Sloan's Lake, Denver Colorado homes and streetscape

Northwest Denver

Homes for Sale in Sloan's Lake

Lakefront living with mountain views, neighborhood restaurants, and a steady wave of new construction near one of Denver's most iconic parks.

  • Median Price$897,500
  • Walk Score72
  • Zip80212
  • School DistrictDenver

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Homes for sale in Sloan's Lake

Streetscape and homes in Sloan's Lake, Denver

About Sloan's Lake

The story of Sloan's Lake.

Sloan's Lake is defined by its centerpiece: a 290-acre park centered on a 177-acre lake with a 2.6-mile paved path that draws runners, cyclists, kayakers, and paddleboarders year-round. From the west and south sides of the lake, you get unobstructed mountain views in one direction and the downtown Denver skyline reflecting on the water in the other — a combination that's hard to find anywhere else in the city. It's the kind of amenity that sounds pleasant in a listing description and turns out to be transformative in daily life.

The neighborhood surrounding the lake is a mix of historic housing and significant new construction. The Sheridan Boulevard corridor has seen substantial development over the past decade, bringing contemporary townhomes and condos that contrast with the modest mid-century homes and bungalows that have characterized the area for decades. On the east side of the lake, closer to Federal Boulevard, prices tend to be lower with more starter-home and investment property inventory. On the west side and along the park, newer construction and premium lakefront positioning push values higher.

One of the underappreciated features of Sloan's Lake is its adjacency to Edgewater to the west. Edgewater Public Market — an independent food hall with rotating vendors, a coffee shop, and outdoor seating — sits just across Sheridan Boulevard, giving the area a walkable destination that most suburban-adjacent Denver neighborhoods lack.

For buyers who want an active outdoor lifestyle without leaving the city, Sloan's Lake is a rare find. The trail, the lake, the views, and the proximity to LoHi and West Highland to the northeast make it genuinely versatile.

Boundaries

Sheridan Blvd (west), Federal Blvd (east), 17th Ave (south), 29th Ave (north)

Zip Codes

80212, 80214

Walk Score

72

Schools

Denver Public Schools

Architecture & Inventory

What you'll find in Sloan's Lake.

Sloan's Lake has a distinct architectural character. Here's the mix of what comes to market.

01 ·

20th-Century Bungalows & Tudors

Brick bungalows and Tudor-style homes from the early-to-mid 20th century on the established interior blocks.

02 ·

Modern Townhomes & Luxury Single-Family

Newer construction along the Sloan's Lake corridor — contemporary townhomes and high-end single-family homes, many with lake or city views.

03 ·

New High-Rise Condos

Recently delivered mid- and high-rise condo product near the lake, offering lock-and-leave living with downtown and mountain views.

Lifestyle & Amenities

Living in Sloan's Lake.

Dining & Coffee

The Sloan's Lake dining scene is split between the neighborhood itself and the Edgewater Public Market just across Sheridan Boulevard to the west. On the Denver side, the Sloan's Lake corridor has added independent restaurants and coffee shops steadily over the past decade as the neighborhood has grown. The Edgewater Public Market — a food hall with independent vendors, a beer garden, and rotating programming — adds walkable destination dining that most neighborhoods this size can't support. Briar Common Brewery and the growing 26th Avenue corridor round out the local options.

Parks & Outdoor Recreation

The park is the whole point here. Sloan's Lake Park — 290 acres centered on a 177-acre lake with a 2.6-mile paved loop — draws runners, cyclists, kayakers, paddleboarders, and casual walkers year-round. The west and south sides of the lake deliver unobstructed mountain views one direction and downtown skyline views the other, which makes a Tuesday evening run feel like a genuine outdoor experience. Picnic space, boat launches, playgrounds, and active programming throughout the year round it out. It's rare urban outdoor infrastructure.

Schools & Families

Sloan's Lake is served by Denver Public Schools, with boundary schools feeding to Brown International Academy at the elementary level, Lake Middle School, and North High School. DPS's open enrollment allows families to apply for schools citywide, with charter and innovation school options widely used in the area. Note that Edgewater — the small city just across Sheridan Boulevard to the west — is its own municipality within Jefferson County Public Schools, so verify the district at your specific address if you're looking near the Sheridan line.

Shopping & Entertainment

Everyday grocery needs are handled by a King Soopers and Safeway within short driving distance, with the Edgewater Public Market filling the specialty and specialty-adjacent gap. The lake itself drives most of the neighborhood's entertainment value — kayak and paddleboard rentals, park events, and the kind of casual outdoor social life that's hard to quantify but easy to experience. The 25th-26th Avenue corridor has been adding independent retail and dining that gives the neighborhood its own commercial identity separate from LoHi and Highlands.

Commute & Transportation

Downtown Denver is approximately 15 minutes by car from Sloan's Lake. LoHi and Highlands are a short drive or bikeable east. The West Colfax corridor connects the neighborhood to Denver's broader bike network. RTD bus service runs along Colfax and Federal. For mountain access, I-70 is about 10 minutes north. DIA is 40–45 minutes via I-70 east.

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FAQ

Sloan's Lake questions, answered.

  • The median home price in Sloan's Lake is approximately $897,500, with detached single family homes coming in higher, townhomes and condos coming in lower.

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