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Homes for $800,000 plus

Bonnie Brae

MEDIAN HOME PRICE: $2.9 million

AVAILABLE SQUARE FOOTAGE: 1,756–6,029

THE NEIGHBORHOOD: Nestled in the heart of Denver, Bonnie Brae was developed in the 1920s on land once granted to the Kansas Pacific Railroad. The vision behind Bonnie Brae was the creation of a peaceful Scottish village, an ambition brought to life by the prominent mortician, casket manufacturer, and real estate developer George Olinger.

Today, Bonnie Brae is an eclectic neighborhood, offering a mix of homes in Spanish, Bauhaus, postmodern, and international architectural styles. The nostalgic storefronts in Bonnie Brae are diverse, offering a range of dining options, from fine dining establishments to cozy coffee shops and charming ice cream parlors, as well as sports bars.

Bow Mar

MEDIAN HOME PRICE: $2.2 million

AVERAGE SQUARE FOOTAGE: 2,960

THE NEIGHBORHOOD: Bow Mar, located in the heart of Denver, has a rich history dating back to its development as an agricultural area. Its name, a combination of the nearby Bowles Lake and Marston Lake, pays homage to pioneering farmers Joseph Bowles and John Marston. In 1947, King Soopers founder Lloyd King built the first home in the neighborhood, which was largely developed by the end of the 1950s.

Bow Mar offers a unique blend of luxury and natural beauty, with all homes

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