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West Colfax

West Colfax Amenities

Bars & Restaurants

Bars & Restaurants

Close to Downtown

Close to Downtown

Close to Highway

Close to Highway

Lake

Lake

Library

Library

Nightlife

Nightlife

Park

Park

Rec Center

Rec Center

Recreation

Recreation

Transit

Transit

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The West Colfax Neighborhood

The West Colfax neighborhood, just south of Sloan’s Lake, has seen plenty of change in the last decade. Many single story homes were sold to make way for new multi-unit and large multi-story residential buildings with rooftop decks, while some original houses remain, giving the neighborhood an eclectic mix of home styles. Residents of West Colfax have plenty to explore, from recreation at the lake, to new restaurants and businesses that have popped up along Colfax Avenue.

Map of West Colfax

West Colfax's Neighborhood Rankings

7/10Walking Score

With local restaurants, coffee shops, and an elementary in the neighborhood, West Colfax’s walking score is a solid 7. You can even stroll to Sloan's Lake for leisure or exercise.

8/10Transportation Score

West Colfax residents are constantly walking around the neighborhood to run errands or grab a quick bite to eat. Many locals are bike commuters with West Colfax's bike score of 9. There are quite a few bus routes running through the neighborhood along with a Light Rail station at 12th Ave & Perry Street that residents take to commute or run errands.

8/10Local Score

Getting around is a breeze with the various transportation alternatives and you'll find some great restaurants and bars, as well as Sloan's Lake just a walk away.

3/10Convenience Score

Along with West Colfax's local appeal comes some chain convenience stores like Conoco, 7-Eleven, and Walgreens.

hit & MissParking

It may require more effort if you're looking to park in West Colfax, but the neighborhood streets do provide parking if you don't mind taking a short stroll.

UrbanVibe

This urban-to-the-core neighborhood provides you with lively living! From dining and shopping to outdoor activities, you'll be entertained 24/7.

8/10Densitiy

With a population of 10,000, West Colfax residents have an urban feel to the neighborhood, where you’ll see bumper-to-bumper parked cars and plentiful pedestrians as evidence of this crowded area.

West Colfax Architectural Types

Bungalow

Bungalow

Condo

Condo

Ranch

Ranch

Townhome

Townhome

Active Listings of West Colfax

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