Bonnie Brae Real Estate

Buying a home in Bonnie Brae

Shopping for a home in Bonnie Brae? Let’s talk a little about the neighborhood and what you can expect.

Bonnie Brae is placed east of University between Mississippi and Exposition Avenues. Its east and west boundaries are University and Steele Street, respectively. The neighborhood was developed in the 20’s on land that had formerly been owned by the Kansas Pacific Railroad. This was before it became part of the city of Denver.

A businessman named George W Olinger accumulated land in the area for a development project. He named the Neighborhood ‘Bonnie Brae’ is a translation from Gaelic of a ‘pleasant hill’. The neighborhood is easily identified by its stone pillars, which were an early investment into the neighborhood’s character.

Real Estate Prices in Bonnie Brae Neighborhood

The average sale price of a home in Bonnie Brae is between $1,400,000 and $1,500,000. There may be homes found for as little as $500,000 and as much as $2,500,000.

Denver Schools around Bonnie Brae

Bonnie Brae is near many Denver Public Schools including;

Bonnie Brae Area Public Schools Schools

Cory Elementary School

Hill Middle School

Merrill Middle School

George Washington High School

South High School

Attractions and Things to do around Bonnie Brae

Bonnie Brae is in the heart of Denver and is a very short commute to many destinations.

One area favorite is Bonnie Brae Ice Cream:
www.bonniebraeicecream.com

Local Parks Include:

Cherry Creek Park
City of Karmiel Park
James N Manley Park
and Pulaski Park

Other Location features:

10-15 minutes from 16th Street Mall.
5 Minutes from Cherry Creek Mall.
15 minutes to the Highlands

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(all data current as of 9/15/2025)

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