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West Colfax

West Colfax

$704,965 Average Value
$459 Average Price per Sq Ft
95 Homes For Sale

Combing the old and new west of Denver

Just west of Downtown Denver is West Colfax, a bustling area mixed with older homes and businesses with brand-new apartment and condo buildings. "There's been a ton of developments here in the last decade," says Real Estate Brokers Eli Schmidt and Will Grimes, hosts of the YouTube channel The Mile High Property Brothers. "West Colfax used to fly under the radar and now it's branching out with little commerce districts, setting the trend for other areas south of Sloan's Lake." There is a lot of history in the neighborhood as well, with remnants of the origins still present through the synagogue and the move to proclaim part of the neighborhood the West Colfax Historic Cultural District to maintain the older homes and businesses.

in beautiful West Colfax, Colorado.
in beautiful West Colfax, Colorado.
Aerial view of the West Colfax neighborhood looking west  towards Sloans lake from Knox Court
Aerial view of the West Colfax neighborhood looking west towards Sloans lake from Knox Court
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Varying house styles and modern condo buildings

The neighborhood attracts a range of residents due in part to the sheer variety of housing styles present. With a median price of $702,500, streets can abruptly shift from 1940s brick bungalows starting around $600,000 to contemporary condos that can start around $270,000 and reach almost $2 million, blending the past and present. Tudor elements like steep front-gabled roofs with half-timbered designs are common on narrow but long brick homes, and there are even some historic Queen Anne-inspired multistory houses on Stuart Street. On the south end of the neighborhood, more modern multifamily units are popping up in the area. With sleek gray siding and dark wood accents, these units may offer less square footage but tend to be on the lower end of the pricing scale.

In beautiful West Colfax, Colorado you'll find some of the best condo living the city has.
In beautiful West Colfax, Colorado you'll find some of the best condo living the city has.
New build townhomes are popular on the north side of West Colfax near Federal Boulevard
New build townhomes are popular on the north side of West Colfax near Federal Boulevard
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West Colfax dining and retail shopping to the west

Although mostly residential, West Colfax Avenue does feature several restaurants along its route. Stop for a morning fix at Brew Culture Coffee, before grabbing a homemade kombucha for the afternoon. For a filling lunch, check out the popular Classic Eats Delicatessen for a fresh salad or a traditional Reuben sandwich. On the weekends, grab a cold beer at Seedstock Brewery, or stop by Moonflower Coffee, a coffee shop located within a converted auto body shop. For groceries, a King Soopers is to the northwest of the neighborhood, while Ross is a mile west along Colfax Avenue.

Cilantro Tacos Tequila Mezcal features a daily happy hour & traditional Mexican cuisine
Cilantro Tacos Tequila Mezcal features a daily happy hour & traditional Mexican cuisine
Cheeba Hut Toasted Subs is a cannabis-themed restaurant in the West Colfax neighborhood.
Cheeba Hut Toasted Subs is a cannabis-themed restaurant in the West Colfax neighborhood.
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Library events and movie nights with beer

The Rodolfo “Corky” Gonzales Branch of the Denver Public Library welcomes community members to grab a book or flex their creative muscles in the ideaLAB Open Lab by creating music, printing 3D designs, sewing and more. Residents can also head to the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema for a movie night with new movies and classics sharing the spotlight. What makes this movie theater unique is that movie-goers are treated to a meal and cocktail, during the movie.

in beautiful West Colfax, Colorado.
in beautiful West Colfax, Colorado.
in beautiful West Colfax, Colorado.
in beautiful West Colfax, Colorado.
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Chromebooks for home use and sports throughout the year

Children can attend Cheltenham Elementary from kindergarten through fifth grade. Cheltenham receives a C-plus from Niche and has a student-to-teacher ratio of 14-to-1. Students can then attend Lake Middle School, which has a C from Niche, for sixth through eighth grade and receive their own Chromebook for school and home use. At North High School, which first opened in 1883 and receives a B from Niche, students can participate in 26 different sports through the year as well as Advanced Placement classes.

in beautiful West Colfax, Colorado.
in beautiful West Colfax, Colorado.
in beautiful West Colfax, Colorado.
in beautiful West Colfax, Colorado.
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Library events and movie nights with beer

To the north, Sloan’s Lake Park offers plenty of space to walk, play tennis or take boats out on the water. To the southeast, Paco Sanchez Park’s colorful and contemporary playscapes attract children of all ages. Here, a giant beehive-like structure houses rope climbing sections and curling tube slides. In a nod to the park’s namesake, the first Latino radio host in Denver, the different playground areas are connected by a wavy path that resembles a soundwave. Children can explore Nettie Moore Playground, located within the Lakewood/Dry Gulch Park and has a more modest playscape. The park forms the southern border of the neighborhood and offers about 3 miles of paved trails on the sloping creek side for residents to enjoy.

