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Walkable Denver neighborhood with convenient transportation options
Founded in the late 1850s, Sunnyside is one of Denver’s oldest neighborhoods. Dense blocks packed with narrow streets that ease foot travel across the neighborhood make up this part of the city. The residents here have convenient access to a mix cafes, restaurants, shops, parks and institutions spread across the neighborhood. RTD’s light rail service has a stop right along the neighborhood’s eastern bounds and runs routes that can take riders to places like Coors Field to the south or to suburbs like Arvada to the west. Interstate 70, which runs right along Sunnyside’s northern bounds, also helps provide fast-travel connections to the other parts of the greater Denver area. “It’s great because it’s in really close proximity to downtown and to the highway. It’s another great part of the Highlands in general, the broad Highlands, which is really made up neighborhoods like Sunnyside,” says Jeff Plous, the broker and owner of Hatch Realty, who’s made over 20 sales in Sunnyside. “It’s also less expensive than other places like Berkeley and Highlands Square.” The average sale price for the most recent year in Sunnyside is indeed lower than in several of the neighborhoods located within a few miles of the city’s downtown. For instance, that figure for Berkeley, West Highland and Lower Highlands ranged from roughly $950,000 to $990,000, each well over $100,000 higher than in Sunnyside. “I’d say Sunnyside is a great neighborhood northwest of Denver that comes with a little bit more value for your dollar than places like Lower Highlands and Berkeley,” Plous says.
Traditional homes rest beside modern marvels in Sunnyside, Colorado.
Train station and Denver
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Old and brand new stock with a dash of creativity
The homes in Sunnyside span a wide generational spectrum and number of them were built with some distinct flair. The blocks here include streets with verges covered in rocks or gravel and sidewalks crossed by paths made of pink slate. Many decades old homes along these narrow roads exhibit Craftsman and bungalow styles subtly blended with traits often seen on Victorian builds. There are also some homes with deconstructive traits and others with gambrel roofing or touches not often seen in dense urban areas. Price points for these homes, some of which can date as far back as the early 1900s, can run from around $700,000 to $900,000. Then, the neighborhood is seeing a growing number of newly built single-family homes with modern and contemporary touches that can run between $1 million and $1.5 million. With the new architecture remaining consistent, the recently added housing stock also include some contemporary style duplex buildings that can go for around $1.2 million and townhouses that can run from the upper $600,000s to the upper $700,000s.
Modern contemporary homes are popping up all over Sunnyside in Denver, Colorado.
Victorian Style Home
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Dining and shopping near every corner of Sunnyside
Finding places to either dine or simply enjoy a cup of coffee shouldn’t be too tough to come by as establishments exist near every corner of the neighborhood. For breakfast options, there’s Sunny’s near the heart of the neighborhood on West 44th Avenue and The Universal on the far southwest corner. A dinner table can be reserved at the Wolf’s Tailor on Tejon Street, where patrons can enjoy multi-course artisan meals. Celebrations over a glass – or two – of Sunnyside Red can be enjoyed at the Bonacquisti Wine Company on Pecos Street, while those interested in sampling French-inspired craft beer can stop by the Diebolt Brewing Company on Mariposa Street. Huckleberry Roasters on Pecos offers an ideal spot for coffee dates. The Radiator on 44th has brews, too, but throws some beers and cocktails into the mix. And there are places for those not necessarily looking for a meal or drink. Mile High Comics near the tracks on Jason Street has the issues for enthusiasts, collectors or those simply seeking to get their hands on the material that inspired some of the most renowned blockbuster superhero flicks. Safeway, located just west of the neighborhood, provides an option for grocery shopping.
Stop for a coffee or get some work done at Leever's Cafe in Sunnyside, Colorado.
Leever's Locavore is a grocery and marketplace for local goods in Sunnyside, Colorado.
