Revolutionizing · Modernizing · Simplifying
ComparisonsNeighborhoodsDenver › West Colfax vs Windsor Gardens

West Colfax vs Windsor Gardens

West Colfax and Windsor Gardens are both neighbourhoods of Denver, CO. There are 37 homes for sale in West Colfax and 91 in Windsor Gardens as this page loaded. West Colfax is the more expensive of the two: a median asking price of $599,900 against $205,000 in Windsor Gardens, about 193% higher. By the foot it is $387 in West Colfax against $193 in Windsor Gardens. A typical home is 1,614 square feet in West Colfax and 1,200 in Windsor Gardens, built around 2018 and 1969 respectively. Homes are moving faster in West Colfax: a median of 66 days on the market against 114 in Windsor Gardens. Both are in the Denver 1 school district, so the difference between them is the assigned schools rather than the district.

Side by side

MeasureWest ColfaxWindsor Gardens
For sale today
Homes for sale3791
Median asking price$599,900$205,000
Cheapest home for sale$180,000$119,700
Dearest home for sale$1,225,000$349,900
Median price per sq ft$387$193
Median days on market66114
The homes themselves
Median size (sq ft)1,6141,200
Median bedrooms32
Typical year built20181969
What actually sold, last 12 months
Homes sold50128
Median sold price$598,500$175,000
Schools the homes for sale are assigned to
School districtDenver 1Denver 1
ElementaryColfaxPlace Bridge Academy
MiddleStrive LakePlace Bridge Academy
High schoolNorthGeorge Washington
Getting around, out of 10
Walkability6/106/10
Transit7/105/10
Biking6/106/10
Quiet5/107/10
Calm streets5/107/10
Getting around8/107/10

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.

West Colfax

37
Homes for sale
$599,900
Median asking price
$387
Median per sq ft
66
Median days on market

Windsor Gardens

91
Homes for sale
$205,000
Median asking price
$193
Median per sq ft
114
Median days on market

What each one is like

West Colfax

West Colfax is an evolving Denver neighborhood along the historic Colfax Avenue corridor, known for its eclectic mix of older homes, local businesses, and cultural venues. The area offers convenient access to downtown Denver and I-25, with a blend of residential charm and urban energy. Nearby you'll find diverse dining, vintage shops, and arts spaces that reflect Denver's creative character.

Full West Colfax guide

Windsor Gardens

Windsor Gardens is a residential neighborhood in north-central Denver characterized by tree-lined streets, single-family homes, and a quiet, family-oriented atmosphere. The area offers convenient access to shopping, dining, and services along nearby corridors, with good proximity to major employers and downtown Denver.

Full Windsor Gardens guide

Questions people ask

Is West Colfax or Windsor Gardens more expensive?

West Colfax is more expensive. The median asking price is $599,900 in West Colfax against $205,000 in Windsor Gardens. By price per square foot they run $387 in West Colfax and $193 in Windsor Gardens, which is the fairer comparison when the homes are different sizes.

Which has bigger homes, West Colfax or Windsor Gardens?

A typical home for sale is 1,614 square feet in West Colfax and 1,200 square feet in Windsor Gardens, with a median of 3 and 2 bedrooms respectively.

Which is the older neighborhood?

Going by the homes on the market today, Windsor Gardens is the older of the two: a typical home there was built around 1969, against 2018 in West Colfax.

Which sells faster, West Colfax or Windsor Gardens?

Homes for sale in West Colfax have been listed a median of 66 days, against 114 days in Windsor Gardens. Over the last twelve months 50 homes sold in West Colfax and 128 in Windsor Gardens, which is the better measure of how busy each one is.

What schools serve West Colfax and Windsor Gardens?

Both are in the Denver 1 school district. The homes for sale in West Colfax are most often assigned to Colfax Elementary, Strive Lake Middle, North High School; in Windsor Gardens it is Place Bridge Academy Elementary, Place Bridge Academy Middle, George Washington High School. School assignment can change, so confirm with the district before it decides anything.

Which is more walkable, West Colfax or Windsor Gardens?

Symbio rates both 6 out of 10 for walkability. On transit they score 7 and 5.

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.

Other Denver comparisons

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.