Living in Englewood
Urban Energy, South Denver Access
Market data current as of May 2, 2026
Overview
Englewood is a small, walkable city directly south of Denver with two light rail lines, a revitalized South Broadway corridor, and pricing that consistently undercuts Denver proper despite sitting on the same transit spine. Buyers tend to land here for the trade — Denver-adjacent access, light rail to both downtown and the DTC, and a meaningful price discount, with the trade-off being a smaller and older housing stock.
What Makes Englewood Stand Out
- C and D light rail, direct to downtown Denver and DTC
- South Broadway arts and dining corridor
- CityCenter Englewood, transit-oriented development
- Accessible pricing in the south Denver corridor
Housing Snapshot
The bulk of the inventory is 1940s–1960s ranches and bungalows on small lots, with a growing segment of new-construction townhomes and condos near CityCenter Englewood and the South Broadway corridor. Renovated bungalows in the $500K–$650K band are the most active part of the market. New townhomes and condos sub-$450K turn quickly when they hit.
Areas Within Englewood
- Old Englewood / South BroadwayWalkable corridor with arts, dining, and the W. Hampden retail node.
- Cushing Park / Bates-LoganEstablished residential blocks west of Broadway, mid-century bungalows.
- CityCenterTransit-oriented redevelopment around Englewood Station — newer townhomes and condos.
- East EnglewoodQuieter residential neighborhoods east of Broadway, near Belleview Park.
Getting Around
Schools
Englewood Schools serves the bulk of the city, with a small slice in Cherry Creek School District depending on address. Verify by address.
What to Know Before You Buy in Englewood
- Most of the housing stock is 60–80 years old. Knob-and-tube wiring, galvanized plumbing, and original sewer lines are common. Budget for a thorough inspection and likely systems updates.
- Lot sizes are small (5,000–7,500 sq ft is typical). If yard space is a priority, consider whether you can live with a smaller footprint than a typical Denver-suburb lot.
- School district options are more limited than neighboring Cherry Creek or Douglas County. If schools are a primary driver, run district comparisons before narrowing in on a specific block.
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Ask Scott About EnglewoodQuick Facts
- County
- Arapahoe
- Commute to Denver
- 15–25 min via C/D light rail
- Median Home Price
- $500K
- Price Trend
- +3.1% YoY
- Avg Days on Market
- 18 days
- Data Updated
- May 2, 2026
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