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North Capitol Hill vs Parkfield

North Capitol Hill and Parkfield are both neighbourhoods of Denver, CO. There are 8 homes for sale in North Capitol Hill and 8 in Parkfield as this page loaded. Parkfield is the more expensive of the two: a median asking price of $442,500 against $345,500 in North Capitol Hill, about 28% higher. By the foot it is $389 in North Capitol Hill against $317 in Parkfield — so the cheaper home is the dearer space, which usually means the homes in Parkfield are simply bigger. A typical home is 732 square feet in North Capitol Hill and 1,330 in Parkfield, built around 1966 and 2002 respectively. Homes are moving faster in North Capitol Hill: a median of 43 days on the market against 62 in Parkfield. Both are in the Denver 1 school district, so the difference between them is the assigned schools rather than the district.

Side by side

MeasureNorth Capitol HillParkfield
For sale today
Homes for sale88
Median asking price$345,500$442,500
Cheapest home for sale$250,000$265,000
Dearest home for sale$465,888$578,000
Median price per sq ft$389$317
Median days on market4362
The homes themselves
Median size (sq ft)7321,330
Median bedrooms23
Typical year built19662002
What actually sold, last 12 months
Homes sold1225
Median sold price$377,000$435,000
Schools the homes for sale are assigned to
School districtDenver 1Denver 1
ElementaryWhittier E-8Lena Archuleta
MiddleWhittier E-8DSST: Green Valley Ranch
High schoolEastDSST: Green Valley Ranch
Getting around, out of 10
Walkability8/105/10
Transit7/104/10
Biking7/106/10
Quiet5/106/10
Calm streets6/106/10
Getting around8/107/10

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.

North Capitol Hill

8
Homes for sale
$345,500
Median asking price
$389
Median per sq ft
43
Median days on market

Parkfield

8
Homes for sale
$442,500
Median asking price
$317
Median per sq ft
62
Median days on market

What each one is like

North Capitol Hill

North Capitol Hill is a vibrant, historic neighborhood in central Denver known for its Victorian and early 20th-century architecture, tree-lined streets, and strong community character. The area offers a blend of residential charm and urban convenience, with easy access to downtown, local shops, restaurants, and parks.

Full North Capitol Hill guide

Parkfield

Parkfield is a residential neighborhood in southeast Denver known for its tree-lined streets and family-friendly atmosphere. The area offers a mix of older and newer homes with convenient access to shopping, dining, and parks. Residents enjoy proximity to major employers and I-25, making commuting straightforward. The neighborhood maintains a suburban feel while remaining close to Denver's urban amenities.

Full Parkfield guide

Questions people ask

Is North Capitol Hill or Parkfield more expensive?

Parkfield is more expensive. The median asking price is $442,500 in Parkfield against $345,500 in North Capitol Hill. By price per square foot they run $389 in North Capitol Hill and $317 in Parkfield, which is the fairer comparison when the homes are different sizes.

Which has bigger homes, North Capitol Hill or Parkfield?

A typical home for sale is 732 square feet in North Capitol Hill and 1,330 square feet in Parkfield, with a median of 2 and 3 bedrooms respectively.

Which is the older neighborhood?

Going by the homes on the market today, North Capitol Hill is the older of the two: a typical home there was built around 1966, against 2002 in Parkfield.

Which sells faster, North Capitol Hill or Parkfield?

Homes for sale in North Capitol Hill have been listed a median of 43 days, against 62 days in Parkfield. Over the last twelve months 12 homes sold in North Capitol Hill and 25 in Parkfield, which is the better measure of how busy each one is.

What schools serve North Capitol Hill and Parkfield?

Both are in the Denver 1 school district. The homes for sale in North Capitol Hill are most often assigned to Whittier E-8 Elementary, Whittier E-8 Middle, East High School; in Parkfield it is Lena Archuleta Elementary, DSST: Green Valley Ranch Middle, DSST: Green Valley Ranch High School. School assignment can change, so confirm with the district before it decides anything.

Which is more walkable, North Capitol Hill or Parkfield?

Symbio rates North Capitol Hill 8 out of 10 for walkability, against 5 for Parkfield. On transit they score 7 and 4.

How current are these figures?

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.

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Look at either one on its own

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.