Revolutionizing · Modernizing · SimplifyingRevolutionizing · Modernizing · SimplifyingElmwood and First Creek are both neighbourhoods of Denver, CO. There are 9 homes for sale in Elmwood and 9 in First Creek as this page loaded. Elmwood is the more expensive of the two: a median asking price of $650,000 against $300,000 in First Creek, about 117% higher. By the foot it is $318 in Elmwood against $260 in First Creek. A typical home is 1,911 square feet in Elmwood and 1,180 in First Creek, built around 1925 and 2006 respectively. Homes are moving faster in First Creek: a median of 33 days on the market against 82 in Elmwood. Both are in the Denver 1 school district, so the difference between them is the assigned schools rather than the district.
| Measure | Elmwood | First Creek |
|---|---|---|
| For sale today | ||
| Homes for sale | 9 | 9 |
| Median asking price | $650,000 | $300,000 |
| Cheapest home for sale | $399,900 | $255,000 |
| Dearest home for sale | $799,000 | $368,900 |
| Median price per sq ft | $318 | $260 |
| Median days on market | 82 | 33 |
| The homes themselves | ||
| Median size (sq ft) | 1,911 | 1,180 |
| Median bedrooms | 3 | 2 |
| Typical year built | 1925 | 2006 |
| What actually sold, last 12 months | ||
| Homes sold | 4 | 13 |
| Median sold price | $552,500 | $380,000 |
| Schools the homes for sale are assigned to | ||
| School district | Denver 1 | Denver 1 |
| Elementary | Dora Moore | Waller |
| Middle | McAuliffe International | Dr. Martin Luther King |
| High school | Venture Prep School | DSST: Green Valley Ranch |
| Getting around, out of 10 | ||
| Walkability | 6/10 | 5/10 |
| Transit | 5/10 | 4/10 |
| Biking | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Quiet | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Calm streets | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Getting around | 7/10 | 7/10 |
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.
Elmwood is a residential neighborhood in north-central Denver known for tree-lined streets and stable single-family homes. Located near major corridors, it offers convenient access to shopping, dining, and employment centers while maintaining a quieter, established character. The area appeals to families and professionals seeking walkable neighborhoods with good schools and community amenities nearby.
First Creek is a growing residential neighborhood in northwest Denver, characterized by newer construction and family-friendly streets. Located near I-25 access and expanding retail corridors, it offers convenient commutes while maintaining a developing community feel. Parks, shopping, and schools are within reasonable distance, appealing to professionals and families seeking accessible urban living.
Elmwood is more expensive. The median asking price is $650,000 in Elmwood against $300,000 in First Creek. By price per square foot they run $318 in Elmwood and $260 in First Creek, which is the fairer comparison when the homes are different sizes.
A typical home for sale is 1,911 square feet in Elmwood and 1,180 square feet in First Creek, with a median of 3 and 2 bedrooms respectively.
Going by the homes on the market today, Elmwood is the older of the two: a typical home there was built around 1925, against 2006 in First Creek.
Homes for sale in First Creek have been listed a median of 33 days, against 82 days in Elmwood. Over the last twelve months 4 homes sold in Elmwood and 13 in First Creek, which is the better measure of how busy each one is.
Both are in the Denver 1 school district. The homes for sale in Elmwood are most often assigned to Dora Moore Elementary, McAuliffe International Middle, Venture Prep School High School; in First Creek it is Waller Elementary, Dr. Martin Luther King Middle, DSST: Green Valley Ranch High School. School assignment can change, so confirm with the district before it decides anything.
Symbio rates Elmwood 6 out of 10 for walkability, against 5 for First Creek. On transit they score 5 and 4.
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 22, 2026 at 8:53 PM Mountain time, and are recomputed every fifteen minutes.