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Applewood

Big lots, mature trees, foothill access, and one of the best location-to-value plays on Denver’s west side.

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Berkeley

Berkeley is one of northwest Denver’s most desirable neighborhoods, known for its historic homes, modern infill, Berkeley Lake Park, and the shops and restaurants along Tennyson Street. Jon Mottern has extensive experience helping buyers and sellers in Berkeley, along with personal ties to the neighborhood through local business relationships and investment on Tennyson. He provides clear guidance on property condition, renovations, pricing, and block-by-block differences, while also helping clients coordinate moves between Berkeley and western communities such as Wheat Ridge, Applewood, Paramount Heights, and Golden.

Golden

Golden combines historic character, established neighborhoods, foothill views, and exceptional access to Clear Creek, open space, and mountain recreation. Jon Mottern is a Golden-based Serhant real estate broker with direct experience helping buyers and sellers throughout the city. As a local resident and avid mountain biker, he offers firsthand insight into Golden’s neighborhoods, housing types, trail access, views, property conditions, and west-side lifestyle. Jon also frequently helps clients coordinate moves from northwest Denver, Wheat Ridge, Applewood, and Paramount Heights into Golden.

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Paramount Heights (Wheat Ridge, CO)

Paramount Heights is one of Wheat Ridge’s most distinctive neighborhoods, known for its mid-century homes, larger lots, elevated setting, and foothill views. Jon Mottern has direct experience helping buyers and sellers in Paramount Heights and actively farms the neighborhood through ongoing homeowner outreach and local relationships. He frequently learns about potential sales before they reach the MLS and has successfully helped clients complete off-market transactions. Jon provides candid guidance on property condition, renovation potential, views, pricing, and the unique characteristics that can vary from one Paramount Heights home to the next.

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Rosedale

Rosedale is a smaller, established South Denver neighborhood centered around quiet residential streets and easy access to Harvard Gulch, South Broadway and the University of Denver area. Its housing stock includes early Denver bungalows and cottages alongside renovations and newer construction. Parks and green space are a defining part of the area, while nearby South Broadway provides restaurants, shopping and local businesses. Rosedale offers a residential neighborhood feel while remaining well connected to many of South Denver’s most active corridors.

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Sunnyside

Historic homes, changing streets, neighborhood restaurants, and one of northwest Denver's best combinations of character, location and livability.

University

Denver’s University neighborhood combines established residential streets with the energy and amenities surrounding the University of Denver. Its location provides convenient access to I-25, light rail, South Denver and Downtown while still maintaining the feel of a traditional residential neighborhood. The housing stock includes older Denver homes alongside renovations and newer construction, creating a mix of architectural styles and housing options. It’s a centrally located part of Denver that works particularly well for buyers who value connectivity without wanting to live directly downtown.

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West Highlands / Sloan's Lake

West Highland and Sloan’s Lake offer some of northwest Denver’s most desirable residential settings, combining historic homes, modern construction, walkable commercial districts, and convenient access to Highland Square and Sloan’s Lake Park. Jon Mottern has extensive experience helping buyers and sellers evaluate the area’s varied housing, block-by-block differences, renovations, pricing, and resale considerations. He also helps clients coordinate moves between West Highland, Sloan’s Lake, and western communities such as Wheat Ridge, Applewood, Paramount Heights, Lakewood, and Golden.