Hampden
Two major commercial districts and fine dining
Shops and businesses line either side of East Hampden Avenue, and top-tier restaurants await hungry patrons. Residents say Zane’s Italian Bistro is the best place to get Italian food in Denver with dishes like shrimp scampi or breadsticks and marinara. The Yak & Yeti Restaurant and Event Center offers a buffet of Indian and Nepalese food and house-brewed beer. There are two large commercial districts on South Havana Street and South Parker Road in east Hampden. Residents can pick up groceries at Whole Foods Market on Hampden Avenue or Safeway on Yale Avenue.Bible Park and Cherry Creek State Park
James A. Bible Park is one of this neighborhood’s best attributes, with wide-open spaces and seemingly never-ending paths for walking, jogging or biking. Bible Park also has hard courts, athletic fields and a large playground. Trails extend further south into Hutchinson Park, a wetland area with another playground for small children. Hampden borders the 27-hole Kennedy Golf Course and the private Cherry Creek Country Club. Visitors of the Holocaust memorial at Babi Yar Park can take a thoughtful stroll through the well-landscaped path that outlines the Star of David. The park also has engraved historical displays and other elements to observe throughout the walk.From Hampden Heights Park, outdoor enthusiasts can take the trail through the city to reach Cherry Creek, a rushing waterway by a 40-mile trail that hikers can take all the way north through downtown Denver or southeast to the Cherry Creek State Park. Four miles away, the state park provides more trails and beaches by a large lake reservoir. “We have the mountains and great trails. I grew up going to the Cherry Creek Reservoir to boat and water ski with my family,” says Chris Kiker, a longtime local and a Real Estate Agent at Keller Williams Realty DTC in Centennial. “Even with my friends, we would go fish on the dock. I actually worked at the marina down there when I was in high school, and I took sailing lessons there in middle school. I spent a lot of time there growing up. There’s a lot to do in that area. We’re going there with our Cub Scout troop this spring.”
Updated midcentury split-levels
Home styles in this neighborhood include sprawling brick ranch homes and midcentury split-level homes with high ceilings. Hampden homes commonly have slanted roofs and garages. Single-family home prices fall in the range of $600,000 - $925,000. This neighborhood has more renters than owners due to its central location south of Denver. Apartments, condos and rows of townhouses border Hampden Avenue, with unit prices starting around $225,000. Homes typically stay on the market for 43 days, on par with the national average. For $239,900, potential homeowners can find a 1-bedroom condo in a complex with a fitness center and community pool. For $626,000, potential homeowners can find a newly updated 3-bedroom, brick split-level home. Those looking for a home can find a modern 3-bedroom condo with an open floor plan for $885,000.A-minus ranked Thomas Jefferson High School
Hampden is part of the Denver Public School District. Holm Elementary School and Hamilton Middle School have an overall Niche grade of B-minus. Holm Elementary students can join the after-school program through the local YMCA, and Hamilton Middle School provides Chromebooks for in-class learning. Rated the #51 best public high school in Colorado, Thomas Jefferson High School is the third most diverse high school and one of the best college prep schools in the state with an A-minus grade. Students at Thomas Jefferson can join the animation club or the classical league, where students study the language and culture of ancient Greece and Rome for academic competitions.RTD bus and light rail
Hampden is bordered to the west by Interstate 25, the South Valley Highway, which takes traffic 11 miles north to downtown Denver or south through Centennial to Colorado Springs, 61 miles away. Passengers can hop on the RTD bus system at the stops on East Hampden Avenue or take the RTD light rail from Southmoor Station, just over a mile southwest. The Denver International Airport is 20 miles northeast.
Community happenings at Hampden Heights Park
Community events like the 4th of July celebration or the annual HHCA Easter Egg Hunt occur in Hampden Heights Park. Denver Days in the park is an end-of-summer celebration celebrating the city’s neighborhoods. The Gothic Theatre is a live rock music venue with a balcony, only six miles west on Broadway. Residents can buy locally grown fruit and honey at the University Hills Farmers Market each year from May to October in University Hills, the neighborhood 2 miles west.


Agents Specializing in this Area
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Stacy Dedin
Coldwell Banker Realty 56
(720) 575-1133
45 Total Sales
1 in Hampden
$250,000 Price
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Nicole Wadsworth
The Agency - Denver
(720) 605-1819
73 Total Sales
1 in Hampden
$223,000 Price
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Angel Hernandez
Paisano Realty, Inc.
(720) 730-8810
543 Total Sales
1 in Hampden
$220,000 Price
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Carolyn Kenney
HomeSmart
(720) 928-3494
145 Total Sales
1 in Hampden
$240,000 Price
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Jennifer Riley
RE/MAX Professionals
(720) 650-2834
97 Total Sales
1 in Hampden
$755,000 Price
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LaDawn Westbrook
HomeSmart Realty
(720) 734-6415
37 Total Sales
1 in Hampden
$725,000 Price
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Hampden | US |
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Homicide | 4 | 4 |
Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
Robbery | 4 | 4 |
Burglary | 4 | 4 |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
Larceny | 4 | 4 |
Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Hampden Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Hampden, Denver sell after 43 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Hampden, Denver over the last 12 months is $377,565.
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Open Houses
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Saturday, Aug 211am - 1pm
$285,000
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,061 Sq Ft
- 3341 S Monaco Pkwy
- Unit A
Priced Improved! Enjoy comfort, convenience, and value in this clean and spacious 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom ground-level unit, ideally situated away from busy streets. Relax on the pleasant covered patio or entertain in the open-concept living and dining area, featuring hard surface flooring throughout and a cozy wood-burning fireplace; perfect for chilly Colorado evenings. The kitchen and living
Kimber DempseyRealty One Group Premier(866) 330-1780 -
Saturday, Aug 210am - 12pm
$300,000
- 1,309 Sq Ft
- 2835 S Monaco Pkwy
- Unit 1-108
- New 3 days ago
This charming 3-bedroom condo offers a bright and open floor plan enhanced by large windows that fill the space with natural light, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The cozy wood-burning fireplace and fresh touches like newer carpet and paint add both comfort and style. Fully furnished for effortless living, the layout allows ample room for privacy or togetherness, depending on your mood.
Kelly Frye RE/MAX Alliance
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