Neighborhood Profile: Arapahoe Acres

Franklin to Marion, Dartmouth to Bates

Arapahoe Acres in Englewood, Colorado is a unique neighborhood. It is the first Post World War II residential neighborhood to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Eugene Hawkins, the developer, was fascinated by the work of Frank Lloyd Wright. As a result, the 124 homes were designed in the Usonian style. This style reflects Wright’s aim to build functional, energy efficient homes. Usonian homes are typically ranch homes without basements or attics, with low (often flat) roofs. The homes are angular and have little ornamentation.

Although not all homes in Arapahoe Acres are ranch homes without basements, most are. The curvy streets mitigate the starkness of the architecture.

If you’re interested in living in a true Mid-century modern residential neighborhood, with a reasonable commute to Denver’s cultural and recreational offerings, Arapahoe Acres may be just the place for you.

to sell or buy, call…
DEBBIE PALLAI
303-883-8837
Brokers Guild Cherry Creek, Ltd.
debpallai@comcast.net

Neighborhood Profile: Congress Park

York to Colorado, 6th Avenue to Colfax

The Congress Park neighborhood is named after the park with the same name. The park has a public swimming pool, soccer and baseball fields and tennis courts.

The park was named when the U.S. Congress passed a bill permitting the area, once a cemetary, to be turned into a park.

The neighborhood has older homes that boast charm and grace. Many have been updated to today’s standards.

The central location and good bus service offers easy access to downtown Denver, the acclaimed Denver Botanic Gardens, the Cherry Creek Mall and many restaurants and shops.

to sell or buy, call…
DEBBIE PALLAI
303-883-8837
Brokers Guild Cherry Creek, Ltd.
debpallai@comcast.net

Neighborhood Profile – Belmar

Wadsworth to Quay, Alameda to Virginia

The Belmar neighborhood was built on the site of the now defunct Villa Italia Shopping Center in the Denver suburb of Lakewood.

A mixed use neighborhood, it encompasses 104 acres on 22 city blocks.

Touted as the new “Downtown Lakewood”, the neighborhood boasts residential, office and retail space. The area was built with  both pedestrians and the environment in mind.

The architecture is high-tech  There are solar panels and wind turbines. Silver LEEDS certified buildings house some of the retail businesses.

Residents can walk to restaurants and shopping. Major RTD bus lines run to the center.

For modern and convenient living, Belmar can’t be beat.

to sell or buy, call…

DEBBIE PALLAI

303-883-8837

Brokers Guild Cherry Creek, Ltd.

debpallai@comcast.net

 

Neighborhood Profile: Lowry

Quebec Street to Dayton, Alameda to 11th Avenue. 

South of 1st Avenue east to Havana.

Located on the former Lowry Air Force base, this mixed use neighborhood was developed in  late 1990s.

The neighborhood boasts ten parks (including the 50 acre Wetlands), a golf course, ice arena, recreation and sports centers and restaurants galore. There are plans for a dog park.

The community offers a robust array of activities throughout the year.  Lowry hosts a farmer’s market June through September. The speaker series brings prominent local personalities to discuss current affairs.

To read more about Lowry click here.

to sell or buy, call…

DEBBIE PALLAI

303-883-8837

Brokers Guild Cherry Creek, Ltd.

debpallai@comcast.net

Neighborhood Profile: Uptown

Colfax to 20th Street, Broadway to York Street

Hip and happening, this neighborhood offers a true urban lifestyle. Home buyers and renters can pick from hi-rise apartment buildings, modern lofts and vintage single family homes.

Colfax Avenue and 17th Avenue offer a grand choice of restaurants and shops.

Visit the Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls and Toys, a real treat for children and adults alike.

Walk or bus to downtown or City Park in minutes.

If city living is what you’re after, this may be the district for you.

to sell or buy, call…

DEBBIE PALLAI

303-883-8837

Brokers Guild Cherry Creek, Ltd.

debpallai@comcast.net

Denver Water

                  

Denver Recycles Water for Parks

 In her July 2009 newsletter, Denver District 5 Councilwoman Marcia Johnson announced that several parks in the district will be using recycled water for irrigation.

Denver will be installing new pipes for the system, and some traffic may be diverted while this work occurs.  Impacted District 5 parks include McNichols Park, Crescent Park, Verbena Park and Denison Park.

The four parks will join 13 Denver parks that are already using recycled water.

Other parks are undergoing irrigation improvement programs.  It is estimated that the improvments will save 450 million gallons of Denver drinking water.

To link to Marcia Johnson’s article, click here.

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Walk Score Comes to Denver Metrolist

Denver Metrolist has added a new field to its program:  walk score.

Brokers can now search for homes for their clients by putting a minimum walk score into the search parameters.

A home’s walk score is calculated by locating nearby stores, parks, restaurants and more. 

Metrolist is responding to the growing demand by some buyers to purchase homes in neighborhoods where their environmental footprints will be reduced.  The demand for homes that are located in areas where one can live a car-light or car-free lifestyle is increasing.  Although public transportation is not part of the walk score calculation, light rail has added to the consciousness about this issue.

The higher the score, the less driving required to live in the neighborhood.

• 0-24       Car-dependent.  Virtually no destinations within walking distance.
• 25-49     Car-dependent.  Few destinations within walking distance.
• 50-69     Somewhat walkable.
• 70-89     Very walkable.  It is possible to manage without a car.
• 90-100   Walkers paradise.  Most errands can be done on foot and many folks in the neighborhood don’t own cars.      

For more information go to www.walkscore.com.

If you’d like help calculating the walk score of your current home, please email me at debpallai@comcast.net or call me at 303–883-8837.

Neighborhood Profile: Bonnie Brae

Exposition to Mississippi, Steele Street to University Blvd.

A Scottish village in Denver:  this was the vision of S. R. DeBoer when he platted the neighborhood in 1923.  Bonnie Brae means “Pleasant Hill” in Gaelic, an appropriate name for the area.  Curvy streets that discourage car traffic makes this a great walking neighborhood.

Homes range from small to grand, and include brick ranches, Tudors and Cape Cods.

With easy access to shops on University Boulevard, Washington Park and Cherry Creek, this residential oasis provides among the best of Denver city living.

Neighborhood Profile: Country Club

 

from Alameda to 8th Avenue, Downing to University

Country Club boasts grand homes (many on huge lots), mature stately trees, and an architectural mix.  There are Victorian, Mediterranean, Spanish, Georgian, Tudor and other home styles in the neighborhood.

Developed in the early 20th century, 142 acres of the original 400 acres were dedicated to the development of The Denver Country Club, an exclusive private recreation club.  The balance of the 400 acres was developed as a residential community.

With quick access to The Cherry Creek Shopping Center, Cheesman Park and downtown, the neighborhood attracks well-heeled folks who want to live in the city.

Neighborhood Profile: Montclair

6th Avenue to Colfax, Monaco to Quebec

Big homes and small homes.  Big lots and small lots.  Traditional and modern.  Montclair offers quite the mix. 

It even has a castle.  Baron Walter von Richtofen, uncle to “The Red Baron”, built his 35 room castle in 1887.  This property is located at 7020 E. 12th Ave.

Montclair is dotted with small parks, and therefore is a great walking neighborhood.

With homes in a broad price range, this is a lovely neighborhood to explore if you are buying a home in Denver.