Curtis Park Historic District
By Jessica Carcoana · Updated September 2026
Denver's oldest residential district, listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 1, 1975, expanded in 1983, and further protected by Denver Landmark Districts A through H. The neighborhood's architectural inventory is one of the most significant in the Rocky Mountain region, with Italianate, Queen Anne, Second Empire, and Eastlake Victorian homes built primarily between the 1870s and 1910s on narrow 25-foot platted city lots. Mestizo-Curtis Park (Denver's first public park, established in 1868) anchors the neighborhood and gives the district its name. Exterior alterations require Denver Landmark Preservation Commission review, and most blocks have no HOA. Walkability is among Denver's highest at approximately 92 on Walk Score, and Downtown Denver is a 10-minute walk via the historic street grid. Pricing is direct from sold comps; Restored Victorians clear $1M, with entry-level rehabs starting in the $430K range for smaller cottages and townhomes.
At a glance
Community Anchors
- Five Points Historic Cultural District (City of Denver designation 2002, renamed 2015)
- Curtis Park Historic District (NRHP 1975, expanded 1983; Denver Landmark Districts A-H)
- San Rafael Historic District (NRHP 94001468, 339 contributing buildings)
- Ballpark Neighborhood Historic District (2002)
- Rossonian Hotel (2650 Welton St, NRHP 1995, reopening 2028)
- Blair-Caldwell African American Research Library (2401 Welton St)
- Black American West Museum (3091 California St)
- Glenarm Recreation Center (2800 Glenarm Pl, originally opened 1924 as the Glenarm Branch YMCA serving Denver's African American community)
- Mestizo-Curtis Park (1868, Denver's first public park)
- Sonny Lawson Park (1972 dedication, honoring Denver pharmacist and district executive Sonny Lawson)
- City Park (adjacent to San Rafael via York Street, 330 acres, Denver Zoo, Museum of Nature & Science)
- St. Ignatius Loyola (2301 York St, 1923-1924 Gothic Revival, NRHP 1994)
- Coors Field (1995, Colorado Rockies)
- McGregor Square (2021)
- Dairy Block
- Great Divide Brewing (2201 Arapahoe St, 1994)
- Wynkoop Brewing (1634 18th St, 1988, Colorado's oldest brewpub)
- Spangalang Brewery (2736 Welton St)
- Welton Street Cafe
- Fifth Coffee House
- First Friday Jazz Hop
- Hi Points Festival (annual, successor to Five Points Jazz Festival 2003-2024)
- Hattie McDaniel affordable condo project (639 29th St, under construction)
- Alexan Arapahoe Square (13 stories, 355 units, 22nd & Welton)
- Renaissance Stout Street Lofts (78 units, 2014, affordable housing)
- Legacy Lofts (98 units, affordable housing)
- Whittier ECE-8 (DPS)
- Wyatt Academy (charter)
- Manual High School (DPS)
- Denver Montclair International School (private)
- Union Station (RTD commuter rail, light rail hub, Amtrak)
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Where it sits
Inside Five Points. Approximate area.
Quick answersQuestions about Curtis Park Historic District
Where is Curtis Park Historic District?
Curtis Park Historic District is in Five Points, close to the Five Points center. The map on this page shows its approximate location.
When was Curtis Park Historic District built?
Homes in Curtis Park Historic District were built between 1870 and 1910 (historic).
Is there an HOA in Curtis Park Historic District, and what does it cost?
Curtis Park Historic District has no homeowners association on record (most blocks).
What amenities does Curtis Park Historic District have?
Curtis Park Historic District amenities include Denver's oldest residential district (NRHP listed April 1, 1975; expanded 1983), Denver Landmark Districts A through H (Curtis Park A–H), Italianate, Queen Anne, Second Empire, and Eastlake Victorians, Mestizo-Curtis Park (1868, Denver's first park), Walk Score approximately 92, 10-minute walk to Downtown Denver, 5-minute walk to Union Station via 31st & Arapahoe, Denver Landmark Preservation Commission design review for exterior changes, no HOA on most historic blocks, and mature trees and original sandstone curbs.
How big are the lots in Curtis Park Historic District?
Typical lots in Curtis Park Historic District run 3,125–4,700 sq ft (25x125 and 37.5x125 platted lots).
Which schools are near Curtis Park Historic District?
Schools near Curtis Park Historic District include Whittier ECE-8 (DPS), Wyatt Academy (charter), and Manual High School (DPS). Verify enrollment eligibility by address.
What is the nearest light-rail station to Curtis Park Historic District?
How high is Curtis Park Historic District?
Curtis Park Historic District sits at about 5,220 feet above sea level.
Parks and Schools
- Mestizo-Curtis Park (1868, Denver's first park)
- Sonny Lawson Park
- City Park (15 min walk or 5 min drive east)
- Whittier ECE-8 (DPS)
- Wyatt Academy (charter)
- Manual High School (DPS)
Verify school assignment by address with the district. Attendance boundaries do not follow neighborhood lines.
Commute and Access
- Park Avenue (NW edge)
- Downing Street (east edge)
- 23rd Street
- Champa Street
- Stout Street
- I-25 (5 min via Park Ave)
- I-70 (10 min via Downing or York)
Transit in Five Points: RTD L Line light rail, 5 street-running stations along Welton (25th & Welton, 27th & Welton, 29th & Welton, 30th & Downing, 38th & Blake) · RTD 38th & Blake Station (A Line to DIA, N Line) · Union Station (RTD commuter rail, light rail hub, Amtrak, 10 min walk from Ballpark) · RTD Bus Route 43 (Welton corridor) · RTD Bus Route 44 (Downing St) · RTD Bus Route 24 (York St) · RTD Bus Route 20 (20th Ave) · RTD Bus Route 0 (Broadway) · Cherry Creek Trail (southern edge)
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About This Profile
This profile of Curtis Park Historic District was researched in April 2026. It was last reviewed in September 2026. The price range comes from listed and recently sold homes in the neighborhood. Amenity coverage is strong, with several public sources confirming the list. NRHP listing April 1, 1975 (expanded 1983), Denver Landmark Districts A-H, Mestizo-Curtis Park (1868, Denver's first park), Walk Score ~92 all verified. Pricing direct from sold comps, median ~$657K single-family / ~$707K townhome.
Data sourced from direct and indirect online resources. Details are subject to change over time as we continue to research this area.