Exploring Lakewood’s Belmar Neighborhood

If you’re looking for an area with a downtown atmosphere without actually living downtown, you might consider the Belmar area in the popular neighborhood of Lakewood. Belmar serves as Lakewood’s downtown and combines 22 square blocks of shopping, dining, and entertainment with housing.

Found at the corner of Alameda and Wadsworth, Belmar was built in 2004 to recapture the golden days of downtown Lakewood. It was once home to the Villa Italia Shopping Center and May Bonfils-Stanton’s Belmar Mansion.

The neighborhood’s location near 6th Avenue and Wadsworth Boulevard makes it easy to travel to downtown Denver, the tech center, Littleton, or north to Westminster, Arvada, or Thornton. Additionally, it’s super convenient for those heading to the mountains. The neighborhood also is home to Belmar Park, which includes 132 acres of natural grasslands, paved trails, lakes, and scenic views.

Surrounded by suburban neighborhoods, Belmar offers a few single-family homes but primarily features a mix of townhomes, condos, duplexes, and triplexes. Properties here typically stay on the market for two weeks or less. Prices range from $350,000 to $450,000 for a smaller 850- to 1,000-square-foot condo to more than $1 million for a three-bedroom, three-bath property.

Belmar’s urban vibe appeals to singles, young couples, and empty nesters. In addition to offering more than 80 shops and restaurants, Belmar also offers various events and seasonal activities ranging from an Italian festival in the fall to a winter ice skating rink, street food socials, and wine and beer festivals. In October, Lakewood approved an entertainment district that spans the shopping district’s boundaries. That will allow the city to establish a common consumption area for those of legal age to consume to-go alcoholic beverages in designated zones.

If you’re looking for a vibrant neighborhood where there’s almost always something to do, Belmar could be just the spot. Contact Metrowest today – we’d be happy to show you what Belmar has to offer!