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Lowry

Lowry

$914,920 Average Value
$344 Average Price per Sq Ft
30 Homes For Sale

From military base to Denver master-planned community

Located east of Denver, Lowry sits in the footprint of what, for over 60 years, was the Lowry Air Force Base. After the base closed in 1994—and the preceding cleanup and base transferring procedures that concluded in 2006—the Lowry Economic Redevelopment Authority transformed the land. Over 4,500 new homes were added, and many Air Force hangers and officer buildings were repurposed for shopping, dining and recreation. “The Lowry Economic Redevelopment Authority made sure to preserve open space in the neighborhood,” says Ann Torgerson, a local Realtor with Home Smart, who has over two decades of experience and was a part of the redevelopment authority. “Sidewalks are one of the other nice things in our neighborhood that I really like. They made all the sidewalks wider, probably about 3 feet, to accommodate both bikes and walkers or runners, which is a nice feature.”

Located east of Denver, Lowry sits in the footprint of what was the Lowry Air Force Base.
Located east of Denver, Lowry sits in the footprint of what was the Lowry Air Force Base.
Oak and maple trees are plentiful in the residential areas of Lowry.
Oak and maple trees are plentiful in the residential areas of Lowry.
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Converted Air Force buildings and single-family homes

Colonial-inspired new traditional and Craftsman houses are in subdivisions. “These houses were all built around the year 2000, but they were developed in such a way that they tie into the older neighborhoods as you drive west,” Torgerson says. “They made sure to plant many deciduous trees, a lot of oak and maple trees, to, again, tie it in.” Depending on property size and proximity to S. Monaco Street Parkway, prices range from $700,000 to $1.7 million. Modern homes with a combination of stone and wood siding are listed between $1.4 million and $2.3 million. Townhouses, some of which feature narrow alleys between buildings, considered row homes, were built in traditional and modern architectural styles. New traditional townhouses start at $155,000 for midcentury constructions and go to $800,000 for townhouses built after Lowry’s redevelopment. Meanwhile, modern townhouses go from $785,000 to $1.7 million. Buildings once used as officer housing on the former base today have since shifted into apartments. “Apartments have a higher amount of brick on them than other apartments here would, too, because we had consistent architectural requirements whether they’re townhouses, apartments or commercial buildings. They also had to have a certain amount of exterior brick and other landscaping requirements to make sure it all flows with the neighborhood.” Monthly rent in apartments fall between $1,300 and $3,700.

Buildings once used as officer housing on the former base today have shifted into apartments.
Buildings once used as officer housing on the former base today have shifted into apartments.
Modern townhouses go from $785,000 to $1.7 million in the Lowry neighborhood.
Modern townhouses go from $785,000 to $1.7 million in the Lowry neighborhood.
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Learning and International Baccalaureate programming in Lowry

Lowry is part of Colorado’s SchoolChoice program, meaning students have the opportunity to enroll in schools outside of respective zoning districts. The neighborhood’s zoned schools within the Denver Public Schools system include Lowry Elementary School, Hill Campus of Arts & Sciences and George Washington High School. Lowry Elementary earns a B-minus grade from Niche, while Hill maintains a B-plus. George Washington High receives an A-minus and offers International Baccalaureate (IB) programming. The Community College of Aurora is also in the neighborhood and provides training in both EMT and firefighting.

Lowry Elementary School is a public pre-K and elementary school in Lowry.
Lowry Elementary School is a public pre-K and elementary school in Lowry.
George Washington High School is a public high school in Washington Virginia Vale.
George Washington High School is a public high school in Washington Virginia Vale.
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Lowry Sports Complex, indoor ice rink and playgrounds

Lowry Sports Complex spans nearly 800 acres including two turf fields and four grass fields marked for soccer and lacrosse. At the park’s entrance, Jackie Robinson Fields Park has two softball fields and a baseball diamond. There’s also a playground, four tennis courts and two basketball courts nearby. Over 2 miles of dirt trail, imprinted with bike treads, paw and shoe prints, loop around Westerly Creek Dam, overlooking the sports fields, Lowry Dog Park and the Front Range in the horizon. The trails lead east to the CommonGround Golf Course, a public course and home to the Colorado Golf Association.Big Bear Ice Arena, adjacent to the park, was converted from a Lowry Air Force Base hangar and offers public skate times and lessons. It also hosts hockey leagues year-round. Great Lawn Park’s sundial casts a shadow over its open space, surrounded by a paved path. Additional parks dot the community, including Crescent Park, with a playground and open space, and Sunset Park, which has a playground and amphitheater where films are projected in the summer during the Movie in the Park series.

The enormous Lowry Sports Complex Park is the crown jewel of parks in Lowry.
The enormous Lowry Sports Complex Park is the crown jewel of parks in Lowry.
The Big Bear Ice Arena, in the Lowry neighborhood, is open year-round for public skating.
The Big Bear Ice Arena, in the Lowry neighborhood, is open year-round for public skating.
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Hangars housing offices and restaurants with shopping nearby

Lowry Town Center has a Safeway and other local stores, including Kismet Boutique and Timbuk Toys. Casual dining options such as The Delectable Egg and Chop Shop Casual Urban Eatery also line the center. Hangar 2 was converted into office space and a dining district that houses the Lowry Beer Garden, where wooden tables and benches are illuminated by string lights as the sun sets. “On a Friday night, it’s packed. It’s popular because it’s very lowkey. You go up and order everything yourself, and it’s all ages,” Torgerson says. “By the beer garden, there’s a rocket ship from a Burning Man Festival, and they put Rocket Ice Cream shop in the base, so you’ve got ice cream right there, and that’s a nice addition for families.” The community pays tribute to Lowry Air Force Base with monuments such as a full-size Boeing B-52 that sits adjacent to the beer garden. The Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum has exhibits that include insights about spacecrafts and civilian aircrafts. “Even the 24 Hour Fitness is a newer building, but they put a metal arch in to evoke the hangar, to tie it all together, or at least architecturally give it continuity.”