Two bus routes, light rail and interstates

There are two bus routes along West Colfax Avenue and West 17th Avenue, as well as a Light Rail track through the Dry Gulch. The W Line on the track begins in Downtown Denver and reaches the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. Interstate 25 is to the east of the neighborhood, stretching from New Mexico to Wyoming while I-70 is to the north, which reaches from Utah to Maryland.

The Knox RTD light rail station takes residents from West Colfax to downtown Denver
The Knox RTD light rail station takes residents from West Colfax to downtown Denver
Electric rental bikes allow residents to bike from their homes to the light rail or vice versa.
Electric rental bikes allow residents to bike from their homes to the light rail or vice versa.
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Important to Know

West Colfax was a center for Jewish community throughout the 1900s, although the Jewish community has shrunk since then. The Congregation Zera Abraham synagogue, for Orthodox Jews, is still within neighborhood limits, as well as an Eruv, a walkable area within which Jewish people may still socialize and carry items since the entire area within an Eruv is considered a single property.

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Denver International

37 min drive

Subway

Knox

Bus

Decatur & Federal Station Gate H

Bus

W 14th Ave & Irving St

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W Colfax Ave & Winona Ct

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W Colfax Ave & Meade St

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W 17th Ave & King St

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W Colfax Ave & Knox Ct

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W Colfax Ave & Perry St

West Colfax Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$750,000
Median Sale Price
$738,450
Median Single Family Sale Price
$750,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$710,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$732,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
3%
Last 12 months Home Sales
180
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
1%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$459

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,887
Number of Homes for Sale
95
Median Year Built
1954
Months of Supply
6.30
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,718
Below the national average
1,925
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,450
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,428
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
840
Average Studio Size Sq Ft
421
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,098

Open Houses

  • Sunday, Sep 21
    1 - 3pm

    4200 W 17th Ave Unit 235, Denver, CO 80204

    $775,000

    • 2 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,738 Sq Ft
    • 4200 W 17th Ave
    • Unit 235

    AUCTION ALERT! DON’T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY TO BID, BUY, OWN. *List Price is not the asking price- this home will sell to the highest bid REGARDLESS OF PRICE, no minimums, no reserves. Auctions are fun and easy-leveling the playing field-allows the buyer to “see” all bids and compete fairly on the same terms. OPEN HOUSES WILL BE HELD ON 9/3, 9/7, 9/10, 9/14, 9/21 Or call for private showing

    Janelle Karas Prestige Real Estate Auction LLC

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  • Friday, Sep 19
    12 - 3pm

    1717 Irving St, Denver, CO 80204

    $1,895,000

    • 8 Beds
    • 8 Baths
    • 5,708 Sq Ft
    • 1717 Irving St

    Incredible House Hack Opportunity Near Sloan’s Lake – Luxury, Flexibility & Income Potential - 2 Master Suites - 2 kitchenettes. This architecturally stunning multi-level home offers 6 bedrooms and 8 bathrooms across a versatile floor plan designed for both luxurious living and high-end income generation. With three distinct rental opportunities, it’s the ultimate house hack — perfect for

    LeeAnne Faulkner eXp Realty, LLC

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  • Friday, Sep 19
    2 - 5pm

    1588 Lowell Blvd, Denver, CO 80204

    $1,350,000

    • 4 Beds
    • 3.5 Baths
    • 2,682 Sq Ft
    • 1588 Lowell Blvd

    Just Completed in August 2025 – Brand New Custom Home in the Heart of Sloan’s LakeWelcome to this exceptional new construction custom home, perfectly situated in one of Denver’s most coveted neighborhoods. This modern masterpiece offers 4 spacious bedrooms, 4 luxurious bathrooms, a two-car detached garage, and a stunning rooftop deck with mountain views.Thoughtfully designed with

    Laura Mueller Your Castle Real Estate Inc

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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
13,947
Median Age
34
Population Density
22 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
9.3%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$86,048
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$114,309

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
93.4%
College Graduates
53.7%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
15.7%
% Population in Labor Force
82%
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

Biker's Paradise

Bike Score®

98 / 100

Very Walkable

Walk Score®

78 / 100

Good Transit

Transit Score®

52 / 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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STACY A. NOLAN
Integrity Transitions Real Estate LLC
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