Modern kitchen with veined marble surfaces, light wood cabinets, and gold fixtures.
Rear of a large home with a covered patio, landscaped lawn, and curved swimming pool.
Staged living room with a tall fireplace, towering windows, and blue-gray sofas.
White stone home with steep gables, an arched entrance, two garages, and landscaped front gardens.
Kitchen with a dining nook beneath large windows and a vaulted plank ceiling.
Kitchen with navy cabinets, marble counters, and a large wooden island with three stools.
Living room with a central fireplace, navy built-ins, white sofas, and a vaulted ceiling.
Modern kitchen with a marble island, tan leather bar stools, and built-in wine storage.
Living room fireplace with a rustic wood mantel and pale tile surround.
Two-story white brick and stucco house with multiple gables and a landscaped front lawn.
Living room with vaulted timber-beam ceiling, large windows, and a wood-burning stove.
Bright kitchen with a marble island, upholstered stools, black cabinets, and large windows.
Living room with a beige armchair, round stone coffee table, woven rug, and dark slatted cabinetry.

Steph Watanabe

Trusted Denver Real Estate Advisor

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With local expertise, strategic guidance, and dedicated support from consultation to closing, you can feel confident every step of the way.

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Meet Steph

Broker | Real Estate Advisor

Originally from Omaha, Nebraska, I fell in love with Colorado many years ago after countless family trips to the mountains. I’m proud to call Parker home, where I live with my husband and our two golden retrievers.

I believe the buying and selling experience should feel just as exceptional as the home itself. Through thoughtful guidance, strategic expertise, and a concierge-level approach, I create a seamless, elevated journey tailored to your goals — so you can move forward with confidence, clarity, and excitement.

As a local Real Estate Advisor, I'm passionate about everything that makes Colorado an incredible place to call home—from its distinctive neighborhoods and architecture to its thriving restaurant scene, outdoor lifestyle, and vibrant small business community. I'm continually expanding my presence throughout the Denver Metro while collaborating with local organizations that celebrate the design, culture, and lifestyle that makes Colorado so special.

When I'm not helping clients, you'll usually find me outdoors in a mountain town, trying new restaurants and coffee shops, volunteering with Denver Children's Hospital and a local dog rescue, or immersed in my photography side-business specializing in home interiors, architectural design, and branding/lifestyle.

Whether you are buying, selling, investing and/or relocating, my goal is to elevate the real estate experience and make it as smooth and meaningful as possible.

Steph Watanabe

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Bright kitchen with marble counters, a butcher-block island, exposed beams, and an arched opening to the living room.

Buy a Home
White stone house with steep gables, arched entrance, black-framed windows, and landscaped front garden.

Compass Concierge
Kitchen with dark wood island, marble backsplash, brass fixtures, and globe pendant lights.

Sell a Home

Property Spotlight

Sold in Denver Country Club | Cherry Creek

This historic Tudor home was originally designed in 1929 by renowned architect Burnham Hoyt, who did the early design and master planning of Red Rocks Amphitheatre, along with other iconic landmarks like the original Denver Public Library and parts of Union Station. Featured in Luxe Interiors + Design Magazine the 2017 renovation was intended to preserve and modernize Hoyt’s architecture rather than replace it.

Tudor-style home with a brick chimney, landscaped patio, and swimming pool.
Sold on May 25, 2026

130 N Gaylord St

4 Beds | 7 Baths | 6,170 Sq.Ft.
$4,895,000
Client Testimonials

Stephanie was simply outstanding. Beyond being incredibly available and responsive, she rapidly adapted to our taste and needs. Her service went well beyond what was expected, and continued both through and past closing. She helped arrange contractors, generated AI images, and even offered to help with moving. In short, it was the best service I've ever received from a buyer's agent!

— Peter, Denver Country Club | Cherry Creek

Client Testimonials

Stephanie was the best! What we loved most about her - is that she listened to what we wanted and since we were moving from out of state - she helped educate us on the different neighborhoods and areas. Her follow up was amazing and she approached every request with a smile and "of course we can". Truly a pleasure to work with - we wish we were buying another house or two just so we could work with Steph...

— Beverlee, Thornton

Client Testimonials

Stephanie was above and beyond. She was always responsive, always detailed, and always of value. She understands the market and knows how to treat clients with kindness and professionalism. Understood our needs and took care of all the details so we didn't have to. Would highly recommend her to anyone.

