Exceptionally Built, Timeless Elevated Design in Park Hill

2055 Forest Street / 5 beds 5 baths / 5,313 sq ft

SOLD $1,995,000 – Buyer Represented

We love our clients and are so happy when they find their dream home and make a move that truly delights them! When our former neighbors and friends were ready to explore mountain properties, they instead fell in love with this Park Hill modern beauty. They decided a move from their half duplex in busy LoHi to a light-filled tranquil Park Hill custom home made a lot of sense, especially for entertaining & for senior moms who visit frequently. Sometimes the home buying journey takes you to a place you were not even thinking of. We explored home options from Evergreen & Genesee to Golden & Montclair. The dramatic open flow of living spaces, 19’ nana wall doors, stained concrete basement floors and sunny clerestory had them at Hello. This home is a marriage of modern with soaring stone and rich hardwoods, complete with floor to ceiling windows.

Exceptionally built, timeless elevated design, and stunning architecture make this Park Hill monolithic modern home so dream-inspiring. Indoor/Outdoor connection shines through the 19-foot Nanawall.

Park Hill Neighborhood

According to Niche, North Park Hill and South Park Hill are ranked numbers 1 and 2 for “Best Neighborhoods to Live in Denver”. We can absolutely see why!

This vibrant Denver suburb is packed with culture, history, shops, restaurants, parks, and local businesses. Sometimes referred to as East Denver, this large, historic area of the city encompasses three neighborhoods: North Park Hill, South Park Hill, and Northeast Park Hill. You will find many charming spots around the neighborhood, such as the grand City Park, Oneida Park, East 29th Shopping Center, Park Hill Commons, Kearney Street, Spinelli’s Market, dozens small businesses, and more.

Park Hill: A History

Park Hill is bordered by Colorado Blvd on the west, Quebec Street on the east, Colfax Ave on the south end, and E 52nd Ave on the north end. This plot of land east of City Park was founded in 1887 by Baron Allois Gullaume Engine von Winckler, who designed the original 32-acre development, taking the established Montclair neighborhood as inspiration. Developers began building houses and neighborhoods as early as 1900, transforming what was once an area occupied by dairies and brickyards into cozy suburban streets for commuters who worked downtown.

As folks from numerous different backgrounds began to move to Park Hill in the early 1900s, the neighborhood’s design and architecture began to reflect this folding together of cultures across many decades. While walking the tree-lined sidewalks of its many residential streets, we can still see evidence of this merging of forms. 1920s and ’30s style Victorians and Arts and Crafts homes, as well as post-war 1940’s and 50’s style Mid-Century Modern style homes populate the many streets of Park Hill.

Park Hill Today

Contemporary life in Park Hill offers the peace and quiet of friendly neighborhoods, numerous quaint markets, local businesses, parks, restaurants, and shopping centers alike – and as a bonus, it’s easy to get to by LightRail, with the Central Park RTD and Rail Station close by.

Check out Spinelli’s Market at 23rd and Dexter Street, a traditional Italian grocery store with deli options to go. Marczyk Fine Foods at Colfax and Filbert offers local and organic options, with hormone-free meats and unusual wines. Further west at Colfax and Bellaire near City Park is the Town & Country Market Produce, a one-stop shop for groceries, fresh salmon, flowers, and planters. And don’t miss the Central Park Farmers Market in the summer, with hundreds of local vendors offering everything from food to art to home goods, and more.

Restaurants, Coffee Shops, Breweries, and More.

Park Hill is never void of delicious foods to try at its many local food establishments. We would be remiss if we didn’t mention The Cherry Tomato, a neighborhood favorite for Italian food and fine wine. Lucina on Kearney Street is a great spot for Latin American, Latin Caribbean, and coastal Spanish cuisine. And, of course, we are so excited to welcome Bistro Vendome to it’s new home and sample a reinvented menu, new crafted cocktails and special wines. Just down the block is Oblio’s Park Hill at 22nd and Kearney Street, serving the best pizza in Park Hill since 1996! If you’re in the mood for sushi and shopping, treat yourself to Blue Fin Sushi, located in the chic East 29th Shopping Center. 7 Leguas Mexican Grill is the perfect spot for enchiladas, chimichangas, tacos, margaritas, and all things Mexican Cuisine. Mesob Ethiopian serves classic Ethiopian fare with a casual modern atmosphere, and is just across the street from Fiction Beer Company, a quirky Colorado microbrewery.

