Revolutionizing · Modernizing · SimplifyingRevolutionizing · Modernizing · SimplifyingBaker and East Denver Boyds are both neighbourhoods of Denver, CO. There are 17 homes for sale in Baker and 18 in East Denver Boyds as this page loaded. Baker is the more expensive of the two: a median asking price of $600,000 against $535,000 in East Denver Boyds, about 12% higher. By the foot it is $397 in Baker against $446 in East Denver Boyds — so the cheaper home is the dearer space, which usually means the homes in Baker are simply bigger. A typical home is 1,376 square feet in Baker and 1,282 in East Denver Boyds, built around 1964 and 1980 respectively. Homes are moving faster in East Denver Boyds: a median of 78 days on the market against 114 in Baker. Both are in the Denver 1 school district, so the difference between them is the assigned schools rather than the district.
| Measure | Baker | East Denver Boyds |
|---|---|---|
| For sale today | ||
| Homes for sale | 17 | 18 |
| Median asking price | $600,000 | $535,000 |
| Cheapest home for sale | $159,900 | $270,000 |
| Dearest home for sale | $1,195,000 | $1,200,000 |
| Median price per sq ft | $397 | $446 |
| Median days on market | 114 | 78 |
| The homes themselves | ||
| Median size (sq ft) | 1,376 | 1,282 |
| Median bedrooms | 2 | 2 |
| Typical year built | 1964 | 1980 |
| What actually sold, last 12 months | ||
| Homes sold | 74 | 17 |
| Median sold price | $633,750 | $420,000 |
| Schools the homes for sale are assigned to | ||
| School district | Denver 1 | Denver 1 |
| Elementary | DCIS at Fairmont | Greenlee |
| Middle | Strive Federal | Kepner |
| High school | West | West |
| Getting around, out of 10 | ||
| Walkability | 8/10 | 6/10 |
| Transit | 7/10 | 5/10 |
| Biking | 8/10 | 6/10 |
| Quiet | 5/10 | 7/10 |
| Calm streets | 5/10 | 7/10 |
| Getting around | 8/10 | 7/10 |
The darker figure in each row is the lower price, the shorter wait, the bigger number or the higher score — which of those is good news depends entirely on whether you are buying or selling, and on what you want from a street.
Baker is a vibrant, rapidly revitalizing neighborhood in central Denver known for its artistic spirit and eclectic character. Tree-lined streets feature a mix of restored historic homes, modern infill, and colorful murals. The area has transformed into a creative hub with independent shops, restaurants, breweries, and galleries along South Broadway and nearby corridors, attracting young professionals and families.
East Denver Boyds is a residential neighborhood in southeast Denver known for tree-lined streets, solid mid-century homes, and a mix of young families and long-time residents. The area sits conveniently near shopping, dining, and parks, with easy access to major roads like I-25 and Evans Avenue. Daily life centers on local schools, neighborhood businesses, and the nearby South Platte River corridor for recreation.
Baker is more expensive. The median asking price is $600,000 in Baker against $535,000 in East Denver Boyds. By price per square foot they run $397 in Baker and $446 in East Denver Boyds, which is the fairer comparison when the homes are different sizes.
A typical home for sale is 1,376 square feet in Baker and 1,282 square feet in East Denver Boyds, both with a median of 2 bedrooms.
Going by the homes on the market today, Baker is the older of the two: a typical home there was built around 1964, against 1980 in East Denver Boyds.
Homes for sale in East Denver Boyds have been listed a median of 78 days, against 114 days in Baker. Over the last twelve months 74 homes sold in Baker and 17 in East Denver Boyds, which is the better measure of how busy each one is.
Both are in the Denver 1 school district. The homes for sale in Baker are most often assigned to DCIS at Fairmont Elementary, Strive Federal Middle, West High School; in East Denver Boyds it is Greenlee Elementary, Kepner Middle, West High School. School assignment can change, so confirm with the district before it decides anything.
Symbio rates Baker 8 out of 10 for walkability, against 6 for East Denver Boyds. On transit they score 7 and 5.
They are not a monthly snapshot. Both neighbourhoods are read from the live MLS feed at the same instant, when you open this page, so the two sides are always measured against each other rather than against different weeks.
Both neighbourhoods are recalculated from the live MLS feed at the moment this page loads, and both are read at the same instant, so the two sides are always comparable. Figures cover residential homes; rentals, land and commercial are excluded, as are fractional co-ownership shares, which are priced per share and would distort the medians. Sold figures cover the last twelve months. Schools shown are the ones the homes for sale today are assigned to and can change - check with the district before relying on them. Market data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.