Berkeley Real Estate
Northwest Denver's Lakeside Walkable Community
Historical Q2 2026 community estimates, with Compass / REcolorado MLS market context. These figures are not a live feed; request current comparable sales for a decision.
About Berkeley
This guide covers Restored bungalows, Newer custom single-family, Townhomes, Lake-adjacent residences in Berkeley. Use the local places, property types, and nearby comparisons below to plan your search.
The historical Q2 2026 estimates center near $825,000 at $485 per square foot, with average days on market around 24 and a year-over-year trend of +3.6%. The competitive label describes that historical comparison. Check recent sales and active competition before deciding how it applies to a property today.
Key Facts for 2026
- Median sale price: $825,000
- Year-over-year price trend: +3.6%
- Average days on market: 24 days
- Median price per square foot: $485
- Market temperature: competitive
- Tier: mid luxury
Historical Q2 2026 community estimates, with Compass / REcolorado MLS market context. These figures are not a live feed; request current comparable sales for a decision.
Property Types in Berkeley
- Restored bungalows
- Newer custom single-family
- Townhomes
- Lake-adjacent residences
Living in Berkeley
Places to explore in and around Berkeley include Berkeley Lake Park, Rocky Mountain Lake Park, Tennyson Street commercial corridor. The local guide below describes their role in the area.
Check travel times from the specific address at the times you expect to commute. Confirm access, hours, and any membership or admission requirements directly with each institution before planning a visit.
Defining Places in Berkeley
Named, verifiable institutions and landmarks that shape this market. Outbound links go to official sources only.
Denver Parks property surrounding Berkeley Lake; the namesake of the neighborhood.
Adjacent Denver Parks property to the south of Berkeley Lake.
- Tennyson Street commercial corridorshopping
Independent retail and restaurant strip from 38th to 46th Avenue.
- Lakeside Amusement Park (adjacent)landmark
Family-owned amusement park at Sheridan, opened 1908; outside Denver in Lakeside town.
- Skinner Middle Schoolschool
DPS school serving Berkeley and adjacent areas.
School Districts Serving Berkeley
Verify exact attendance assignments by address with the district directly. Boundaries can shift with capacity.
Verifiable Local Facts
Governance, geography, and historical facts pulled from official municipal, district, and institutional sources.
- Berkeley is generally bounded by I-70 (north), 38th Avenue (south), Federal (east), and Sheridan (west).
- The town of Lakeside (incorporated 1907) is a separate municipality of about 0.2 square miles immediately north of Berkeley.
- Tennyson Street's commercial revival accelerated through 2010-2020 and remains one of NW Denver's primary walkable strips.
Berkeley pricing keys off Tennyson walkability and Berkeley Lake frontage as two separate variables. Both pay; combining them in one address pays disproportionately.
Local guide review dated .
Market Considerations
Compare Like Properties
The guide covers Restored bungalows, Newer custom single-family, Townhomes, Lake-adjacent residences. Separate property types when reviewing comparable sales, and account for lot size, condition, renovation scope, and any association fees.
Check the Exact Address
Confirm school attendance, zoning, permitted uses, and any HOA or district obligations for the address. A community name alone does not establish those boundaries or rules.
Visit Your Daily Destinations
Use the local places and subareas in this guide to plan a visit. Check the routes you would use for work, errands, and recreation at the times you expect to travel.
Refresh the Pricing Evidence
The price, timing, and annual-change figures here are historical Q2 2026 estimates. Request recent closed sales and competing listings before setting an offer or listing price.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median home price in Berkeley in 2026?
The historical Q2 2026 estimate for Berkeley is $825,000 for median price and $485 per square foot. These community estimates are a starting point for comparison, not a current valuation or a transaction-level market report.
How quickly do homes sell in Berkeley?
The historical Q2 2026 estimate is 24 average days on market in Berkeley. It does not predict a particular listing's timeline. Review recent comparable sales, competing listings, condition, and asking price to assess a property today.
What types of homes are available in Berkeley?
The property types covered in this guide are Restored bungalows, Newer custom single-family, Townhomes, Lake-adjacent residences. This list is not active inventory; review current listings and relevant recently closed comparables for a specific search.
What should I consider before buying in Berkeley?
Compare the property with recent sales of similar homes, then consider financing, taxes, insurance, maintenance, resale costs, and your expected time in the home. The published Q2 2026 price-change estimate describes a historical period; it does not establish future appreciation or investment returns.
How does Berkeley compare to Highlands and LoHi and Sloans Lake?
Using the historical Q2 2026 estimates, Highlands and LoHi (median $1.08M) and Sloans Lake (median $985,000) can be compared with Berkeley at $825,000. A property-level comparison also needs lot size, home type, condition, and location; these estimates do not adjust for those differences.
Why work with Rick Janson when buying or selling in Berkeley?
Rick Janson is a JD/MBA Realtor® whose practice covers Denver, Boulder County, and the foothills with a strategy-first, advisory posture rather than a transactional one. Clients hire Rick for private, accurate market reads, careful negotiation, and disciplined preparation.
Sources and Methodology
The median price, price per square foot, year-over-year movement, days on market, and nearby comparisons reproduce this site's published Q2 2026 community estimates. They are not a transaction-level export or an appraisal. The references below provide general market, geographic, and licensing context; they do not document the individual transactions behind each estimate. A page review date does not mean the figures were refreshed.
- Denver Metro Association of Realtors (DMAR) - Market Trends Reports
- REcolorado MLS - market context for the historical Q2 2026 estimates
- Colorado Division of Real Estate
- U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts for the relevant county
- Colorado Department of Local Affairs - State Demography Office
- NAR Research and Statistics
Page review date: . The right anchor for a specific buy or sell decision in Berkeley is a current pull of closed comparables filtered for lot, vintage, condition, and execution.
For the definitions, source context, and limitations of these historical community estimates, see How Rick Reads a Market - Methodology.
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