West Baker / Santa Fe Drive Edge
By Jessica Carcoana · Updated September 2026
The western residential strip of Baker between Santa Fe Drive and the light rail line, a quieter counterpoint to the Broadway corridor. This zone overlaps with Denver's Art District on Santa Fe, whose gallery row between 6th and Alameda draws thousands to First Friday Art Walks (5:30–9:30 p.m. year-round) featuring hundreds of artists, studios, and co-ops. Housing stock is a mix of 1890s–1920s brick duplexes, shotgun cottages, and Denver Squares, with scattered mid-century ranches and newer 3-story townhome infill along 6th Avenue corridor blocks. The RTD 10th & Osage light rail station on the neighborhood's northwest edge provides direct D, E, and H Line service to downtown (5 minutes) and the Denver Tech Center. Just across the station sits the Buckhorn Exchange, Denver's oldest continuously operating restaurant (1893), a National Historic Landmark with 575 taxidermied pieces and a 125-piece antique gun collection. Pricing runs slightly below the historic district core because of fewer landmark-designated blocks and proximity to I-25 noise.
At a glance
Community Anchors
- Baker Historic District (NRHP, local landmark 2000, National Register 1985)
- Dailey Park (2.6 acres, Ellsworth & Cherokee, renovated June 2025)
- Phil Milstein Park (5.48 acres, Platte River edge, largest park in Baker)
- South Platte River Trail (western greenway)
- Mayan Theatre (1930 Art Deco, 110 Broadway)
- Hi-Dive music venue (7 S Broadway)
- Punch Bowl Social Denver (65 Broadway)
- Historians Ale House (24 Broadway, 40 CO taps, rooftop)
- HQ Denver live music (former 3 Kings Tavern space)
- SoBo 151 Czech pub (151 S Broadway)
- Sputnik mid-century bar (Broadway, adjacent to Hi-Dive)
- Adrift tiki bar
- Bar 404 (former Club 404)
- Wax Trax Records Broadway Bazaar (200 S Broadway)
- South Broadway Antique Row
- Denver's Art District on Santa Fe (First Friday Art Walks, Santa Fe Dr between 6th and Alameda)
- Buckhorn Exchange (1000 Osage, Denver's oldest restaurant, National Historic Landmark)
- DCIS at Fairmont Elementary (ECE-5, dual-language immersion, 520 W 3rd Ave)
- DCIS Baker Middle School (6-8)
- West High School (DPS, 951 Elati St)
- Baker Historic Neighborhood Association RNO
- Denver Landmark Preservation Commission design review (historic district)
- Broadway Park redevelopment (75-acre TOD district, AMLI, Denizen, PDG)
- future Santa Fe Yards 14,500-seat NWSL stadium
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Where it sits
Inside Baker. Approximate location.
Quick answersQuestions about West Baker / Santa Fe Drive Edge
Where is West Baker / Santa Fe Drive Edge?
West Baker / Santa Fe Drive Edge is in Baker, about 1.5 miles northwest of the Baker center. The map on this page shows its approximate location.
When was West Baker / Santa Fe Drive Edge built?
Homes in West Baker / Santa Fe Drive Edge were built between 1890 and 2020 (historic / mid-century / late 20th century / early 21st century / new build).
What amenities does West Baker / Santa Fe Drive Edge have?
West Baker / Santa Fe Drive Edge amenities include overlap with Denver's Art District on Santa Fe (First Friday Art Walks), RTD 10th & Osage light rail station at northwest edge (D, E, H Lines), walkable to Buckhorn Exchange (1000 Osage, Denver's oldest restaurant, est. 1893), quieter residential streets west of Santa Fe Drive, historic duplexes and shotgun cottages, newer townhome infill along 6th Ave and side streets, South Platte River Trail access via Santa Fe Drive crossing, and no HOA on historic blocks.
How big are the lots in West Baker / Santa Fe Drive Edge?
Typical lots in West Baker / Santa Fe Drive Edge run 3,125–5,000 sq ft.
Which schools are near West Baker / Santa Fe Drive Edge?
Schools near West Baker / Santa Fe Drive Edge include DCIS at Fairmont Elementary (ECE-5, dual-language immersion) and West High School (DPS). Verify enrollment eligibility by address.
What is the nearest light-rail station to West Baker / Santa Fe Drive Edge?
The nearest RTD light-rail station is 10th / Osage (C Line and E Line), about 0.0 miles from West Baker / Santa Fe Drive Edge.
How high is West Baker / Santa Fe Drive Edge?
West Baker / Santa Fe Drive Edge sits at about 5,230 feet above sea level.
Parks and Schools
- Dailey Park (a few blocks east)
- Sunken Gardens Park (north of 6th Ave)
- South Platte River Trail (west edge)
- DCIS at Fairmont Elementary (ECE-5, dual-language immersion)
- West High School (DPS)
Verify school assignment by address with the district. Attendance boundaries do not follow neighborhood lines.
Commute and Access
- W 6th Ave (2 min to I-25)
- Santa Fe Dr (one-way southbound arterial)
- Kalamath St (one-way northbound arterial)
- I-25 (5 min via 6th Ave)
- 10th & Osage light rail station (NW edge, D/E/H Lines to downtown in 5 min)
Transit in Baker: RTD 10th & Osage Station (D, E, H Lines, northwest edge) · RTD Alameda Station (C, D, E, F, H Lines plus 6 bus routes, south edge) · RTD I-25 & Broadway Station (south of neighborhood, Gates District redevelopment) · RTD Bus Route 0 (Broadway) · RTD Bus Routes 3, 4, 14, 33A, 33B, 52 (Alameda Station) · Cherry Creek Trail (3 min north to downtown) · South Platte River Trail (western edge bike/pedestrian corridor)
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About This Profile
This profile of West Baker / Santa Fe Drive Edge was researched in April 2026. It was last reviewed in September 2026. The price range is an estimate built from comparable nearby neighborhoods rather than from direct listings. Amenity coverage is moderate, and some features rest on a single source. Character area defined by proximity to Art District on Santa Fe (First Friday Art Walks) and 10th & Osage light rail station. Buckhorn Exchange confirmed at 1000 Osage as National Historic Landmark, technically in La Alma-Lincoln Park but adjacent. Note: Baker's statistical west boundary is the Platte River, so this zone includes the narrow strip between Santa Fe and the river's industrial edge. Pricing estimated from nearby sold comps; slightly below historic core due to I-25 proximity.
Data sourced from direct and indirect online resources. Details are subject to change over time as we continue to research this area.