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Highland

Highland

$866,331 Average Value
$522 Average Price per Sq Ft
82 Homes For Sale

Historic neighborhood in walking distance of Denver’s downtown

Despite Highland’s centuries-old roots in Denver, it began growing in popularity in the early 2000s when a pedestrian bridge connected it with Lower Downtown. “It was always a historic neighborhood — there were always people living there — but it didn’t become the trendy place it is today until that pedestrian bridge got put in over Interstate 25, and then you can watch the price per square foot go up overnight,” says Jenny Usaj, employing broker and owner of Usaj Realty with over 15 years of experience. “Highland is great for people who want the energy of the city, but more of a neighborhood experience where you’re able to go for a walk on the sidewalk with grass and trees.” The neighborhood’s north side, known as the “Potter Highlands Historic District,” provides a glimpse into the neighborhood’s past, with historic preservation efforts protecting many properties’ architectural integrity. Meanwhile, its southern, eastern and western areas blend into local business districts and foodie areas, such as Lower Highlands, or “LoHi.”

The Denver Millennium Bridge will ferry walkers from Highland to LoDo.
The Denver Millennium Bridge will ferry walkers from Highland to LoDo.
Highland streets provide excellent views of downtown Denver.
Highland streets provide excellent views of downtown Denver.
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Historic Highland homes and modern apartments

Potter Highlands Historic District includes many single-family homes built before the silver crash in 1893, including Foursquare homes, locally known as “Denver Square,” Craftsman bungalows, Mission Revival and Victorian houses. Depending on home size and historic preservation status, these homes range from about $190,000 for a fixer-upper to $3.2 million. “There is another layer of historic preservation that you have to go through if you’re going to do alterations to your home if your home is, in fact, historic,” Usaj says. “You’ll see old stuff built next to new in the Highlands, but if they have that historic plaque because of how old they were, then they can’t take them down.” Modern home prices range from nearly $1 million to $2.5 million.

The area also includes townhouses and condos, some repurposed from historic homes and others modern. Townhouse prices range from around $390,000 to $1.8 million, and condos can go from $200,000 to $2.3 million. Apartment buildings also dot the neighborhood, with monthly rents between about $900 and $3,600.

Craftsman homes are common in Highland.
Craftsman homes are common in Highland.
You'll find lots of Victorian homes in Highland.
You'll find lots of Victorian homes in Highland.
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Open space, paved paths and Sloan’s Lake

Viking Park’s almost 6 acres of open space, with paved paths woven throughout, sit in the neighborhood’s southwest area. Highland Park spans 7 acres and includes a trail wide enough for strollers and dogs. The path passes the Woodbury Branch Library, the park’s open space and playground. Hirshorn Park in LoHi has a baseball field and a basketball court. Pedestrian bridges connect Highland to Lower Downtown and Commons Park, a grassy area with a community garden and skatepark.

Sloan’s Lake Park totals 177 acres, including its namesake lake, where geese glide along the water while anglers catch and release fish from the shore. The park also includes over 2 miles of loop paths, a paddle craft launch and tennis courts. The Colorado Dragon Boat Festival is held one weekend in late July at the park. Over 50 boating teams compete, racing across Sloan Lake, while on-land entertainment includes over 60 performances, an Asia and Pacific-focused marketplace, Taste of Asia food courts and live art demonstrations.

Confluence Park is a great spot to cool off on the way downtown from Highland.
Confluence Park is a great spot to cool off on the way downtown from Highland.
Highland has easy access to the Cherry Creek Trail for emission-free commutes downtown.
Highland has easy access to the Cherry Creek Trail for emission-free commutes downtown.
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Locally owned restaurants and Leevers Locavore groceries

West 32nd Avenue features locally owned restaurants, such as the coffeehouse, On & Off, which has an outdoor patio, indoor dining area and carryout counter. The Yoga Box studio is farther down the street and located close to Spuntino, an Italian restaurant with a rotating wine menu, and Rosales Mexican Bakery. Zuni Street Brewing Company opened on Highland’s east side in 2017 and has a beer menu for to-go beer packs, barrel-aged and drafts. Throughout the year, the brewery books food trucks and hosts local musicians. Leevers Locavore specializes in natural and organic groceries, and there’s a Safeway nearby. LoHi has additional dining options, including Avanti Food & Beverage’s food hall, which was repurposed from shipping containers, and Linger, a small-plate restaurant and rooftop bar built out of a restored mortuary.

Mead St. Provisions is a great place for a casual meal, or some deli meats to take home.
Mead St. Provisions is a great place for a casual meal, or some deli meats to take home.
Highland residents can run to Leevers Locavore for their grocery needs.
Highland residents can run to Leevers Locavore for their grocery needs.
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Highland Square celebrates local artisans and performers

The Highlands Farmers Market occurs on Sundays from mid-May through mid-October in the Highland Square community, along 32nd Avenue off Lowell Boulevard. In addition to the farmers market, Highland Square hosts the Highlands Street Fair in June, where local musicians and dance groups perform on stage, and artisans sell crafts.

