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Barnum

There are 12 homes for sale in Barnum right now. The median asking price is $475,000, and current listings run from $342,000 to $694,900.

Living in Barnum

Barnum is a historic, working-class neighborhood in southwest Denver with tree-lined streets and a strong sense of community. Originally developed in the early 1900s, it retains vintage charm with modest single-family homes and local businesses. The area offers affordable living close to downtown, with easy access to South Platte River trails and nearby parks.

Daily life centers on family-oriented blocks and neighborhood gathering spots. Residents enjoy proximity to shopping and dining on South Broadway and Evans Avenue, plus quick commutes to the Tech Center and downtown via Speer Boulevard. The neighborhood balances urban convenience with a residential, tight-knit feel.

Walkability

6/10
Moderate — Some amenities nearby; car still useful

Transit

5/10
Some Transit — RTD service; limited frequency

Biking

7/10
Very Bikeable — River trails and local streets accessible

Quiet

6/10
Somewhat Quiet — Residential but near busy Broadway

Calm streets

6/10
Mostly Calm — Steady neighborhood character

Getting around

7/10
Good Access — Quick to downtown and South Platte

The Barnum market right now

There are 12 homes for sale in Barnum right now. The median asking price is $475,000, and current listings run from $342,000 to $694,900. That works out to about $348 per square foot. A typical home here is around 1,542 square feet with 3 bedrooms, built around 1924. 50 homes sold in Barnum over the last twelve months at a median sale price of $432,500. Homes currently on the market have been listed a median of 50 days.

12
Homes for sale
$475,000
Median asking price
$348
Per square foot
50
Sold in 12 months
$432,500
Median sale price
50
Median days on market

Schools

Barnum is served by the Denver 1 school district. Across the homes for sale today, most homes feed Barnum Elementary and Kepner Middle and West High School.

Homes for sale in Barnum

The twelve highest-priced of the 12 homes on the market. Symbio’s AI search has all of them.

See every Barnum home in Symbio AI search

What’s around Barnum

Schools, parks, groceries, coffee, restaurants, gyms, healthcare, shopping, transit, gas, banks and places of worship near Barnum, Denver, CO, measured from the middle of the neighborhood and listed nearest first.

Distances are straight-line from the centre of Barnum. Open any home above to see the same map centred on that address.

Questions people ask about Barnum

How much do homes cost in Barnum?

The median asking price in Barnum, Denver, CO is $475,000. Homes currently for sale range from $342,000 to $694,900. That is about $348 per square foot.

How many homes are for sale in Barnum?

There are 12 homes for sale in Barnum, Denver, CO today. Symbio recalculates this from the live MLS feed, so the count is current rather than a monthly snapshot.

Is Barnum a seller’s market?

50 homes sold in Barnum over the last twelve months at a median of $432,500, against 12 on the market now that have been listed a median of 50 days.

What school district is Barnum in?

Barnum, Denver, CO is served by the Denver 1 school district. Homes for sale here most often feed Barnum Elementary, Kepner Middle and West High School.

Is Barnum walkable?

Symbio rates Barnum 6 out of 10 for walkability (Moderate). Transit scores 5 out of 10 and biking 7 out of 10.

What is around Barnum?

The Barnum guide on symbiohomes.com maps the schools, parks, groceries, cafés, restaurants, gyms, healthcare, shopping, transit, gas stations, banks and places of worship closest to the neighborhood, measured from its centre and listed nearest first. Each of the homes for sale also opens the same map centred on that address.

Nearby neighborhoods in Denver

Neighborhoods at a similar price point, and the rest of Denver.

Market figures on this page are calculated from the live MLS feed each time it loads and cover homes for sale, not rentals or land. The neighborhood description and the liveability scores are Symbio’s own read of the area rather than a third-party rating. Nothing here is an appraisal — ask us for a real valuation if you are thinking of selling.