South Park Hill
Built 1920–1955
The crown jewel of Park Hill — stately Tudor Revivals, Colonial Revivals, and Denver Squares on wide, tree-lined streets between Colfax and 23rd avenues, directly east of City Park. Homes are typically 1,800 to 3,500 square feet on generous lots with detached garages, original hardwood floors, and covered front porches. This is Park Hill's most expensive zone, driven by proximity to City Park's 330 acres (Denver Zoo, Museum of Nature & Science, Ferril Lake), walkability to 23rd Avenue's restaurant row, and the architectural character of the 1920s–40s housing stock. Morning joggers circle the park lakes, families walk to the zoo, and the neighborhood retains a quiet, established feel despite being minutes from downtown.
Price Range
$700K–$1.2M
single-family
Amenities
mature elm and oak tree canopyno HOA on most blockswide parkway-style streets
- City Park adjacency (Denver's largest park — zoo, museum, lakes)
- Tudor Revival and Colonial Revival architecture
- walkable to 23rd Avenue restaurants and shops
Nearby Schools
- Park Hill Elementary (DPS)
- Stedman Elementary (DPS)
- Teller Elementary (DPS)
- East High School (DPS)
Nearby Parks
- City Park (330 acres — Denver Zoo, Museum of Nature & Science, Ferril Lake)
- Crestmoor Park
Getting Around
southern boundary
E Colfax Ave
commercial corridor
E 23rd Ave
western boundary
Colorado Blvd
Dahlia St
RTD bus Route 20 along Colfax Ave
RTD bus Route 40 along Colorado Blvd