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Berkeley vs Capitol Hill

Berkeley and Capitol Hill are both neighbourhoods of Denver, CO. There are 66 homes for sale in Berkeley and 64 in Capitol Hill as this page loaded. Berkeley is the more expensive of the two: a median asking price of $750,000 against $267,500 in Capitol Hill, about 180% higher. By the foot it is $449 in Berkeley against $349 in Capitol Hill. A typical home is 1,830 square feet in Berkeley and 759 in Capitol Hill, built around 1950 and 1959 respectively. Homes are moving faster in Berkeley: a median of 46 days on the market against 66 in Capitol Hill. Both are in the Denver 1 school district, so the difference between them is the assigned schools rather than the district.

Side by side

MeasureBerkeleyCapitol Hill
For sale today
Homes for sale6664
Median asking price$750,000$267,500
Cheapest home for sale$310,000$159,000
Dearest home for sale$3,500,000$1,375,000
Median price per sq ft$449$349
Median days on market4666
The homes themselves
Median size (sq ft)1,830759
Median bedrooms31
Typical year built19501959
What actually sold, last 12 months
Homes sold19897
Median sold price$782,500$317,000
Schools the homes for sale are assigned to
School districtDenver 1Denver 1
ElementaryCentennialDora Moore
MiddleSkinnerMorey
High schoolNorthEast
Getting around, out of 10
Walkability7/108/10
Transit6/107/10
Biking7/108/10
Quiet5/105/10
Calm streets6/105/10
Getting around8/109/10

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.

Berkeley

66
Homes for sale
$750,000
Median asking price
$449
Median per sq ft
46
Median days on market

Capitol Hill

64
Homes for sale
$267,500
Median asking price
$349
Median per sq ft
66
Median days on market

What each one is like

Berkeley

Berkeley is a vibrant, historic neighborhood in northwest Denver known for its tree-lined streets, restored Victorian and Craftsman homes, and strong community character. Located near I-25 and Speer Boulevard, it offers convenient access to downtown while maintaining a distinct residential feel. The neighborhood features local shops, restaurants, and parks that serve the active resident base.

Full Berkeley guide

Capitol Hill

Capitol Hill is Denver's vibrant, historic urban neighborhood known for its eclectic mix of Victorian homes, independent shops, galleries, and restaurants. Located just east of downtown, it's a hub for arts and culture with active street life, diverse demographics, and a strong sense of community. The tree-lined streets and walkable blocks make it feel distinct from surrounding areas.

Full Capitol Hill guide

Questions people ask

Is Berkeley or Capitol Hill more expensive?

Berkeley is more expensive. The median asking price is $750,000 in Berkeley against $267,500 in Capitol Hill. By price per square foot they run $449 in Berkeley and $349 in Capitol Hill, which is the fairer comparison when the homes are different sizes.

Which has bigger homes, Berkeley or Capitol Hill?

A typical home for sale is 1,830 square feet in Berkeley and 759 square feet in Capitol Hill, with a median of 3 and 1 bedrooms respectively.

Which is the older neighborhood?

Going by the homes on the market today, Berkeley is the older of the two: a typical home there was built around 1950, against 1959 in Capitol Hill.

Which sells faster, Berkeley or Capitol Hill?

Homes for sale in Berkeley have been listed a median of 46 days, against 66 days in Capitol Hill. Over the last twelve months 198 homes sold in Berkeley and 97 in Capitol Hill, which is the better measure of how busy each one is.

What schools serve Berkeley and Capitol Hill?

Both are in the Denver 1 school district. The homes for sale in Berkeley are most often assigned to Centennial Elementary, Skinner Middle, North High School; in Capitol Hill it is Dora Moore Elementary, Morey Middle, East High School. School assignment can change, so confirm with the district before it decides anything.

Which is more walkable, Berkeley or Capitol Hill?

Symbio rates Capitol Hill 8 out of 10 for walkability, against 7 for Berkeley. On transit they score 6 and 7.

How current are these figures?

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.

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Look at either one on its own

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.

Common questions, answered with live Colorado numbers

These figures were worked out from the live MLS feed at October 27, 2026 at 12:38 PM Mountain time, and are recomputed every fifteen minutes.