Central Denver
Byers
A few blocks around the historic Byers school, just north of Alameda between South Broadway and Downing.
Location: Central Denver, the blocks around the historic Byers school at 150 South Pearl Street, just north of Alameda Avenue | Vibe: Walkable, central, residential | Known for: The Byers school building, South Broadway a few blocks west
Byers is the name agents and longtime residents use for the few blocks around the historic Byers school building at 150 South Pearl Street, between South Broadway and Downing, just north of Alameda Avenue. It isn’t one of Denver’s official statistical neighborhoods. The city counts it as part of Speer, the same neighborhood as Alamo Placita, so listings may call it Speer or Byers.
The school was built in 1921 and named for William N. Byers, who founded the Rocky Mountain News. It closed in 2003, was renovated with a new gym and reopened in 2014 as DSST: Byers, a public charter school in the Denver School of Science and Technology network. It now goes by DSST: Cedar.
What the homes are like
Expect early 1900s bungalows, Denver Squares and small Victorians on narrow lots, plus duplexes, townhomes and some small apartment and condo buildings. Many older homes have been expanded or replaced with newer townhomes.
Living here day to day
The shops, music venues and bars on South Broadway are a few blocks west. Washington Park is a short walk south, past Wash Park West. The restaurants on South Pearl Street, the Alameda light rail station and Cherry Creek North are all a quick drive.
Byers at a glance
Where it fits
Part of Speer, the city neighborhood from 7th Avenue south to Alameda between Broadway and Downing. Wash Park West starts on the other side of Alameda.
Getting around
Broadway and Lincoln buses run a few blocks west, and the Alameda light rail station is a short drive away. Downtown is about 10 minutes by car.
Public schools
Denver Public Schools. DSST: Cedar, in the old Byers building, is a public charter school. Assignments vary by address, so confirm with DPS.
Rules to know
Lots are narrow, and many homes have been expanded or replaced with townhomes. Check zoning and setbacks before planning an addition or a duplex.
“Byers is a handful of quiet blocks just north of Alameda, with South Broadway on one side and Washington Park a short walk south.”
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Local spots worth knowing
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Byers school building
A 1921 school building at 150 South Pearl, reopened in 2014 as DSST: Byers and now called DSST: Cedar.
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South Pearl Street
Restaurants, pubs and coffee shops in Platt Park, a quick drive south.
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South Broadway
Antique and vintage shops, music venues and bars a few blocks west.
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Washington Park
Lakes, gardens and the running loop a short walk south.
Byers real estate
Byers has a mix of early 1900s homes, duplexes and newer townhomes. Denver counts it as part of Speer, and Speer’s typical value blends in a lot of condos, so it isn’t a good guide to what a single-family house here is worth. To price a house in Byers I pull recent sales from these blocks and the ones right around them.
Source: Zillow Home Value Index for Speer, Denver, as of August 31, 2026. All home types, including condos and townhomes.
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Who buys in Byers
The buyers I see in Byers want to walk to dinner, the park and South Broadway.
First move-up buyers
A bungalow or townhome a few blocks from Washington Park.
Young professionals
Easy access to downtown, South Pearl and South Broadway.
Investors
Steady rental demand close to the park and the city center.
Byers questions I get asked
Is Byers an official Denver neighborhood?
No. Byers is a few blocks around the historic Byers school at 150 South Pearl Street, just north of Alameda. The city counts it as part of Speer.
What is the Byers school?
It was built in 1921 as Byers Junior High, named for Rocky Mountain News founder William N. Byers. It closed in 2003 and reopened in 2014 as DSST: Byers. It is now called DSST: Cedar.
How much do homes cost in Byers?
Byers is part of Speer, where the Zillow Home Value Index was about $495,000 as of August 2026, down 2.4% over the prior 12 months. That number blends in a lot of condos, so I price houses here from recent sales on these blocks.
What is near Byers?
South Broadway is a few blocks west and Washington Park is a short walk south. South Pearl Street and the Alameda light rail station are a quick drive.
Nearby neighborhoods
Wash Park West starts just south across Alameda. Alamo Placita is a few blocks north, in the same city neighborhood. Baker is west across Broadway, Washington Park is east across Downing, and Country Club is to the northeast.
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