Sloan’s Lake, Denver Real Estate

Sloan's Lake surrounds Denver's largest lake, with a 2.6-mile loop, paddleboarding and mountain views. Classic bungalows sit alongside newer townhomes and modern single-family homes near the shore and the redeveloped St. Anthony site. I'm Adam Zaitz, a Broker Associate with Compass, and I've helped clients buy and sell around Sloan's Lake.

Sloan's Lake market snapshot

  • Median sale price: about $1.04 million over the three months ending September 2026. That's up sharply from a year ago, mostly because more new builds near the lake sold.

  • Time on market: a median of 22 days, about 10 days faster than last year.

  • Sale-to-list price: about 100.3%, and about 1 in 3 homes sold above asking.

  • Homes sold: about 36 in September, down from 46 a year ago.

What that means: Sloan's Lake is one of Denver's most competitive neighborhoods right now. The best homes near the park can draw multiple offers, so buyers should be pre-approved and ready to move.

Sloan's Lake areas buyers ask about

  • Near the lake. Homes and townhomes a block or two from the park, the most sought-after streets.

  • The St. Anthony redevelopment. Newer condos, townhomes, shops and restaurants along West 17th Avenue.

  • West Colfax corridor. More affordable homes with easy access to restaurants and buses.

  • Edgewater next door. A small independent city on the lake's west shore with its own Edgewater page.

Living in Sloan's Lake

  • Getting around. Sheridan Boulevard, Federal Boulevard and West Colfax connect you to downtown in about 10 minutes, and the W Line light rail runs just south.

  • The park. A 2.6-mile loop, boat ramp, playgrounds and sports fields around Denver's largest lake.

  • Events. The Colorado Dragon Boat Festival takes over the lake each summer.

  • Schools. Sloan's Lake is in Denver Public Schools. Always confirm a home's assigned schools with the district.

Sloan's Lake favorites: where to eat and what to do

Restaurants

  • Edgewater Public Market. A food hall on the lake's west side with local restaurants, a bar and Second Fridays events.

Places to go

  • Sloan's Lake Park. Walk or bike the loop, paddleboard or watch the sunset over the mountains.

  • Colorado Dragon Boat Festival. A summer festival of boat races, food and Asian American culture on the lake.

Buying and selling in Sloan's Lake

Sloan's Lake real estate FAQ

What's the median home price in Sloan's Lake, Denver?
About $1.04 million over the three months ending September 2026, with prices moving a lot with the mix of homes sold.

How big is Sloan's Lake?
It's Denver's largest lake, with a 2.6-mile loop around the park.

Is Sloan's Lake the same as Edgewater?
No. The Sloan's Lake neighborhood is in Denver. Edgewater is a separate small city on the lake's west shore.

Let's talk about Sloan's Lake

Call or text me at 303-885-1367, or fill out the form on this page.

Market figures are from Redfin for Sloan's Lake, September 2026, and can change month to month.

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