Why Live In Wash Park?

Remember your early real estate advice?  Location, Location, Location?  Wash Park is it!  A short commute to downtown Denver or DTC via private or public transportation.  Downtown includes both work and play opportunities with the primarily office DTC area adding entertainment options on an increasing basis.  For many residents it is the park itself.  A 32 square block urban oasis with two large “lakes” (ponds if you are from a part of the country with “real” lakes) hike/bike trails, tennis courts, picnic areas and just a lot of open space.  One of the largest park in the city, and for many, the best.  There are several one and two block commercial areas with retail, restaurants and coffee shops.  This is a VERY “walkable” neighborhood!

Who Lives In Washington Park?

There is more accurate census data available, but I will give you my anecdotal information based on the profile of my clients who want to live there as well as who I observe as the sellers of the homes that I see.  Couples and singles of all age groups who place a higher value on the park and the shorter commute than on the larger and newer home available at comparble prices in the “burbs”.   There are families with children with the young ones typically pre-school.  Some of the families remain in Wash Park as the kids start school and find a way to make it work.  Many others elect to move to an area that offers more highly rated schools.

What Kind of Housing Will I Find In Washington Park?

It is becoming more eclectic.  A few years ago the “typical” Wash Park home was either an early 1900’s bungalow of 800, 1000 or 1200 square feet or a 2-story “Victorian” of similar vintage.  That has changed with much new construction as a result of “scrape-offs” of the old housing and “pop-tops” of the bungalows.  This new housing has provided options for those who want to stay but are not willing to forego some of the more modern conveniences.  There are some newer and older “side-by-sides” and townhomes as well as several mid-century high-rise condominium buildings.

What Range of Prices Will I Find?

Almost all of the Washington Park housing stock is well above the median price for the metro area.  For 2009 the median list price for detached homes was $550,000 ($350 per square foot) and for attached/condos $315,000 ($279 per square foot).  The highest/lowest listed prices were $2,100,000/$185,000 for detached homes and $1,300,000/$106,000 for attached/condos.

How Can I Get More Information About Homes In Washington Park?

I hope that you will call me.  I am an Exclusive Buyer’s Agent (EBA) with experience in Wash Park and can give to you the level of service that you deserve to have.

Russ Murray       303-721-1100   russ@buyerbroker-denver.com