I am a Park Hill Realtor and long time resident. I love where I live and work. Park Hill is one of the most renowned communities in the Denver area with classic homes from the 1930’s and 1940’s. In addition, a few turn of the century homes and mid-century moderns add variety and spice. ‘South […]
What’s New and Old In Five Points
I’ve seen my Five Points neighborhood and its real estate come a long way in the several years and decades.. The Five Points Historic District was founded in 2002 and is located just north of Lower Downtown. That alone has accelerated the pace of renovation and improvements to my neighborhood. But, Five Points was known […]
RiNo is River North
One of Denver’s oldest neighborhoods is just north of Five Points near Downtown Denver. It is called RiNo. RiNo is an acronym that means RIver NOrth. It is sometimes called the River North Arts District. This area is north of Downtown Denver Area and Coors Field. It’s hip. It’s happening. And, it’s got lots of […]
Denver’s Curtis Park and Five Points
Downtown Denver is surrounded by interesting residential neighborhoods. Just North and West of Denver’s ever popular and resurgent Five Points is another historic community. Moreover, Curtis Park offers interesting Victorian architecture and classic homes dating back to the 1880’s. Much of this gorgeous architecture went unrecognized for many years. But, as many downtown Denver neighborhoods […]
North City Park Revitalization
My family and I have lived in Northeast Denver a long time. When I grew up, Park Hill was the only “gentrified” neighborhood sought by professionals, especially attorneys, and their families. The areas north and west of City Park were not among the best due to higher crime and worse schools. Now, the neighborhoods just […]
Park Hill Neighborhood With a History
When my family moved to Denver, we headed straight for Park Hill . The Park Hill Community in Denver is nationally known and acclaimed for many decades for many good reasons. It is now one of the most desired locations in the Denver Metro area. One thing that is distinct about the area is that of diversity. […]
Highlands Leads Denver in Urban “In-Fills”
Clients often ask me: “What is the most popular area in Denver for new housing?” The good news is Denver has many neighborhoods with what we call “in-fills”. They might be large communities or just a single home. Lately, our redevelopment of the old Stapleton airport has been in the news. But, quietly, builders are […]
Highlands: Suddenly Exciting City Living
The robust Northwest Denver community of Highlands is now being compared to its Southeast Denver counterpart Cherry Creek. Who knew? Highlands has long been known for its historic Bungalows, Denver Squares, Victorians, and other classic turn of the century homes. These solid brick homes have character, substance, and charm – ‘columns and fireplaces’. Classy homes […]
City Park West is ‘Hottest’ Neighborhood
Current City Park Homes For Sale City Park West had the highest appreciation in Metro Denver in 2011. Our real estate office published this 2011 Home Price Change Map showing ‘City Park West’ with an appreciation of 34% in 2011. Wow!! I lived at 2141 and 2147 Gilpin Street in that neighborhood from 1986 to […]
Park Hill Northeast Stages A Comeback
(Part 2 of my Park Hill Neighborhood Series. See Part 1 here) Denver’s renowned and nationally acclaimed Park Hill has a secret! The north and east areas are now among the most popular and desirable areas of Metro Denver. These two areas as outlined on the east side of this Central Denver Map have been […]