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In its decades as Denver's oldest neighborhood, Curtis Park, with it 150-year history, remains a beloved fixture in its ever-evolving downtown. "People buy in Curtis Park because they want that character," says Stevenson Farnsworth, CPA and Broker Associate at 1858 Real Estate. "They want what you can only find in century-old buildings with strong familial legacies."
A streetcar suburb for the city's first residents in 1870, Curtis Park is a micro-neighborhood inside the larger Five Points area. Magnates built lavish Italianate and Queen Anne-style houses here. “It’s a really vibrant neighborhood and you’ve got single-family homes that have been passed down from generation to generation,” says Tim Aberle, a Realtor with Thrive Real Estate Group who sells homes in Curtis Park and throughout Denver.
The neighborhood has been seeing abandoned structures replaced with residences and mixed-use developments in this community with prime real estate. Nowhere else can a homeowner count Coors Field, the home turf of the Colorado Rockies baseball team, among other walkable destinations like corner markets and coffee shops. There even are parts of Curtis Park, with city-sanctioned graffiti art. “An artist can petition for a particular section of a wall. Denver reviews their portfolio of work, and they allow them to paint murals,” Aberle says.
Curtis Park’s CAP Index overall Crime Score, which anticipates a neighborhood’s crime risk, is six. That’s 2-points higher than the national average of 4 on a scale from one through ten. Violent crimes exceed the national average by a point each, while property crimes, particularly motor vehicle theft at eight, edge higher.
Naturally with a high concentration of great restaurants, bars and shops, going out on a weeknight or weekend may leave some motorists driving around a couple of blocks before they find a good parking spot. “That would probably be the biggest issue,” Aberle says.
Curtis Park
If you commute to Downtown Denver, Curtis Park makes for a short trip.
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Historic homes with character
Very often home in Curtis Park fixer-uppers. Brick foundation structures like Victorian Eclectics, Denver Squares, Craftsman bungalows and rowhomes define the neighborhood's character with their exposed beams, brick facades, and vaulted ceilings. “There are all kinds of different housing at all kinds of different price points. Which I think it’s just cool,” Aberle says. The median home price for a single-family home is around $677,000 with homes ranging from around $425,000 to $1.5 million. Anything built within the last five to 10 years will likely have a very contemporary modern look and sell at a premium compared to a remodeled home, which has Victorian architecture. “I do 60 transactions a year, and I would say the prevailing thought is that the open concept is more appealing at this time.”
The home styles and sizes vary widely in Curtis Park.
Row homes are fairly common in the Curtis Park neighborhood.
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Middle ground for excellence
Curtis Park falls within the Denver Public Schools service area. School-aged children here attend Garden Place Elementary School, which Niche rates C then Morey Middle School, which Niche grades A and ranks 46th out of 566 on the list of Best Public Middle Schools in Colorado. 62% of Morey’s students are at least proficient in math and 75% are proficient in reading. Next, students attend Emily Griffith High School, which Niche grades C. Denver Public Schools receives an overall grade of B, with Niche ranking the district 4th out of 177 Colorado districts for diversity.
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’s in a name
While the neighborhood is home to several parks in and around its borders, no doubt the park of record here is the one that bears the community’s name, Mestizo-Curtis Park. “I think the park itself is overlooked by other parks like Washington Park and City Park,” says Aberle expressing his surprise. Filled with tree-lined grounds, Curtis Park has an outdoor swimming pool, basketball and tennis courts bringing much more enjoyment since its reopening. Dog walkers and parkgoers in general enjoy the park, especially kids who love the playground. “It’s an amazing park. It’s a great amenity for the neighborhood,” Aberle says.
Mestizo-Curtis Park is the neighborhood's namesake park.
Neighborhood kids enjoy the playground at Mestizo-Curtis Park.
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Cherry Creek or a local boutique
Curtis Park residents have several options for shopping and dining. The closest supermarket is the Safeway at 20th and Washington. For big box and retail stores, Cherry Creek Shopping Center has almost all the familiar brand-name shopping spots, plus a Whole Foods Market there. “Within a 10 to 15-minute drive, you can have anything you want,” Aberle says. Or for those who opt to remain closer to home, the neighborhood has plenty of boutique shops and Denver Central Market on Larimer for groceries. Plus, all around restaurants are here and there. Spots like Dio Mio, an Italian restaurant specializing in pastas, leaving patrons shouting, "¡Dio Mio!" Literally, “My God!
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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Home to arts and festivals
Curtis Park and the broader Five Points area remain essential to Denver's African American history, especially during summer events. Smooth brass notes waft from porch to porch during the many jazz festivals around Welton Street. The Five Points Jazz Festival, hosted by Denver Arts and Venues, is a massive draw to the surrounding area, as is the Juneteenth Music Festival—one of the country's longest-running Juneteenth celebrations.
Curtis Park and the broader Five Points area host many events.
You can walk to the Five Points Jazz Festival from the Curtis Park neighborhood.
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Buses a plenty, bike-friendly
The area has an efficient public transportation system, with buses running throughout the Curtis Park area. It also has bike lanes everywhere, so cycling is super popular here too. “I have a number of clients who don’t own a car; they ride their bikes all year around,” Aberle says. Automobile traffic can get heavy, particularly going out of Curtis Park towards the highway. “At the far end of Curtis Park is Park Avenue, and Park Avenue connects with the highway so that’s pretty congested in the mornings and afternoons,” Aberle says. The parking can be pretty tricky too. While getting in and out of the neighborhood at times may be challenging, things have markedly improved with traffic along Interstate 70 mostly breezing along.
Plenty of bike lanes make Curtis Park safe for cyclists.
Public transportation make Curtis Park easy to get around.
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Parks in this Area
Lenore B. Quick Park
Trails
Playground
Parking Lot
Dr Daniel Hale Williams Park
Basketball
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Frederick Douglass Park
Picnic Area
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Dog Park
Dog Park
Little Boxcar Dog Park
Dog Park
Mestizo-Curtis Park
Basketball
Pool
Tennis
Transit
Airport
Denver International
31 min drive
Subway
27Th-Welton
Subway
30Th-Downing
Bus
30th & Downing Station
Bus
Stout St & 29th St
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Stout St & 27th St
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California St & 29th St
Bus
Downing St & 26th Ave
Curtis Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Curtis Park, Denver sell after 24 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Curtis Park, Denver over the last 12 months is $185,000.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
2,565
Median Age
36
Population Density
16 ppl/acre
Population under 18
19.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
8.9%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$69,835
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$100,605
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
88%
College Graduates
47.3%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
19%
% Population in Labor Force
78.4%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
14''
Average Winter Low Temperature
18°F
Average Summer High Temperature
91°F
Annual Snowfall
66''
Area Factors
Biker's Paradise
Bike Score®
99/ 100
Walker's Paradise
Walk Score®
92/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
57/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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