5 beautiful Denver houses for sale this March

Spring is around the corner — and Denver real estate is beginning to bloom again after months of a drooping market, the March market trends report released today shows.

Why it matters: More appealing homes are starting to sprout.

Case in point: Here are five amazing abodes $2.5 million and under that just hit the market and are expected to go quickly.

2715 Blake St., Unit 3 — $550,000

Why we love it: This urban loft in the heart of one of Denver’s buzziest neighborhoods offers industrial-chic charm, plus prime city views from a private rooftop deck.

• Neighborhood: RiNo
• Specs: 1 bedroom, 2 bathrooms, 1,202 square feet
• Listing agent: Kevin Capra at Compass
• Features: Open kitchen with bar and granite countertops, modern light fixtures, primary bedroom with hardwood floors, two walk-in closets and updated bathroom, in-unit washer and dryer and two off-street dedicated parking spaces.

1700 Bassett St., Unit 2116 — $842,000

Why we love it: You can live like a celebrity in this posh downtown penthouse, which features glass-window walls, a private balcony and unbeatable panoramic mountain views.

• Neighborhood: Riverfront Park
• Specs: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,036 square feet
• Listing agent: David DiPetro
• Features: 15-foot ceilings, fireplace, kitchen with custom cabinetry and black tile backsplash, floor-to-ceiling windows, walk-in closet, in-unit washer and dryer and one deeded garage space.

3501 Navajo St. — $1,850,000

Why we love it: This contemporary treasure sits on a sunny, south-facing corner lot and boasts views of the city from the rooftop deck.

• Neighborhood: LoHi
• Specs: 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2,727 square feet
• Listing agent: Rachel Gallegos at milehimodern
• Features: Hardwood floors, gourmet kitchen with custom cabinetry and quartz countertops, expansive windows, gas fireplace, vaulted third-floor loft space, front courtyard, back patio and a two-car garage.

865 York St. — $2,500,000

Why we love it: This elegant and immaculately-maintained Tudor, built in 1947, is nestled on an oversized corner lot in one of the city’s most coveted neighborhoods. It’s also all about the details, from the wine cellar to the pops of crimson and fruitless apple trees.

• Neighborhood: Morgan’s Historic District (Cheesman Park, Congress Park)
• Specs: 4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 4,917 square feet
• Listing agent: David Schlichter at Compass
• Features: Chef’s kitchen with honed marble countertops, hardwood floors, three fireplaces, sunroom, five-piece bathroom in primary suite, sprawling backyard for entertaining and oversized attached garage.

155 S. Forest St. — $2,500,000

Why we love it: This light-filled mansion offers a breathtaking backyard that’s perfect for hosting guests and gathering family.

• Neighborhood: Hilltop
• Specs: 7 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, 5,163 square feet above, 1,363-square-foot basement
• Listing agent: Alison Zuckert and John Zuckert at milehimodern
• Features: Two grand staircases, vaulted ceilings, vast windows, large kitchen with dual ovens and dishwashers, finished basement, private backyard with patio underneath a pergola and two-car attached garage.