Wellshire

Ranch and ranch-style with high median price and some new construction
On the neighborhood’s northern side, streets branch out from the main thoroughfares in neat rows, while Cherry Hills III offers private, gated townhome options. The majority of Wellshire’s homes are ranch or ranch-style, although new custom-build contemporary homes may have two stories. “Sales are sparse because the area is so small and people don’t want to leave,” Neumann says. The median price for homes in Wellshire is $1.295 million, with a few homes under $600,000. Most ranch and ranch-style homes, however, begin around $620,000 and reach $1.5 million. Homes can be close together, but are generally set back from the street, leaving room for manicured lawns and gardens. “The homes are very well taken care of,” says Wise and Crown. “And it’s a high-end economic area, so once something comes on the market, people buy it quickly.” Crossing Dartmouth Avenue, heading toward the golf course, streets curve to reveal expanded lots with homes that offer more square footage and variety, from new Craftsman builds with sleek, horizontal siding in pale shades of cream to modern farmhouse homes with decorative shutter designs and warm, natural tones. These newer homes often sell for over $1 million, with a few reaching $2.4 million.Dance education, band and Advanced Placement classes
Children in the neighborhood can begin at Slavens Elementary School, which also boasts a large field and a few garden plots that children can help maintain. Serving kindergarten through eighth grade students, Slavens offers band and dance education to students. “Slavens is consistently ranked highly and is safe,” says Crown and Wise. “So it’s a big draw for families with younger children.” Following eighth grade, most students will move on to attend Thomas Jefferson High School. At TJ, students are able to enroll in Advanced Placement and honors classes, as well as participate in traditions such as ArtFest and a Talent Show and Back Yard BBQ. The high school also has a Center for Communication Technology program where students can receive training mechanical engineering, digital media production and software engineering. Both schools score an A-minus from Niche.Eisenhower Park, recreation center and miles of trails
Just across Colorado Boulevard to the east, Mamie Doud Eisenhower Park welcomes residents to enjoy time outside with tennis and pickleball courts, a playground and additional indoor and outdoor activities at the Eisenhower Recreation Center. The High Line Canal Trail runs through this park, as well as the Wellshire Golf Course, and covers more than 70 miles. The trail is multi-use with bicycles and pedestrians sharing the space. The path connects Roxborough State Park to the south with Aurora to the east of Denver. There are two more parks nearby, with Magna Carta Park to the south and Robert H. McWilliams Park to the north. Both have playgrounds and greenspace, with Magna Carta connecting to the High Line Canal Trail and McWilliams Park connecting to Harvard Gulch Trail.Shopping to the northeast with escargot
Pick up weekly groceries nearby at either King Soopers or Sprouts Farmers Market, both to the northeast of the neighborhood. Within the University Hills Shopping Mall, head to Café de France for a meal of garlic butter-doused escargot and fluffy crepes stuffed with chicken in a creamy mushroom champagne sauce or stop by Marshall’s for some retail shopping.Two bus lines with nearby interstate access
While the High Line Canal Trail crosses the southern section of the neighborhood in Wellshire Golf Course and the roads are crisscrossed with sidewalks, exiting the neighborhood is more suited for vehicular traffic, with two avenues and boulevards acting as the borders of the neighborhood. Access to Interstate 25 is about 2 miles to the northeast, while two bus lines go along Colorado and University Boulevard.Independent films and golfing
On the weekend, catch a classic film at Landmark’s Chez Artiste Theatre, which has been open since 1974 and features independent and specialty films, with subtitles a common feature to any foreign-language film. The Wellshire Golf Course is a public golf-course, where children can play for free on Hogan’s Alley Junior Course. Located on the golf course is the Wellshire Event Center, which hosts weddings and events in the Tudor-style complex. With two churches within the neighborhood boundary and several nearby, there are occasional events held by the religious organizations.
Important to know and crime
The University of Denver is less than a mile north of the neighborhood on University Boulevard, but rarely impacts the daily life of residents. The Wellshire neighborhood scores a 3 on the crime score from the CAP Index.

Agents Specializing in this Area
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John Christopher
RE/MAX Alliance
(720) 807-9452
87 Total Sales
1 in Wellshire
$1,450,000 Price
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Bill Maher
RE/MAX Professionals
(720) 709-2706
98 Total Sales
1 in Wellshire
$1,010,000 Price
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Sarah Nolan
Compass - Denver
(734) 822-1509
170 Total Sales
1 in Wellshire
$1,830,000 Price
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Kelly Bigsby
Madison & Company Properties
(855) 971-0157
78 Total Sales
2 in Wellshire
$555K - $875K Price Range
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Nicole Wadsworth
The Agency - Denver
(720) 605-1819
73 Total Sales
22 in Wellshire
$850K - $1.8M Price Range
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Deanna Wolfe
Compass - Denver
(720) 780-1204
96 Total Sales
1 in Wellshire
$2,169,000 Price
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1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Wellshire | US |
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Homicide | 1 | 4 |
Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
Robbery | 2 | 4 |
Burglary | 3 | 4 |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
Larceny | 4 | 4 |
Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
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Wellshire Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Wellshire, Denver sell after 34 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Wellshire, Denver over the last 12 months is $515,841.
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Located in the desirable Southern Hills pocket of Wellshire, this classic ranch home sits on a generous 9,270 square foot lot and features a rare 4-car attached garage that provides flexibility for additional interior finished square footage or serves as an ideal space for a home gym, office, or work spaces for car enthusiasts, craftsmen, artists and more. Perfect for those seeking comfortable
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