The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 80230 sells for about $900,000, or $369 per square foot.
Prices are up +17% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 51 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,800 a month.
ZIP 80230 — Denver
The 80230 housing market remains a high-demand, premium enclave within Denver, characterized by low inventory and steady price appreciation. While sales volume is modest, the neighborhood's master-planned appeal continues to drive strong interest from family buyers and professionals. Current market conditions reflect a balanced but competitive environment for well-priced properties.
This ZIP is ideal for families and professionals seeking a master-planned environment with high walkability, modern amenities, and proximity to central Denver employment hubs.
Median prices moved up 17.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 51 days on market with 5.8 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.18% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.5% · poverty 3.0% — 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 6.2%/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 6.0%/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 80230, Denver 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.
Lowry is generally considered one of the safer neighborhoods in Denver, benefiting from its master-planned design and active community oversight. Crime rates remain lower than the city-wide average for Denver.
The area is served by Denver Public Schools, with local schools like Lowry Elementary generally receiving favorable ratings from parents and community assessments.
The area faces standard urban climate risks, primarily related to severe thunderstorms and hail common to the Denver metro region. It is not located in a high-risk flood zone.
Lowry is a mature master-planned community built on the site of a former Air Force base, now featuring a mix of residential, retail, and office space. Development momentum is focused on infill projects like Boulevard One.
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 enjoy a central location with easy access to major corridors like Alameda Avenue and Quebec Street, providing a relatively short commute to Downtown Denver and the Denver Tech Center.
The neighborhood is highly walkable, featuring extensive greenbelts, the large Lowry Sports Complex, and proximity to the Great Lawn Park. Shopping and dining are concentrated in the Lowry Town Center.
The rental market is stable with a mix of luxury apartments and single-family home rentals, though vacancy pressure remains low due to the neighborhood's high desirability.
The economy is driven by a mix of professional services, healthcare, and retail, with easy access to the broader Denver metro employment market.
The area is primarily car-dependent but well-connected to the regional bus network and major arterial roads.
Ongoing infill development continues at the Boulevard One site, focusing on high-density residential and boutique retail.
Parcels are subject to standard Denver city and school district levies.
Standard property insurance market; premiums are influenced by regional hail and wind risk.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 80230 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 Station4.56.9 mi
- Downtown Aquarium4.37 mi
- Elitch Gardens46.8 mi
- Water World4.411.6 mi
- Dave & Buster's Denver4.23.7 mi
- Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre4.917.2 mi
- Ball Arena4.66.6 mi
- Coors Field4.76.2 mi
- Denver Botanic Gardens4.83.9 mi
- Empower Field at Mile High4.67.2 mi
- Coors Field4.76.2 mi
- Denver Zoo4.63.9 mi
- Casa Bonita3.99.8 mi
- Denver Botanic Gardens4.83.9 mi
- Denver Museum of Nature & Science4.73.5 mi
- Denver Zoo4.63.9 mi
- Casa Bonita3.99.8 mi
- Denver Botanic Gardens4.83.9 mi
- Denver Museum of Nature & Science4.73.5 mi
- Meow Wolf Denver's Convergence Station4.56.9 mi
- Denver Botanic Gardens4.83.9 mi
- Civic Center Park4.45.5 mi
- Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge4.78.6 mi
- Aurora Sports Park4.67 mi
- Cherry Creek State Park4.66.8 mi
- Topgolf Centennial4.49 mi
- Family Sports Center4.49 mi
- Kennedy Golf Course4.34.8 mi
- Foothills Golf Course4.211.9 mi
- City Park Golf Course4.33.9 mi
- Cherry Creek Shopping Center4.23.4 mi
- Park Meadows4.510.8 mi
- Stanley Marketplace4.62.5 mi
- Mershops Town Center at Aurora43.6 mi
- The Denver Central Market4.75.8 mi
- Denver International Airport4.114.8 mi
- Centennial Airport4.49.9 mi
- Capital One Lounge at DEN3.314.7 mi
- Blue Sky Bistro4.717.7 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Large multi-use athletic fields and recreational space.
Central green space and community gathering area.
Local hub for retail, grocery, and restaurants.
No county-record distress flags across 1 researched property on the ARED base layer. Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the published ten-year series (2025) (within 12.5%).