Curtis Park Historic District

Built 1870s–1910s

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 Redfin and Zillow comps — restored Victorians clear $1M, with entry-level rehabs starting in the $430K range for smaller cottages and townhomes.

Price Range
$430K–$1.5M+
Typical Lot
3,125–4,700 sq ft (25x125 and 37.5x125 platted lots)
single-familyhistorictownhome

Amenities

Walk Score approximately 92no HOA on most historic blocks
  • 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)
  • 10-minute walk to Downtown Denver
  • 5-minute walk to Union Station via 31st & Arapahoe
  • Denver Landmark Preservation Commission design review for exterior changes
  • mature trees and original sandstone curbs

Nearby Schools

  • Whittier ECE-8 (DPS)
  • Wyatt Academy (charter)
  • Manual High School (DPS)

Nearby Parks

  • Mestizo-Curtis Park (1868, Denver's first park)
  • Sonny Lawson Park
  • City Park (15 min walk or 5 min drive east)

Getting Around

NW edge
Park Avenue
east edge
Downing Street
23rd Street
Champa Street
Stout Street
5 min via Park Ave
I-25
10 min via Downing or York
I-70

Research date: 2026-04-11 · Price source: direct · Amenity depth: strongNRHP 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 Redfin sold comps — median ~$657K single-family / ~$707K townhome.