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RiNo / Five Points
Walkable near Larimer Street and Welton Street. Some blocks are still warehouses and industrial, so it depends on the exact block.
Is it walkable?
Walkable near Larimer Street and Welton Street. Some blocks are still warehouses and industrial, so it depends on the exact block.
What's walkable: Larimer Street and Brighton Boulevard in RiNo, Welton Street in historic Five Points, Curtis Park, and the South Platte River trail.
Drive times
| Downtown Denver | about 5–10 min |
|---|---|
| Denver Tech Center | about 20–25 min |
| Golden | about 20–25 min |
| Boulder | about 30–35 min |
| Denver International Airport | about 20–25 min |
Approximate, at normal (non-rush) traffic. Rush hour, weekend mountain traffic and snow can add a lot.
Transit
The 38th & Blake commuter rail station (A Line) connects to Union Station and Denver International Airport. The light rail on Welton Street has had service changes during RTD's 2026 rail work, so check rtd-denver.com for current service.
What it's like
RiNo (the River North Art District) is a former industrial area known for murals, breweries and new construction. Five Points next door is one of Denver's oldest neighborhoods, with a long jazz history along Welton Street. Expect a lot of townhomes and condos, mixed with older Victorians in Curtis Park.
What homes cost
- Five Points median about $475KSource: Redfin, Five Points (Denver), Sept. 2026
- ZIP 80205 (includes Five Points and part of RiNo) median about $600KSource: Redfin, 80205, Sept. 2026
Median sale price over the three months ending September 2026, as shown on Redfin in November 2026. Medians move every month and swing a lot where there are few sales.
Good fit if
People who want an urban, creative neighborhood close to downtown, with a train to the airport.
Maybe not if
People who want quiet streets or a yard, or a short drive to Golden every day.
Streets and landmarks to know
- Larimer Street
- Brighton Boulevard
- Welton Street
- Curtis Park
- 38th & Blake station
Coffee and food near here
Want me to send you homes in RiNo / Five Points?
Text or call me and tell me what you are looking for. I will send you homes that fit, and I am glad to answer questions even if you are a year out.
Joshua Zelcer, REALTOR® · Brokers Guild Real Estate
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