Revolutionizing · Modernizing · SimplifyingRevolutionizing · Modernizing · SimplifyingEvanston and First Creek are both neighbourhoods of Denver, CO. There are 6 homes for sale in Evanston and 6 in First Creek as this page loaded. Evanston is the more expensive of the two: a median asking price of $522,500 against $312,400 in First Creek, about 67% higher. By the foot it is $419 in Evanston against $253 in First Creek. A typical home is 1,006 square feet in Evanston and 1,232 in First Creek, built around 1928 and 2006 respectively. Homes are moving faster in Evanston: a median of 58 days on the market against 66 in First Creek. Both are in the Denver 1 school district, so the difference between them is the assigned schools rather than the district.
| Measure | Evanston | First Creek |
|---|---|---|
| For sale today | ||
| Homes for sale | 6 | 6 |
| Median asking price | $522,500 | $312,400 |
| Cheapest home for sale | $174,999 | $275,000 |
| Dearest home for sale | $1,060,000 | $340,000 |
| Median price per sq ft | $419 | $253 |
| Median days on market | 58 | 66 |
| The homes themselves | ||
| Median size (sq ft) | 1,006 | 1,232 |
| Median bedrooms | 2 | 2 |
| Typical year built | 1928 | 2006 |
| What actually sold, last 12 months | ||
| Homes sold | 18 | 16 |
| Median sold price | $770,000 | $367,000 |
| Schools the homes for sale are assigned to | ||
| School district | Denver 1 | Denver 1 |
| Elementary | Asbury | Waller |
| Middle | Grant | DSST: Green Valley Ranch |
| High school | South | DSST: Elevate Northeast |
| Getting around, out of 10 | ||
| Walkability | 7/10 | 5/10 |
| Transit | 6/10 | 4/10 |
| Biking | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Quiet | 6/10 | 7/10 |
| Calm streets | 6/10 | 7/10 |
| Getting around | 8/10 | 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.
Evanston is a central Denver neighborhood known for its tree-lined streets, historic character, and convenient location near downtown. The area attracts young professionals and families seeking walkable urban living with access to local shops, restaurants, and parks. Residents enjoy proximity to major employment centers and cultural venues while maintaining a residential feel.
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.
Evanston is more expensive. The median asking price is $522,500 in Evanston against $312,400 in First Creek. By price per square foot they run $419 in Evanston and $253 in First Creek, which is the fairer comparison when the homes are different sizes.
A typical home for sale is 1,006 square feet in Evanston and 1,232 square feet in First Creek, both with a median of 2 bedrooms.
Going by the homes on the market today, Evanston is the older of the two: a typical home there was built around 1928, against 2006 in First Creek.
Homes for sale in Evanston have been listed a median of 58 days, against 66 days in First Creek. Over the last twelve months 18 homes sold in Evanston and 16 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 Evanston are most often assigned to Asbury Elementary, Grant Middle, South High School; in First Creek it is Waller Elementary, DSST: Green Valley Ranch Middle, DSST: Elevate Northeast High School. School assignment can change, so confirm with the district before it decides anything.
Symbio rates Evanston 7 out of 10 for walkability, against 5 for First Creek. On transit they score 6 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 October 30, 2026 at 5:38 PM Mountain time, and are recomputed every fifteen minutes.