Wash Park Lakeside
By Jessica Car · Updated April 2026
The ultra-premium ring, homes directly facing Washington Park along Downing, Franklin, Virginia, and Louisiana avenues, with unobstructed views of Smith Lake, Grasmere Lake, the flower gardens, or the mature elm canopy. These are overwhelmingly early 1900s–1930s homes: grand Denver Squares, brick Tudors, and Colonial Revivals, many exceeding 3,000 square feet with original millwork, sleeping porches, and coach houses converted to ADUs. Lot sizes can reach 9,000 square feet. Pricing reflects the irreplaceable location. There are only so many park-frontage addresses, and they rarely trade below $1.1 million. Daily life is defined by the park: sunrise jogs around the 2.6-mile loop, summer paddleboating on Smith Lake, evening walks through the flower gardens. This is the address within Washington Park.
Community Anchors
- Washington Park (165 acres, Smith Lake, Grasmere Lake, Lily Pond, flower gardens, boathouse, jogging loop)
- Wash Park Recreation Center (indoor pool, gym, fitness classes, sports courts)
- South Pearl Street commercial corridor (60+ shops, restaurants, cafes)
- South Pearl Street Farmers Market (Sundays, May–November)
- Bonnie Brae commercial node (ice cream, tavern, shops)
- Steele Elementary (DPS, consistently high-rated)
- Asbury Elementary (DPS)
- South High School (DPS)
- Huston Lake Park
- Washington Park Boathouse (paddleboat and kayak rentals)
Nearby Schools
- Steele Elementary (DPS)
- Asbury Elementary (DPS)
- South High School (DPS)
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