Why Live in Chatfield Bluffs
Chatfield Bluffs in Denver combines suburban living with proximity to nature and metropolitan amenities. The neighborhood features multi-level homes, many with garages adorned with stonework, and Craftsman-style architecture is particularly popular. While there are no parks within the neighborhood itself, the southern border is adjacent to Hildebrand Ranch Park, a 1,671-acre area with trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding, as well as the Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms. Nearby Chatfield State Park provides opportunities for boating, swimming, and nature education at the Audubon Center. Wingate South Park, located across Highway 470, offers playgrounds, a basketball court, and a pond. Students in Chatfield Bluffs attend highly rated schools, including Shaffer Elementary School, Falcon Bluffs Middle School, and Chatfield High School, which are known for their strong academic and athletic programs. For dining, residents enjoy local favorites like Homegrown Tap & Dough and Los Dos Potrillos, a popular Mexican restaurant. The neighborhood is approximately a 30-minute drive from downtown Denver, making it convenient for sports fans to catch games at Ball Arena, Empower Field at Mile High Stadium, and Coors Field.
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 is a suburban neighborhood. 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.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Chatfield Bluffs?
The median home price in Chatfield Bluffs is $364,900. If you put a 20% down payment of $73,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.72%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,890 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $81K a year to afford the median home price in Chatfield Bluffs. The average household income in Chatfield Bluffs is $111K.
What are the best public schools in Chatfield Bluffs?
The best public schools that serve Chatfield Bluffs are:
What are the most popular zip codes in Chatfield Bluffs, Denver, CO?
What are the most popular neighborhoods near Chatfield Bluffs, Denver, CO?
Home Trends in Chatfield Bluffs, CO
On average, homes in Chatfield Bluffs, Denver sell after 75 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Chatfield Bluffs, Denver over the last 12 months is $350,000.
Median Sale Price
$350,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$350,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$152
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Last 12 months Home Sales
66
Median List Price
$364,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
4%
