East Denver · Neighborhood guide
Hilltop & Lowry
Established lots on the hill, and a former air base reborn as a neighborhood.
Photo: Craig Talbert, CC BY 2.0
Hilltop and Lowry sit side by side in east Denver, divided by Quebec Street. Hilltop is one of the city’s established residential areas, with wider lots, mature trees and a mix of mid-century and traditional homes, many replaced or expanded over the years. Lowry occupies the former Lowry Air Force Base, which closed in 1994; its redevelopment combined new homes with historic base buildings converted to lofts, offices and schools.
Housing
What you’ll find
In Hilltop, value often follows the lot: a modest 1950s ranch on a generous parcel can command more than its square footage suggests. Lowry offers newer single-family homes, rowhomes and condominiums, with parks woven through the plan. Just north and west, brick ranches from the post-war years offer a more accessible entry point to the area.
Getting around
Location
Sixth Avenue and Alameda Avenue run west toward Cherry Creek and downtown; Colorado Boulevard and I-225 are close by.
Around the neighborhood
Places that define it
Cranmer Park
Hilltop’s park, known for its mountain-view terrace and sundial.
Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum
Housed in a former Lowry hangar.
Great Lawn Park
Lowry’s large central open space and trail connections.
Pam in Hilltop & Lowry
Pam listed and sold a brick cottage on Niagara Street, one block from Lowry, with a large private yard.
Buying or selling in Hilltop & Lowry?
Ask Pam about this neighborhood
Recent sales, what’s coming to market, and how a specific street compares. Pam will reply personally.
Nearby guides
