The Highland neighborhood, most often referred to as ‘The Highlands,’ is in the northwest corner of Denver in what began as the incorporated Town of Highland. The Highland neighborhood (almost all of zip codes 80211 and 80212) currently has a population of about 57,000 people. The Highland neighborhood has undergone drastic changes in the past several years. From unsavory to chic, Highlands Real Estate, in all its charming glory, is in high demand and on the rise. Highland is now a fantastic destination of chic restaurants, eclectic stores and martini bars just outside the bustle of Lower Downtown Denver.
Bordered by west 38th Ave. on the north, west. 32nd Ave. on the south, Zuni St. on the east, and Federal Blvd on the west, the 250-acre neighborhood has always been known for its ethnic diversity since its founding in 1858. As the population of Highland grew, it did not remain as exclusively wealthy as its original planners had intended. Many of the subdivisions allowed small homes to be built on 25-foot wide lots. However, the town did remain residential and the housing was primarily owner-occupied, with great pride shown by the owners. It was home to Scottish, German, Italian and English immigrants during the early 19th century, and has more recently been given life by its Spanish-speaking population. Remnants of Highland’s motley history are apparent in the Scottish and Spanish street names, and historic landmarks like the mission-style St. Patrick’s Cathedral.
Highlands’ residential district is, for lack of a better term, just plain awesome. Its eclectic mix of Victorian architecture and bungalows has made it a sought-after destination for young families and LoDo business professionals. Building interiors are characterized by their exposed brick walls, winding staircases and other unusual attributes of Victorian architecture. Highland is currently undergoing a housing revival with the construction of a number of new houses, condos and rentals in a variety of architectural styles. Its six recreational parks with youth baseball diamonds, basketball courts, flower beds and picnic benches complement the area small neighborhood ambiance.
Highland Real Estate has been one of the few shining stars in metro Denver of the past couple of years. With multiple new single family, condo and townhome developments coming online and selling through, even in the lowest of real estate markets. The zip codes 80211 and 80212 have been listed as two of the ‘hottest’ zip codes in Denver during that same time period.
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