The Evolution of 80207 Housing Stock

How Park Hill’s homes are changing (and what it means for buyers & sellers)
Walk down Montview or Forest and you’ll see our timeline in the streetscape: 1920s–40s brick bungalows and Tudors → mid-century ranches → 2000s “pop-tops” → today’s scrapes with modern 2-story footprints and, increasingly, ADUs. The mix has quietly shifted toward larger, energy-updated homes and flexible layouts.

What’s driving it

•  Lot utility: 6,000–9,000 sq ft lots make scrapes pencil and give room for real yards plus ADUs.

• Policy tailwind: City Council’s citywide ADU approval now allows accessory homes on most residential lots—fueling garage conversions and purpose-built studios.

• Lifestyle math: Multi-gen living, rental offsets, and home-office needs are boosting demand for ADU-ready alleys and updated mechanicals.

Market right now (as of Oct 30 / Sept 2025)

• Rates: 30-yr fixed averaged 6.17%—lowest in over a year, improving the power of seller credits/2-1 buydowns.

• 80207: Median sale price ~$610K, ~45 days on market. ZHVI typical value ~$585K. Translation: balanced—heritage bungalows still trade, but updated/new builds and ADUs command the attention.

How to play it
Buyers: Target 30–70-day listings for leverage; ask for 2–3% seller credits to fund a 2-1 buydown and reserve cash for roof/HVAC/sewer.

Sellers: If you’ve added an ADU or primary-suite pop-top, spotlight utility (separate systems, parking, private entry). If not, pre-list with permits in hand for an ADU path.

Park Hill will keep its canopy and character—but 80207’s future is bigger, smarter, and more flexible.

—Andy

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