Welcome to Washington Park

Colorado urban living doesn’t get more classic than Washington Park (aka Wash Park).

Over 160 acres, two flower gardens, two lakes, one pond, 10 tennis courts, a croquet field, two playgrounds, one 2.6-mile path for runners, inline skaters, bikers and strollers and hundreds of human and dog weekend revelers on wide fields characterize the heart of this neighborhood: the 100-plus-year-old Washington Park.

The lovely park, which stretches eight long north-south blocks by four smaller west-east blocks, roughly bisects the neighborhood. Single-family homes predominate on both the west and east sides of the park. However, those west of the park are smaller on smaller lots and have more rentals; homes on the east are larger on larger lots and have more owner-occupied housing. You can see this reflected in the street grid on the map.

Lifestyle Attributes + Real Estate Data

  • Schools: Many homes in the Washington Park neighborhood feed Steele Elementary School, which has a great reputation. It has a GreatSchools rating of 8. Other schools in the area’s attendance zone have lower GreatSchools ratings, however; Merrill Middle School and South High School both have ratings of 5.
  • Walk Score: 63
  • Transit Score: 37 (but this varies widely depending where you are in the neighborhood).
  • Median sell price: $612,625
  • Median days on market: 9 days

Stats: 12 months through July 31, 2018

Buying in Washington Park

Buyers have to be blazing fast as Wash Park homes are in high demand. Frenzy is a good word to describe the atmosphere. Even for homes in the higher price points (~$1.8 million) on the east side of the park near charming Gaylord Street are going fast.

A recent client, Anna Adams, provides a window into the competitive landscape here. The home she ended up buying started showing at 9 a.m. on a Friday. By 5:30 p.m. it had eight! offers. It was listed for $625,000 and Anna won the home with a $695,000 all-cash offer with a three-week close. Read more of her story here.

Selling in Washington Park

Selling in Washington Park is simple in this hot market. List it, and get ready for a showdown. Of course, sellers should give their home a fresh coat of paint and fix any glaring eyesores, but the current market is clearly on their side.

If you’re interested in learning about the selling process or getting a good estimate for your home value, reach out!

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Additional Details

Washington Park offers iconic Colorado urban living — dense neighborhoods with many single-family homes anchored by a world-class park where residents, friends and visitors flock for games of volleyball, picnics and grilling, drinking, kickball, Spikeball and lounging. If you want to get a vibe of Denver culture in one glance, visit Washington Park on Saturday at 2 p.m.

Runner in Washington Park. Credit: rgrant1776/Instagram

This popularity has its drawbacks for residents — parking can be a pain, and streets around the park are filled with people on the weekend making their way to the oasis.

As one of Denver’s largest parks, Washington Park lives large in the area imagination. Most visitors associate Denver living with the Washington Park area and many homebuyers start their journey here. Easy accessibility to plentiful jobs in downtown and the Denver Tech Center is a perk: it’s biking distance of downtown (four miles with no hills or highways in between) and a short car commute on nearby I-25 south to the tech center.

Even the dogs are cool in Washington Park. Credit: Drew Carpenter/Facebook.

When out-of-town buyers call me, many say they want to start their search in Wash Park. It’s a great neighborhood, but we often expand their search to find something that fits perfect for them.

Who lives here

Given its more urban character and smaller lots, Wash Park homes are more affordable than many other Denver neighborhoods. Many young professional families have their starter homes in the neighborhood before building equity and moving up.

Recent Neighborhood News

480 South Marion Parkway Unit 905

Set amid Denver’s lush Washington Park neighborhood in The Park Lane apartments, steps away from its famed Wash Park, this 1-bed, 1-bath condo features an open floor plan, hardwood floors and a private balcony that overlooks the park for $365,000. What I love about this home: Its indoor-outdoor flow with plenty of light thanks to […]

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407 South Williams Street

This bright four-bed, four-bath revamped gem, just a few blocks from Washington Park, offers premier Wash Park living for $1.25 million. What I love about this home: Its unique bungalow architecture with plenty of nooks. The home’s long, unobstructed layout; the back opens to a large private deck — perfect for grilling. The kitchen’s stainless […]

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673 South Vine Street

This five-bedroom, five-bathroom home in Washington Park offers an artisan, treehouse style for $1.945 million. What I love about this home: A unique architectural design, large windows and industrial-chic-meets-rustic-elegance style. The contemporary kitchen with multilevel island and natural materials. The massive walk-in closet! with built-in shelving and its large master bathroom! Walking distance from both […]

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