Denver neighborhoods (how much, houses, private schools)

[oakparkhockey]

I posted about Denver suburbs but we are also thinking about what neighborhoods in Denver we could actually afford where our kids could go to a good HS. We are city people, and the suburbs are perhaps not a good fit unless we find one that is more like Denver. Any suggestions now where to look?

[davebarnes]

Your budget of $650K max makes it difficult.
Search Zillow with a price band of $550-650K.

[oakparkhockey]

It appears to be that way, things have changed so much in Denver and housing is so tight. I guess it has been over a decade....thanks for the feedback

[davebarnes]

Originally Posted by oakparkhockey

It appears to be that way, things have changed so much in Denver and housing is so tight. I guess it has been over a decade....thanks for the feedback

We bought our duplex side for $480K in 2011.
Today's market value is $840K (according to my observations based upon my 1100 row spreadsheet).
Up 75% in 9 years.
Current DoM in greater Denver is 26 days.

[Westerner92]

Is it pretty typical for families in Denver to send their kids to private schools? I imagine the Country Club/Cherry Creek/Hilltop money does, but Denver has plenty of middle/upper middle class families, most of whom I imagine send their kids to DPS. I went to a rather mixed-income public high school with many of the typical issues typical of urban schools, and though it barely cracked Newsweek's Top 2000 high schools when I went, I could honestly say the upper track/AP-level education was world class. I'm pretty sure that same scenario plays out in Denver if the South High yard signs in my neighborhood are any clue.

In fact, looking at the Denver metro rankings according to Newsweek's criteria, most of Denver's high schools seem to perform just as well as suburban high schools. East High, South High, Thomas Jefferson, and George Washington all seem to have good things going. Depending on how much space you're looking for, there are plenty of good homes under $650K.

[davebarnes]

Originally Posted by Westerner92

Is it pretty typical for families in Denver to send their kids to private schools? .

Nope.
There are very few private schools.

[MissTerri]

South, East and Thomas Jefferson High Schools all have good things going for them. There are houses in your price range in Virginia Village that are decent sized and not on a busy street.

[emm74]

If you are willing to consider a duplex, you could find something in Central Park (formerly Stapleton) in your price range. The area was discussed in your other thread. I live in one and really, it feels like a single family for the most part. Basically no noise from the other half unless they are doing remodeling or something like that.

You *might* find a single family but it would be lucky timing, they are getting pretty rare at that price point.

[2bindenver]

Denver is very suburban. Find a school you like and see if the housing there appeals to you.

[MissTerri]

Originally Posted by MissTerri

South, East and Thomas Jefferson High Schools all have good things going for them. There are houses in your price range in Virginia Village that are decent sized and not on a busy street.

I forgot about GW. I would add that to my post above about schools to check out.