Walkability, parks, tree-lined streets and access to retail and restaurants make the Highlands, Washington Park, Sloan's Lake, Cherry Creek and Central Park some of Denver's top neighborhoods.

Why it matters: Charming, yes, but the most desirable neighborhoods are also among the priciest spots in town — especially in a hot market like Denver's.

By the numbers: The typical single-family home in these areas sells for north of $800,000.

• Central Park, with a home sales average of $840,000, has more affordable options compared to other top neighborhoods.
• In Cherry Creek, the average home sells for $2.1 million, according to agent Kelly Moye.

Reality check: The median closing price of a single-family home in the Denver metro area is $595,000, per the latest data from REcolorado.

• That price point gets you a "scrape and rebuild" in the Highland area or a cozy two-bed townhouse in Sloan's Lake.

Our thought bubble: You'll find better deals elsewhere, but if a hot location is your No. 1 priority — and you've got a big budget — there are some gems listed in Denver's most coveted neighborhoods.

• Here's a sampling of what we found.

A four-bed in Central Park

This light-filled 2,440-square-foot home was listed at $830,000 and received multiple offers within days of hitting the market. So many, the Saturday open house was canceled.

• The sub-$900,000 price point was appealing to buyers, especially since the turnkey house is on a tree-lined street and has four beds and an office, listing agent Mariel Ross tells Axios.

Sloan's Lake stunner with outdoor oasis

Built in 1900 and filled with modern upgrades, this three-bed, two-bath is listed at nearly $1.8 million.

• Highlights include the original 1900 staircase, a clawfoot tub in the primary bath, an expansive outdoor space with a rose garden and a detached heated/cooled studio.

One more home.

The ZIP code encompassing Park County is among Denver's hottest, Zillow data shared with Axios shows.

State of play: That area saw the metro's highest jump in typical home values (11%) compared to a year earlier, according to Zillow's latest analysis.

What they're saying: Fewer homes on the market "kept prices ticking upward in most areas, despite affordability challenges," Zillow's chief economist Skylar Olsen said in a news release.

What's next: Park County will soon be home to the state's newest public wildlife area.

More homes and apartments are now equipped with electric vehicle chargers.

• If you own an EV, where do you charge it?
• Would you install a personal charging station, or buy a house that comes with one?

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