The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 80112 sells for about $732,000, or $277 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 35 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,450 a month.
ZIP 80112 — Centennial
The 80112 housing market remains stable, characterized by steady demand from professionals working in the nearby Denver Tech Center. While inventory remains tight, the market is seeing a balanced pace of sales with moderate year-over-year price appreciation. Buyers are active, though they remain sensitive to interest rate fluctuations and overall affordability.
This ZIP is ideal for professionals working in the Denver Tech Center, families seeking top-tier schools, and those desiring a suburban lifestyle with urban-adjacent convenience. It offers a mix of established single-family homes and modern apartment living.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 35 days on market with 2.8 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.2% · poverty 4.5% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 3.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 80112, Arapahoe County CO
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime rates in the 80112 area are generally considered lower than the national average, with property crime being the primary concern. The area is perceived as safe relative to the broader Denver metropolitan region.
The area is served by the Cherry Creek School District, which is highly regarded and consistently ranks among the top-performing districts in Colorado.
The region faces moderate risks related to wildfire and hail, typical for the Colorado Front Range. Property insurance premiums have seen upward pressure due to regional climate-related hazard exposure.
The area benefits from proximity to the Denver Tech Center (DTC), a major employment hub. Development momentum is focused on infill projects and the modernization of existing commercial and residential corridors.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Colorado) — Statutory Agricultural Land Reclassification and Improvement Valuation: Under C.R.S. § 39-1-102(1.6)(a)(I), up to two acres of land directly underlying a residential improvement on agricultural parcels are segregated and assessed at residential rates (6.80% / 7. State (Colorado) — Senior and Disabled Veteran Property Tax Homestead Exemption: Exempts 50% of the first $200,000 of actual market value of the qualifying primary residential parcel from property taxation (a maximum actual value deduction of $100,000). State (Colorado) — Colorado Split Residential Property Tax Assessment Rate Structure: Imposes annual ad valorem property taxes determined using a bifurcated assessment rate system. Assessed Value = Actual (Market) Value × Assessment Rate. Beginning for tax years 2025/2026, residential property is assessed at 6.
Residents have excellent access to I-25 and E-470, providing direct routes to the Denver Tech Center and downtown Denver. Light rail service via the RTD E and R lines offers a reliable transit alternative for commuters.
The area features extensive access to the High Line Canal Trail and numerous community parks. Shopping and dining are concentrated in the Streets at SouthGlenn and nearby retail centers in the DTC.
The rental market is robust, supported by a high concentration of professionals working in the nearby tech corridor. Vacancy rates remain low, and rent growth has been stable.
The economy is anchored by the Denver Tech Center, which hosts major employers in technology, finance, and telecommunications. The area maintains a strong professional services industry mix.
The area is well-served by the I-25 corridor and RTD light rail stations, facilitating efficient transit to the broader Denver metro area.
Planning efforts are focused on transit-oriented development near light rail stations and the revitalization of aging commercial retail centers.
The Arapahoe County Assessor's office conducts biennial property valuations to determine taxable value based on market data.
Parcels are subject to various special districts, including metropolitan districts for infrastructure maintenance and the Cherry Creek School District.
Property insurance markets are stable but sensitive to regional wildfire and hail risk, leading to moderate premium adjustments.
Colorado continues to see positive net domestic migration, though the pace has moderated compared to the 2020-2021 period.
Colorado is a public trustee state, utilizing a non-judicial foreclosure process with specific notice and cure periods for homeowners.
Sellers are required to provide a comprehensive property disclosure form detailing known material defects at the time of listing.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 80112 profile.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Meow Wolf Denver's Convergence Station4.513.8 mi
- Downtown Aquarium4.314.3 mi
- Elitch Gardens414.1 mi
- Dave & Buster's Denver4.28 mi
- Pindustry4.12.3 mi
- Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre4.919.4 mi
- Ball Arena4.613.9 mi
- Coors Field4.714 mi
- Denver Botanic Gardens4.811.7 mi
- Empower Field at Mile High4.614.1 mi
- Denver Zoo4.612.5 mi
- Denver Botanic Gardens4.811.7 mi
- Denver Museum of Nature & Science4.712.2 mi
- Denver Art Museum4.712.7 mi
- Colorado State Capitol4.612.7 mi
- Denver Zoo4.612.5 mi
- Casa Bonita3.915.8 mi
- Denver Botanic Gardens4.811.7 mi
- Denver Museum of Nature & Science4.712.2 mi
- Meow Wolf Denver's Convergence Station4.513.8 mi
- Denver Botanic Gardens4.811.7 mi
- Civic Center Park4.412.8 mi
- Aurora Sports Park4.611.6 mi
- Cherry Creek State Park4.63 mi
- Chatfield State Park4.611.4 mi
- Topgolf Centennial4.40.6 mi
- Family Sports Center4.40.7 mi
- Kennedy Golf Course4.34.7 mi
- City Park Golf Course4.312.6 mi
- Overland Golf Course4.110.1 mi
- Cherry Creek Shopping Center4.210.5 mi
- Park Meadows4.51.8 mi
- Outlets at Castle Rock4.511.8 mi
- Stanley Marketplace4.611.7 mi
- Mershops Town Center at Aurora48.8 mi
- Denver International Airport4.121.2 mi
- Centennial Airport4.40.6 mi
- Capital One Lounge at DEN3.321 mi
- Blue Sky Bistro4.726.3 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A major regional trail system providing extensive walking and biking opportunities.
A large mixed-use outdoor shopping center serving the local community.
A massive state park nearby offering boating, camping, and extensive trail networks.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the prior refresh cycle (within 12.5%).