Hi neighbors,
If your household is anything like ours right now, summer planning season has officially begun. It seems like the emails about summer camps and activities are arriving daily, and families are already mapping out how to keep kids busy (and hopefully outside!) once school wraps up.
One that caught our eye this week was a recent post Joe shared highlighting Curious Jane’s summer camp for girls. Their programs focus on creativity, hands-on projects, and building confidence in STEM through making and experimenting. Camps like these tend to fill up quickly, so if summer planning is already on your radar, it may be worth checking out sooner rather than later and don’t forget to mention The Scoop for a discount!
Speaking of seasonal shifts… did anyone else love last week’s snowfall? It felt like one last proper winter moment before Colorado flipped the switch. This week’s run of nearly 70-degree weather definitely has a lot of people thinking about spring, and with spring comes spring cleaning and refreshing.
Around the neighborhood we’re seeing homeowners start to tackle projects, from small maintenance items to larger cosmetic updates. One thing we’re hearing from our vendor partners is that painters are already booking out, especially with homeowners preparing for spring listings or simply wanting to freshen things up.
If painting is on your spring list, we recently shared a post with Irene from That 1 Painter, who does great work in the neighborhood. If you mention the post, Scoop readers can receive a 5% discount, which is a nice little perk if you’re already planning a refresh.
March also serves as an important reminder that it’s Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Our teammate Amanda Campbell shared a thoughtful post this week encouraging everyone to stay proactive about their health and schedule screenings when appropriate. It’s a cause that’s meaningful to our team, and we appreciate Amanda helping keep the conversation going.
Spring Has the Central Park Market Moving
Just like the weather, the Central Park real estate market has started to pick up momentum over the past couple of weeks.
On the buyer side, activity has noticeably increased. Homes that are priced well and show nicely are seeing strong interest, and in some cases buyers are finding themselves in competitive situations again.
For buyers, this means being ready to move when the right home appears. It’s not always just about price. It is sometimes timing, terms, or understanding what matters most to the sellers can make the difference. Having the right representation can be especially important in those moments when negotiations move quickly and strategy matters.
Inventory and competition can also vary quite a bit depending on price range and location within the neighborhood.
Right now, we’re seeing a fair number of options in the $750K–$820K range, particularly north of I-70, which means buyers in that segment may have a bit more time to evaluate their choices. Meanwhile, inventory under $1M south of I-70 remains fairly limited, which continues to drive stronger demand in that area.
For sellers, that means preparation and pricing still matter as much as ever as more homes begin to hit the market this spring. Homes that are well-prepared and thoughtfully positioned from the start are still the ones attracting the most attention.
As we move further into March, the spring market is clearly beginning to take shape here in Central Park. Below you’ll find our weekly snapshot of neighborhood activity, including new listings, homes under contract, and recent sales so you can keep a pulse on what’s happening right here in the community.
In the past week, 22 new homes came on the market in Central Park. You can see the full list of new listings in the link above. This is nearly doubled sine our update 2 weeks ago showing the spring market is hot and ready to go.
Coming Soon Central Park Listings
There is currently just 1 home listed as “coming soon” in Central Park, which is expected to move to active status within the next 7 days. This lower number isn’t unusual, as many sellers choose to launch their listings on Fridays to capture weekend buyer activity, so homes often move straight to active rather than sitting in coming soon for long.
We also tend to see a brief pause in new listings as we approach Spring Break for many local schools, with sellers timing their launches for when families return and buyer activity picks back up.
Here at Focus, we’ve been busy behind the scenes preparing several homes for the market, and we’re excited to share those as they begin launching in the first couple weeks of April.
There are currently 61 homes actively for sale in Central Park, with prices ranging from $159,455 to $1,698,000.
Chack out this stunning KB Starlight at 6241 N Galena Street, listed for $1,300,000 by Jason Kolar at Wisdom Real Estate. This upgraded ranch-style home in Central Park’s North Side neighborhood, features a mid-century modern inspired design with exposed beams, high ceilings, and an open floor plan centered around a striking double-sided gas fireplace that connects the living area to the covered back patio. The home also offers a chef’s kitchen with quartz counters, a large island, gas range and double oven, a spacious main-floor primary suite, a finished basement with wet bar, and a backyard retreat with a hot tub and 3-car garage.
