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Thank Marston for your clean drinking water
At the southernmost point of the city of Denver, Marston attracts those looking for a combination of suburban streets, retail centers and neighborhood parks. The community’s centerpiece is its namesake lake, which is actually an artificial reservoir bordered by the Marston Water Treatment Plant and the American Water Works Association. Instead of recreational use, the lake has served as an important asset for the city of Denver, providing residents with clean drinking water since its completion in the early 1900s.
Marston also straddles one of south Denver’s most robust shopping districts, which sits along South Wadsworth Boulevard, also known as State Route 121. “It’s a very busy stretch of Wadsworth, but once you go back behind it, it’s sort of like a very peaceful enclave back there,” says Mindi Sanders, a lifetime local of the Denver metro area and a Realtor with eXp Realty.
Just north of the neighborhood, a few hundred acres are home to the Englewood Federal Correctional Institution campus, a low-security complex that was built in 1938. The neighborhood itself earns a low crime score of 3 out of 10 from the CAP Index, which is just slightly below the national average of 4. With a comfortable suburban feel, commercial access and the mountains within view, Marston offers plenty of room to spread out without sacrificing convenience.
The Marston community’s centerpiece is its namesake lake.
Marston straddles one of south Denver’s most robust shopping districts.
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Trails connect local playgrounds to the Southwest Rec Center
Surrounded by golf courses and peppered with neighborhood parks and trails, Marston offers its residents opportunities to stay active regardless of the weather. Garrison and Union Park and Wagon Trail Park are both popular for their playgrounds and open fields, while the Southwest Recreation Center offers outdoor swimming in summer and indoor classes in winter. The paved Wagon Creek Trail creates a seamless route between these three neighborhood parks, and additional trails sit south of Marston Lake in a small cove known as Isthmus Park.
Although the reservoir itself is not meant for recreation, it is bordered by public tennis courts and the slightly smaller Bowles Lake. “They allow paddle boarding and canoeing on the lake. It’s a very nice area, very well-kept,” Sanders says. Marston is also well-positioned for golfers of any skill level, with five public courses and the private Pinehurst Country Club all located within a few miles of the neighborhood. Just south of West Bowles Avenue, the expansive Robert F. Clement Park hosts a branch of the Jefferson County Library, multiple fields, a skatepark, a contemporary playground and an amphitheater surrounded by picnic tables.
Southwest Recreation Center in Marston offers indoor classes and has an outdoor pool.
Frolic along the trails behind the Southwest Recreation Center in Marston.
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Modest townhouses and million-dollar homes on Bowles Lake
Despite its location along a prominent commercial district, Marston has a distinctly suburban feel, with sidewalk-lined streets featuring a mix of spacious single-family homes, condos and townhouses. Part of the community belongs to the Grant Ranch development, which Sanders says was thoughtfully designed around the lake so residents can “enjoy the outdoors and have trails.” The largest properties sit just south of Marston Lake and adjacent to the Raccoon Creek Golf Course, where 3,000-square-foot homes command prices between $800,000 and $1.2 million. West of the lake, prices and home sizes drop significantly, with smaller three-bedroom properties of around 2,000 square feet listed between $600,000 and $800,000. Townhouses are also available in the $400,000 to $500,000 range, while compact condos generally cost $300,000 to $400,000. Most homes feature Craftsman-style architecture, although there are a few split-level and ranch-style homes in the area.
The largest properties sit just south of Marston Lake and adjacent to Raccoon Creek Golf Course.
Townhouses in Marston are available in the $400,000 to $500,000 range.
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Grant Ranch loves to celebrate
For community members south of Marston Lake, the Grant Ranch Village Center hosts a handful of events throughout the year at the Grant Ranch Village Center, including everything from Easter Egg hunts to Wine & Cheese Socials. “They also have a big Fourth of July event,” Sanders says.
Everything you need is on Wadsworth Boulevard
For most of south Denver, Wadsworth Boulevard serves as the main commercial and retail hub, putting Marston residents just blocks away from hundreds of shopping options such as Ulta Beauty, REI and Whole Foods Market. “That part of Wadsworth is probably the main retail area. Basically, any store you could want to go to is on Wadsworth right there,” Sanders says. The corridor is lined with everything from wholesalers like Costco and Sam’s Club to car dealerships, casual restaurants and banks, making it a one-stop shop. Southwest Plaza and Bowles Crossing sit to the south, providing additional storefronts and a movie theater in both traditional indoor and walkable outdoor mall styles.
Marston residents are just blocks away from hundreds of shopping options such as Hobby Lobby.
Locals shop for groceries at Whole Foods.
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Kennedy High has a dual language program
As part of Denver Public Schools, students are zoned to attend the Grant Ranch School for kindergarten through eighth grade and John F. Kennedy High School, which score grades of C-plus and C on Niche, respectively. Kennedy High is one of the city’s few schools with an optional Dual Language Program, and it recently shifted to a Traditional Native Language Instruction designation to accommodate 100-plus multilingual learners. Parents seeking private or faith-based education for their children will find a few options in the area, including A-plus-rated Colorado Academy and A-minus-rated Denver Christian School.
Kennedy High is one of the city’s few schools with an optional Dual Language Program.
Students can spend kindergarten through eighth grade at the Grant Ranch School.
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Commute to Denver with RTD
Marston’s position along Wadsworth Boulevard makes it easy for drivers to travel south toward Chatfield State Park or north toward downtown Denver, which is about 12 miles away. The Regional Transportation District, or RTD, also services a handful of bus stops along this commercial corridor.
The Regional Transportation District, or RTD, services a handful of bus stops along Wadsworth.
Denver is about 12 miles away from the Marston neighborhood.
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Parks in this Area
Garrison And Union Park
Basketball
Trails
Playground
Robert F. Clement Park
Governor Grant Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Playground
Harriman Lake Park
Bike Trails
Fishing
Lake
Wagon Trail Park
Trails
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Grant Ranch Village Center
Boating
Tennis
Kayak/Canoe
Transit
Airport
Denver International
53 min drive
Bus
W Cross Dr & S Estes St
Bus
W Grant Ranch Blvd & W Dorado Dr W
Bus
S Wadsworth Blvd & W Belleview Ave
Bus
W Bowles Ave & S Estes St
Bus
7400 Block W Long Dr
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S Kipling St & W Stanford Ave
Bus
W Cross Dr & W Bowles Ave
Reviews
Niche Reviews
3.514 Reviews
3.0Niche User
8/11/2014Niche Review
I'm a Southern girl and find people in this area to keep to themselves more than being hospitable
3.0Niche User
8/11/2014Niche Review
I don't know much about the economic situation of many in my area.
4.0Current Resident
10/22/2017Niche Review
It's a growing city and I love it. When it comes to businesses most of the owners and staff are really nice. I love that there is so much different restaurants
2.0Niche User
3/12/2015Niche Review
Most of the jobs in the area are based around the service industry, and the majority of the people that work in those jobs receive the industry standard of pay for those positions, which is minimum wage, possibly with tips. I have worked in that industry and the possibility for that changing probably will not change for many years to come.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Marston
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Marston Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Marston, Denver sell after 38 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Marston, Denver over the last 12 months is $568,500, up 11% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
16,826
Median Age
40
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$89,004
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$112,289
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95.4%
College Graduates
50.3%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
19%
% Population in Labor Force
73%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
14''
Average Winter Low Temperature
18°F
Average Summer High Temperature
91°F
Annual Snowfall
66''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
48/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
50/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
32/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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