Living and owning real estate in downtown Denver can be an exhilarating experience. Whether you buy or rent, being a part of the vibrant lifestyle is definitely something you look forward to. The fact that downtown Denver’s housing market is holding up while the rest of the country experiences a recession is a testament to the vision of its great leaders and residents. And with the nation’s largest transportation project underway, as well as the redevelopment of Union Station, there’s no better place to be.

Houses in downtown Denver
Downtown Denver homes and surrounding neighborhoods have some of the most beautiful properties in the country. Whether it’s a historic Victorian at Five Points or Baker, a Capital Hill Denver Square, a Washington Park Bungalow, or a stately mansion at the Denver Country Club, there’s something for everyone. Neighborhood zoning codes determine how large a new home can be built based on lot size and setbacks. With more children moving to the city, the smaller, unprotected versions of bungalows are being discarded for larger homes with modern conveniences.

Downtown Denver Condos
Downtown Denver condominiums, as well as other neighborhoods, are a convenient way to experience the city lifestyle without the extra maintenance time. Neighborhoods like Uptown, Golden Triangle and Ballpark are also seeing an increase in condominium development. With the high cost of land in these areas and zoning codes that allow for high density, there are sure to be more on the horizon. Another downtown neighborhood called Arapahoe Square is poised for a mixed-use, high-density resurgence. This area is bounded by 20t to Park Avenue and Tremont Place to Lawrence Street. This will be an area to watch in the future.

Townhomes in Downtown Denver
Downtown Denver townhomes are one of the most popular new construction options. With the high price of land and height requirements in certain neighborhoods, more of this product is being built. Neighborhoods like Riverfront, Highlands, Lower Highlands (LoHi), Cherry Creek, Curtis Park, Berkeley and many others are seeing a surge in townhomes. Town Homes offer an excellent alternative to a single family home in these neighborhoods where the cost of land would make a single family home cost prohibitive for most buyers.

Lofts in Downtown Denver
Downtown Denver lofts are generally located in the lower part of downtown, which was once the warehouse district. With the completion of Coors Field in 1995, the complete gentrification of the surrounding blocks began with the conversion of old warehouses and office buildings into residential housing. A loft usually has exposed brick or concrete walls and exposed ductwork. The last of the historic buildings in the entire center located at 15th and Wynkoop is currently being converted to office space with two lofts at the top of the building. Some builders have taken the term lofts to refer to exposed ductwork within new construction. However, this did not last long as the buyer looking for a new build usually wants a finished product. Lofts can be found on streets like Wynkoop, Wazee, Blake, Market, and a few others. A downside of a true loft can sometimes be the lack of air conditioning and the ability to make interior changes due to brick or concrete walls.