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Famous for its flower garden
The historic district of Alamo Placita is located within Denver’s Speer neighborhood, well loved for its “Old Denver” character and iconic namesake park. “Alamo Placita Park is famous for its flower garden,” says Will Torrence, a longtime local and employee at the Denver Public Library. “It runs along Speer Boulevard and Cherry Creek, where you’ll always see people biking and jogging.” Thanks to the community’s proximity to Denver’s downtown scene, Alamo Placita’s residents are rarely more than a few miles from top-notch restaurants, trendy shops and, of course, daily amenities.
The historic properties of Alamo Placita
Alamo Placitas’s eclectic, pre-war style homes were mostly constructed before 1930. Free Classic variations of Queen Annes are the area’s oldest properties, as Victorian designs eventually gave way to modern bungalows and Denver Squares. “Alamo Placita houses a lot of families,” Torrence explains. “So there are plenty of single-family houses – mostly bungalows, actually.” Homes typically feature full- or partial-width porches but vary in their ornamentation and height. With prices between $600,000 and nearly $1 million, homebuyers can expect a range of square footage and property sizes. Condos and townhomes are more commonly priced between $300,000 and $500,000.
Houses
A variety of homes can be found in the Alamao Placita neighborhood outside of downtown Denver.
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W 6th Avenue’s Italian cuisine
With so many dining options to choose from, Alamo Placita residents are hardly pressed to find a solid meal. However, two major Italian restaurants sit on West 6th Avenue. Odyssey offers authentic staples from Sicilian native Chef Ignazio Mulei. For more casual fare, Angelo’s Taverna shucks oysters daily for its seafood bar and pasta dishes. Sarkisian’s is as old as the neighborhood itself – a fine art and antique store with an impressive selection of Oriental rugs and Asian objects d’art. Fans of Trader Joe’s will be happy to know one of the grocery store’s two local locations is nearby. Residents can also find a Safeway on the corner of Corona Street and E 6th Avenue.
Angelo's Taverna invites you into their aromatic dining room.
Sarkisian's is a local business in Alamo Placita that sells artisan rug and fine art.
Residents can pick up their groceries from the local Trader Joe's.
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Festivities in the Mile High City
The Mile High City of Denver offers hundreds of events and festivities throughout the year, meaning urban residential locals are seldom bored. Holiday celebrations like the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Juneteenth Music Festival attract visitors from across the state, while special events like the Denver Arts Festival and Five Points Jazz Festival celebrate the area’s locals, their art and their history. Foodies can look forward to Restaurant Week and other catering events like the Denver Burger Battle and A Taste of Colorado, occurring annually over Labor Day weekend.
Denver Public Schools
Families in Alamo Placita can expect their students to attend Denver Public Schools, beginning at Dora Moore School in Capitol Hill. The pre-kindergarten through eighth grade school receives a C-plus on Niche, with the highest scores in diversity and teacher quality. Additionally, Steele Elementary School is just south of the neighborhood and receives an A-minus. DSST: Cedar High School is only a few blocks away, a public charter school with an A on Niche. Cedar Falcons can begin taking Advanced Placement courses in 11th grade and engage with a variety of clubs, including rock climbing, throughout their tenure.
A cottonwood grove on Cherry Creek
The neighborhood’s namesake park originated as a cottonwood grove along Cherry Creek. Many of these old-growth trees survive today and have been incorporated into Alamo Placita Park’s design. Each spring, residents and visitors can observe the Italianate Garden’s iconic flower beds in bloom. In addition, a basketball court and playground accompany plenty of open space for picnics and outings. Across East Speer Boulevard and a stretch of Cherry Creek, Hungarian Freedom Park stands in memory of the 1956 Hungarian Uprising, dotted with monuments and sculptures. Families with small children should be attentive to the park’s perimeter streets, as traffic can be unpredictable. Additionally, Denver’s Botanic Gardens are less than a mile north in Cheesman Park and feature themed gardens and concerts throughout the year.
Alamo Placita Park playground is a favorite among neighborhood's youngest residents.
The Alamo Placita Park sign welcomes visitors to the local community park.
Alamo Placita Park basketball court is frequented during the warmer seasons.
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Alamo Placita Park provides ample open space for children, adults, and pets to enjoy.
A few blocks on N Speer Road
Considering the neighborhood’s prime location in the heart of Denver, Alamo Placita residents need only travel a few blocks along North Speer Road to reach the city’s center. Interstate 70 is a main thoroughfare, cutting through Denver and extending 15 miles east to Aurora and west toward the Rockies. Denver’s RTD public transportation system provides bus stops along East Speer Boulevard, as well as along East 6th Street. The neighborhood itself is less than 25 miles from Denver International Airport via I-70 and Peña Boulevard. However, the nearest hospital, Denver Health Hospital Authority, is only a mile north. Residents may also find I-25 useful to head south toward Colorado Springs and north to Fort Collins.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
3,312
Median Age
37
Population Density
18 ppl/acre
Population under 18
14.5%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
10.2%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$80,956
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$102,669
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.1%
College Graduates
72.4%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
28.3%
% Population in Labor Force
83.1%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
17''
Average Winter Low Temperature
18°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
77''
Area Factors
Biker's Paradise
Bike Score®
97/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
88/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
49/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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