Revolutionizing · Modernizing · SimplifyingRevolutionizing · Modernizing · SimplifyingBarnum and Stoney Brook are both neighbourhoods of Denver, CO. There are 12 homes for sale in Barnum and 13 in Stoney Brook as this page loaded. Stoney Brook is the more expensive of the two: a median asking price of $799,900 against $475,000 in Barnum, about 68% higher. By the foot it is $348 in Barnum against $233 in Stoney Brook — so the cheaper home is the dearer space, which usually means the homes in Stoney Brook are simply bigger. A typical home is 1,542 square feet in Barnum and 3,579 in Stoney Brook, built around 1924 and 1977 respectively. Homes are moving faster in Barnum: a median of 50 days on the market against 94 in Stoney Brook. Both are in the Denver 1 school district, so the difference between them is the assigned schools rather than the district.
| Measure | Barnum | Stoney Brook |
|---|---|---|
| For sale today | ||
| Homes for sale | 12 | 13 |
| Median asking price | $475,000 | $799,900 |
| Cheapest home for sale | $342,000 | $550,000 |
| Dearest home for sale | $694,900 | $1,145,000 |
| Median price per sq ft | $348 | $233 |
| Median days on market | 50 | 94 |
| The homes themselves | ||
| Median size (sq ft) | 1,542 | 3,579 |
| Median bedrooms | 3 | 3 |
| Typical year built | 1924 | 1977 |
| What actually sold, last 12 months | ||
| Homes sold | 50 | 19 |
| Median sold price | $432,500 | $627,500 |
| Schools the homes for sale are assigned to | ||
| School district | Denver 1 | Denver 1 |
| Elementary | Barnum | Samuels |
| Middle | Kepner | Hamilton |
| High school | West | Thomas Jefferson |
| Getting around, out of 10 | ||
| Walkability | 6/10 | 5/10 |
| Transit | 5/10 | 4/10 |
| Biking | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Quiet | 6/10 | 7/10 |
| Calm streets | 6/10 | 7/10 |
| Getting around | 7/10 | 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.
Barnum is a historic, working-class neighborhood in southwest Denver with tree-lined streets and a strong sense of community. Originally developed in the early 1900s, it retains vintage charm with modest single-family homes and local businesses. The area offers affordable living close to downtown, with easy access to South Platte River trails and nearby parks.
Stoney Brook is a residential neighborhood in south Denver known for its tree-lined streets and family-friendly character. Located near major corridors, it offers convenient access to shopping, dining, and parks while maintaining a quieter, suburban feel. The area appeals to homeowners seeking a balance between community amenities and peaceful living.
Stoney Brook is more expensive. The median asking price is $799,900 in Stoney Brook against $475,000 in Barnum. By price per square foot they run $348 in Barnum and $233 in Stoney Brook, which is the fairer comparison when the homes are different sizes.
A typical home for sale is 1,542 square feet in Barnum and 3,579 square feet in Stoney Brook, both with a median of 3 bedrooms.
Going by the homes on the market today, Barnum is the older of the two: a typical home there was built around 1924, against 1977 in Stoney Brook.
Homes for sale in Barnum have been listed a median of 50 days, against 94 days in Stoney Brook. Over the last twelve months 50 homes sold in Barnum and 19 in Stoney Brook, which is the better measure of how busy each one is.
Both are in the Denver 1 school district. The homes for sale in Barnum are most often assigned to Barnum Elementary, Kepner Middle, West High School; in Stoney Brook it is Samuels Elementary, Hamilton Middle, Thomas Jefferson High School. School assignment can change, so confirm with the district before it decides anything.
Symbio rates Barnum 6 out of 10 for walkability, against 5 for Stoney Brook. On transit they score 5 and 4.
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.