Silver-boom mansions, leaded glass and brick walk-ups beneath the gold dome.
Capitol Hill is one of Denver’s oldest residential neighborhoods — built on silver-boom fortunes in the 1880s and 1890s, and still dense with the architecture to prove it.
Pennsylvania, Logan and Grant Streets carry some of the city’s grandest Victorian and Queen Anne houses. Many have since been converted into condominiums, which means buyers can own leaded glass, carved woodwork and original fireplaces at a fraction of the cost of a whole mansion.
Between the mansions are early-twentieth-century brick apartment buildings and, closer to Colfax, mid-century high-rises with skyline and mountain views.
1165 Pennsylvania St — sold by Kim, 2021
Landmarks at the door
The Colorado State Capitol, with its gold-leaf dome, sits at the neighborhood’s western edge; its west steps mark a point one mile above sea level. The Molly Brown House Museum is on Pennsylvania Street. Cheesman Park and the Denver Botanic Gardens are a short walk east, and the Civic Center cultural district lies just beyond the Capitol.
The State Capitol dome
What to know when buying
Historic buildings reward careful due diligence: HOA reserves, boiler and radiator systems, window condition and parking (often a separate deeded space or none at all) all deserve attention. This is where Kim’s years in interior design and renovation pay off for clients.
Capitol Hill after dark
Kim in Capitol Hill
Kim listed and sold a 1910 Victorian residence on Pennsylvania Street — leaded glass, cove ceilings and two wood-burning fireplaces.
Whether you are weighing a move, preparing a house for market or simply curious what your home is worth today, Kim is glad to start with a conversation.
