Revolutionizing · Modernizing · SimplifyingRevolutionizing · Modernizing · SimplifyingBaker and Montbello are both neighbourhoods of Denver, CO. There are 19 homes for sale in Baker and 18 in Montbello as this page loaded. Baker is the more expensive of the two: a median asking price of $575,000 against $413,950 in Montbello, about 39% higher. By the foot it is $397 in Baker against $253 in Montbello. A typical home is 1,468 square feet in Baker and 1,636 in Montbello, built around 1951 and 1972 respectively. Homes are moving faster in Montbello: a median of 53 days on the market against 58 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 | Montbello |
|---|---|---|
| For sale today | ||
| Homes for sale | 19 | 18 |
| Median asking price | $575,000 | $413,950 |
| Cheapest home for sale | $159,900 | $359,900 |
| Dearest home for sale | $1,125,000 | $599,000 |
| Median price per sq ft | $397 | $253 |
| Median days on market | 58 | 53 |
| The homes themselves | ||
| Median size (sq ft) | 1,468 | 1,636 |
| Median bedrooms | 2 | 4 |
| Typical year built | 1951 | 1972 |
| What actually sold, last 12 months | ||
| Homes sold | 71 | 96 |
| Median sold price | $625,000 | $435,000 |
| Schools the homes for sale are assigned to | ||
| School district | Denver 1 | Denver 1 |
| Elementary | DCIS at Fairmont | Ford |
| Middle | Strive Westwood | DSST: Conservatory Green |
| High school | West | Montbello |
| Getting around, out of 10 | ||
| Walkability | 8/10 | 4/10 |
| Transit | 7/10 | 4/10 |
| Biking | 8/10 | 5/10 |
| Quiet | 5/10 | 6/10 |
| Calm streets | 5/10 | 6/10 |
| 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.
Montbello is a northeast Denver neighborhood known for its spacious lots, diverse community, and relatively affordable pricing compared to central Denver. The area features a mix of single-family homes and is experiencing steady residential growth. Residents enjoy proximity to I-270 for commuting, nearby shopping centers, and parks including Smith Road Park.
Baker is more expensive. The median asking price is $575,000 in Baker against $413,950 in Montbello. By price per square foot they run $397 in Baker and $253 in Montbello, which is the fairer comparison when the homes are different sizes.
A typical home for sale is 1,468 square feet in Baker and 1,636 square feet in Montbello, with a median of 2 and 4 bedrooms respectively.
Going by the homes on the market today, Baker is the older of the two: a typical home there was built around 1951, against 1972 in Montbello.
Homes for sale in Montbello have been listed a median of 53 days, against 58 days in Baker. Over the last twelve months 71 homes sold in Baker and 96 in Montbello, 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 Westwood Middle, West High School; in Montbello it is Ford Elementary, DSST: Conservatory Green Middle, Montbello 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 4 for Montbello. On transit they score 7 and 4.
They are not a monthly snapshot. Both neighbourhoods are worked out from the live MLS feed every fifteen minutes and both sides are read from the same instant, so the two sides are always measured against each other rather than against different weeks. The exact moment is stamped at the foot of this page.
Both neighbourhoods come from the live MLS feed, worked out again every fifteen minutes, and both are read from 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.
These figures were worked out from the live MLS feed at October 30, 2026 at 11:53 AM Mountain time, and are recomputed every fifteen minutes.