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. […]
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 […]
Park Hill South and Park Hill West
Continuing my theme that Denver’s Park Hill has something for everyone, I want to tell you about the old, original Park Hill community near downtown Denver before the later additions. This area started around the turn of the century in the 1880’s. There was a building boom at that time into the 1900’s. the homes closest […]
Stapleton Named For Former Mayor
I have always loved Stapleton. Now, of course, it is a residential Denver neighborhood that goes by the name Stapleton Northfield. At least that’s what the new exit sign off I-70 says. By the way, that exit road doesn’t connect the subdivision yet (take Colorado Blvd instead). But, this newest residential and mixed-use subdivision used […]
Why Choose Park Hill Near Downtown?
In the Northeast area of Metro Denver near City Park there is a rare jewel of a neighborhood called Park Hill. That’s where my family has called home since 1964. Mom moved here from Oklahoma and wanted a great neighborhood where she would be welcome. Remember, the civil rights act hadn’t been passed and implemented […]
Consider a New Denver Home
Ed: Current Denver Realtor and former custom home builder, Darren Crotchett ,offers comparisons between building a new Denver home and buying a resale. Are you considering a new Denver home or a home that’s older but new to you. There are advantages and disadvantages to each decision and it’s important to understand the differences and […]