Another listing worth highlighting this week is our colleague Kailee Ackerman’s townhome at 5662 Emporia Street, listed at $460,000.
This lovely 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath home in the North End neighborhood, sits in a prime location just one block from parks, a pool, trails, sports fields, and schools. Inside you’ll find high ceilings, hardwood floors, quartz countertops, and stainless steel appliances, along with a west-facing front porch, fenced yard, and second-level balcony. The home also features a new A/C and roof (2024) and no sub HOA, which is a nice bonus in the neighborhood.
If you’d like to schedule a private showing for either of these homes, feel free to reach me
here and choose a time that works best for you.
Over the past week, 16 homes in Central Park went under contract, and the speed of those sales reinforces what we mentioned earlier about the market picking up this spring. Homes that went under contract last week spent an average of 17 days on the market, with a median of just 4 days, showing that many well-priced homes are finding buyers very quickly.
The median being only four days suggests that when a home hits the market in the right price range and shows well, buyers are ready to act quickly and compete for it. At the same time, the higher average tells us that some homes are still taking longer to sell, which typically comes down to pricing, condition, or how the home is positioned in the market.
This dynamic is exactly what we’re seeing right now in Central Park: strong activity when the right home comes along, paired with buyers who are still thoughtful and selective about the homes they pursue.
This past week, 6 homes officially closed in Central Park with an average of 12 days on the MLS.
There are 28 open houses scheduled so far in Central Park this weekend. You can see the full list of homes hosting open houses in the link above.
Stop by and say hello to Kailee this Saturday at 5662 Emporia Street from 1:00pm- 3:00pm.
The link above will take you to the For Rent listings in 80238 on Zillow.
Our Property Management division at Focus Real Estate has three coming soon rentals that will hit the market over the next few months. Below are the details if you’re in the market for a rental or know someone who is.
5692 Emporia St – $3,495
Available early April! Experience stunning mountain views from this gorgeous 3 bed, 2.5 bath modern townhome in Central Park’s North End. With a wrap-around balcony, open-concept living, quartz kitchen, and direct access to parks, pools, and schools, this home blends luxury with location. Denver Rental License #2024-BFN-002853811163 E 28th Pl – Low $3,000s (rent not finalized)
Available July 1 for lease in Central Park’s Bluff Lake neighborhood, this stunning 3 bed, 3.5 bath KB paired home offers modern style, flexible living spaces, and a finished basement. Enjoy a chef’s kitchen, covered porch, private backyard, loft, and dedicated office, all just minutes from Stanley Marketplace and Eastbridge Town Center.
5765 Hanover St – Low $4,000s (rent not finalized)
Available August 1. This spacious 4 bed, 4 bath Lennar “Next Gen” home facing open space in the North End neighborhood of Central Park offers modern finishes, an open layout, and plenty of room to spread out across multiple levels. Enjoy a bright kitchen, generous living and dining spaces, a private yard, a 3-car garage, and a flexible Next Gen “mother-in-law” suite. Easy access to neighborhood parks, trails, and DIA for convenient commuting and travel.
That’s this week’s Central Park market update! Whether you’re looking to sell or buy, our team at Focus is here to make the process as smooth and successful as possible. We pride ourselves on expert negotiation, seamless coordination, and working with trusted vendors to ensure your home shines and achieves the best possible price in today’s competitive market. Helping our neighbors and community navigate these decisions is something we truly enjoy. If you’d like to explore what this means for your home or your plans this year, I’d be happy to connect—just reply to this email or schedule a meeting here.
Enjoy the weekend and see you around the neighborhood!
Disclaimer: Our Friday real estate updates are meant to be a “roundup” type post where we discuss all for sale and for rent listings in Central Park, not just our own. It’s our way of making sure we follow the market closely, and we share it with the Scoop readers because we know many of you like to track real estate in the area as well. Many of the listings in these posts are not our company’s listings, and we wanted to mention that here to make sure it’s clear. Thanks for reading the Scoop!
