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Barnum West

There are 9 homes for sale in Barnum West right now. The median asking price is $500,000, and current listings run from $345,000 to $525,000.

Living in Barnum West

Barnum West is a vibrant, historic neighborhood in southwest Denver known for its tree-lined streets, diverse community, and mix of vintage homes and modern infill. Located near the South Platte River and close to Washington Park, residents enjoy walkable access to local shops, cafes, and parks. The area balances residential charm with urban convenience, attracting young professionals and families seeking character and proximity to downtown.

The neighborhood benefits from its central location, with easy access to major streets like Evans Avenue and South Gaylord Street. Nearby amenities include restaurants, galleries, and small businesses along the commercial corridors. While quieter than downtown, Barnum West maintains an active street life and strong community presence, making it an appealing choice for those wanting an established Denver neighborhood with good bones and neighborhood identity.

Walkability

7/10
Very Walkable — Good pedestrian infrastructure and local retail.

Transit

6/10
Some Transit — RTD bus routes available; limited rail access.

Biking

7/10
Bikeable — Bike lanes and flat terrain support cycling.

Quiet

5/10
Moderate — Residential but with urban street activity.

Calm streets

5/10
Moderate — Established neighborhood with steady foot traffic.

Getting around

8/10
Very Accessible — Close to downtown, parks, and major roads.

The Barnum West market right now

There are 9 homes for sale in Barnum West right now. The median asking price is $500,000, and current listings run from $345,000 to $525,000. That works out to about $349 per square foot. A typical home here is around 1,411 square feet with 3 bedrooms, built around 1955. 23 homes sold in Barnum West over the last twelve months at a median sale price of $495,000. Homes currently on the market have been listed a median of 76 days.

9
Homes for sale
$500,000
Median asking price
$349
Per square foot
23
Sold in 12 months
$495,000
Median sale price
76
Median days on market

Schools

Barnum West is served by the Denver 1 school district. Across the homes for sale today, most homes feed Newlon Elementary and Strive Westwood Middle and West High School.

Homes for sale in Barnum West

Every home on the market in Barnum West today.

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What’s around Barnum West

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

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

Questions people ask about Barnum West

How much do homes cost in Barnum West?

The median asking price in Barnum West, Denver, CO is $500,000. Homes currently for sale range from $345,000 to $525,000. That is about $349 per square foot.

How many homes are for sale in Barnum West?

There are 9 homes for sale in Barnum West, 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 Barnum West a seller’s market?

23 homes sold in Barnum West over the last twelve months at a median of $495,000, against 9 on the market now that have been listed a median of 76 days.

What school district is Barnum West in?

Barnum West, Denver, CO is served by the Denver 1 school district. Homes for sale here most often feed Newlon Elementary, Strive Westwood Middle and West High School.

Is Barnum West walkable?

Symbio rates Barnum West 7 out of 10 for walkability (Very Walkable). Transit scores 6 out of 10 and biking 7 out of 10.

What is around Barnum West?

The Barnum West 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 7:08 PM Mountain time, and are recomputed every fifteen minutes.