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Northfield vs Parkfield

Northfield and Parkfield are both neighbourhoods of Denver, CO. There are 10 homes for sale in Northfield and 10 in Parkfield as this page loaded. Northfield is the more expensive of the two: a median asking price of $454,500 against $414,000 in Parkfield, about 10% higher. By the foot it is $280 in Northfield against $301 in Parkfield — so the cheaper home is the dearer space, which usually means the homes in Northfield are simply bigger. A typical home is 1,615 square feet in Northfield and 1,317 in Parkfield, built around 1959 and 2000 respectively. Homes are moving faster in Northfield: a median of 82 days on the market against 84 in Parkfield. Northfield is in the Mapleton R-1 school district and Parkfield is in Denver 1.

Side by side

MeasureNorthfieldParkfield
For sale today
Homes for sale1010
Median asking price$454,500$414,000
Cheapest home for sale$374,000$245,000
Dearest home for sale$950,000$578,000
Median price per sq ft$280$301
Median days on market8284
The homes themselves
Median size (sq ft)1,6151,317
Median bedrooms43
Typical year built19592000
What actually sold, last 12 months
Homes sold3425
Median sold price$502,000$445,000
Schools the homes for sale are assigned to
School districtMapleton R-1Denver 1
ElementaryMonterey K-8Lena Archuleta
MiddleDenver DiscoveryMcGlone
High schoolAcademyDSST: Green Valley Ranch
Getting around, out of 10
Walkability5/105/10
Transit4/104/10
Biking6/106/10
Quiet7/106/10
Calm streets7/106/10
Getting around7/107/10

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.

Northfield

10
Homes for sale
$454,500
Median asking price
$280
Median per sq ft
82
Median days on market

Parkfield

10
Homes for sale
$414,000
Median asking price
$301
Median per sq ft
84
Median days on market

What each one is like

Northfield

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.

Full Northfield 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 Northfield or Parkfield more expensive?

Northfield is more expensive. The median asking price is $454,500 in Northfield against $414,000 in Parkfield. By price per square foot they run $280 in Northfield and $301 in Parkfield, which is the fairer comparison when the homes are different sizes.

Which has bigger homes, Northfield or Parkfield?

A typical home for sale is 1,615 square feet in Northfield and 1,317 square feet in Parkfield, with a median of 4 and 3 bedrooms respectively.

Which is the older neighborhood?

Going by the homes on the market today, Northfield is the older of the two: a typical home there was built around 1959, against 2000 in Parkfield.

Which sells faster, Northfield or Parkfield?

Homes for sale in Northfield have been listed a median of 82 days, against 84 days in Parkfield. Over the last twelve months 34 homes sold in Northfield and 25 in Parkfield, which is the better measure of how busy each one is.

What schools serve Northfield and Parkfield?

Northfield is in the Mapleton R-1 district and Parkfield is in Denver 1. The homes for sale in Northfield are most often assigned to Monterey K-8 Elementary, Denver Discovery Middle, Academy High School; in Parkfield it is Lena Archuleta Elementary, McGlone Middle, DSST: Green Valley Ranch High School. School assignment can change, so confirm with the district before it decides anything.

Which is more walkable, Northfield or Parkfield?

Symbio rates both 5 out of 10 for walkability. On transit they score 4 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 October 27, 2026 at 1:38 PM Mountain time, and are recomputed every fifteen minutes.