Revolutionizing · Modernizing · SimplifyingRevolutionizing · Modernizing · SimplifyingCherry Creek and Sunnyside are both neighbourhoods of Denver, CO. There are 39 homes for sale in Cherry Creek and 49 in Sunnyside as this page loaded. Cherry Creek is the more expensive of the two: a median asking price of $1,050,000 against $740,000 in Sunnyside, about 42% higher. By the foot it is $453 in Cherry Creek against $425 in Sunnyside. A typical home is 2,818 square feet in Cherry Creek and 1,696 in Sunnyside, built around 1999 and 1937 respectively. Homes are moving faster in Sunnyside: a median of 52 days on the market against 89 in Cherry Creek. Both are in the Denver 1 school district, so the difference between them is the assigned schools rather than the district.
| Measure | Cherry Creek | Sunnyside |
|---|---|---|
| For sale today | ||
| Homes for sale | 39 | 49 |
| Median asking price | $1,050,000 | $740,000 |
| Cheapest home for sale | $269,000 | $317,000 |
| Dearest home for sale | $16,000,000 | $1,995,000 |
| Median price per sq ft | $453 | $425 |
| Median days on market | 89 | 52 |
| The homes themselves | ||
| Median size (sq ft) | 2,818 | 1,696 |
| Median bedrooms | 3 | 3 |
| Typical year built | 1999 | 1937 |
| What actually sold, last 12 months | ||
| Homes sold | 97 | 144 |
| Median sold price | $1,000,000 | $802,500 |
| Schools the homes for sale are assigned to | ||
| School district | Denver 1 | Denver 1 |
| Elementary | Steck | Trevista at Horace Mann |
| Middle | Hill | Skinner |
| High school | George Washington | North |
| Getting around, out of 10 | ||
| Walkability | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Transit | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Biking | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Quiet | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Calm streets | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Getting around | 9/10 | 8/10 |
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.
Cherry Creek is Denver's premier upscale urban neighborhood, centered around the Cherry Creek shopping district and South Platte River corridor. Tree-lined streets host a mix of historic homes, modern condos, and boutique restaurants, galleries, and high-end retail. The neighborhood draws professionals and families seeking walkable urban living with proximity to downtown, parks, and cultural venues.
Sunnyside is a vibrant, historic neighborhood in northwest Denver known for its tree-lined streets, vintage character, and strong community spirit. Located near I-25 and close to downtown, it offers convenient access to employment centers while maintaining a residential feel. The area features local shops, restaurants, and parks that serve as gathering spots for residents.
Cherry Creek is more expensive. The median asking price is $1,050,000 in Cherry Creek against $740,000 in Sunnyside. By price per square foot they run $453 in Cherry Creek and $425 in Sunnyside, which is the fairer comparison when the homes are different sizes.
A typical home for sale is 2,818 square feet in Cherry Creek and 1,696 square feet in Sunnyside, both with a median of 3 bedrooms.
Going by the homes on the market today, Sunnyside is the older of the two: a typical home there was built around 1937, against 1999 in Cherry Creek.
Homes for sale in Sunnyside have been listed a median of 52 days, against 89 days in Cherry Creek. Over the last twelve months 97 homes sold in Cherry Creek and 144 in Sunnyside, which is the better measure of how busy each one is.
Both are in the Denver 1 school district. The homes for sale in Cherry Creek are most often assigned to Steck Elementary, Hill Middle, George Washington High School; in Sunnyside it is Trevista at Horace Mann Elementary, Skinner Middle, North High School. School assignment can change, so confirm with the district before it decides anything.
Symbio rates Cherry Creek 8 out of 10 for walkability, against 7 for Sunnyside. On transit they score 7 and 6.
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 September 8, 2026 at 11:38 AM Mountain time, and are recomputed every fifteen minutes.