Speaking of breweries, Park Hill is also home to the famous Station 26 Brewing Co, located near 38th and Quebec. If you haven’t tried their Tangerine Dream, you truly haven’t lived your best brew life. Southwest of Station 26 you will find Long Table Brewhouse, who’s building has an intersting (and spooky!) history – including a 1950s Piggly Wiggly, and a coffin manufacturer in the 1960s.

Coffee shops are everywhere! Honey Hill Cafe at 23rd and Dexter Street is an Art of Home favorite, as well as Quince Coffee House off Quince and Colfax, just east of Park Hill. If you’re in the Oneida Park neighborhood, Torpedo Coffee across from Esters makes a fabulous chai latte, and the patio has a play area for kiddos and furry friends. Therizo Cafe and Tap at Fairfax and 29th is known for their cold brew and pastries. Want to double up? Check out locally-owned coffee and thrift shop, Colfax & Ivy, then head across the street to their sister store – Park Hill Hub.

The sweeter things in life (ice cream and pastries) can be found around every corner. Here are some of our favorite places to treat ourselves. You will love Em’s Ice Cream at Fairfax and 29th: ice cream made from scratch – right down to the chocolate chips! If you haven’t been to the lively Oneida Park yet, definitely schedule an ice cream trip to Dang Soft Serve – tons of flavors, yummy fries, and a fun outdoor patio and play area, and DJ dance nights in the summer! And who could forget Nuggs Ice Cream on Colfax – a family-owned community staple. Indulge in some yummy pastries at Kearney Street’s Cake Crumbs Bakery and Cafe, and the irresistible City Donuts at Colfax and Elm.

Shopping, Art, Sports, Nature.

Where do we begin with local amenities and art centers? Kearney Street’sArt Garage is a local non-profit offering art classes, workshops, and exhibition space to the community. Art Gym Denver at Colfax and Leyden Street also offers creative space for artists to commune and work on their projects. The neighborhood also has two rec centers: Hiawatha Davis Jr. Recreation Center at Holly Street and 35th, and the Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center near 39th and Monaco.

With Park Hill’s many shopping centers, it is guaranteed something will catch your eye at many of these locally owned shops: Park Hill Community Book Store (not-for-profit 3-story bookstore), Melanie & Me (eco-friendly kids clothing), The Local General (local, handmade, vintage gifts and goods), Park Hill Treasures (recycled and re-purposed treasures and gifts), Yucca (women’s clothing and lifestyle boutique), Amore Fiori Flowers and Gifts (everyday and occasion bouquets, gifts, and decor), Victory Clothing Boutique (Denver streetwear), and Little Bird Denver (baby and children’s clothing and gifts).

A gem nestled beside Colfax and Krameria is City Floral Garden Center, which has been around since 1911! This gardening store is always bustling – all times of the year – offering a huge variety of indoor and outdoor plants, starters, seedlings, pots, garden gnomes, and even tadpoles for your garden water feature.

Parks and Schools

They don’t call it “Park” Hill for nothing. Let’s count the parks: City Park, City Park Golf Course, the Founders Green, City of Axum Park, Marvin Freeman Field, WH Ferguson Park, Fairfax Park, Skyland Park, William H McNichols Park, Fred Thomas Park, Greenway Park, Thomas Earnest McClain Park, and the Park Hill Conservation Easement… Did we miss any?

Lastly, Park Hill is home to some fantastic schools, like Denver School of the Arts, which is expanding into the Johns Hopkins Campus at Quebec and Montview this year. Other schools in the area include Montview Community Preschool & Kindergarten, Park Hill Elementary, Stedman Elementary, Dance Conservatory of Denver, Hillcrest Academy, Hallett Academy, Park Hill Preparatory School, Holly High School, McAuliffe International School, DSST Public Schools, St. Elizabeths School, Blessed Sacrament Catholic School, and Odyssey School of Denver.

Living in Park Hill

Ready to buy or sell in Park Hill? Contact us! We’re ready to go and our team of 8 caring REALTORS® has got you covered. No one works hard than we do.