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Old 01-28-2019, 02:04 PM
 
Location: Denver CO
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I'm looking to buy a home this year and I wanted to ask about the neighborhoods in the area bordered by Sheridan in the west (maybe even as far as Wadsworth), Federal in the east, 285 in the south, and 6th Ave in the north. I've been in Denver about a year and a half now but I haven't had much cause to go through this area. A local friend has said the whole area is bad and not a good place to look for a home, and seeing home prices in that area that are lower than surrounding areas reinforces that advice. But is a blanket statement about the whole area really accurate? Are there better neighborhoods in that area, and if so, where should I be looking?
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Old 01-28-2019, 02:16 PM
 
Location: Berkeley Neighborhood, Denver, CO USA
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Your friend is ignorant.

For example, Harvey Park is within your boundaries.
https://www.5280.com/2017/06/history...s-harvey-park/
So hip, you are not allowed to live here.
One that was on the market -- https://www.comidmodhomes.com/2580-s-lowell-blvd/

For example, Thraemoor in Lakewood meets your criteria.
https://www.redfin.com/neighborhood/...wood/Thraemoor
If you had been on the ball a few months ago, you could have purchased https://www.thedenverchannel.com/lif...uction-in-july which is an impressive house. I enjoyed my visit.

My advice as always is: drive to the neighborhood of interest and get out of your car and spend an hour walking around.
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Old 01-28-2019, 02:27 PM
 
Location: Denver CO
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Your friend is ignorant.
Most likely He is from Pueblo originally and insists the entire town is a hellhole, while I have other friends who live there and tell a different story.

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My advice as always is: drive to the neighborhood of interest and get out of your car and spend an hour walking around.
Agreed. Just need to narrow down where I walk around, as that area is pretty big.
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Old 01-28-2019, 02:45 PM
 
Location: Denver
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Personally, I would avoid the area bordering Sheridan. I used to live a mile or two from there and I wouldn't call it a desirable place to live. I'd stay north of Jewell if it was me.
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Old 01-28-2019, 03:16 PM
 
Location: Phoenix, AZ
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I'm old enough to remember when Lakewood was a "new" suburb. Geez.
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Old 01-28-2019, 03:22 PM
 
Location: Wheat Ridge, CO
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The majority of that area is quite nice while still being a decent value, if you ignore the few ridiculously priced mid-century modern homes. While the main corridors (Federal and Sheridan) aren't great, the neighborhoods are quiet residential areas with (mostly) decent homes. The neighborhoods west of Sheridan are a little better than east of Sheridan, in general.
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Old 01-28-2019, 04:35 PM
 
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I live on Wads/6th Ave area near Bel Mar.

Nice quiet neighborhood, most homes are going for 400K (3/2/2car 1800-2300sqft)

There’s some spots that are nice, and some that look ran down. I love living here, close to everything and can hop on 6 and be in the mountains quickly.
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Old 01-28-2019, 04:56 PM
 
Location: Denver CO
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I live on Wads/6th Ave area near Bel Mar.

Nice quiet neighborhood, most homes are going for 400K (3/2/2car 1800-2300sqft)

There’s some spots that are nice, and some that look ran down. I love living here, close to everything and can hop on 6 and be in the mountains quickly.
Belmar's actually our first choice, either that or the Green Mountain area. I've just seen home prices a bit lower east of Wadsworth and wondered if it was worth a look.
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Old 01-28-2019, 05:26 PM
 
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Belmar's actually our first choice, either that or the Green Mountain area. I've just seen home prices a bit lower east of Wadsworth and wondered if it was worth a look.
There’s some, but it’s very hit&miss east of Wads IMO. Best bet is drive around, I have some friends that live in a decent neighborhood near Harlen and Mississippi
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Old 01-28-2019, 06:56 PM
 
Location: Just south of Denver since 1989
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Inventory will help dictate what’s available where. I moved to Lakewood last May.
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