City Park: The Largest Urban Park in Denver and a Great Neighborhood!
City Park, a 330-acre public park, rests in the middle of the City Park neighborhood. It’s the largest urban park in Denver, hosting both the Museum of Nature and Science and the Denver Zoo.
With frequent family friendly community events and expansive fields and lakes, City Park is a great place for families with kids of all ages.
City Park is also a great area for young professionals looking for urban homes near downtown, yet in a quality neighborhood of their own.
What City Park Has to Offer You
City Park is just over a mile east of downtown, with quick access to public transportation. So, whether you prefer to bike, drive or use public transit, you can make it downtown very quickly.
In City Park itself, there are frequent community events, including:
- Jazz in the Park one evening a week during the summer months
- Food truck events
- Charity walks and runs
This is all in addition to the Museum of Nature and Science, the Denver Zoo and the opportunities that a mile-long park has to offer to all of the neighborhood’s residents.
The southern boundary of City Park is Colfax Avenue, one of Denver’s main strips, home to bars, restaurants, brewpubs, local shops and more.
Some local Colfax Ave. favorites include:
- Tattered Cover bookstore
- Twist & Shout record store
- The Three Lions Pub – modeled after some of London’s best
If you’re looking for an exciting neighborhood with urban outdoor opportunities close to downtown Denver, City Park may be the place for you.
City Park Real Estate Overview
Surrounding City Park is its neighborhood that runs from the southern boundary of the park down to Colfax Avenue (some say it extends south to 15th Avenue) and along the western boundary to Downing Street (sometimes called City Park West).
The median sales price for homes from April to June of this year was $367,750.
This price shows an increase of 8.2% from last year and an 88.9% increase in the number of homes sold, demonstrating a strengthening market in City Park.
Some numbers…
- Average price per square foot: $295
- Number of homes currently on the market: 22
- Number of homes in pre-foreclosure, auction or bank-owned stages of foreclosure: 6
- Average listing price for mid-July: $457,366
Do You Think City Park Sounds Right for You?
As a Denver and Boulder area real estate agent, I can help you find your perfect new home. If City Park sounds like the right neighborhood for you, let me know and we can look more into its benefits for you or your family.
Even if City Park doesn’t turn out to be right for you, I can help you compare the neighborhood to others in Denver and the surrounding area so you do find your perfect new home!
If you have any questions, or are ready to get started with the search for your new home, please contact me today.