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North Capitol Hill vs Parkfield

North Capitol Hill and Parkfield are both neighbourhoods of Denver, CO. There are 7 homes for sale in North Capitol Hill and 7 in Parkfield as this page loaded. Parkfield is the more expensive of the two: a median asking price of $420,000 against $399,000 in North Capitol Hill, about 5% higher. By the foot it is $408 in North Capitol Hill against $337 in Parkfield — so the cheaper home is the dearer space, which usually means the homes in Parkfield are simply bigger. A typical home is 902 square feet in North Capitol Hill and 1,085 in Parkfield, built around 2001 and 2000 respectively. Homes are moving faster in Parkfield: a median of 43 days on the market against 51 in North Capitol Hill. 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 sale77
Median asking price$399,000$420,000
Cheapest home for sale$169,900$245,000
Dearest home for sale$550,000$578,000
Median price per sq ft$408$337
Median days on market5143
The homes themselves
Median size (sq ft)9021,085
Median bedrooms13
Typical year built20012000
What actually sold, last 12 months
Homes sold1224
Median sold price$367,000$442,500
Schools the homes for sale are assigned to
School districtDenver 1Denver 1
ElementaryCole Arts And Science AcademyLena Archuleta
MiddleWhittier E-8McGlone
High schoolEastMontbello
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

7
Homes for sale
$399,000
Median asking price
$408
Median per sq ft
51
Median days on market

Parkfield

7
Homes for sale
$420,000
Median asking price
$337
Median per sq ft
43
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 $420,000 in Parkfield against $399,000 in North Capitol Hill. By price per square foot they run $408 in North Capitol Hill and $337 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 902 square feet in North Capitol Hill and 1,085 square feet in Parkfield, with a median of 1 and 3 bedrooms respectively.

Which is the older neighborhood?

Going by the homes on the market today, Parkfield is the older of the two: a typical home there was built around 2000, against 2001 in North Capitol Hill.

Which sells faster, North Capitol Hill or Parkfield?

Homes for sale in Parkfield have been listed a median of 43 days, against 51 days in North Capitol Hill. Over the last twelve months 12 homes sold in North Capitol Hill and 24 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 Cole Arts And Science Academy Elementary, Whittier E-8 Middle, East High School; in Parkfield it is Lena Archuleta Elementary, McGlone Middle, Montbello 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.

Common questions, answered with live Colorado numbers

These figures were worked out from the live MLS feed at November 7, 2026 at 2:53 AM Mountain time, and are recomputed every fifteen minutes.