$627,197 closed median
Redfin: all home types, three months ending August 2026, down 3.4% from a year earlier. It reports 21 August closings versus 22 in August 2025; that monthly count is not the three-month median sample.
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Baker
Historic homes meet South Broadway
Victorian-era streets, an energetic commercial corridor and quick access to downtown.
Baker field guide · reviewed October 1, 2026
What are Baker home values doing?
The two available year-over-year neighborhood measures are slightly lower, while Redfin shows a much faster sale pace. The sale median, modeled value and asking price describe different groups of homes. None estimates the change in value of a particular Baker address.
$551,106 modeled value
Zillow Home Value Index through August 31, 2026, down 2.5% year over year. Zillow counted 35 for-sale listings that day. Its modeled index is not a closed-sale price or property appraisal.
$599,000 asking median
Realtor.com's Baker page showed 39 active listings, a median asking price up 0.67% year over year, and a 63-day median listing time. Its chart says historical data through July 2026, so treat this as an older listing snapshot.
How quickly are homes moving?
Redfin reports a seven-day median time on market in its three-month August snapshot, compared with 29 days a year earlier. Realtor.com's older 63-day listing figure uses a different period and method. Tour and compare a specific home instead of assuming either pace applies to every listing.
What should a buyer or seller compare?
Separate historic detached houses, condos and newer infill. Match size, condition, block, parking and renovation history. A seller should review recent comparable closings alongside current competition; a buyer should budget for inspections, insurance and any historic-district review before setting a price.
Market sources reviewed October 1, 2026: Redfin Baker housing market (MLS and/or public-record calculations; all home types; three months ending August), Zillow Baker ZHVI (modeled values and listing count through August 31), and Realtor.com Baker market (listing measures; historical chart through July). Redfin does not disclose the three-month transaction count behind this median; Zillow does not provide an index sample count; Realtor.com's 39 are active listings, not sales. Portal boundaries, home mix and update schedules may differ. These figures are not a Denver recorded-transfer series, an appraisal or a forecast.
Tour the actual blocks
How to compare Baker in one visit
Baker's general frame is West 6th Avenue to West Mississippi Avenue, between Broadway and the South Platte River, according to Denver Public Library. The historic district is a smaller area within the neighborhood. Verify a property's official neighborhood and landmark status by address.
A four-stop field route
- 1. Start on a residential block near West 3rd Avenue and Acoma or Cherokee streets. Compare the house age, alley access, parking and additions with the listing.
- 2. Walk to South Broadway. Test the exact crossing and sound from a candidate property, then visit a business you would actually use.
- 3. Continue south toward Alameda Station at 499 S. Cherokee Street. Check your real walking route and RTD's current service before counting rail access as a benefit.
- 4. Compare a block near the river or industrial edge with a more interior block, then visit nearby Overland or Platt Park for a different housing and corridor setting.
Historic does not mean exempt from homework
Denver Public Library dates much of the Baker Historic District's development to the 1870s–1920s. For an older home, inspect major systems, foundation, drainage, roof and prior alterations. Check the city's landmark map for the specific parcel before planning exterior work; the district does not cover all of Baker.
Check landmark statusWhat is changing nearby?
Mother Other is an open plant-based restaurant at 675 S. Broadway, Suite 300, on Baker's southern Broadway stretch. It is a place to visit today, not a proposed development or evidence of future property appreciation.
Read the verified place guideNearby in Lincoln Park, outside Baker: Lincoln Station’s proposed food hall and beer garden entered an operator search with an October 20 RFP. Checked November 1, 2026; it is not open, and a 2027 target is not a confirmed opening date. Compare today’s destinations and routes when evaluating a Baker home.
Place sources reviewed October 1, 2026: Denver Public Library Baker history and boundaries, historic district history, Denver landmark search, and RTD Alameda Station. Street conditions, schedules and business hours can change; confirm a specific route before relying on it.
Places to follow · checked October 8, 2026
An announced bookshop on Baker's Broadway edge
Broom Book & Candle advertises a fall opening at 482 S. Broadway. Storefront service is not yet verified; read the current status before planning a visit.
Read the verified updateThe everyday experience
What daily life can feel like
Baker combines historic residential streets with the energy of South Broadway. It can be easy to move between homes, independent businesses and entertainment, while the experience becomes quieter as you move away from the commercial corridor.
The honest tradeoffs
What deserves a closer look
- Activity, noise and parking change near South Broadway
- Historic properties may have older systems or additions
- New infill can sit beside much older housing
Common questions
Before you tour
Why do people compare Baker with other central neighborhoods?
Its central location, historic housing and commercial corridor create a distinctive combination that can be compared with Lincoln Park, Speer and Washington Park West.
What should I look for in an older Baker home?
Beyond a normal inspection, understand the age and condition of major systems, previous additions, sewer line, roof and any property-specific historic or zoning considerations.
Does every part of Baker feel busy?
No. Proximity to South Broadway and major streets affects activity, parking and sound. Visit the exact block during both daytime and evening hours.
Guide reviewed October 1, 2026.
Neighborhood overview
What stands out
Baker is known for its historic residential blocks and the independent shops, restaurants and music venues along South Broadway. The neighborhood rewards buyers who value character, urban energy and a central location.
South Broadway
Historic character
Light rail nearby
What to verify
Visit at different times, test your real commute, review property-specific disclosures and confirm schools, taxes, insurance, transit and planned development with primary sources.
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