Central Park Homes for Sale in Denver

(Formerly Stapleton)

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The Denver suburb of Central Park, is recognized as a highly desirable place to live and is ranked #2 in best neighborhoods to buy a house in Denver, according to Niche.

Central Park is a beautiful neighborhood in Denver, Colorado. Central Park is situated only about 20 minutes northeast of Downtown Denver. Being so close to the bustling downtown area makes the commute for professionals who have to drive to work an easy feat. The Central Park - Stapleton development has a very cool backstory being built on the site of the old Stapleton International Airport.

Central Park is home to a total of nine gorgeous and safe neighborhoods. Nine public and private schools admit students living in the Central Park area, and there are dozens of public parks available to residents. Homeowners are able to head to an immaculate and nearby park for a day of family fun or a calm evening reading on a bench utilizing the last bit of sunlight. Shopping and business districts are close by as well in this pedestrian-oriented community.

The Central Park, formerly Stapleton area was a major airport from 1929 to 1995, at which time the airport closed, and the land was developed into the commercial and residential neighborhoods of Central Park.

The boundaries of Central Park are Quebec Street to the west, Peoria Street to the east, and Adams County to the north and south.

Real Estate

Mature trees and open spaces were a unique asset in the redevelopment of the neighborhood starting in May of 2001.  Developers focused on energy efficiency and unique architecture as Central Park was built, as well as walkable streets and bike accessibility to local shops and businesses. Homes include cozy, smaller-sized "wee-Cottages", modern townhomes, one and two-story single-family homes with distinct character and class.

The area's attractiveness resulted in growth explosion to a population of just over 26,000. The home prices also increased with demand, growing to a median home value of $588,520 and median rent of $1,829. Nearly three-quarters of the homes in Central Park are owner-occupied.

In addition to Central Park's #2 ranking for best neighborhoods to buy a house in Denver, it also received these two additional favorable rankings.

• #4 out of 75 for best neighborhoods to raise a family in Denver, and
• #17 out of 75 for best neighborhoods to live in Denver.

Transportation Options

There are bike pathways and plentiful sidewalks for walking, but residents also have the option of riding the Regional Transportation District light rail system, buses, train or personal vehicles. The Denver International Airport (DEN) is a major hub offering airport rail and buses. There are charter bus companies, in addition to the city's public transport system.

Things to Do

• The Shops at Northfield: The shops at Northfield include a newly remodeled theatre, more than a dozen dining experience options, as well as over a hundred national chain stores and local boutiques.
• Texas de Brazil: A restaurant with a unique, savory spin on a Brazilian steakhouse in a fun and festive atmosphere.
• Denver Botanic Gardens: A 23-acre public botanical garden located in the Cheesman Park neighborhood.
• Denver Zoo: An 80-acre zoo located in City Park of Denver, owned and operated by the city and county of Denver.
• Red Rocks Amphitheater: An open-air amphitheater built into a rock structure near Morrison, Colorado, ten miles west of Denver.
• Downtown Aquarium Denver: A public aquarium and restaurant located in Denver with 1,000,000 gallons of water featuring fish and other aquatic animals.
• Dinosaur Ridge: One of the world’s most famous dinosaur fossil localities, located in the Morrison Fossil Area, in Jefferson County.
• Union Station: A hundred-year-old historic landmark in the heart of downtown Denver with an array of the city's top local restaurants, bars and shops.

Public Schools

Students living in the Central Park neighborhood attend the following highly rated schools.

• DSST: Montview High School, ranked #5 in best charter high schools in Colorado,
• Denver School of the Arts, ranked #1 in best high schools for the Arts in Colorado,
• DSST: Green Valley Ranch High School, ranked #1 in Niche standout high schools in Colorado,
• DSST: Byers Middle School, ranked #16 in best charter middle schools in Colorado, and
• Northfield High School, ranked #56 in best public high schools in Colorado.

School rankings are based on Niche data and includes scores for teachers, academics, diversity, clubs and activities, college preparation, as well as health and safety.

To see current listings in the Central Park neighborhood or other Denver communities, visit My Colorado Move.

Homebuyers looking for a home for sale in Central Park can find natural beauty when visiting the Bluff Lake Nature Center that is located in proximity to the neighborhood. Floor plans in Central Park consist of condos, townhomes, and single-family houses with up to 4,000 square feet and with three to four bedrooms. If you are interested in buying a home for sale in Central Park, Colorado, please contact us today.

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Chuck Gonzalez
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