Denver East
City Park is bordered by 26th Avenue, Colfax, Colorado and Downing.
City Park is bordered by 26th Avenue, Colfax, Colorado and Downing.
Denver East real estate covers six of the city's most established close-in neighborhoods: City Park, Lowry, Mayfair, Montclair, Park Hill, and Central Park, formerly known as Stapleton. Anchored by 330-acre City Park and its namesake, the landmark Denver East High School, this stretch of the city offers tree-lined streets, some of Denver's most distinctive early-1900s architecture, and direct access to the Denver Zoo, the Denver Museum of Nature and Science, and the 49-mile Colfax Avenue corridor. Home prices across the area currently range from about $625,000 to nearly $800,000 depending on the neighborhood, with City Park itself posting the largest year-over-year gain of any neighborhood in Denver in 2025. Whether you are searching for homes for sale in Denver East as a first home, a move-up buy, or an investment near the city's core, this guide gives you the complete picture.
Lisa Taylor is a Denver native who has specialized in Denver East and Denver's finest luxury neighborhoods since 1992. Recognized as a Top 1% REALTOR® nationally and ranked #2 Individual Agent at Compass Denver, Lisa brings more than 25 years of Denver East market knowledge, an unparalleled client network, and a results-driven approach to every transaction she manages.
Denver East Quick Facts | Detail |
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City & State | Denver, Colorado |
Zip Codes | 80206, 80207, 80220, 80230, 80238 |
Median Home Price | ~$625K–$791K depending on neighborhood; East Denver submarket (80220) median $654,684 |
Price Range | ~$400K (condos/starter homes) to $2.8M+ (estate homes in Mayfair and Montclair) |
Avg. Days on Market | 10–53 days, varies significantly by neighborhood |
Walk Score | 64–87 depending on neighborhood; City Park West ranks Denver's 3rd most walkable neighborhood |
Distance to Downtown | ~2.5–8 miles depending on neighborhood; Central Park connects via RTD A-Line, 13 min to Union Station |
Anchor High School | East High School (1600 City Park Esplanade), Denver Public Schools |
Anchor Park | City Park, 330 acres, established 1880 |
Notable 2025-2026 Trend | City Park posted the largest home price gain of any of Denver's 78 neighborhoods in 2025, up 23% |
Location
Denver East is not a single platted neighborhood but a cluster of six adjoining areas immediately east of City Park and Denver's central core: City Park, Lowry, Mayfair, Montclair, Park Hill, and Central Park. The area takes its name from East High School, one of Denver's oldest and most recognized public schools, whose 1924 building with its 162-foot clock tower sits directly on City Park's western edge. From City Park's dense, walkable blocks near downtown to Central Park's newer construction seven miles further northeast, Denver East spans a wide range of housing stock built across more than a century.
The area is loosely bounded by Colorado Boulevard and Quebec Street to the east, the Colfax Avenue corridor running through its center, and extends from City Park at its western edge out to Central Park's border with Aurora. Zip codes 80206, 80207, 80220, 80230, and 80238 cover the six neighborhoods, and Redfin specifically tracks an "East Denver" submarket centered on zip 80220 that includes Mayfair, Park Hill, and Montclair. Each neighborhood retains a distinct identity and price point, which is why buyers researching Denver East real estate benefit from neighborhood-level guidance rather than treating the area as one market.
Lifestyle
Denver East is where the city's oldest architecture, its largest urban park, and one of its newest transit-connected communities sit within a few miles of each other. A morning at the Denver Zoo, an afternoon along Colfax Avenue's theaters and bookstores, and an evening walk through Central Park's 50 parks capture the range this side of the city offers.
City Park
Denver's largest regional park at 330 acres, established in 1880 and shaped by landscape architect Henry Meryweather in the tradition of English pastoral gardens and New York's Central Park. Home to the Denver Zoo, the Denver Museum of Nature and Science (opened 1908), Ferril and Duck Lakes, and the 1908 Prismatic Fountain, it is the defining amenity for the entire Denver East area.
The Colfax Avenue Corridor
At 49.5 miles, Colfax Avenue is often cited as the longest continuous commercial street in the country, though that claim remains unverified. Along its Denver East stretch, it carries the Bluebird Theater, the historic Ogden Theatre, and a mix of cafes, bars, and bookstores that give the corridor its character.
Central Park (formerly Stapleton)
Built on the site of the former Stapleton International Airport, Central Park is Denver's largest neighborhood, with roughly 30,000 residents, 1,100 acres of open space, 50 parks, and its own 80-acre namesake park. The RTD A-Line commuter rail connects the neighborhood directly to Union Station downtown in about 13 minutes and to Denver International Airport in the other direction.
