Revolutionizing · Modernizing · SimplifyingRevolutionizing · Modernizing · SimplifyingBear Valley and Montbello are both neighbourhoods of Denver, CO. There are 17 homes for sale in Bear Valley and 18 in Montbello as this page loaded. Bear Valley is the more expensive of the two: a median asking price of $549,900 against $413,950 in Montbello, about 33% higher. By the foot it is $275 in Bear Valley against $253 in Montbello. A typical home is 1,669 square feet in Bear Valley and 1,636 in Montbello, built around 1969 and 1972 respectively. Homes are moving faster in Montbello: a median of 53 days on the market against 92 in Bear Valley. Both are in the Denver 1 school district, so the difference between them is the assigned schools rather than the district.
| Measure | Bear Valley | Montbello |
|---|---|---|
| For sale today | ||
| Homes for sale | 17 | 18 |
| Median asking price | $549,900 | $413,950 |
| Cheapest home for sale | $145,000 | $359,900 |
| Dearest home for sale | $750,000 | $599,000 |
| Median price per sq ft | $275 | $253 |
| Median days on market | 92 | 53 |
| The homes themselves | ||
| Median size (sq ft) | 1,669 | 1,636 |
| Median bedrooms | 3 | 4 |
| Typical year built | 1969 | 1972 |
| What actually sold, last 12 months | ||
| Homes sold | 48 | 96 |
| Median sold price | $602,000 | $435,000 |
| Schools the homes for sale are assigned to | ||
| School district | Denver 1 | Denver 1 |
| Elementary | Traylor Academy | Ford |
| Middle | Henry | DSST: Conservatory Green |
| High school | John F. Kennedy | Montbello |
| Getting around, out of 10 | ||
| Walkability | 5/10 | 4/10 |
| Transit | 4/10 | 4/10 |
| Biking | 6/10 | 5/10 |
| Quiet | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Calm streets | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| 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.
Bear Valley is a residential neighborhood in southwest Denver known for its tree-lined streets, single-family homes, and family-oriented character. Located near the foothills, it offers a quieter suburban feel while remaining accessible to Denver's core amenities via major roads like Sheridan Boulevard and Evans Avenue. The area features parks, schools, and local shopping options that serve daily needs.
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.
Bear Valley is more expensive. The median asking price is $549,900 in Bear Valley against $413,950 in Montbello. By price per square foot they run $275 in Bear Valley and $253 in Montbello, which is the fairer comparison when the homes are different sizes.
A typical home for sale is 1,669 square feet in Bear Valley and 1,636 square feet in Montbello, with a median of 3 and 4 bedrooms respectively.
Going by the homes on the market today, Bear Valley is the older of the two: a typical home there was built around 1969, against 1972 in Montbello.
Homes for sale in Montbello have been listed a median of 53 days, against 92 days in Bear Valley. Over the last twelve months 48 homes sold in Bear Valley 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 Bear Valley are most often assigned to Traylor Academy Elementary, Henry Middle, John F. Kennedy 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 Bear Valley 5 out of 10 for walkability, against 4 for Montbello. On transit they score 4 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 12:08 PM Mountain time, and are recomputed every fifteen minutes.