21st century homes on park lots with retail and schools
Recent development has led to the explosion of Central Park, which boasts subdivisions full of 21st-century homes. Once known as Stapleton, Central Park is a neighborhood built for recreation, offering 50 community green spaces, pocket parks, ponds and a nature trail network. Community gardens are scattered throughout, and events contribute to the tight-knit community, which has a population of about 30,000. With plenty of retailers, restaurants and exceptional schools, nearby, Central Park is a newer neighborhood with convenience and luxury.
Offering over 50 parks, shopping centers and top-tier schools, Central Park is a desirable area.
Central Park is one of Denver's most desired communities with newly built homes.
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Architectural variety
Central Park is home to various forms of architecture. New traditional and contemporary styles are part of recent developments; others draw inspiration from vintage styles like Craftsman and Tudor Revival. “What I love about the residential areas in Central Park is that it’s a very diverse housing stock,” says Amy Cesario, a Denver native and a broker associate at Compass Colorado with 25 years of experience. “There are smaller houses, larger houses, some houses that look like old Victorians and some that have the new modern, sleek look, but it was all done by one planned developer. I love that they brought in different builders to make this neighborhood feel as unique as some of the inner-city neighborhoods.” Most construction occurred around 2006, and residential areas are still in development. Prices for single-family homes range from $800,000 to upwards of $1.4 million. The average sale price over the last 12 months is $856,847. Given how desirable this location is, homes sell within 35 days, compared to the national average of 42 days.
Many homes in Central Park were developed in the 21st century and have a modern look.
New traditional homes are very popular in Central Park.
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Denver School of the Arts
Kids can attend Westerly Creek Elementary School, which has an A-minus overall Niche grade. The Denver School of the Arts serves middle school and high school level students. Westerly Creek Elementary School has a before and after-school enrichment program to help parents with busy schedules and keep kids engaged. In addition to having top-tier academics, students can study theater, cinema and music at Denver School of the Arts, the best public arts school in Colorado. It is also the #6 best public middle school in the state and ranks among the Top 20 for college prep with an A overall grade. Northfield High School also has an A overall grade as the No. 25 best public high school in the state. Students at Northfield can join a STEM club, film club or equestrian club.
Students can study theatre, cinema or music at Denver School of the Arts.
Northfield High School in Denver engages students in a rich and challenging environment.
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Central Park, Bluff Lake and Rocky Mountain Arsenal
The largest community park shares the neighborhood’s name, Central Park. There are endless athletic facilities, sports fields and hard courts throughout the green spaces in Central Park. Active residents can take a stroll on the 2-mile loop trail in Central Park or visit the recreation center, which provides one of the six community pools in the neighborhood, offering a lazy river and an area for lap swim. The 2-mile Westerly Creek Trail runs alongside Westerly Creek south through Central Park to Westerly Creek Park and Montview Park. The Greenway Trail breaks off from the Westerly Creek Trail, moving west and extending through other green spaces and prairie paths like GreenWay Park and Fred Thomas Park. Visitors can serve on the tennis courts or take furry friends to the sandy off-leash dog park in GreenWay Park. Fred Thomas Park offers a playground, basketball courts and a baseball diamond. Further east from the Central Park system, residents can bike laps on the gravel trail around Bluff Lake at the Bluff Lake Nature Center, a wildlife refuge with prairie dogs and deer sightings. Taking the Sand Creek Regional Trail east from Bluff Lake brings outdoor enthusiasts to Sand Creek Park, encompassing 85 acres of trails and a newly built playground by the Sand Creek waterway. Sports fans can watch the state’s major league soccer team, the Colorado Rapids, at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park, which is also a concert venue. Hikers can look for bison, mule deer and bald eagles at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge, directly north of Central Park.
The trail system at Central Park in Denver makes it easy to bike from park to park.
Test your skills at the Central Park Skatepark.
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The Shops at Northfield and Stanley's Marketplace
The Shops at Northfield is an outdoor shopping plaza with name-brand stores and restaurants scattered around Main Street. Shoppers can wander into Stanley’s Marketplace, a hip warehouse with retailers, boutiques and a beer hall inside. At the East 29th Avenue Town Center, shoppers can find cafes, pizza parlors and locally owned businesses like Four Friends Kitchen, a brunch restaurant with southern-style breakfast items like shrimp and grits or fried green tomatoes. Zen Asian Sushi Bar & Grill is an Asian restaurant with sushi and a popular happy hour with seating on an outdoor patio. For fine dining, residents can reserve a table at Texas de Brazil – Denver, an upscale Brazilian steakhouse with all-you-can-eat carved meat, soup and salad. Locals can pick up groceries at King Soopers on Quebec Street or Walmart Supercenter on Smith Road.
Try a variety of different restaurants at Stanley's Marketplace in Central Park.
Visit the Shops at Northfield, an outdoor shopping plaza with brand-name store in Central Park.
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Central Park Farmers Market
The Central Park Farmers Market is in action each year with baked goods, local produce and farm-raised meat sold on Sundays beginning in June on the Founders Green, at 29th Avenue and Roslyn Street. This neighborhood hosts events like the Denver Arts Festival, where local artists and artisans show off their craftsmanship in vendor booths on the Conservatory Green. On Fridays in the summer, a motion picture is projected onto a large screen on the Founders Green during the outdoor movie series. Live music is played throughout a summer concert series at the same venue. The Central Park Beer Festival features craft beer and food trucks on the South Green, and proceeds go to a non-profit organization.
If you enjoy browsing quality art while listening to live Jazz, go to the Denver Arts Festival.
The vendors at the Denver Arts Festival are very friendly and enjoy sharing their talent.
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Access to an RTD light rail station
Commuters can take the RTD light rail from the train station on Smith Road. The bus makes stops all along Central Park Boulevard. RTD’s A line takes passengers to downtown Denver or the Denver International Airport. Downtown Denver is 8 miles southwest. Interstate 270 and Interstate 70 cut through the center of Central Park. Interstate 270 takes traffic northwest toward Boulder. Denver International Airport is only 14 miles northeast for travelers to take an easy trip to a new exciting place.
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Crime and Safety
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Assault with Weapon
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Motor Vehicle Theft
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Central Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Central Park, Denver sell after 36 days on the market compared to the national average of 58 days. The median sale price for homes in Central Park, Denver over the last 12 months is $762,000, consistent with the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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