City Park West

Victorian-style cottages and brand-new condos
Eclectic and historic, City Park West is a blend of old and new. Victorian mansions, Denver squares and sleek modern styles are mixed with apartment buildings to create a diverse architectural makeup. "This is one of the neighborhoods that I love especially for my clients, for somebody who wants the charm of a Victorian or a brand-new condo," says Cesario. Intricate brickwork and gable designs are standard, giving the neighborhood a distinct flair. Within one block, streetscapes include contemporary condos, stone apartments and gingerbread cottages. Home prices fall between $700,000 and $1.1 million for single-family residences, while condos and apartments begin around $400,000. Those looking for a multifamily option may find a unit at The Arbory, a brand-new condo building at the corner of Park Avenue and North Humboldt Street. Motor vehicle theft and larceny are the most common crimes reported in City Park West, which boasts a CAP Index crime score of 7 out of 10, compared to the national average of 4.
A rated Denver East High School
Kids can attend Cole Arts & Science Academy, which maintains an overall Niche grade of C. Kids at Cole can create a project to showcase in the annual arts and science fair. McAuliffe Manual Middle School offers enrichment classes in computer programming, ceramics or craftsmanship, and it holds an overall grade of B. Denver East High School is among the Top 20 best public high schools in the state, with an A overall grade. Students at Denver East can join one of the 81 clubs on campus, including the board game club or the Model UN club.City Park for museums, trails or the zoo.
Beginning in 1896, the Denver Zoo has over a century of history with 3,000 animals in fascinating exhibits across 84 acres. "I think the park has one of the most fun walking and biking trails because you have lots of options for which path you want to go on. You can go around to the zoo, and there's a lake there." Museumgoers can peruse archaeological artifacts or explore space through a show in the planetarium. Denver Museum of Nature and Science. Golfers can see the sparkling skyline and the majestic mountains from City Park Golf Course, a renovated 18-hole course spanning 140 acres. The Denver Botanic Gardens features colorful flora-filled walking paths in a refreshing greenhouse space.Illegal Pete's burritos and historic live music venues
With an extensive restaurant and nightlife scene on Colfax Avenue, this neighborhood is full of new experiences. Residents can order Nutella-stuffed French toast, apple cinnamon pancakes and mimosas at Syrup City Park, a brunch eatery on York Street. Illegal Pete's is a fast-casual spot serving fish tacos and large burritos from locally sourced ingredients. Voodoo Doughnut has sweet treats for dessert, including vegan pastries and doughnuts with cereal toppings. Fashionable residents will enjoy the shops of the Denver Pavilions, about 2 miles west. Groceries are found at Safeway on 20th Avenue, and Natural Grocers is southwest on East Colfax Avenue.City Park West is just a few blocks away from the museums and event centers in the Capitol Hill neighborhood. Audiophiles will find world-class live music performances at the Ogden Theatre, a staple of the Denver arts scene since the early 1900s. Once a movie theater, the Ogden Theatre was renovated to become a contemporary rock venue in the 1990s. Opening in 1907, The Fillmore Auditorium is another historic music venue on Colfax Avenue, only two blocks from the Ogden Theatre and less than a mile from the City Park West.
City Park Jazz
The City Park Farmers Market happens every Saturday on Colfax Avenue, providing local food, live music and physical activities like yoga. City Park Jazz is a summer concert series with free concerts on Sunday evenings. Denver hosts a Veterans Day Festival with a 10k run and a parade split into sections with vehicles and uniforms from different historical periods of war. Denver Days is a series of block parties during the first week of August for neighborhoods to celebrate community. The Denver Botanic Gardens provides multiple holiday-based events with light walks through the greenery.RTD bus stops and only a mile from downtown
Commuters looking to catch the RTD bus can find stops on 17th Avenue, 18th Avenue and Colfax Avenue. The nearest light rail is the yellow line at the 25th-Welton Station. City Park West is only about a mile east of Downtown Denver. This neighborhood is very walkable, and it's a biker's paradise, with a Bike Score of 97. Aurora is 8 miles east, and the Denver International Airport is 18 miles northeast.Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center
Founded in 1881, Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center is a central landmark in City Park West. The hospital's campus spans several blocks between 18th Avenue and 21st Avenue. Though providing quick medical assistance to neighborhood residents, ambulance noise may occasionally interrupt moments of silence.

Agents Specializing in this Area
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Phillip Heep
All In Real Estate LLC
(720) 902-6416
34 Total Sales
1 in City Park West
$602,500 Price
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Julie Leins
Keller Williams Advantage Realty LLC
(720) 902-8558
278 Total Sales
1 in City Park West
$525,000 Price
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Bret Weinstein
Guide Real Estate
(720) 706-3904
223 Total Sales
1 in City Park West
$1,035,000 Price
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LaDawn Sperling
Coldwell Banker Realty 24
(720) 802-6692
166 Total Sales
1 in City Park West
$1,299,000 Price
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Amy Cesario
Compass - Denver
(720) 573-0417
50 Total Sales
1 in City Park West
$580,000 Price
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Leslie Hazan
Compass - Denver
(720) 780-7158
65 Total Sales
1 in City Park West
$595,000 Price
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1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | City Park West | US |
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Homicide | 4 | 4 |
Sexual Assault | 5 | 4 |
Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
Robbery | 6 | 4 |
Burglary | 7 | 4 |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 8 | 4 |
Larceny | 8 | 4 |
Crime Score | 6 | 4 |
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City Park West Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in City Park West, Denver sell after 78 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in City Park West, Denver over the last 12 months is $350,000, down 22% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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