Denver, the capital and largest city in the state of Colorado, is situated in the South Platte River Valley on the High Plains just east of the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains.  At an altitude of 5,280 feet above sea level, the city has affectionately been named the “Mile High City” due to its incredibly lofty elevation.  Settled in 1858 as a mining town during the Pikes Peak Gold Rush, Denver has since grown to a busy metropolitan city that still support its mining and agricultural roots.  The sprawling city is composed of seventy-nine neighborhoods, namely Union Station, Capitol Hill, Highland, Washington Park, Lowry, and Uptown.

Owning Denver real estate in the downtown metropolitan area is ideal for those people who work in the central business district during the week.  Not only will the close proximity to work reduce commute times but it also makes for a dynamic surrounding neighborhood.  Having a house in Denver also allows residents to take full advantage of Denver’s professional sports teams. The NFL’s Denver Broncos bring in thousands of fans every Sunday during football season at Invesco Field at Mile High.  Coors Field hosts the Colorado Rockies, a professional baseball team.  The Colorado Avalanche, a NHL hockey team, are based at the Pepsi Center in the city.