Shop for local goods at the Highlands Square Farmers Market.
Shop for local goods at the Highlands Square Farmers Market.
Bring the entire family to the Highlands Square Farmers Market.
Bring the entire family to the Highlands Square Farmers Market.
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Education in Highland’s zoned Denver Public Schools

The Denver Public Schools district serves Highland and offers school choice, meaning students can attend schools other than those for which they are zoned. Edison Elementary is a neighborhood school that earns an A-minus from Niche. Bryant Webster Dual Language ECE-8, a kindergarten through eighth-grade school, receives a C-plus. The B-graded Denver North High School has dozens of honors and concurrent enrollment courses.

Valdez Elementary School is a public pre-K and elementary school in Highland, Denver.
Valdez Elementary School is a public pre-K and elementary school in Highland, Denver.
Berkeley Skinner Middle School is a public middle school in Berkeley.
Berkeley Skinner Middle School is a public middle school in Berkeley.
North High School is a public high school in Highland.
North High School is a public high school in Highland.
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Navigating Denver via RTD and North Federal Boulevard

North Federal Boulevard — part of “US-287” — runs through the neighborhood’s west side, leading north to interstates 70 and 76 and south to Empower Field at Mile High, home of the Denver Broncos. I-70 links the community with the world’s sixth busiest airport, the Denver International Airport (DEN), in around 22 miles. Regional Transportation District (RTD) bus stops line US-287, North Speer Boulevard, Zuni Street and West 32nd and 38th avenues. Bus routes run into Lower Downtown, about 2 miles away, and to Coors Field, where the Colorado Rockies play. Denver Union Station, for Amtrak services, is also in Lower Downtown.

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Denver International

32 min drive

Bus

Federal Blvd & W 32nd Ave

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W 32nd Ave & Zuni St

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Federal Blvd & W 29th Ave

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Navajo St & W 37th Ave

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Navajo St & W 33rd Ave

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Federal Blvd & W 35th Ave

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Tejon St & W 34th Ave

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Highland US
Homicide 3 4
Sexual Assault 4 4
Assault with Weapon 3 4
Robbery 4 4
Burglary 6 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 8 4
Larceny 7 4
Crime Score 5 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Highland Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$850,000
Median Sale Price
$805,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$1,025,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$715,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$636,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
3%
Last 12 months Home Sales
188
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-8%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$522

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
2,717
Number of Homes for Sale
82
Median Year Built
1910
Months of Supply
5.20
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,803
Below the national average
1,925
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,452
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,195
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
913
Average Studio Size Sq Ft
557
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
4,356

Open Houses

  • Saturday, Sep 13
    12 - 2pm

    3409 Navajo St, Denver, CO 80211

    $1,395,000

    • 3 Beds
    • 2.5 Baths
    • 2,412 Sq Ft
    • 3409 Navajo St
    • New 2 days ago

    **OPEN HOUSES SAT 9/13 12p-2p & SUN 9/14 11a-3p**Tucked into one of Denver's most WALKABLE NEIGHBORHOODS, this 2019-built stunning home in LoHi welcomes you with CLEAN LINES, SOARING CEILINGS, and a flood of NATURAL LIGHT. Step inside and feel the openness unfold as POLISHED CONCRETE FLOORS stretch out beneath you and DESIGNER FINISHES catch the eye in every direction. The living space flows

    Lyndi Martoia 8z Real Estate

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  • Saturday, Sep 13
    11am - 1pm

    1505 W 36th Ave, Denver, CO 80211

    $850,000

    • 3 Beds
    • 3.5 Baths
    • 1,984 Sq Ft
    • 1505 W 36th Ave
    • New 7 days ago

    This modern townhome in the heart of Denver’s LoHi neighborhood is where the best of city living meets stylish comfort. Just steps from some of Denver’s best restaurants, coffee shops, breweries, and rooftop bars, this 3-bedroom, 4-bathroom home offers the ideal lifestyle you’re looking for: walkable, social, and connected. Inside, nearly 2,000 SF of open, light-filled living space is designed

    The Blank and Bingham Team The Agency - Denver

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  • Saturday, Sep 20
    11am - 1pm

    2719 W 32nd Ave, Denver, CO 80211

    $1,249,995

    • 4 Beds
    • 2.5 Baths
    • 2,203 Sq Ft
    • 2719 W 32nd Ave
    • New 10 days ago

    ADU PAYS YOUR ENTIRE MORTGAGE!! Potter Highlands Stunning Victorian main home PLUS a Standalone 2/2 780 sf back house, which is a 2020 replica build of the main house! This property is more than just a home-it's an asset. Live in the main house while the back house generates passive income, use the back house for family and friends, or rent both units for a high-performing portfolio addition.

    Jonathan Loewenberg Compass-Denver

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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

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Demographics

Total Population
12,039
Median Age
35
Population Density
48 ppl/acre
Population under 18
16.4%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
6.9%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$119,438
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$140,756

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
94.6%
College Graduates
76.4%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
25.1%
% Population in Labor Force
86%
Above the national average
65.1%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
14''
Average Winter Low Temperature
18°F
Average Summer High Temperature
91°F
Annual Snowfall
61''

Area Factors

Very Bikeable

Bike Score®

87 / 100

Walker's Paradise

Walk Score®

94 / 100

Good Transit

Transit Score®

66 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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