University Park, Denver Colorado homes and streetscape

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Homes for Sale in University Park

Tree-lined streets flanking the University of Denver campus — craftsmen, Tudor revivals, and a walkable Evans Ave corridor.

  • Median Price$1,200,000
  • Walk Score68
  • Zip80210
  • School DistrictDenver

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Streetscape and homes in University Park, Denver

About University Park

The story of University Park.

University Park wraps around the University of Denver's 125-acre campus, and the presence of that institution shapes the neighborhood in practical and aesthetic ways. The campus architecture — red brick, collegiate Gothic, mature trees — has influenced what's been built and preserved around it. The surrounding streets have an unusual density of Craftsman bungalows, Tudor revival homes, and 1920s–1940s construction that was built for the university's faculty and staff over decades.

The Evans Avenue corridor is the neighborhood's commercial spine: coffee shops, restaurants, boutiques, and services concentrated enough to provide walkable daily amenity for most residents. The University of Denver's facilities — recreation center, performing arts venues, and Ritchie Center sports facilities — are open to the public for many events and performances.

University Park tends to appeal to a specific buyer profile: people who want south Denver's lower-density pace and larger lot sizes without sacrificing architectural character, and who are willing to accept lower walkability scores than neighborhoods like Platt Park or Wash Park in exchange for lower price points. It's also consistently popular with buyers who want the prestige of a well-established Denver neighborhood address at mid-market south Denver prices.

The neighborhood sits at the intersection of the DU light rail line (accessible at the University of Denver Station), providing direct car-free access to downtown Denver, which is unusual for a neighborhood this low-traffic and residential.

Boundaries

I-25 (north), Yale Ave (south), Colorado Blvd (east), University Blvd (west)

Zip Codes

80210

Walk Score

68

Schools

Denver Public Schools

Architecture & Inventory

What you'll find in University Park.

University Park has a distinct architectural character. Here's the mix of what comes to market.

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Single-Family Homes

The bulk of University Park inventory — homes with yards, garages, and a mix of architectural eras.

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Townhomes

Lower-maintenance options popular with downsizers and first-time buyers.

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Condos

Entry-price-point options across the neighborhood.

Lifestyle & Amenities

Living in University Park.

Dining & Coffee

The Evans Avenue corridor is University Park's commercial spine — a compact stretch of coffee shops, casual restaurants, and neighborhood services within walking distance of most residents. The University of Denver campus adds coffee shops and dining facilities that are generally open to the broader community. For expanded dining options, the South Broadway corridor and Old South Pearl Street are both a short drive north and provide the full south Denver dining experience.

Parks & Outdoor Recreation

Harvard Gulch Park extends into the northern edge of University Park, providing trail connectivity and recreational infrastructure including the Harvard Gulch outdoor pool (a summer staple for south Denver families). The University of Denver campus — 125 acres of manicured grounds — functions as a quasi-public green space with its own fields, courts, and walking paths. DU's Ritchie Center hosts ticketed sports events year-round that neighborhood residents can attend.

Schools & Families

University Park is served by Denver Public Schools, with DU light rail access adding an unusual transit dimension. Boundary schools include University Park Elementary School, feeding to Merrill Middle School and South High School. University Park Elementary is well-regarded and draws families specifically for the school assignment. The neighborhood's quiet residential character and DPS school quality make it a consistent target for families who want south Denver at a moderate price point.

Shopping & Entertainment

Evans Avenue provides neighborhood-scale retail, coffee, and dining. For full grocery runs, a King Soopers and other options are within easy driving distance. DU's Ritchie Center and Newman Center for the Performing Arts offer ticketed events — athletics, concerts, and performances — that University Park residents have effectively walkable access to. The neighborhood's entertainment draw leans toward the quiet and local rather than the destination and active.

Commute & Transportation

The University of Denver Station (at Buchtel Blvd & High St) is one of University Park's most underappreciated assets — direct rail service to downtown Denver, Union Station, and points north, with no transfers. This is unusual infrastructure for a neighborhood this quiet and residential. Car commutes to downtown run approximately 15–20 minutes. DIA is approximately 45 minutes east via I-25 north to I-70.

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FAQ

University Park questions, answered.

  • University Park is a south Denver neighborhood surrounding the University of Denver campus, roughly bounded by I-25 to the north, Yale Avenue to the south, South Colorado Boulevard to the east, and South University Boulevard to the west. It's known for its tree-lined residential streets, architectural character (Craftsmen, Tudors, and brick ranches), and access to the DU light rail station.

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