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Amherst

There are 3 homes for sale in Amherst right now. The median asking price is $539,950, and current listings run from $537,500 to $629,900.

Living in Amherst

Amherst is a residential neighborhood in southeast Denver known for its tree-lined streets, single-family homes, and quiet, family-friendly atmosphere. Located near the South Platte River and close to major retail corridors, the area offers convenient access to shopping, dining, and outdoor recreation while maintaining a peaceful suburban feel. The neighborhood's proximity to I-25 and Evans Avenue makes commuting straightforward for working professionals.

Daily life in Amherst centers around local parks, schools, and neighborhood establishments. Residents enjoy established community feel with good access to Denver's broader amenities without urban density. The area appeals to families and those seeking stability with moderate prices and solid walkability to everyday needs.

Walkability

6/10
Somewhat Walkable — Local shops and parks nearby, car often needed

Transit

5/10
Minimal Transit — Limited bus routes, car-dependent primary

Biking

6/10
Bikeable — Some bike infrastructure, moderate connectivity

Quiet

7/10
Fairly Quiet — Residential streets, some traffic on main roads

Calm streets

7/10
Peaceful Feel — Established neighborhood, family-oriented setting

Getting around

7/10
Good Access — I-25 and Evans close, shopping accessible

The Amherst market right now

There are 3 homes for sale in Amherst right now. The median asking price is $539,950, and current listings run from $537,500 to $629,900. That works out to about $320 per square foot. A typical home here is around 1,682 square feet with 4 bedrooms, built around 1996. 9 homes sold in Amherst over the last twelve months at a median sale price of $575,000. Homes currently on the market have been listed a median of 91 days.

3
Homes for sale
$539,950
Median asking price
$320
Per square foot
9
Sold in 12 months
$575,000
Median sale price
91
Median days on market

Schools

Amherst is served by the Adams 12 5 Star Schl school district. Across the homes for sale today, most homes feed Arapahoe Ridge Elementary and Silver Hills Middle and Legacy High School.

Homes for sale in Amherst

Every home on the market in Amherst today.

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What’s around Amherst

Schools, parks, groceries, coffee, restaurants, gyms, healthcare, shopping, transit, gas, banks and places of worship near Amherst, Denver, CO, measured from the middle of the neighborhood and listed nearest first.

Distances are straight-line from the centre of Amherst. Open any home above to see the same map centred on that address.

Questions people ask about Amherst

How much do homes cost in Amherst?

The median asking price in Amherst, Denver, CO is $539,950. Homes currently for sale range from $537,500 to $629,900. That is about $320 per square foot.

How many homes are for sale in Amherst?

There are 3 homes for sale in Amherst, Denver, CO today. Symbio works this out from the live MLS feed again every fifteen minutes, so the count is current to the quarter hour rather than a monthly snapshot.

Is Amherst a seller’s market?

9 homes sold in Amherst over the last twelve months at a median of $575,000, against 3 on the market now that have been listed a median of 91 days.

What school district is Amherst in?

Amherst, Denver, CO is served by the Adams 12 5 Star Schl school district. Homes for sale here most often feed Arapahoe Ridge Elementary, Silver Hills Middle and Legacy High School.

Is Amherst walkable?

Symbio rates Amherst 6 out of 10 for walkability (Somewhat Walkable). Transit scores 5 out of 10 and biking 6 out of 10.

What is around Amherst?

The Amherst guide on symbiohomes.com maps the schools, parks, groceries, cafés, restaurants, gyms, healthcare, shopping, transit, gas stations, banks and places of worship closest to the neighborhood, measured from its centre and listed nearest first. Each of the homes for sale also opens the same map centred on that address.

Nearby neighborhoods in Denver

Neighborhoods at a similar price point, and the rest of Denver.

Market figures on this page are worked out from the live MLS feed every fifteen minutes — the exact moment is stamped at the foot of the page — and cover homes for sale, not rentals or land. The homes listed above are read live as you open it. The neighborhood description and the liveability scores are Symbio’s own read of the area rather than a third-party rating. Nothing here is an appraisal — ask us for a real valuation if you are thinking of selling.

Common questions, answered with live Colorado numbers

These figures were worked out from the live MLS feed at September 22, 2026 at 6:53 PM Mountain time, and are recomputed every fifteen minutes.