“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, whats your answer?  Let’s first explore some of the neighborhoods surrounding downtown Denver.  Please weigh in your thoughts on the comments section.  First, we will start with Five Points as a starting point in this neighborhood series.

Five Points is on the rise, crime is still a factor, but if your looking for appreciation over the next 5 years, many experts say this is the place to invest. Five Points is considered the Harlem of the West, due to its long jazz history.

Eats & Drinks: Check out Tom’s Home Cooking on 800 E 26th, Herb’s Hideaway, Cervantes

Boundaries: Park Ave, Downing St, Stout St, Tremont Place. Note: The boundaries between Curtis Park, Five Points and Ballpark overlap. The hood is the neighborhoods surrounding the intersection of Washington Street, 27th Street, 26th Avenue and Welton Street, northeast of downtown Denver.

Pros: industrial loft projects,condos, Queen Anne Victorians, light rail access, loft projects,walk to lodo, rising home prices, Five Points Jazz Festival , KUVO, affordable compared to LODO

Cons: crime, although it seems stable and should get better over time.

Adjacent Hoods: Curtis Park, Capitol Hill, Whittier, Cole, GlobeVille

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

Are you are considering selling your Five Points home or loft, click here to get started.

A Map View of Denver Neighborhoods.

It started with running into Matt Mayo’s crew after they finished pruning the trees bordering Vine Street Pub, Mountain Sun’s newest brewpub.  Nick Close was discussing his passion for tree climbing and how he had been doing it his entire adult life.  I mentioned I was actually looking for a reputable Arborist to work on some trees at my house.  Well, long story short, I rec’d a couple of bids and Preservation Tree Care was the only company to follow up and work with me on a custom tree care plan.  Their team was professional, efficient and cleaned up all of the tree debris. Our trees look great now and will no doubt be healthier in the coming years.

Thanks again to Matt Mayo, Nick Close, Steve, James and Steve.  Click here to go to their website for more information.  Tell them that Jay referred ya!  They even power their trucks with Bio-Diesel fuel.

The Dave Matthews Band and Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers will showcase the first Mile High Music Festival, on July 19-20 at the Fields of Dicks Sporting Goods.

Other acts scheduled to perform include John Mayer, the Black Crowes, O.A.R., Michael Franti & Spearhead, Rodrigo y Gabriela, Steve Winwood, Spoon, Flogging Molly, Colbie Caillat, OneRepublic, the Roots, moe., Citizen Cope, Andrew Bird, State Radio, Martin Sexton, Ingrid Michaelson and Grace Potter and the Nocturnals.

Tickets will be on sale March 29 via TicketHorse.com and milehighmusicfestival.com. Two-day passes cost $150. This is a new event which will bring great exposure to North Stapleton.

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This 2 story house is only $264, 900 and is in the up and coming Potter Highlands area. Please contact me to set up a private showing. Click here for the map.

• Beautiful Remodeled Victorian

• 2 Bedrooms / 1 Bath

• 1070 Finished Sq. Ft.

• Original Details

• Bright Sunny Kitchen

• Updated Bathroom w/ Claw-foot Bathtub

• High Ceilings & Arched Doorways

• Decorator Paint Colors

• Gleaming Hardwood Floors

• Ceramic Tile Flooring

• Spacious Master Suite w/ Walk-in Closet

• Updated Windows

• Updated Electrical

• Front Yard Professionally Landscaped

• Lots of Storage

• Washer & Dryer Included

• Quaint Highlands Neighborhood