Revolutionizing · Modernizing · SimplifyingRevolutionizing · Modernizing · SimplifyingCity Park West and Washington Park West are both neighbourhoods of Denver, CO. There are 16 homes for sale in City Park West and 17 in Washington Park West as this page loaded. Washington Park West is the more expensive of the two: a median asking price of $649,000 against $477,000 in City Park West, about 36% higher. By the foot it is $377 in City Park West against $466 in Washington Park West. A typical home is 1,288 square feet in City Park West and 1,479 in Washington Park West, built around 1904 and 1910 respectively. Homes are moving faster in Washington Park West: a median of 44 days on the market against 60 in City Park West. Both are in the Denver 1 school district, so the difference between them is the assigned schools rather than the district.
| Measure | City Park West | Washington Park West |
|---|---|---|
| For sale today | ||
| Homes for sale | 16 | 17 |
| Median asking price | $477,000 | $649,000 |
| Cheapest home for sale | $165,000 | $300,000 |
| Dearest home for sale | $1,245,000 | $1,950,000 |
| Median price per sq ft | $377 | $466 |
| Median days on market | 60 | 44 |
| The homes themselves | ||
| Median size (sq ft) | 1,288 | 1,479 |
| Median bedrooms | 2 | 3 |
| Typical year built | 1904 | 1910 |
| What actually sold, last 12 months | ||
| Homes sold | 35 | 67 |
| Median sold price | $650,000 | $858,000 |
| Schools the homes for sale are assigned to | ||
| School district | Denver 1 | Denver 1 |
| Elementary | Cole Arts And Science Academy | Lincoln |
| Middle | Whittier E-8 | Grant |
| High school | East | South |
| Getting around, out of 10 | ||
| Walkability | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Transit | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Biking | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Quiet | 6/10 | 7/10 |
| Calm streets | 6/10 | 7/10 |
| Getting around | 8/10 | 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.
City Park West is a vibrant, tree-lined neighborhood just north of downtown Denver, anchored by the iconic City Park and its attractions. The area blends historic charm with modern urban energy, featuring walkable blocks of locally-owned shops, restaurants, and coffee spots along 17th Avenue and nearby streets.
Washington Park West is a leafy, residential neighborhood anchored by the iconic Washington Park, one of Denver's most beloved green spaces. The tree-lined streets feature a mix of historic homes and modern renovations, creating a charming, established community feel. Daily life centers around park access—walking, biking, and recreation are woven into the neighborhood culture.
Washington Park West is more expensive. The median asking price is $649,000 in Washington Park West against $477,000 in City Park West. By price per square foot they run $377 in City Park West and $466 in Washington Park West, which is the fairer comparison when the homes are different sizes.
A typical home for sale is 1,288 square feet in City Park West and 1,479 square feet in Washington Park West, with a median of 2 and 3 bedrooms respectively.
Going by the homes on the market today, City Park West is the older of the two: a typical home there was built around 1904, against 1910 in Washington Park West.
Homes for sale in Washington Park West have been listed a median of 44 days, against 60 days in City Park West. Over the last twelve months 35 homes sold in City Park West and 67 in Washington Park West, which is the better measure of how busy each one is.
Both are in the Denver 1 school district. The homes for sale in City Park West are most often assigned to Cole Arts And Science Academy Elementary, Whittier E-8 Middle, East High School; in Washington Park West it is Lincoln Elementary, Grant Middle, South High School. School assignment can change, so confirm with the district before it decides anything.
Symbio rates both 8 out of 10 for walkability. On transit they score 7 and 7.
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.