Jefferson Park
A small hilltop neighborhood of new townhomes and old cottages with the stadium and the skyline below.
Pricing trends
Jefferson Park townhomes price a little below LoHi for similar new construction, which is their appeal, and the surviving cottages sell largely on their lots. The blocks nearest the park and the view command the premium.
| Denver, August 2026 | Median price | Homes sold | Days on market | Active listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single Family | $635,000−5.6% vs August 2025 | 483 | 38average days | 1,874 |
| Townhome / condo | $360,000−10.0% vs August 2025 | 213 | 65average days | 2,002 |
Citywide figures for Denver. Source: Local Market Update, August 2026, REcolorado data compiled by the Colorado Association of REALTORS®. Neighborhood-level figures vary; ask me for comparables on any specific home. See all area tables.
About Jefferson Park
Jefferson Park is the compact neighborhood on the bluff west of Empower Field, between the Highlands and Sloan's Lake. It was mostly Victorian cottages and small apartment buildings until the 2010s, when townhome construction remade many of its blocks; today it is one of the densest collections of new attached housing in the city, with the park and its skyline view at the center.
Location
The neighborhood sits between Federal Boulevard and Interstate 25, from Speer Boulevard and 20th Avenue north to 29th Avenue, with LoHi to the north, Sloan's Lake to the west and the stadium and the river to the east. Downtown is a twenty-minute walk or a short ride across the 20th Street or Highland bridges.
History and background
Where it sits. Jefferson Park sits just west of the South Platte River and downtown Denver, between Speer Boulevard on the north and Colfax Avenue on the south, with Federal Boulevard on its west side.
The neighborhood takes its name from a park at West 23rd Avenue and Clay Street, named for President Thomas Jefferson. It was part of the Town of Highlands, established in the 1870's and billed as an upscale suburb where Denver businessmen could escape the city. Highlands joined Denver in 1896, and the area was then renamed Jefferson Park.
An early streetcar line along Emerald Avenue, now West 25th Avenue, connected residents to downtown, which is why 25th is so much wider than the nearby streets. Zang Brewery and the Old Homestead Bakery, which employed about 70 people in 1902, were local employers, and a shopping district grew along 25th through the 1920's.
After World War II the neighborhood declined, and in recent years it has been changing quickly because of its closeness to downtown.
Why people like it. People like Jefferson Park for its 1880's to 1950's mix of brick homes, its hilltop park with views of the Platte Valley and downtown, and its closeness to downtown Denver.
Fun fact. Jefferson Park itself is only 6.7 acres, but from its hilltop you can see Elitch Gardens, the Children's Museum and Denver's Downtown Aquarium.
Sources and caveats for this history
Housing and architecture
New three-story townhomes and slot homes with rooftop decks make up most of the resale market, alongside the remaining 1880s to 1920s brick cottages and a few mid-century apartment buildings. Many of the townhomes are fee-simple with no HOA, which buyers should confirm, and parking is typically an attached garage off the alley.
Parks and recreation
Jefferson Park itself, on the hill, has a playground, a lawn and the view that sells the neighborhood. Sloan's Lake is a short walk west, the river trails are at the bottom of the hill, and the stadium hosts Broncos games and concerts within earshot.
Dining, shopping and daily life
West 25th Avenue and 23rd Avenue have the neighborhood's coffee, restaurants and a brewery, and LoHi's restaurant cluster is a few blocks north. The Federal Boulevard corridor adds Vietnamese and Mexican restaurants, and groceries are at the Safeway on Speer or the King Soopers on Speer and Zuni.
Nearby
Other nearby communities
Northwest Denver Highlands LoHi's restaurants and skyline views, West Highland's bungalows, and the bluff above the river. 
Northwest Denver Sloan's Lake and Villa Park Denver's second-largest park, the W Line to downtown, and the city's most active new-construction corridor. 
Downtown Denver LoDo and Union Station Brick warehouses turned lofts, the city's train hall, and the most walkable blocks in Colorado. 
Northwest Denver Berkeley and Tennyson Street Two lakes, a main street of shops and restaurants, and bungalows that families grow into. 
Northwest Denver Regis and Chaffee Park Mid-century ranches and bungalows around Regis University, the most attainable corner of northwest Denver. 
Northwest Denver Sunnyside The Highlands' quieter northern neighbor, with bungalows, a new rail station and a growing 44th Avenue. Let’s talk about Jefferson Park
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