Revolutionizing · Modernizing · SimplifyingRevolutionizing · Modernizing · SimplifyingDowntown and Sunnyside are both neighbourhoods of Denver, CO. There are 45 homes for sale in Downtown and 49 in Sunnyside as this page loaded. Sunnyside is the more expensive of the two: a median asking price of $800,000 against $499,950 in Downtown, about 60% higher. By the foot it is $510 in Downtown against $424 in Sunnyside — so the cheaper home is the dearer space, which usually means the homes in Sunnyside are simply bigger. A typical home is 818 square feet in Downtown and 1,812 in Sunnyside, built around 2009 and 1946 respectively. Homes are moving faster in Sunnyside: a median of 61 days on the market against 193 in Downtown. Both are in the Denver 1 school district, so the difference between them is the assigned schools rather than the district.
| Measure | Downtown | Sunnyside |
|---|---|---|
| For sale today | ||
| Homes for sale | 45 | 49 |
| Median asking price | $499,950 | $800,000 |
| Cheapest home for sale | $200,000 | $395,000 |
| Dearest home for sale | $6,250,000 | $1,899,000 |
| Median price per sq ft | $510 | $424 |
| Median days on market | 193 | 61 |
| The homes themselves | ||
| Median size (sq ft) | 818 | 1,812 |
| Median bedrooms | 1 | 3 |
| Typical year built | 2009 | 1946 |
| What actually sold, last 12 months | ||
| Homes sold | 63 | 136 |
| Median sold price | $510,000 | $797,000 |
| Schools the homes for sale are assigned to | ||
| School district | Denver 1 | Denver 1 |
| Elementary | Greenlee | Trevista at Horace Mann |
| Middle | Whittier E-8 | Skinner |
| High school | West | North |
| Getting around, out of 10 | ||
| Walkability | 9/10 | 7/10 |
| Transit | 9/10 | 6/10 |
| Biking | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Quiet | 4/10 | 6/10 |
| Calm streets | 4/10 | 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.
Downtown Denver is the urban core of Colorado's capital, featuring a vibrant mix of historic buildings, modern high-rises, and lively street life. The 16th Street Mall and surrounding blocks host retail, dining, and entertainment venues, while the nearby South Platte River and parks offer outdoor access. Arts and culture thrive here, with galleries, theaters, and museums within walking distance.
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.
Sunnyside is more expensive. The median asking price is $800,000 in Sunnyside against $499,950 in Downtown. By price per square foot they run $510 in Downtown and $424 in Sunnyside, which is the fairer comparison when the homes are different sizes.
A typical home for sale is 818 square feet in Downtown and 1,812 square feet in Sunnyside, with a median of 1 and 3 bedrooms respectively.
Going by the homes on the market today, Sunnyside is the older of the two: a typical home there was built around 1946, against 2009 in Downtown.
Homes for sale in Sunnyside have been listed a median of 61 days, against 193 days in Downtown. Over the last twelve months 63 homes sold in Downtown and 136 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 Downtown are most often assigned to Greenlee Elementary, Whittier E-8 Middle, West 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 Downtown 9 out of 10 for walkability, against 7 for Sunnyside. On transit they score 9 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 October 27, 2026 at 1:38 PM Mountain time, and are recomputed every fifteen minutes.