South Park Hill
Historic craftsmanship meets postmodern single-family homes
Between the start of the 20th century and the mid-1940s, Tudor homes were erected alongside Craftsman bungalows and Mediterranean Revival homes. Postmodern houses were built in place of some older ones in the early 2020s. Depending on property size and build year, homes around East 17th Avenue Parkway, where most historic homes are located, and properties on the City Park side of the neighborhood range from $900,000 to $2.8 million. Along the side streets, houses list between $635,000 and $1.5 million, depending on property size. Condominiums converted from 1930s and 1940s brick-covered buildings cost roughly $145,000 to $475,000.Eateries and antiques along East Colfax Avenue
East Colfax Avenue is lined with dining and shopping options, including Marczyk Fine Foods, an independent grocer. Restaurants include Nuggs Ice Cream, where ingredients are locally sourced, and The Abbey Tavern, where every Liverpool Football Club match is streamed alongside pub entrees and tap beer. Antique stores, such as Park Hill Treasures, are in nearby storefronts. Oneida Park’s business center has additional locally owned shops, including The Local Butcher and Zen Den Pet Spa. Mayfair Plaza Shopping Center has a King Soopers, and there’s a Safeway across the street.Denver’s SchoolChoice and Constitutional Law coursework
Denver Public Schools serves the neighborhood, beginning with Park Hill Elementary School and then McAuliffe International School, both of which earn A-minus grades from Niche. East High School, the city’s first high school, maintains an A. Since 1987, East High has offered Constitutional Law, a course where students practice for the annual We the People Competition. South Park Hill students can also enroll in schools for which they are not zoned as part of Colorado’s “SchoolChoice” program.City Park’s abundance of recreation and attractions
City Park flourishes with activity from dusk to dawn. Over 4 miles of paved trails run between the park’s perimeter path and the loop around Ferril Lake. Trails branch off the lake path, leading north to the Denver Zoo and east to the Denver Museum of Nature & Science. City Park’s tennis courts are on the west side and there is a treehouse-themed playground near the lake. City Park Golf Course, a public 18-hole course, which was redesigned in 2020, sits adjacent to the park. “The City Park Golf Course’s clubhouse would be another great place to get a soda or work. It’s got beautiful views. You’re basically just sitting and looking over a golf course, skyline in the background, and mountains behind that,” Usaj says. Fred Thomas Park is nearby with a playground, basketball court, football field, baseball diamond and shaded picnic area. Greenway Park has an enclosed open space for dogs to kick up sand and play.Block parties and Jazz in the Park
South Park Hill’s residential streets echo with voices as the smell of grilled food fills the air during locally organized gatherings. “There are very strong community organizations. You’ll see many block parties, but it’s all done by the people on the block. These aren’t orchestrated by anybody else except community members or families that want to get together and have an epic thing,” Usaj says. City Park hosts regularly scheduled events, including Jazz in the Park, a free event, which is held across 10 different Sundays every summer, a tradition that has lasted over 130 years. “There’s a rotunda in the middle of the park, and they amplify the music so you can hear it all around the park. It’s mostly just jazz, but everyone will bring picnic blankets, some will bring cornhole, washers, and volleyball nets, so it’s very family friendly, but there’s nothing programmed except for the music.”Bike and RTD bus commutes around Colfax Avenue
Dedicated bike lanes are found along local west- and east-bound thoroughfares, including East 23rd Avenue and East Montview Boulevard. The Regional Transportation District (RTD) serves the community with bus stops along the city-wide thoroughfare East Colfax Avenue, a segment of U.S. Highway 40. Colfax Avenue leads roughly 6 miles west to Interstate 25, which runs over 65 miles north to Fort Collins and around 5 miles east to Anschutz Medical Campus, one of the area’s largest employers. Monaco Street Parkway, Quebec Street and Colorado Boulevard all run north and south and are lined with bus stops. Nearby, Interstate 70 connects the community with Denver International Airport (DEN), the sixth busiest airport in the world, nearly 20 miles away.


Agents Specializing in this Area
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Todd L Crosbie
LIV Sotheby's International Realty
(720) 807-4950
108 Total Sales
1 in South Park Hill
$1,075,000 Price
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Laura Hudgins
Compass - Denver
(720) 724-9503
55 Total Sales
2 in South Park Hill
$1.1M - $2.4M Price Range
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Nate Biggs
Your Castle Real Estate Inc
(720) 730-6712
87 Total Sales
1 in South Park Hill
$1,312,500 Price
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Jennifer Kurpinsky
LIV Sotheby's International Realty
(720) 902-9457
80 Total Sales
2 in South Park Hill
$340K - $475K Price Range
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Hope Larsen
Century 21 Altitude Real Estate, LLC
(720) 419-0317
47 Total Sales
1 in South Park Hill
$550,000 Price
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Symantha Rodriguez
Compass - Denver
(720) 807-8203
114 Total Sales
1 in South Park Hill
$1,050,000 Price
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1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | South Park Hill | US |
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Homicide | 3 | 4 |
Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
Robbery | 3 | 4 |
Burglary | 4 | 4 |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
Larceny | 4 | 4 |
Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
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South Park Hill Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in South Park Hill, Denver sell after 122 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in South Park Hill, Denver over the last 12 months is $385,000, up 9% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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- 2260 Leyden St
Nestled in the heart of the beloved Park Hill neighborhood, this enchanting single floor living home offers a rare opportunity for quintessential Denver living. Step inside and discover a lovingly updated space featuring 4 comfortable bedrooms and 3 pristine full bathrooms. Every detail of this home exudes charm; from the moment you enter. The custom-crafted kitchen is a standout, inviting
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