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Sunnyside

Northwest Denver’s next chapter — a mix of old-Denver bungalows, warehouses turned restaurants, new townhomes and a 41st & Fox rail station. Still evolving, and priced accordingly.

Location
Northwest Denver, I-70 to 38th, Federal to I-25
Transit
41st & Fox commuter rail
Housing
Bungalows, new duplexes and townhomes
To downtown
~8–12 min

Sunnyside, briefly

Sunnyside is the north-of-38th neighborhood between Federal and I-25 that has absorbed much of the Highlands’ momentum over the past decade. It still has the mix that makes northwest Denver interesting — old bungalows, family-owned businesses, converted industrial buildings on the east side — alongside new townhomes, duplexes and the transit-oriented development around the 41st & Fox commuter-rail station.

Housing

Early-1900s bungalows and cottages, 1940s–50s brick ranches, and a large volume of new construction: slot-home townhomes, duplexes and single-family rebuilds. The eastern industrial edge near Fox and Inca is where larger multifamily and mixed-use projects are landing. Price varies block to block more than in most Denver neighborhoods.

Lifestyle

Chaffee Park and Ciancio Park inside the neighborhood; Tennyson Street, 32nd Avenue in the Highlands and LoHi’s restaurants a short bike ride away. Downtown is under 10 minutes by car and the commuter rail from 41st & Fox goes to Union Station in one stop.

What buyers should know

Sunnyside rewards buyers who look block by block. Check what’s planned nearby — zoning allows density in parts of the neighborhood, and a quiet street today may have a five-story project next door in three years. New-build quality varies; permits and builder reputation matter.

What sellers should know

Buyers here are value-conscious and comparing you to the Highlands. Emphasize proximity, transit and the neighborhood’s trajectory, and price against Sunnyside comps rather than 32nd Avenue’s.

Nearby

Berkeley west, the Highlands and LoHi south.

Sunnyside FAQs

Is Sunnyside up and coming?

It has been for a while and is now well established, particularly the southern blocks near LoHi and the Highlands. The northern and eastern edges near I-70 and the 41st & Fox station are still changing fastest, which is where relative value remains.

How does Sunnyside compare to the Highlands?

Sunnyside is a step north and generally a step down in price for similar housing, with fewer commercial corridors but quick access to Tennyson, 32nd Avenue and LoHi. Many buyers priced out of the Highlands land here.

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