tap & Dough and Los Dos Potrillos, a popular Mexican restaurant. Shopping is convenient with department stores like Kohl’s nearby. Chatfield Bluffs is approximately a 30-minute drive from downtown Denver, making it accessible to major sports venues such as Ball Arena, Empower Field at Mile High Stadium, and Coors Field. The neighborhood is safer than the national average, adding to its appeal for potential home buyers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Chatfield Bluffs a good place to live?
Chatfield Bluffs is a good place to live. Chatfield Bluffs is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable with minimal transit options. Chatfield Bluffs has 7 parks for recreational activities. It is somewhat dense in population with 7.2 people per acre and a median age of 45. The average household income is $110,895 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 30.8% of residents. A majority of residents in Chatfield Bluffs are home owners, with 6.4% of residents renting and 93.6% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Chatfield Bluffs can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Chatfield Bluffs neighborhood guide.
Is Chatfield Bluffs, CO a safe neighborhood?
Chatfield Bluffs, CO is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 3 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Chatfield Bluffs?
The median home price in Chatfield Bluffs is $474,900. If you put a 20% down payment of $95,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 5.98%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,270 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $97K a year to afford the median home price in Chatfield Bluffs. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Chatfield Bluffs is $111K.
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Home Trends in Chatfield Bluffs, CO
On average, homes in Chatfield Bluffs, Denver sell after 44 days on the market compared to the national average of 54 days. The median sale price for homes in Chatfield Bluffs, Denver over the last 12 months is $639,000, up 54% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$639,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$719,640
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$425,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$365,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$324
Number of Homes for Sale
8
Last 12 months Home Sales
27
Median List Price
$474,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
3%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
54%
