Mayfair real estate is a progressive neighborhood of modestly priced homes on Denver’s east side, about 5 miles from downtown.
With Colfax Avenue, 6th Avenue, Monaco Parkway, and Colorado Boulevard as its borders, this almost entirely residential area is centrally located and residents need only travel short distances to neighborhood shops and businesses. Popular shopping areas at 14th and Krameria which has served the community for more than 50 years, Colfax Avenue, and 8th and Colorado Boulevard all offer a full assortment of shops and restaurants to serve both the practical and the whimsical in their patrons. A sense of community is strong in the Mayfair real estate area, as businesses and residents here are represented by Mayfair Neighbors, Inc., a registered community association, charged with protecting environmental, cultural and economic life in Mayfair.
The Mayfair real estate area joined the growing family of Denver communities in 1902. Historically, this neighborhood provided housing and services for the city’s complex of important regional hospitals nearby, then after World War II it was predominantly settled by returning soldiers and their families. Mayfair architecture is typically classic for the period, and several housing styles are present here, including the bungalow and the ranch. But Mayfair architecture is best recognized in the areas along 13th and 14th Streets, where the Tudor style is most prevalent. Mayfair residents enjoy wide streets and large lots.
Mayfair Park has a popular commons area, including a large green space, and plenty of paths and playgrounds. With quick access to neighboring communities in every direction, residents here enjoy the benefits of their central location in the Denver neighborhood grid. Families considering Mayfair real estate will be pleased to know that this area contains some of the highest rated schools in metropolitan Denver. With beautiful parks, good schools, and a neighborhood organization providing a voice for its residents, Mayfair will remain a lasting asset to the family of Denver communities.