The highly anticipated 5280 real estate issue just hit the shelves and it looks as if the Denver Real Estate Market is strong and vibrant.  While some of the more expensive neighborhoods took a small hit to appreciation (East Wash Park, University Park, Country Club) we saw some Denver neighborhoods see as much as 13% appreciation from last year!  Seems like more and more folks are coming to town.  Thanks to our visionary leader Mayor John Hickenlooper at the helm, we’ve seen Denver transform into a major cosmopolitan city with the finest museums, parks, restaurants and shopping that you are likely to find anywhere in the country.  More and more people are seeking an urban lifestyle and moving closer and closer to the city.  Denver is hopping and the future of our Real Estate market is bright.

Most of the neighborhoods that have seen the greatest increase in average sales prices are right here near the city.  With the development of the light rail, bike trails, museums, and parks; people are flooding to the city looking for a great deal on a nice home in an up and coming neighborhood.  Which neighborhoods saw the most appreciation?  Check out the graph to the left and keep reading below.

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The Elite Nine – Denver’s Hottest Neighborhoods

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Belcaro Neighborhood

Average Sold Price: $845,000 | 8% Increase

Belcaro is one of the few luxury neighborhoods that saw an increase in home values last year.  Bordered by Cherry Creek Dr, Alameda, Mississippi and University this lush oasis draws a higher end dweller with a taste for some of the finest homes in Denver.  Sellers in this area do need to be patient as the average days on market is 183.  Life is good when you live in Belcaro!

••••► See all active home listings in the Belcaro Neighborhood here.

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Berkeley West Neighborhood

Average Sold Price: $283,000 | 8% Increase

For those that want to live near Highland but can’t quite afford being near the action, there is the Berkeley neighborhood.  Situated between I-70, Sheridan, Perry and 17th, the residents of Berkeley have quick access to and from downtown as well as the mountains.  There is massive amounts of growth in this area and it’s prime for future appreciation.  Take a stroll through Berkeley Park in the summer… so nice.

••••► See all active home listings in the Berkeley Neighborhood here.

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Congress Park South Neighborhood

Average Sold Price: $445,000 | 9% Increase

Congress Park South is one of the most vibrant and desirable neighborhoods in Central Denver hosting many remodeled Victorian era homes.  You’ll find an eclectic mix of young and old couples, hipsters, and yuppie singletons calling this area between 12th & 6th Ave, York and Colorado home.  You’ll be a short walk to the luxurious Cheesman Park and the Denver Botanic Gardens giving Congress Park a walkable yet urban feel.

••••► See all active home listings in the Congress Park South Neighborhood here.

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Jefferson Park Neighborhood

Average Sold Price: $260,000 | 9% Increase

Jefferson Park is quickly finding it’s place as one of the hottest real estate spots in town.  I-25 and Speer funnel the traffic around this area rather than through it providing a quiet and cozy area where many people are finding surprisingly affordable homes.  Bronco fan?  It’s just a hop skip and a jump away from Mile High Stadium.  You’ll get some of the finest city views imaginable and you’re only a short walk to the popular Lower Highland area.  Things are moving quickly over in this neck of the woods with the average days on market being only 46.  Get in while you can in this area.

••••► See Berkeley Homes for Sale here.

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Park Hill East Neighborhood

Average Sold Price: $204,000 | 5% Increase

With lower prices, proximity to City Park, bike trails, restaurants, etc.  what’s not to love about this quaint little neighborhood we call Park Hill East?  You’ll find lovely little bungalows and tudors sprinkled amongst pockets of small shopping and dining districts.  Enjoy little known Thai, soul food, breakfast and Italian restaurants all just a short stroll away.  PHE residents also enjoy quick access to the shops at Stapleton.  This is a perfect neighborhood for the entry to mid-level home as properties are bound to keep appreciating.

••••► See Park Hill Denver Real Estate & Homes for Sale here.

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Regis Neighborhood

Average Sold Price: $212,000 | 11% Increase

The Regis neighborhood is home to one of the finest Jesuit Schools in the world.  You’ll find students and families all living in perfect harmony.  There are some lovely little shops and restaurants popping up every day.  Take advantages of the current home prices and this neighborhood is surely on the rise and expecting big things to happen in the next few years.

••••► Check out Regis Neighborhood Real Estate here.

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Sloan’s Lake West Neighborhood

Average Sold Price: $341,000 | 9% Increase

Sloan’s Lake is poised to be one of the best investment opportunities in Denver.  You have a big beautiful lake with the backdrop of the city skyline silhouetted on the water.  St Anthony’s hospital is moving to Lakewood with will open up 19 acres for mixed use development.  You’ll have classy shopping stores, modern condos and storefronts connected by the light rail into the city.  This is one of those investment opportunities they’ll be talking about 10 years from now.

••••► See all Sloan’s Lake Denver Homes for Sale

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Sunnyside East Neighborhood

Average Sold Price: $181,000 | 13% Increase

5280 has been touting this up and comer now for many years.  It’s now arrived as respectable, yet a little gritty, neighborhood in North West Denver.  Buyers who are looking to find a rough diamond and polish it up a little may be making a very wise investment as this area of Denver appreciated 13% over the last year.  If you can endure the refinement process then good things are coming to those in Sunnyside East.

••••► See all active home listings in the Sunnyside East Neighborhood here.

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Wash Park West Neighborhood

Average Sold Price: $395,000 | 1% Increase

The West area of Wash Park beat East Wash Park in terms of appreciation this year.  The West side is far more hip in my book since you are tucked in between the most coveted park in town and the hip downtown area of South Broadway.  Seems the younger and hipper crowd is taking over the Westside.  Hope we don’t start having an Eastside vs. Westside turf war.  I think there is enough of Washington Park for everyone to share.

••••► View Washington Park Homes for Sale