Lowry Town Center has a Safeway and other local stores.
Lowry Town Center has a Safeway and other local stores.
Hangar 2 was converted into office space, in the Lowry neighborhood.
Hangar 2 was converted into office space, in the Lowry neighborhood.
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Traveling around Lowry via boulevards, interstates and RTD

Roundabouts dot East Lowry Boulevard, a local thoroughfare that runs west to Quebec Street and east to Interstate 225. Alameda Avenue also intersects Quebec Street and I-225, both of which lead north to Interstate 70, which connects the community with the Denver International Airport (DEN) in around 16 miles. Regional Transportation District (RTD) bus stops line Lowry Boulevard and Quebec Street, with routes leading approximately 7 miles west to Denver’s downtown. Anschutz Medical Campus includes the UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital, around 5 miles northeast. East Sixth Avenue is just a residential road lined with trees in Lowry, but as it runs west, it eventually becomes a freeway to the foothill communities, which are nearly 20 miles away. The historic Eisenhower Chapel is a prominent house of worship in the community that was built in the 1940s for enlistees, that was also frequented by former U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower and his wife, former First Lady, Mamie Eisenhower. “When Lowry was in its heyday for the Air Force, Eisenhower was our president, his wife was from Denver, so they spent summers here, and Lowry was known as the ‘Summer White House,’” Torgerson says. The chapel was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1981.

Regional Transportation District (RTD) bus stops line Lowry Boulevard and Quebec Street.
Regional Transportation District (RTD) bus stops line Lowry Boulevard and Quebec Street.
Numerous green spaces are woven into Lowry's layout.
Numerous green spaces are woven into Lowry's layout.
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Transit

Airport

Denver International

28 min drive

Bus

Quebec St & 6th Ave

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Alameda Ave & S Niagara St

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Lowry Blvd & Uinta Way

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6th Ave & Dayton St

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Lowry Blvd & Quebec St

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Lowry Blvd & Yosemite St

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Alameda Ave & S Dayton St

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Crime and Safety

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

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
2,258
Number of Homes for Sale
30
Median Year Built
2003
Months of Supply
3.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
3,278
Significantly above the national average
1,931
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,620
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,365
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
931
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
5,662

Open Houses

  • Saturday, May 9
    12 - 2pm

    8200 E 8th Ave Unit 6101, Denver, CO 80230

    $357,000

    • 2 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,037 Sq Ft
    • 8200 E 8th Ave
    • Unit 6101
    • New 29 days ago

    Welcome to this beautifully remodeled corner unit, main-level condo in Lowry with 2-beds and 2-full bathrooms in the sought-after Tapestry Flats community in Lowry. This is a larger unit offers 1,037 square feet of comfortable living space filled with natural light and a bright, open-feeling living area. This main-floor unit blends modern updates with everyday functionality in one of Denver’s

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    Thaine Swanson
    Century 21 Altitude Real Estate, LLC
    (983) 226-8266
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  • Sunday, May 10
    9:30 - 11am

    22 Oneida Ct, Denver, CO 80224

    $787,000

    • 2 Beds
    • 2.5 Baths
    • 1,582 Sq Ft
    • 22 Oneida Ct

    Move-in ready and thoughtfully designed, this 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath home is where modern elegance meets everyday convenience. Picture yourself starting the morning with a quick walk to Clark’s Market for coffee, grabbing tacos at Torchy’s, or strolling across the street to Denver Beer Co for a laid-back happy hour. And with Cherry Creek North just seven minutes away, you’re effortlessly connected

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    April Andrews
    Joy of the Rockies Realty
    (720) 802-7217
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  • Saturday, May 9
    11am - 2pm

    876 Ulster Way, Denver, CO 80230

    $1,150,000

    • 4 Beds
    • 3.5 Baths
    • 3,760 Sq Ft
    • 876 Ulster Way
    • New 1 day ago

    The Ultimate Lowry Sanctuary: Where Community Meets SophisticationNestled in the heart of one of Denver’s most coveted neighborhoods, this stunning residence offers the perfect blend of modern luxury and community charm. Step through a beautifully treed courtyard to your expansive front porch—the ideal spot for morning coffee and quiet reflection.Inside, the main floor flows effortlessly

    Tony Hawkins Thrive Real Estate Group

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Distribution of Home Values

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Property Mix - Square Feet

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Rental Home Trends

Number of Homes for Rent
8
Median Rent
$2,135
Median Single Family Home Rent
$5,950
Median 4 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$5,125
Median Townhouse Rent
$3,500
Median 3 Bedroom Townhouse Rent
$4,000
Median Condo Rent
$2,150
Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$2,173

Demographics

Total Population
11,542
Median Age
40
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$97,916
Above the national average
$79,597
Average Household Income
$137,253

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
97.2%
College Graduates
72.3%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
37.3%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
72.3%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
16''
Average Winter Low Temperature
17°F
Average Summer High Temperature
88°F
Annual Snowfall
56''

Area Factors

Very friendly

Bike Score®

80 / 100

Moderately friendly

Walk Score®

60 / 100

Somewhat friendly

Transit Score®

30 / 100
Source: Local Logic
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