Lowry
Built on the site of the former Lowry Air Force Base, Lowry is a Governor's Award for Smart Growth recipient with more than 800 acres of parks and open space. The Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space Museum, housed in a former aircraft hangar, and the Lowry Town Center's shops and restaurants anchor the neighborhood.
Historic Mayfair and Montclair
Montclair was founded in 1897 by Baron Walter von Richthofen, uncle of the World War I flying ace known as the Red Baron, with strict early rules requiring three-story brick or stone homes. Neighboring Mayfair shares that architectural heritage, with Tudor, foursquare, and Queen Anne homes along quiet residential streets and a commercial hub at 9th and Colorado.
Park Hill's Community Character
One of Denver's oldest annexed neighborhoods, incorporated into the city in 1903, Park Hill is known for its tree-lined avenues, active neighborhood association, and the landmark 1894 Park Hill School. It was also central to Denver Public Schools' 1960s desegregation efforts led by Rachel Noel.
Neighborhoods
Denver East real estate is best understood neighborhood by neighborhood. Boundaries, architecture, and price points shift block by block across this part of the city, and each of the six areas below has its own distinct identity.
City Park
Bordered roughly by 26th Avenue, Colfax, Colorado Boulevard, and Downing Street. City Park posted the largest home price increase of any Denver neighborhood in 2025, up 23% to an average sale price of $913,765, and now ranks 5th in 5280 magazine's 2026 best neighborhoods list. Denver Square and bungalow architecture from the late 1890s and early 1900s remains common throughout.
Lowry
Bordered roughly by 11th Avenue, Alameda Avenue, Yosemite Street, and Monaco Parkway. A mixed-use community built on a former Air Force base, ranging from traditional single-family homes to urban-style lofts, with a median list price near the East Denver average.
Mayfair
Stretching from East Colfax down to 6th Avenue, between Quebec and Eudora Streets. One of Denver's oldest neighborhoods, with a median around $650,000 and homes typically spending about 24 days on market.
Montclair
Bordered by Colfax Avenue to the north, 6th Avenue to the south, Holly Street to the west, and Quebec Street to the east. Montclair's median sale price reached $684,670 in 2026, up 16% year over year, the fastest price growth of any neighborhood in the area.
Park Hill
Located in Denver's northeastern quadrant, generally bordered by Colorado Boulevard, East Colfax Avenue, Quebec Street, and East 52nd Avenue to the north. Park Hill spans three sub-areas (South, North, and Northeast Park Hill), with North Park Hill's median sale price at $676,673 and homes moving quickly, in about 10 days on market.
Central Park (formerly Stapleton)
Denver's largest neighborhood by area, with a median sale price of $790,975, the highest of the six, though down slightly (-0.9%) year over year on a very competitive market (81/100 competitiveness score, homes averaging just 10 days on market). Renamed from Stapleton in 2020 due to the racist legacy of former mayor Benjamin Stapleton, the neighborhood offers newer construction, extensive parks, and direct A-Line rail access.
Market
Denver East spans a wide price band because it is six distinct neighborhoods, not one. As of 2025-2026, median sale prices range from $625,000 in City Park West to $790,975 in Central Park, with Montclair ($684,670), North Park Hill ($676,673), Lowry ($680,000), and Mayfair (around $650,000) filling in between. Redfin's own "East Denver" submarket designation, centered on zip 80220 and covering Mayfair, Park Hill, and Montclair, posted a median of $654,684 in August 2026, up 11.9% year over year. All of these figures sit roughly 5 to 28% above the Denver metro median of $619,090.
The neighborhood-level data tells very different stories depending on where you look. City Park itself, a narrower and more tightly held area than the broader "City Park West" statistical boundary, posted the single largest price gain of any of Denver's 78 neighborhoods in 2025, up 23% to an average sale price of $913,765. Central Park, by contrast, is essentially flat year over year (-0.9%) despite being the area's highest-priced neighborhood, a sign of a market absorbing several years of rapid new construction. Lowry and Montclair, meanwhile, show diverging days-on-market trends, with Lowry slowing to 43 days and Montclair to 53, even as both post different rates of price growth.
For buyers, the practical takeaway is that Denver East is not a single trade to make. City Park and Central Park currently reward different strategies, a seller's market moving in 10 days versus a full-service, master-planned community with newer inventory, while Mayfair, Montclair, Park Hill, and Lowry offer a broader range of entry points and pacing.
