Why the Observatory Park Neighborhood in Denver Is the BEST Place to Live
As you turn the corner on your way home, you’re greeted by a postcard-perfect sight. Tall shade trees thick with leaves line the streets. And tucked away behind the trees is a stunning mix of modern homes and homes with traditional architecture.
Mike and Bradley from down the street wave to you as they pass on their evening walk with Waffles, their golden retriever.
And as you pull into your driveway, you see your neighbor, Jennifer, enjoying the evening on her front porch, chatting with Shanae from across the street.
If your heart aches for front-porch living and a close-knit community, the Observatory Park neighborhood in Denver is for you.
The Community
This cozy community has the tranquility of a traditional neighborhood setting and is centrally located, so you’re a stone's throw away from anything you need.
But what makes this neighborhood special is how steeped in history and culture it is.
Denver University (DU) and the Iliff School of Theology were established in 1880 and are located down the street for a convenient 3-minute drive or 10-minute walk.
DU owns the Romanesque Chamberlin Observatory with a giant telescope that was displayed at the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair. Its 20” refractor lens will bring the mysteries of space right to your backyard during its public nights (i.e., open houses).
From a cultural standpoint, you can get your fill of the arts and humanities through DU’s:
And most of these activities are free!
Observatory Park, Denver Real Estate
You can find single-family homes and condos in this neighborhood. But if you’re looking for that “front-porch living” feel, I recommend a single-family home.
The large, spacious single-family homes with 5 to 6 bedrooms are between 5,000 and 7,000 square feet. These multi-level dwellings are the epitome of modern luxury.
Each one has its own unique touches, such as in-ground heated pools or Electric Vehicle Chargers in the garage. But they all share one common trait: large window scapes that’ll flood your dream home with natural light and give you gorgeous views year-round.
If a smaller single-family home is a better fit, you’ll find many 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom homes between 2,000 and 4,000 square feet. These gorgeous homes have good bones and are often renovated and/or updated with high-quality, desirable additions.
The price range for single-family homes in Observatory Park ranges from $1M to $5M depending on size and location. The median listing price at the end of 2022 is around $2M.
What to Do Around Observatory Park
Observatory Park is just a 15-minute drive south of downtown Denver and the historic South Pearl Street shopping district filled with bookshops, galleries, boutiques, and restaurants.
But because of Observatory Park’s proximity to the university, it’s also only a 3-minute drive (or less) to University Hills Plaza where you can enjoy other cafes, coffee bars, restaurants, grocery stores, and retail shops.
You’re centrally located to enjoy a number of activities too!
In addition to DU’s activities, you’re only a 4-minute drive from Chez Artiste Theatre, which showcases independent and foreign language films.
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