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Pass through El Kiosko in La Raza Park
Visitors to Chaffee Park – the green space, not the neighborhood bordering Sunnyside to the north – can take in the Denver skyline as they loop around its 3.5 mile trail. Located near the southeastern pocket of Sunnyside, Ciancio Park is a local go-to spot for baseball leagues. It also has other amenities like three playgrounds and picnic spots. La Raza Park sits along Sunnyside’s southern bounds and stands out with artistic installations that serve as tributes to the city’s Chicano activists. The most visible fixture here is El Kiosko, a raised pyramid-shaped pavilion with Aztec and Mayan artistic influences.
The beautiful murals within the La Raza Park Pavilion in Sunnyside, Colorado.
The statue and pavilion at La Raza park in Sunnyside, Colorado.
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Specialized bilingual program at Bryant-Webster
Occurring in September at Chaffee Park, the Sunnyside Music Festival is a significant and long-running neighborhood celebration that’s free to attend. Goers will also find food, beer and fun activities for the children.
Bryant Webster Dual Language School teaches kindergarten through 8th grade.
Columbian Elementary School is a public school located in Denver, CO.
North High School is a public high school in West Highland.
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Schools
Schools in and near the neighborhood include Columbian Elementary School, the Bryant-Webster Dual Language School, Skinner Middle School and North High School, all of which received grades of C-plus or higher from ratings site Niche. There’s also another option with the Denver Montessori Junior/Senior High, which received a C-plus grade from Niche. As its name suggests, the Bryant-Webster school specializes in a program that teaches Spanish speaking students English and English speaking students Spanish. The school, which serves kindergarten to eighth grade, aims for its students to be bilingual and bi-literate by the time they reach the eighth grade.
Convenient access to the RTD light rail
The RTD light rail makes a stop right on Sunnyside’s eastern bounds. Riders can travel south to catch Rockies games at Coors Field or head west to suburbs like Arvada, where they can hop off the train and immediately stroll through the city’s historic Olde Town district. I-70 on the northern end helps provide quick access east to the Denver International Airport. And the proximity to downtown means Sunnyside residents needing medical care aren’t too far from institutions like St. Joseph Hospital and Presbyterian St. Luke’s Medical Center.
The 41st & Fox transit station on the east of Sunnyside takes residents south to Denver.
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Parks in this Area
Bernabe Indio Franco Park
Basketball
Trails
Playground
La Raza Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Trails
Chaffee Park
Basketball
Trails
Playground
McDonough Park
Trails
Ciancio Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Tennis
Atzlan Recreation Center Park
Basketball
Pickleball
Playground
Transit
Airport
Denver International
30 min drive
Bus
46th Ave & Quivas St
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W 46th Ave & Lipan St
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W 44th Ave & Bryant St
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Lipan St & W 45th Ave
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Lipan St & W 38th Ave
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W 38th Ave & Alcott St
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Lipan St & W 46th Ave
Reviews
Niche Reviews
4.121 Reviews
4.0Niche User
1/11/2015Niche Review
The only downside would be the lack of big stores such as Michael's and other craft stores.
5.0Current Resident
3/20/2021Niche Review
Sunnyside is a vibrant neighborhood full of culture and wonderful people. The supportive community of Sunnyside shines bright for everyone who lives in it. Though in thee past decade gentrification has taken a toll on the neighborhood, the culture remains alive.
4.0Niche User
9/21/2016Niche Review
Low crime rate with a police station down the street.
4.0Current Resident
8/7/2022Niche Review
Nice neighborhood. Relativity quiet with lot of family's and cute houses. Good distance from downtown.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Sunnyside
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Sunnyside Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Sunnyside, Denver sell after 74 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Sunnyside, Denver over the last 12 months is $401,000, up 41% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
10,489
Median Age
37
Population Density
12 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
11.9%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$92,283
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$114,700
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
84%
College Graduates
47.9%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
18.5%
% Population in Labor Force
75.9%
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
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
80/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
86/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
41/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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