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Capitol Hill vs Windsor Gardens

Capitol Hill and Windsor Gardens are both neighbourhoods of Denver, CO. There are 57 homes for sale in Capitol Hill and 100 in Windsor Gardens as this page loaded. Capitol Hill is the more expensive of the two: a median asking price of $260,000 against $204,250 in Windsor Gardens, about 27% higher. By the foot it is $359 in Capitol Hill against $199 in Windsor Gardens. A typical home is 728 square feet in Capitol Hill and 1,200 in Windsor Gardens, built around 1956 and 1969 respectively. Homes are moving faster in Capitol Hill: a median of 60 days on the market against 100 in Windsor Gardens. Both are in the Denver 1 school district, so the difference between them is the assigned schools rather than the district.

Side by side

MeasureCapitol HillWindsor Gardens
For sale today
Homes for sale57100
Median asking price$260,000$204,250
Cheapest home for sale$159,000$140,000
Dearest home for sale$1,150,000$359,900
Median price per sq ft$359$199
Median days on market60100
The homes themselves
Median size (sq ft)7281,200
Median bedrooms12
Typical year built19561969
What actually sold, last 12 months
Homes sold94126
Median sold price$309,125$175,000
Schools the homes for sale are assigned to
School districtDenver 1Denver 1
ElementaryDora MoorePlace Bridge Academy
MiddleMoreyPlace Bridge Academy
High schoolEastGeorge Washington
Getting around, out of 10
Walkability8/106/10
Transit7/105/10
Biking8/106/10
Quiet5/107/10
Calm streets5/107/10
Getting around9/107/10

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.

Capitol Hill

57
Homes for sale
$260,000
Median asking price
$359
Median per sq ft
60
Median days on market

Windsor Gardens

100
Homes for sale
$204,250
Median asking price
$199
Median per sq ft
100
Median days on market

What each one is like

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

Windsor Gardens

Windsor Gardens is a residential neighborhood in north-central Denver characterized by tree-lined streets, single-family homes, and a quiet, family-oriented atmosphere. The area offers convenient access to shopping, dining, and services along nearby corridors, with good proximity to major employers and downtown Denver.

Full Windsor Gardens guide

Questions people ask

Is Capitol Hill or Windsor Gardens more expensive?

Capitol Hill is more expensive. The median asking price is $260,000 in Capitol Hill against $204,250 in Windsor Gardens. By price per square foot they run $359 in Capitol Hill and $199 in Windsor Gardens, which is the fairer comparison when the homes are different sizes.

Which has bigger homes, Capitol Hill or Windsor Gardens?

A typical home for sale is 728 square feet in Capitol Hill and 1,200 square feet in Windsor Gardens, with a median of 1 and 2 bedrooms respectively.

Which is the older neighborhood?

Going by the homes on the market today, Capitol Hill is the older of the two: a typical home there was built around 1956, against 1969 in Windsor Gardens.

Which sells faster, Capitol Hill or Windsor Gardens?

Homes for sale in Capitol Hill have been listed a median of 60 days, against 100 days in Windsor Gardens. Over the last twelve months 94 homes sold in Capitol Hill and 126 in Windsor Gardens, which is the better measure of how busy each one is.

What schools serve Capitol Hill and Windsor Gardens?

Both are in the Denver 1 school district. The homes for sale in Capitol Hill are most often assigned to Dora Moore Elementary, Morey Middle, East High School; in Windsor Gardens it is Place Bridge Academy Elementary, Place Bridge Academy Middle, George Washington High School. School assignment can change, so confirm with the district before it decides anything.

Which is more walkable, Capitol Hill or Windsor Gardens?

Symbio rates Capitol Hill 8 out of 10 for walkability, against 6 for Windsor Gardens. On transit they score 7 and 5.

How current are these figures?

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.

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Look at either one on its own

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.