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Baker / South Broadway
Walkable, especially near South Broadway, which is lined with shops, bars, music venues and restaurants.
Is it walkable?
Walkable, especially near South Broadway, which is lined with shops, bars, music venues and restaurants.
What's walkable: South Broadway, the Baker Historic District side streets, and Alameda Avenue.
Drive times
| Downtown Denver | about 5–10 min |
|---|---|
| Denver Tech Center | about 15–20 min |
| Golden | about 20–25 min |
| Boulder | about 30–35 min |
Approximate, at normal (non-rush) traffic. Rush hour, weekend mountain traffic and snow can add a lot.
Transit
Light rail stations at Alameda and at I-25 & Broadway are on the west edge of the neighborhood. Routes have changed during RTD's downtown rail work, so check rtd-denver.com.
What it's like
One of Denver's older neighborhoods, with Victorian homes and small brick bungalows in a historic district just south of downtown. South Broadway is the busy spine, known for vintage shops and live music.
What homes cost
- Baker median about $537KSource: Redfin, Baker (Denver), Sept. 2026
Median sale price over the three months ending September 2026, as shown on Redfin in November 2026. Medians move every month and swing a lot where there are few sales.
Good fit if
People who want an older, walkable city neighborhood with character, close to downtown, at a lower price than Wash Park.
Maybe not if
People who want quiet nights or a large yard.
Streets and landmarks to know
- South Broadway
- Baker Historic District
- Alameda Avenue
- Alameda station
Coffee and food near here
Want me to send you homes in Baker / South Broadway?
Text or call me and tell me what you are looking for. I will send you homes that fit, and I am glad to answer questions even if you are a year out.
Joshua Zelcer, REALTOR® · Brokers Guild Real Estate
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