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Cherry Creek North vs University

Cherry Creek North and University are both neighbourhoods of Denver, CO. There are 27 homes for sale in Cherry Creek North and 26 in University as this page loaded. Cherry Creek North is the more expensive of the two: a median asking price of $1,995,000 against $750,000 in University, about 166% higher. By the foot it is $678 in Cherry Creek North against $443 in University. A typical home is 3,116 square feet in Cherry Creek North and 1,637 in University, built around 2015 and 1954 respectively. Homes are moving faster in University: a median of 41 days on the market against 56 in Cherry Creek North. Both are in the Denver 1 school district, so the difference between them is the assigned schools rather than the district.

Side by side

MeasureCherry Creek NorthUniversity
For sale today
Homes for sale2726
Median asking price$1,995,000$750,000
Cheapest home for sale$365,000$175,000
Dearest home for sale$9,785,000$2,250,000
Median price per sq ft$678$443
Median days on market5641
The homes themselves
Median size (sq ft)3,1161,637
Median bedrooms33
Typical year built20151954
What actually sold, last 12 months
Homes sold6351
Median sold price$1,670,000$737,000
Schools the homes for sale are assigned to
School districtDenver 1Denver 1
ElementarySteckAsbury
MiddleHillGrant
High schoolGeorge WashingtonSouth
Getting around, out of 10
Walkability8/108/10
Transit6/108/10
Biking7/107/10
Quiet6/105/10
Calm streets6/105/10
Getting around9/108/10

The darker figure in each row is the lower price, the shorter wait, the bigger number or the higher score — which of those is good news depends entirely on whether you are buying or selling, and on what you want from a street.

Cherry Creek North

27
Homes for sale
$1,995,000
Median asking price
$678
Median per sq ft
56
Median days on market

University

26
Homes for sale
$750,000
Median asking price
$443
Median per sq ft
41
Median days on market

What each one is like

Cherry Creek North

Cherry Creek North is an upscale, walkable neighborhood in central Denver known for its tree-lined streets, historic charm, and proximity to retail and dining. The area blends residential comfort with urban convenience, featuring Victorian and early-1900s homes alongside newer construction.

Full Cherry Creek North guide

University

University is a vibrant, walkable Denver neighborhood centered around the University of Colorado's Denver campus. Lined with tree-shaded streets, local cafes, vintage shops, and restaurants, it attracts a mix of students, young professionals, and families. The area feels alive year-round with campus events and street life.

Full University guide

Questions people ask

Is Cherry Creek North or University more expensive?

Cherry Creek North is more expensive. The median asking price is $1,995,000 in Cherry Creek North against $750,000 in University. By price per square foot they run $678 in Cherry Creek North and $443 in University, which is the fairer comparison when the homes are different sizes.

Which has bigger homes, Cherry Creek North or University?

A typical home for sale is 3,116 square feet in Cherry Creek North and 1,637 square feet in University, both with a median of 3 bedrooms.

Which is the older neighborhood?

Going by the homes on the market today, University is the older of the two: a typical home there was built around 1954, against 2015 in Cherry Creek North.

Which sells faster, Cherry Creek North or University?

Homes for sale in University have been listed a median of 41 days, against 56 days in Cherry Creek North. Over the last twelve months 63 homes sold in Cherry Creek North and 51 in University, which is the better measure of how busy each one is.

What schools serve Cherry Creek North and University?

Both are in the Denver 1 school district. The homes for sale in Cherry Creek North are most often assigned to Steck Elementary, Hill Middle, George Washington High School; in University it is Asbury Elementary, Grant Middle, South High School. School assignment can change, so confirm with the district before it decides anything.

Which is more walkable, Cherry Creek North or University?

Symbio rates both 8 out of 10 for walkability. On transit they score 6 and 8.

How current are these figures?

They are not a monthly snapshot. Both neighbourhoods are worked out from the live MLS feed every fifteen minutes and both sides are read from the same instant, so the two sides are always measured against each other rather than against different weeks. The exact moment is stamped at the foot of this page.

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Look at either one on its own

Both neighbourhoods come from the live MLS feed, worked out again every fifteen minutes, and both are read from the same instant, so the two sides are always comparable. Figures cover residential homes; rentals, land and commercial are excluded, as are fractional co-ownership shares, which are priced per share and would distort the medians. Sold figures cover the last twelve months. Schools shown are the ones the homes for sale today are assigned to and can change - check with the district before relying on them. Market data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Common questions, answered with live Colorado numbers

These figures were worked out from the live MLS feed at September 22, 2026 at 8:38 PM Mountain time, and are recomputed every fifteen minutes.