5.5 out of 10

Marston

39.6330593908956 -105.058238364271
Great for
  • Parking
  • Safe & Sound
  • Cost of Living
  • Shopping Options
  • Peace & Quiet
Not great for
  • Clean & Green
  • Eating Out
  • Lack of Traffic
  • Neighborly Spirit
  • Nightlife
Who lives here?
  • Families with kids
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Reviews

3/5 rating details
  • Neighborly Spirit 3/5
  • Safe & Sound 4/5
  • Clean & Green 3/5
  • Pest Free 4/5
  • Peace & Quiet 5/5
  • Eating Out 2/5
  • Nightlife 2/5
  • Parks & Recreation 3/5
  • Shopping Options 3/5
  • Lack of Traffic 3/5
  • Parking 4/5
  • Cost of Living 3/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 3/5
2yrs+

"Suburban heart, city address"

Although a Denver neighborhood, Marston is not really "city". This neighborhood is suburban through and through. This is a land of beige-paneled houses and golf courses. Like all southwestern neighborhoods, the views are fantastic from the open spaces. From the homes, views are obscured by the housing-committee-approved beige paneling of the house next door. I only know this neighborhood from visiting a family who lives near here, because I'd never live here myself. But that's because I'd rather live in the most dangerous block in the inner city than live in the 'burbs. Obviously, people trying to raise a family will have very different priorities and preferences.

For those who want a safe, suburban neighborhood, Marston is a good choice. It's very safe and clean, and dotted with the aforementioned golf courses in many surrounding areas. Don't let the Denver address fool you, you will have a suburbanite's commute if you work downtown. Housing here is relatively cheap, being in line with suburban prices rather than city prices. If you like newer construction, there is no end to cookie-cutter family homes available. Although I have no enthusiasm for these neighborhoods, plenty of families seem happy with this environment. If the southwestern suburbs are your idea of home sweet home, Marston fits the bill.
Pros
  • Safe and clean
Cons
  • cookie-cutter suburban area
Recommended for
  • Families with kids
3/5 rating details
  • Safe & Sound 4/5
  • Eating Out 1/5
  • Nightlife 1/5
  • Shopping Options 3/5
  • Parking 5/5
  • Cost of Living 3/5
2yrs+

"Your basic Southwest Metro suburb"

Marston lies at the southwestern extremes of Denver’s city and county limits. It’s surrounded by the southwestern metro suburbs of Englewood, Littleton, and Lakewood, with which it shares a common ethos. It’s a basic, mid-range suburban neighborhood. Marston Lake, one of the southwestern area’s largest water features, is a reservoir that serves the metro area, which unfortunately lacks public access. There is, however, the Raccoon Creek Golf Club if golf is your game. There are also some smaller parks sprinkled throughout the neighborhood, which feature playgrounds in grape-purple plastic, carefully designed for safety. Homes are relatively new, many from the 1970s and with two-car garages. There are also numerous condo buildings, newer housing, and some retirement complexes. Home prices have dropped recently, and some areas and complexes have high concentrations of foreclosed homes. Currently, market prices are approximately mid-range. Marston is a car-mandatory area, where you will need to drive to stock up on groceries at Sam’s Club or browse the Barnes and Noble. The Southwest Plaza mall is also a popular draw for locals. It’s a long drive to downtown, but a short one to the open space parks of this southwestern metro area, or to the foothills that beckon on the horizon.
Pros
  • Family-friendly
Cons
  • far from central city or interesting urban attractions
  • may lack character
Recommended for
  • Families with kids

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