Bungalows, lofts, freshly painted victorians, modern condo projects pepper this vibrant hood.

Housing options range from classic Victorian and Queen Anne-style single family homes to newly constructed, modern condominiums. Quaint brick bungalows join the mix, along with several apartment complexes. Uptown also has a nice variety of loft conversions. The price range for Uptown real estate is as wide as the housing selection; lofts and newer construction begin in the high one hundred thousands and range through three-quarters of a million dollars. With an extensive variety of single family homes, condos, and lofts, Uptown offers home buyers lots of great choices.

Prices range form the 200’s up to 600k for upper end lofts.

Eats & Drinks: Avenue Grill, Strings, AIX Restaurant, Solera Restaurant and Wine Bar

Boundaries: The boundaries are Broadway and York streets for western and eastern borders.  Colfax to the south and 20th to the north frame in this exciting area.

Pros: borders downtown, close to nightlife, good eats, shopping, theatre, retail

Cons: none to think of.

Schools:

Adjacent Hoods: Five Points, Downtown, Cheeseman Park, City Park West, Capitol Hill

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Known for being one of Denver’s first neighborhoods, Curtis Park was developed in the 1860s -1870’s.  This neighborhood is growing as it is adjacent to downtown and offers a wide variety of living options. From loft, brick ranches and stately Victorians, Curtis Park can satisfy the discriminate buyer. Prices range form the 300’s up to 700k for a 2700 sq ft home.

Eats & Drinks: Mercury Cafe, Marco’s Coal Fired Pizza, La Fiesta

Boundaries: The boundaries are Broadway and Downing on the west and east sides, with 23rd and 38th making up the south and north boundary.

Pros: density, one and 2 bedroom condos & apartments, young professionals, walk to downtown in 15m, tree lined streets

Cons: low income housing mixed with high end lofts.

Schools: Gilpin E-8, East

Adjacent Hoods: Five Points, Cheeseman Park, Uptown, City Park West, Country Club

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Courtesy of Land Title. Data maintained by Metrolist

Courtesy of Land Title. Data maintained by Metrolist

“I am moving to Denver, What is the best neighborhood?” ” I want to be close to Downtown and far away from suburbia” These questions run rampant on websites and among friends planning to move to Denver. Many travel from the west and east coasts, many are young, single and ready to explore the amazing quality of life in the land of 5280.  So , you ask, what’s your answer?  Let’s first explore some of the neighborhoods surrounding downtown Denver. Now, we will look at Capitol Hill in this neighborhood.

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Capitol Hill

The Capitol Hill neighborhood is named after Denver’s Capitol Building.  Between 10th and 11th Streets on Sherman Street, you’ll find Poet’s Row, a row of historic apartment complexes  named after poets such as Frost and Dickenson.  Alan Ginsberg and Jack Kerouac also were known to have lived here. Did you know? Denver’s nickname of the Mile High City, the 13th step of the State Capitol building is exactly 5,280 feet high. Check out the Byers-Evans House Museum at 1310 Bannock Street.  This amazing home was built in 1883 by Rocky Mountain News publisher Williams Byers.

Eats & Drinks: Governor’s Park Bar & Grill for happy hour, Watercourse Foods at 206 E. 13th Ave for healthy vegetarian fare, Denver Ted’s for the best cheese steak subs, Twisted Sol to get your INK on.

Boundaries: Capitol Hill stretches from Broadway to Downing St. The neighborhood is encircled by Colfax Ave. to the north and 8th Ave. to the south.

Pros: density, one and 2 bedroom condos & apartments, young professionals, ink adorned hipsters, walk to the People’s Fair and A Taste of Colorado. Close to the Denver Public Library

Cons: some pockets of crime and vandalism, but thats part of the urban flair.

Schools:
East High at 1545 Detroit St.
Morey Middle School at 840 E. 14th Ave. serves grades 6-8.
Moore Elementary at 846 Corona St. offers classes for K - 5.

Adjacent Hoods: Five Points, Chesseman Park, Uptown, City Park West, Country Club

If you are looking for available properties in the Capitol Hill neighborhood, let’s schedule a home tour.

Are you are considering selling your Capitol Hill home or condo, click here to get started.

A Map View of Denver Neighborhoods.