Neighborhood | Median Sale Price | Avg. Days on Market | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|
City Park (5280-defined) | $913,765 (avg.) | Not reported | +23.0% |
City Park West | $625,000 | 36 days | +11.2% |
Mayfair | ~$650,000 | 24 days | Not reported |
Montclair | $684,670 | 53 days | +16.0% |
North Park Hill | $676,673 | 10 days | +0.2% |
Lowry | $680,000 | 43 days | -15.5% |
Central Park | $790,975 | 10 days | -0.9% |
Denver Metro (benchmark) | $619,090 | 28 days | +4.9% |
Education
The area's namesake school, East High School, sits at 1600 City Park Esplanade on City Park's western edge. Opened in 1875 as Denver's first high school, its current 1924 building, a Denver Historic Landmark since 1991, is known for its 162-foot clock tower modeled on Philadelphia's Independence Hall. East enrolls about 2,476 students and is ranked 23rd among Colorado high schools by U.S. News. Notable alumni include Academy Award winner Hattie McDaniel, Apollo 13 astronaut Jack Swigert, and actor Don Cheadle.
Because Denver Public Schools uses a district-wide choice enrollment system alongside neighborhood boundaries, the specific elementary and middle school assigned to a given address in Denver East can vary even within the same block. Notable schools serving the area include McAuliffe International School, a National Blue Ribbon middle school on Holly Street, and Stedman Elementary in the Park Hill area. Central Park has its own cluster of newer DPS schools built alongside the neighborhood's redevelopment, including Westerly Creek Elementary.
Given DPS's choice-based system, Lisa Taylor recommends every buyer verify current school assignment and enrollment zone status for a specific address directly with Denver Public Schools before writing an offer, rather than relying on neighborhood-wide assumptions.
Access
Downtown Denver
Distance varies by neighborhood, from roughly 2.5 to 3 miles for City Park to about 7 to 8 miles for Central Park. City Park and Park Hill are a short bike or car ride from downtown's business district and Coors Field.
RTD A-Line & Central Park Station
Central Park's own A-Line station connects directly to Denver Union Station downtown in about 13 minutes and continues on to Denver International Airport in the other direction, a rail connection unique to this neighborhood within Denver East.
Colfax Avenue Transit
RTD bus routes run the length of Colfax Avenue, connecting City Park, Mayfair, and Montclair to downtown and to the broader east Denver corridor without a car.
Walkability & Bike Access
Walk Scores vary sharply across Denver East, from City Park West's 87 (Denver's 3rd most walkable neighborhood) down to Park Hill's 64. Bike Scores are consistently strong throughout the area, ranging from 80 in Park Hill to 96 in City Park West.
Every Detail. Every Neighborhood.
Lisa Taylor is a Denver native who has specialized in Denver East and Denver's finest luxury neighborhoods since 1992. Recognized as a Top 1% REALTOR® nationally and ranked #2 Individual Agent at Compass Denver, Lisa brings over 25 years of Denver East market expertise, an unmatched client network, and a tireless commitment to results to every transaction. Her deep knowledge of City Park, Lowry, Mayfair, Montclair, Park Hill, and Central Park, including school boundaries, architectural history, and off-market opportunities, gives clients access that no other agent can match.
A 10-time recipient of the 5280 Top Agent and Round Table honors, winner of the Black Diamond Award, and featured on HGTV's House Hunters, Lisa's reputation across Denver's east side is built on results, relationships, and a personalized approach that leaves a lasting impression on every client she serves.
Home prices vary significantly across Denver East's six neighborhoods, from around $625,000 in City Park West to $790,975 in Central Park. Redfin's East Denver submarket, covering Mayfair, Park Hill, and Montclair, posted a median of $654,684 in 2026. City Park itself saw the largest price increase of any Denver neighborhood in 2025, up 23%.
Denver East includes City Park, Lowry, Mayfair, Montclair, Park Hill, and Central Park, formerly known as Stapleton and renamed in 2020. Each has its own boundaries, architecture, and price point, and Lisa Taylor can help you understand which fits your search.
Denver East is served by Denver Public Schools, anchored by the historic East High School on City Park's edge. Because DPS uses a district-wide choice enrollment system, specific elementary and middle school assignments vary by address. Lisa Taylor verifies current school information for every property before any offer.
Walkability varies by neighborhood. City Park West ranks as Denver's 3rd most walkable neighborhood with a Walk Score of 87, while Park Hill scores 64. Central Park offers a unique advantage with its own RTD A-Line station connecting directly to downtown and the airport.
Lisa Taylor has specialized in Denver East since 1992 as a Denver native with over 25 years of direct neighborhood expertise. Ranked #2 Individual Agent at Compass Denver and recognized nationally as a Top 1% REALTOR®, Lisa's deep knowledge of City Park, Lowry, Mayfair, Montclair, Park Hill, and Central Park, including school boundaries and off-market opportunities, gives her clients an advantage that is simply unavailable elsewhere in the market.
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