November 13, 2009
The Denver Real Estate Market
The general market downslide has been avoided by the Denver Real Estate market. Denver real estate has been doing well when compared to the rest of the market for several reasons. One of the reasons is because the average home value has been able to stay about $292,000. Due to this the Denver real estate market is desirable by many investors and home buyers. Even though the city is at 5,280 feet above sea level it houses more than 550,000 people and contains some of the best outdoor activities and mountain views.
The Denver Center for the Performing Arts is just one of the activities that residents enjoy doing in the city. Surprisingly the arts center is the second largest in the United States. Another well known attraction is the Red Rocks Amphitheatre which has been carved from red boulders.
Renters and home owners are split amongst the population almost 50/50. About half of the homes in Denver are single family detached homes. Apartment complexes and high rise buildings account for an additional 40% of the Denver market. This shows that the Denver real estate market is geared towards single family homes.
There is a wide range of home sizes in Denver from as little as no bedrooms to houses that have more than 5 bedrooms. 2 bedroom homes are the majority of the homes in the area with 32% of the market however 1 bedroom homes do have 25% of the market and 3 bedroom homes have 23% of the market.
The Denver real estate market is also geared towards its historic past. Homes built after’95 are only 5% of the total homes in the area. Amazingly enough almost half, 42%, of the homes in Denver were built between’40 and’69. Another 25% of the Denver real estate are considered historic and were built before’39.
Over half of the Denver real estate market falls between a home value range of $155,000 and $311,000. In addition you will find that’% of homes fall between $311,000 and $467,000 for home values. Over 2/3 of the Denver market falls between these two home value ranges.
Condominiums are another large part of Denver living that have a huge part in the real estate market. The condos are often preferred over homes as they have several advantages over home owners. Luxurious condos exist near downtown Denver which give residents a luxurious place to live while still being close to downtown.
Most of the houses in Denver fall between $155,000 and $467,000 which allows for consumers with almost any budget to find a house. Another important fact is that the median size of homes is 1,254 square feet. This averages out to about $180-$200 per square foot for a home. The Denver Real Estate market is currently a buyer’s market and thus why it has become so popular and has been able to be healthier than other real estate markets.
Rodolfo Canon is a top Denver realtor with the Canon Colorado Team who have been frequently quoted by the Denver Media as Denver real estate experts. Rodolfo will help you get the Denver real estate that you’re looking for. Get in touch today by visiting them at Denver Real Estate or Denver Homes for Sale!
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