Get to Know Your Neighborhood

Take Root Denver has 11 neighborhoods for you and your family to explore.  Each neighborhood has its own personality and history. Click on any of the neighborhoods to read additional information on each area, including available homes, nearby schools, bus routes, etc.

Athmar Park Neighborhood | Buying a Home | Take Root Denver

Alameda, S. Platte River, Mississippi, Federal

Athmar Park has great location for young families and 1st time home buyers. It is a community with affordable homes that have a lot of character.
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Take Root Denver | Buying a Home | Barnum Neighborhood

6th Avenue on north, Alameda Avenue on the south, Federal Boulevard on the east and Perry Street on the west

The Barnum neighborhood, annexed to the city in September 1896, stretches from West 6th Avenue to Alameda Avenue and from Federal Boulevard to Sheridan Boulevard. The neighborhood is comprised of single-family homes occupied by middle-income families.
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Green Valley Ranch Neighborhood | Buying a Home | Take Root Denver

North of Interstate 70, south of Denver International Airport and east of Montbello. 56th Ave, Picadilly, 40th Ave/38th, Chambers


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Mar Lee Neighborhood | Buying a Home | Take Root Denver

Mississippi on the north, Jewell on the south, Federal on the east and Sheridan on the west

The Mar Lee neighborhood is comprised of brick and frame single family homes occupied by middle income families. Though predominantly residential, MarLee has a diverse business community and excellent transit.
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Montbello Neighborhood | Buying a Home | Take Root Denver

56th Ave, Chambers, 40th Ave, Havana

Montbello is one of Denver’s largest neighborhoods with suburban style single-family homes. This neighborhood has many family oriented amenities; parks, schools, shops and churches. Montbello has a wide variety of housing types/ styles, ranging from small ranches, to large multi-level family homes.
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Northeast Park Hill Neighborhood | Buying a Home | Take Root Denver

52nd Ave/48th Ave, Quebec, 32nd Ave, Colorado

Located near the Heart of the City, the Northeast Park Hill neighborhood is within five miles of Downtown Denver and within 20 miles of the Denver International Airport. Recreational and leisure amenities such as shopping, golf and sports are available throughout the area including longtime amenities such as City Park, Denver Zoo, and the Denver Museum of Nature and Science.
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Skyland Neighborhood | Buying a Home | Take Root Denver

32nd Ave, Colorado, 23rd Ave, York

An opportunity for outdoor recreation, proximity to Downtown Denver, Skyland is one of the most desirable neighborhoods in Denver. It offers an abundance of employment opportunities within a ten minute radius by car. Skyland homes are typically located on lots with big front yards and wide swaths of grass between the sidewalk and the street.
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Swansea Neighborhood | Buying a Home | Take Root Denver

52nd Ave/54th, Colorado, 40th Ave, Clarkson

Great neighborhood for first time home buyers! Swansea has small affordable homes with lot of characters. It also has many parks for recreation.
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Villa Park Neighborhood | Buying a Home | Take Root Denver

Approx. 11th Ave, Federal, 6th Ave, Sheridan

The neighborhood has great residential character and consists mainly of single-family homes. It offers a variety of home styles from ranch-style brick homes to two-level bungalows. Several bike and pedestrian paths also follow the creeks and connect the neighborhood with the rest of the city.
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West Colfax Neighborhood

18th/20th Ave, Federal, approx. 11th Ave, Sheridan

Sloan Lake is biggest attraction of West Colfax. Sloan Lakes provides great space for outdoor activities. West Colfax offers wide range of homes from ranch style brick home to newly constructed townhome/condos.
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Westwood Neighborhood | Buying a Home | Take Root Denver

Alameda Avenue on the north, Mississippi on the south, Federal Boulevard on the east and Sheridan on the west

The Westwood neighborhood, along with the adjacent Barnum neighborhood, was acquired and developed by P.T. Barnum of “The Barnum & Bailey Circus” in 1882. The area has developed into a single family community with a diverse business environment along Morrison Road, West Alameda Avenue and Federal Boulevard.
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