Highlands and LoHi Real Estate
Northwest Denver Energy With Skyline Views
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 Highlands and LoHi
This guide covers Newer single-family infill, Custom architect-designed residences, Modern townhomes, Penthouse condos in Highlands and LoHi. Explore local subareas including LoHi, West Highland, Highland (Highland Park), then compare properties by location, condition, and lot characteristics.
The historical Q2 2026 estimates center near $1,085,000 at $545 per square foot, with average days on market around 24 and a year-over-year trend of +4.1%. 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: $1,085,000
- Year-over-year price trend: +4.1%
- Average days on market: 24 days
- Median price per square foot: $545
- 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 Highlands and LoHi
- Newer single-family infill
- Custom architect-designed residences
- Modern townhomes
- Penthouse condos
Living in Highlands and LoHi
Places to explore in and around Highlands and LoHi include Highland Bridge, Highlands Square, LoHi commercial strip. 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 Highlands and LoHi
Named, verifiable institutions and landmarks that shape this market. Outbound links go to official sources only.
- Highland Bridgelandmark
1992 pedestrian bridge over I-25 connecting LoHi to Lower Downtown.
- Highlands Squareshopping
32nd and Lowell commercial node with independent restaurants and shops.
- LoHi commercial stripshopping
32nd Avenue and surrounding blocks; one of Denver's densest restaurant clusters.
- Edison Elementaryschool
DPS attendance school for much of the area.
- Boettcher Mansion site (Highlands)historic district
Multiple landmark and conservation overlays sit within the Highlands historic core.
Notable Sub-Areas
Distinct named pockets within Highlands and LoHi that price and trade independently.
LoHi
Lower Highlands - dense, recent build, walking distance to Union Station.
West Highland
Around 32nd and Lowell; preserved Victorians and walkable commercial.
Highland (Highland Park)
The original 1875 incorporated city, annexed to Denver 1896.
School Districts Serving Highlands and LoHi
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.
- The Highlands were originally an independent city (Highlands, 1875-1896) before annexation by Denver.
- The 1885 'Anti-Saloon Ordinance' passed by the original Highlands city is the historic reason the area developed without the saloon culture of contemporary downtown Denver.
- The Boulevard F. Boettcher Concert Hall designation does not apply here; the Boettcher Mansion is on Lookout Mountain, not in Highlands. Verify before citing.
The 'Highlands' label covers three distinct submarkets that should be priced separately. LoHi behaves like an urban condo market, West Highland like a single-family historic neighborhood, and Highland Park like a transitional walkable core.
Local guide review dated .
Market Considerations
Compare Like Properties
The guide covers Newer single-family infill, Custom architect-designed residences, Modern townhomes, Penthouse condos. 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 Highlands and LoHi in 2026?
The historical Q2 2026 estimate for Highlands and LoHi is $1,085,000 for median price and $545 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 Highlands and LoHi?
The historical Q2 2026 estimate is 24 average days on market in Highlands and LoHi. 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 Highlands and LoHi?
The property types covered in this guide are Newer single-family infill, Custom architect-designed residences, Modern townhomes, Penthouse condos. 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 Highlands and LoHi?
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 Highlands and LoHi compare to Berkeley and Sloans Lake?
Using the historical Q2 2026 estimates, Berkeley (median $825,000) and Sloans Lake (median $985,000) can be compared with Highlands and LoHi at $1.08M. 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 Highlands and LoHi?
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 Highlands and LoHi 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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