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City Park West's location advantage comes from its proximity to City Park, central Denver, East Colfax, 17th Avenue dining, cultural institutions, and transportation corridors. The area sits between downtown Denver and City Park, placing the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, the Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance, City Park Golf Course, Ferril Lake, the Bluebird District, restaurants, coffee shops, and everyday services close at hand. That central footing also creates an easy connection to the wider city, with City Park roughly two blocks away for lakes and trails and a low-stress bike route toward downtown Denver. 2000 E 21st Ave benefits from this location while also offering a property profile that is not typical for the area. The home brings together Mid-Century Modern character, a flexible three-zone layout, two lower-level suite areas, two full kitchens and a mini-bar flex space, multiple laundry areas, and a mature xeriscape landscape.
City Park West Overview
Neighborhood boundaries
City Park West is a compact central Denver area that sits, as its name suggests, to the west of City Park and near downtown. Its boundaries place it within easy reach of both the park's open space and the central city's amenities.
Adjacent areas
The area connects to several nearby districts, including corridors along East Colfax and 17th Avenue, and sits near the broader City Park and downtown areas. This adjacency is part of what gives City Park West its central character.
The City Park connection
The defining feature of the area is its closeness to City Park, Denver's large central park of approximately 330 acres. The park's lake, museum, zoo, golf course, and trails are a short trip away for much of the area.
Nearby Amenities
Parks and museums
City Park itself is the area's largest amenity, and within it sit the Denver Museum of Nature & Science and Ferril Lake. These cultural and recreational anchors are a major reason buyers look at the area.
Restaurants and coffee
Nearby corridors along 17th Avenue and East Colfax, along with the Bluebird District, offer a range of restaurants, coffee shops, and gathering spots. This dining density is part of the area's central appeal.
Retail and services
Beyond dining, the surrounding corridors include everyday retail and neighborhood services within a compact central setting. The concentration of services close to home is a practical part of the location's value.
Transportation and Access
Major roads
City Park West is served by central Denver's arterial streets, which connect the area to downtown and to the wider metro. This road access is part of what makes the location central.
Transit corridors
The area is near transit corridors, including routes along East Colfax and other central-city streets, that connect it to downtown and beyond.
Bike infrastructure
Central Denver includes bike lanes and connections, and City Park itself offers internal paths that support cycling within the park. These options add to the area's access profile.
2000 E 21st Ave in Context
Property context
Within this central setting, 2000 E 21st Ave offers a profile that is not typical for the area. It pairs the location's amenities with a design-forward home and a flexible layout. That combination is the reason the location matters for this property specifically, rather than as a generic neighborhood overview, and it is why the location and property pages are meant to be read together.
Architecture
The home carries Mid-Century Modern character, with clean lines, strong natural light, and a connection between interior and outdoor spaces. This character distinguishes the home from many of the more conventional properties in the area.
Flexible living
The home offers a flexible three-zone layout: a main level of approximately 2,000 square feet, a larger lower-level suite of approximately 900 square feet, and a smaller suite of approximately 500 square feet.
Outdoor spaces
A mature xeriscape landscape completes the picture, with perennial low-water plantings, drip irrigation, outdoor seating, a fire pit area, and a water feature. The landscape is designed for Denver conditions and is water-wise rather than maintenance-free; it is seasonal and requires ongoing care.
Frequently asked questions
Where is City Park West?
It is a compact central Denver area west of City Park and near downtown, placing both the park and central-city amenities within easy reach.
What amenities are near City Park West?
City Park with its lake, museum, zoo, and golf course, plus dining along 17th Avenue and East Colfax and the Bluebird District.
Is the area well connected for transportation?
It is served by central arterial roads and near transit corridors and bike routes.
How does 2000 E 21st Ave fit the area?
It pairs the central location with a Mid-Century Modern design and a flexible three-zone layout, a profile not typical for the area.
How far is the home from City Park?
It is near the park, a short trip away.
Are the amenities guaranteed to stay the same?
No.
Authorship and evidence
How this guide is grounded
Presented by Rick Janson, the listing agent for 2000 E 21st Avenue. Property-specific statements are checked against MLS #8398506, the retained 1951 instructions to the contractor, and the property's photographs and records. Location, market, and regulatory details use the references below and should be reconfirmed when they matter to a decision.
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Evidence and sources
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MLS #8398506
Current listing identifier and status: For Sale.
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151 captioned property photographsRoom-by-room visual evidence served directly from this website.
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1951 instructions to the contractorThe retained primary document supporting the home's design attribution.
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City and County of Denver City Park master planOfficial park, location, institution, and access context.
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Regional Transportation District system mapCurrent regional transit network reference.
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