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Old Cherry Hills: The Historic Heart of Cherry Hills Village
THE SHORT ANSWER
Old Cherry Hills is the original western section of Cherry Hills Village, where the community’s earliest estates were laid out on large treed lots along quiet unpaved lanes. Homes here range from carefully preserved early estates to significant new custom builds, and they trade infrequently: 21 sales closed in the last 12 months, typically between $1,500,000 and $10,311,500. When one does come to market, the buyer pool is small, discreet, and well advised to move quickly.
What Makes It Old Cherry Hills
Every Denver luxury conversation eventually arrives here. The western blocks of Cherry Hills Village, roughly between University Boulevard and the High Line Canal, are where the Village began, and it shows in the best way: winding lanes without curbs or streetlights, horse properties that still keep horses, and lot sizes that newer luxury communities simply cannot offer. The High Line Canal trail threads the neighborhood, and the Kent Denver School campus sits at its edge, which is a daily convenience many resident families count among the neighborhood’s defining perks.
The Homes
The housing stock is the most varied in the Village: original estates from the community’s early decades, thoughtful mid-century builds, and an increasing number of significant new constructions on the old lots. What unites them is land. Parcels of an acre or more are the norm rather than the exception, and it is the land, the trees, and the address that hold value across generations. Teardown-and-rebuild activity means two neighboring properties can differ in price by millions, which makes street-level knowledge essential when judging any single listing.
Market Snapshot
| MEASURE | CURRENT |
| Sales, last 12 months | 21 |
| Typical sale range | $1,500,000 to $10,311,500 |
| Median sale price | $6,000,000 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 Old Cherry Hills?
Old Cherry Hills refers to the original western section of Cherry Hills Village, roughly between University Boulevard and the High Line Canal, where the community’s earliest estates were established on large treed lots.
How much do homes in Old Cherry Hills cost?
Homes here trade infrequently and across a wide range, from preserved original estates to significant new custom builds, with recent sales per REcolorado typically between $1,500,000 and $10,311,500. Land value drives pricing, so individual properties vary widely.
What schools serve Old Cherry Hills?
The area is served by the Cherry Creek School District, and the Kent Denver School campus sits at the neighborhood’s edge, making it one of the few places in the metro where a top private school is effectively a neighborhood amenity.
Why do homes here sell so rarely?
Owners tend to stay for decades, and many properties pass between buyers before ever reaching the public market. Working with an agent connected to off-market activity, including Compass Private Exclusives, matters more here than almost anywhere in Denver.
Explore Nearby
Old Cherry Hills anchors the west side of Cherry Hills Village. East are Cherry Hills Farms and Glenmoor, and across Belleview lie Greenwood Village and The Preserve. See all areas on our Denver neighborhood guide.
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