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Former veterans community on the outskirts of Denver
Chaffee Park was established north of downtown after World War II when returning veterans needed low-cost housing, and Denver was experiencing post-war expansion. “The diversity in housing is remarkable, ranging from classic homes that have graced the neighborhood for over half a century to newly constructed residences with a contemporary flair,” says April Andrews, employing broker at Joy of the Rockies Realty, licensed since 2018. “During my time as a member of this community, I had the privilege of firsthand experience with the genuine kindness that radiates here. I noticed that residents were acquainted with their neighbors, and it was evident that numerous families in the neighborhood lived just steps away from each other.”
Enjoy city views and open green space at Zuni Park in Chaffee Park, Denver, Colorado.
Rows of homes reflect Chaffee Park’s post-war housing history.
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RTD public transit, industrial park and interstate travel
Denver’s public transit system, the Regional Transportation District (RTD), stops along major thoroughfares, including Federal Boulevard and Zuni Street, which both connect the community with downtown. Pecos Street on the neighborhood's east side also has bus stops; however, these lead to the neighborhood’s industrial park on the railroad line. Companies in the park include Coors Distributing Company and 84 Lumber. Commercial travel by light rail is accessible from Pecos Junction, where the G and B lines run to Union Station. Interstate 70 runs through the neighborhood’s south side and heads about 25 miles east to the Denver International Airport, which has flights to each state and various international cities. One of the nearest hospitals, HCA HealthONE Presbyterian St. Luke’s, specializes in surgery and pediatric care and is about 5 miles away if ever in need of care.
Dozens of RTD bus stops can be found around Chaffee Park, Denver, Colorado.
The RTD bus system picks up all over Chaffee Park, making transport to Denver easy.
The RTD provides easy access to downtown Denver and beyond from Chaffee Park, Colorado.
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Food options along Federal Boulevard and nearby shopping
Fast food chains dot Federal Boulevard, including McDonald's and Wendy’s, joining the popular local diner McCoy’s Family Restaurant. “They have delicious green chili and an ‘everybody knows your name feel,’ amazing service, and food,” Andrews says. Lucero’s & Sons Restaurant is a counter-service Mexican restaurant with food varying from breakfast burritos to Mexican hamburgers. Additional restaurants line 44th Avenue, including locally owned diner Sunny’s and the Bacon Social House. Nearby grocers include Save A Lot, Safeway and the zero-waste store Nude Foods Market. Despite not having a designated shopping center, the neighborhood is about 4 miles from both West Highland and downtown Denver, where locally owned businesses range from bookstores to boutiques.
Just a few blocks south of Chaffee Park you can find The Radiator in Sunnyside, a local cafe.
Head south to enjoy some of Sunnyside's offerings like Leevers Locavore market.
Residents flock to McCoy's Restaurant for hearty meals all day long in Chaffee Park, Colorado.
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Zuni Park's everyday entertainment and the Skyline Festival
Sidewalks lead to Zuni Park in the neighborhood’s center, where dogs fetch in the open space, and paths are etched around outdoor fitness equipment, a baseball field, a basketball court, and a playground. The park hosts the Skyline Festival in August, a free community event featuring outdoor games, food trucks and live music. Nearby, Rocky Mountain Lake Park’s lake is stocked with catfish and popular among anglers. A trail loops around the lake, passing a playground, baseball fields and tennis courts. Berkeley Lake Park’s fishing lake, trail loop and playground are also nearby, across from the sloping hills of the city golf course, Willis Case.
Playground and fitness areas fill 51st and Zuni Park in Chaffee Park.
Head to Rocky Mountain Lake Park for playgrounds, sports fields and walking paths.
Grab a bite at a favorite fast food stop like Wendy's on Federal Blvd in Chaffee Park, Denver.
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Original bungalows and modern condo units
In the late 1940s and early 1950s, bungalows, Cape Cods, minimal traditionals and ranch-style houses were built on grided streets. Today, these single-family homes range in price from $345,000 to $720,000. Townhouses and condos dot the area from Federal Boulevard on the west side, where the Aria Zen condos are located, to Zuni Street farther east, where modern townhouses sit on land rezoned to residential after a church was removed. The developer, Tony Grandt, says that rezoning opportunities like the one he took advantage of are uncommon in this area, so the chances of seeing new construction, particularly for townhouses, are less likely. Condos can price between $250,000 and $645,000, while townhouses list from around $510,000 to $700,000.
Aria Condominiums bring modern touches to Chaffee Park.
Architectural accents give character to this brick bungalow in Chaffee Park.
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STEAM-focused elementary education to Regis University
Since Chaffee Park is served by Denver Public Schools, a choice enrollment district, students can enroll in schools outside their zoned neighborhood schools. Beach Court Elementary School opened its doors in the 1920s and is the neighborhood elementary school. Today, Beach Court is known for its STEAM-focused curriculum offered in its Campos EPC Smart Lab and earns a C from Niche. Meanwhile, Denver Montessori Junior/Senior High School maintains a B-minus, and North High School receives a B. At Chaffee Park’s northwest border is Regis University, a B private Jesuit institution that earns a B grade and teaches within six disciplines, including health care and arts, humanities and social sciences.
Beach Court Elementary in Chaffee Park includes a student playground.
Sunnyside Denver Montessori Jr/Sr High School is a DPS public Montessori school.
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Accessing downtown Denver’s artistic and athletic scenes
Chaffee Park’s proximity to downtown offers various entertainment options, including those at Denver’s museums and professional sports stadiums. The Downtown Aquarium, popular for its underwater mermaid shows, and the Denver Art Museum, with its global art collection, are both within a 6-mile drive of the neighborhood. Ball Arena, Coors Field and Mile High Stadium are each under 5 miles away.
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Safe area with easy access getting around. Properties getting bought and fixed up all over, with new folk moving in every day. Now if only we can get a big name store to replace the save a lot...
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Chaffee Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Chaffee Park, Denver sell after 74 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Chaffee Park, Denver over the last 12 months is $501,250, up 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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