DENVER NEIGHBORHOODS | THE MITCH LAZAR TEAM
The Denver Country Club Neighborhood: The City’s Original Address
THE SHORT ANSWER
The blocks surrounding the Denver Country Club, between Downing and University along the First Avenue and Fourth Avenue corridors, are the city’s oldest prestige neighborhood: grand early-1900s homes on deep lots, mature canopy streets, and a historic-district character that cannot be rebuilt anywhere else. Homes trade rarely and quietly: 26 sales in the last 12 months, typically between $582,500 and $4,895,000 per REcolorado. For in-city buyers who value pedigree over polish, this is the benchmark. Mitch Lazar represented the buyer of 711 Race Street in neighboring North Country Club, closed February 2026 at $2,450,000 per REcolorado, and works these blocks regularly.
A Century of Prestige
The Denver Country Club, founded in the 1880s and among the oldest country clubs west of the Mississippi, gave its name to the neighborhood that grew up around it. The surrounding blocks became the address of Denver’s founding business families, and the architecture still reads that way: Georgian, Tudor, and Mediterranean revival homes built by the city’s best early architects, many protected within the Country Club Historic District. The parkway blocks, with their planted medians and gated entries off Franklin and Gilpin, are among the most photographed residential streets in Colorado.
Living Here Now
The neighborhood’s modern appeal is the pairing of that history with location: Cherry Creek’s shops and restaurants are minutes east, Washington Park minutes south, downtown ten minutes north. The Cherry Creek Trail runs along the neighborhood’s edge. Owners here are typically long-tenured, renovations run deep behind preserved facades, and the historic-district review process rewards buyers who know it before they write an offer rather than after.
Market Snapshot
| MEASURE | CURRENT |
| Sales, last 12 months | 26 |
| Typical sale range | $582,500 to $4,895,000 |
| Median sale price | $2,537,500 per REcolorado |
| Active listings | see current listings |
| Metro context | Luxury homes metro wide went under contract in a median of 17 days in July 2026 (DMAR) |
Data: REcolorado MLS and DMAR Market Trends. Updated alongside our Denver Luxury Market Report.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Denver Country Club neighborhood?
It comprises the residential blocks surrounding the Denver Country Club in central Denver, roughly between Downing Street and University Boulevard near First Avenue, bordered by Cherry Creek to the north and Washington Park to the south.
How much do homes near the Denver Country Club cost?
Recent sales per REcolorado have typically ranged between $582,500 and $4,895,000. Historic pedigree, lot depth, and the quality of behind-the-facade renovation drive wide variation between individual homes.
What is the Country Club Historic District?
Much of the neighborhood falls within a designated historic district, which protects its architectural character and means exterior changes go through design review. Buyers planning renovations should understand the process early; it protects values but shapes what can be altered.
How does it compare to Cherry Hills Village?
They are Denver’s two benchmark luxury addresses with opposite characters: Country Club offers historic in-city grandeur on city lots minutes from everything, while Cherry Hills Village offers acreage, newer estates, and suburban privacy. Buyers at the top of the market frequently weigh one against the other.
Explore Nearby
The neighborhood borders Cherry Creek and sits minutes from Washington Park and Hilltop. For the suburban counterpart, see Cherry Hills Village, or browse our Denver neighborhood guide.
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