Cherry Creek
The neighborhood of Cherry Creek extends from University Boulevard on the west to Colorado Boulevard on the east and from 6th Avenue south to Exposition. Like many older neighborhoods in Denver, this area has undergone a number of great transitions. Originally a rural community incorporated as the town of Harmon in 1886, early residents were mostly truck and dairy farmers. The town was bankrupted by the Silver Crash of 1893 and in 1894 it became a part of Denver.
After World War I, modest homes on typical city lots were built as the population of Denver grew and moved eastward away from the central downtown. By the 1950’s development here included the Denver Country Club and the upscale Cherry Creek Shopping Center. Over the years bungalows built by World War II veterans were replaced by luxury homes and townhouses. Today the neighborhood is one of Denver’s most attractive residential areas and functions as a wealthy, self-contained urban community. Cherry “Creek” itself borders the southern edge of the Cherry Creek Mall and the 22– mile long Cherry Creek pathway is a popular destination for biking, walking and running.
A variety of architectural styles can be found in Cherry Creek and Cherry Creek North has a broad mix of new infill construction amidst older bungalows. Single family homes, cluster type condominiums, and extravagant townhomes are all within walking distance of specialty retail shops, restaurants, and numerous art galleries.
The Cherry Creek district is also a popular entertainment spot. Outdoor cafes are easy to find and evening jazz concerts and films draw summer crowds to Fillmore Plaza. Over the Fourth of July weekend neighborhood streets are closed and Cherry Creek hosts one of the nation’s most respected juried arts festivals. In the winter a sea of white holiday lights glow from street trees and shoppers are drawn to some of Denver’s best shops and boutiques.
Recent home sales in Cherry Creek ranged from $375,000 to $685,000 for properties of approximately 2,200 square feet.
