Revolutionizing · Modernizing · SimplifyingRevolutionizing · Modernizing · SimplifyingIndian Creek and Northfield are both neighbourhoods of Denver, CO. There are 11 homes for sale in Indian Creek and 11 in Northfield as this page loaded. Northfield is the more expensive of the two: a median asking price of $489,999 against $334,900 in Indian Creek, about 46% higher. By the foot it is $254 in Indian Creek against $287 in Northfield. A typical home is 1,078 square feet in Indian Creek and 1,776 in Northfield, built around 1984 and 1960 respectively. Homes are moving faster in Indian Creek: a median of 17 days on the market against 47 in Northfield. Indian Creek is in the Denver 1 school district and Northfield is in Mapleton R-1.
| Measure | Indian Creek | Northfield |
|---|---|---|
| For sale today | ||
| Homes for sale | 11 | 11 |
| Median asking price | $334,900 | $489,999 |
| Cheapest home for sale | $185,000 | $399,000 |
| Dearest home for sale | $599,500 | $1,200,000 |
| Median price per sq ft | $254 | $287 |
| Median days on market | 17 | 47 |
| The homes themselves | ||
| Median size (sq ft) | 1,078 | 1,776 |
| Median bedrooms | 2 | 4 |
| Typical year built | 1984 | 1960 |
| What actually sold, last 12 months | ||
| Homes sold | 28 | 32 |
| Median sold price | $445,000 | $489,900 |
| Schools the homes for sale are assigned to | ||
| School district | Denver 1 | Mapleton R-1 |
| Elementary | McMeen | Monterey K-8 |
| Middle | Hill | Clayton K-8 |
| High school | George Washington | Academy |
| Getting around, out of 10 | ||
| Walkability | 5/10 | 5/10 |
| Transit | 4/10 | 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.
Indian Creek is a residential neighborhood in southeast Denver known for its tree-lined streets and quiet, family-friendly atmosphere. The area features a mix of mid-century homes and newer construction, with good access to local parks and schools.
Northfield is a residential neighborhood in north-central Denver offering a quiet, family-oriented atmosphere with tree-lined streets and well-maintained homes. The area provides convenient access to I-25 and nearby shopping, while maintaining a neighborhood feel away from downtown hustle. Schools and parks serve the community, and the location bridges suburban comfort with urban proximity.
Northfield is more expensive. The median asking price is $489,999 in Northfield against $334,900 in Indian Creek. By price per square foot they run $254 in Indian Creek and $287 in Northfield, which is the fairer comparison when the homes are different sizes.
A typical home for sale is 1,078 square feet in Indian Creek and 1,776 square feet in Northfield, with a median of 2 and 4 bedrooms respectively.
Going by the homes on the market today, Northfield is the older of the two: a typical home there was built around 1960, against 1984 in Indian Creek.
Homes for sale in Indian Creek have been listed a median of 17 days, against 47 days in Northfield. Over the last twelve months 28 homes sold in Indian Creek and 32 in Northfield, which is the better measure of how busy each one is.
Indian Creek is in the Denver 1 district and Northfield is in Mapleton R-1. The homes for sale in Indian Creek are most often assigned to McMeen Elementary, Hill Middle, George Washington High School; in Northfield it is Monterey K-8 Elementary, Clayton K-8 Middle, Academy High School. School assignment can change, so confirm with the district before it decides anything.
Symbio rates both 5 out of 10 for walkability. On transit they score 4 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 6, 2026 at 9:08 PM Mountain time, and are recomputed every fifteen minutes.