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What it’s like to live in Curtis Park
Curtis Park boasts a 150-year history, making it one of the oldest neighborhoods in Denver. It is centrally located, easily accessible via public transportation and walkable to neighborhoods like Lower Downtown and Five Points. The historic character of its homes are rigidly maintained by an active neighborhood association, although new constructions ensure that the community remains lively and fresh as it ages.
Curtis Park
If you commute to Downtown Denver, Curtis Park makes for a short trip.
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What housing and the neighborhood association look like in Curtis Park
Brick homes in various styles are common here, and most have either gone through or will need renovations. Eclectic Victorian houses, Craftsman bungalows and even New Traditional builds from 2024 all sit side-by-side on the tight city lots. “People buy in Curtis Park because they want that character,” says Stevenson Farnsworth, CPA and broker associate at 1858 Real Estate, who has 5 years of experience in the area. “They want what you can only find in century-old buildings with strong familial legacies.” He adds that there is a strong neighborhood association that helps to maintain the historic charm of the homes. Prices can start in the low $300,000s for smaller homes that need more work. They climb above $1 million for both newer units and renovated houses built in the late 19th century.
The home styles and sizes vary widely in Curtis Park.
Row homes are fairly common in the Curtis Park neighborhood.
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Where area students attend school
Curtis Park is zoned for Denver Public Schools, which offers a school choice system allowing students to apply for placement in magnet and out-of-district options. When capacity is exceeded, lotteries are used as an alternative. Options within 3 miles of the neighborhood include the highly rated Morey Middle and East High Schools, as well as private institutions such as the Montessori Academy of Colorado.
Some Curtis Park students will attended Garden Place Elementary School.
Morey Middle School is a public middle school in Capitol Hill.
Emily Griffith High School is a public high school in North Cap Hill.
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What public transportation is accessible from Curtis Park
Residents of Curtis Park can easily access numerous public transit options. “There are lots of bus lines, and the A-line train is really close,” Farnsworth says. “That runs from Union Station to the airport. And Union Station – that’s something like a 15-minute walk from anywhere in Curtis Park, so it’s very accessible.” Denver’s light rail S line runs along the Welton Street corridor, making the trip to the Central Business District in about 15 minutes.
Plenty of bike lanes make Curtis Park safe for cyclists.
Public transportation make Curtis Park easy to get around.
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What public parks are close to the neighborhood
One of the neighborhood’s biggest draws is Mestizo-Curtis Park, where you can play tennis and basketball on the public courts. You can also swim in the public pool when it reopens after its renovations. “The city is rebuilding the pool house to match the historic vibe of the neighborhood,” Farnsworht says. The iconic facility, which is Denver’s oldest public park, will include a new lap pool, a leisure pool and a renovated bathhouse.
Mestizo-Curtis Park is the neighborhood's namesake park.
Neighborhood kids enjoy the playground at Mestizo-Curtis Park.
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Restaurants, boutiques and events centers near Curtis Park
There are several shops, restaurants and local attractions in and around the neighborhood.
The Safeway at 20th and Washington and the Whole Foods Market at Cherry Creek Shopping Center are two of the closest supermarkets.
The Denver Central Market hosts 9 eateries, including High Point Creamery and Izzio Artisan Bakery.
Restaurants like Dio Mio, Rise Café Denver and Pit Fiend Barbecue are scattered throughout the area.
Iconic locations like Coors Field and McGregor Square are just next door in Lower Downtown.
The Denver Central Market is a popular spot for Curtis Park residents to eat and shop.
Curtis Park residents can head to the Cherry Creek Shopping Center for big box options.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Curtis Park
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Homicide
5
4
Sexual Assault
6
4
Assault with Weapon
6
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
7
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
7
4
Larceny
8
4
Crime Score
6
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Curtis Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Curtis Park, Denver sell after 62 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Curtis Park, Denver over the last 12 months is $605,500, down 8% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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