Whittier

The residential backbone of Five Points — a grid of tree-lined blocks between Downing and York streets, roughly 25th to 32nd avenues. Whittier has the widest housing variety in Five Points: original 1890s Victorian cottages and Denver Squares sit next to 1950s brick ranches and brand-new modern townhomes that replaced single-family lots. Gentrification is most visible here — scrape-off new construction townhomes (often paired, $650K–$800K) contrast sharply with unrenovated homes from the early 1900s. The Whittier K–8 school serves as a community anchor. Less commercially developed than the Welton or Ballpark zones, Whittier appeals to families and buyers seeking a quieter block with proximity to City Park, Uptown restaurants along 17th Avenue, and downtown via Downing Street. Strong bike infrastructure connects to the city trail network.