— Karen, Lower Downtown (LoDo) | Denver

Client Testimonials

Steph was great, and I would recommend her to anyone looking for a realtor to help them through the process! We moved quickly but found the perfect house for what I was looking for.

— Travis, Arvada

Client Testimonials

Stephanie was very personable and easy to work with. She was available throughout the whole process. She listened to my needs and helped me find what I was looking for. I would recommend Stephanie and her team to anyone looking to purchase their dream home.

— Jo, Erie

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Handpicked Listings

Explore a curated selection of featured properties showcasing some of the finest homes on the market.

For Sale

3500 S Gilpin Street
$2,000,000

3500 S Gilpin Street, Cherry Hills Village, CO 80113

  • 3 BEDS
  • 2.5 BATHS
  • 3,471 Sq.Ft.

Listed by Compass - Denver

For Sale

11096 Dolce Vita Place
$1,999,999

11096 Dolce Vita Place, Littleton, CO 80125

  • 2 BEDS
  • 2.25 BATHS
  • 2,795 Sq.Ft.

Listed by Compass - Denver

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7570 Cicero Court
$1,999,000

7570 Cicero Court, Littleton, CO 80125

Listed by Compass - Denver

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6001 S Franklin Street
$1,950,000

6001 S Franklin Street, Centennial, CO 80121

Listed by Compass - Denver

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5908 S Hill Street
$1,950,000

5908 S Hill Street, Littleton, CO 80120

  • 4 BEDS
  • 4.25 BATHS
  • 4,654 Sq.Ft.

Listed by Compass - Denver
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Neighborhoods

Snow-covered Denver buildings, downtown skyline, and Rocky Mountains viewed from above. Cherry Creek Littleton neighborhood and green foothills beside dramatic red sandstone formations, with mountains in the distance. Littleton Neighborhood park with a curving path, narrow water channel, green lawns, and distant playground. Cherry Hills | Greenwood Village Detached homes line a landscaped neighborhood with a curved walkway and green lawns. Highlands Ranch Partly frozen park pond with leafless trees and a red-brick clock tower building beyond it. Washington Park Suburban homes and autumn trees spread across a valley beneath a broad mountain range. Centennial A desert town and docks line a broad blue river beneath rugged hills. Parker Blue-gray two-story home with a covered porch, stone accents, and double garage. Castle Pines Denver park and lake with autumn trees, a pavilion, and snow-covered Rocky Mountains. Denver Suburban neighborhood amid autumn foliage, golden hills, and a distant mountain range. Arvada | Thornton Suburban neighborhood and open land with patchy snow beneath a clear sky. Parker | Aurora

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Your Ideal Neighborhood Awaits

Explore Denver's diverse communities to discover the area that best fits your needs.

Snow-covered Denver buildings, downtown skyline, and Rocky Mountains viewed from above.

Cherry Creek

39.7198° N, -104.9565° W

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Littleton neighborhood and green foothills beside dramatic red sandstone formations, with mountains in the distance.

Littleton

39.6133° N, 105.0166° W

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Neighborhood park with a curving path, narrow water channel, green lawns, and distant playground.

Cherry Hills | Greenwood Village

39° 38' 30'' N, 104° 57' 32'' W

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Detached homes line a landscaped neighborhood with a curved walkway and green lawns.

Highlands Ranch

39.5481° N, 104.9739° W

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Partly frozen park pond with leafless trees and a red-brick clock tower building beyond it.

Washington Park

39.70396° N and 104.98044° W

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Suburban homes and autumn trees spread across a valley beneath a broad mountain range.

Centennial

39.5807° N, 104.8772° W

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Aerial view of a residential neighborhood with autumn trees, rooftop solar panels, and distant mountains.

Lone Tree

39.5363° N, 104.8855° W

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A desert town and docks line a broad blue river beneath rugged hills.

Parker

39.5186° N, 104.7614° W

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Blue-gray two-story home with a covered porch, stone accents, and double garage.

Castle Pines

39.4580°N 104.8961°W

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Denver park and lake with autumn trees, a pavilion, and snow-covered Rocky Mountains.

Denver

39°44′24″N 104°59′24″W

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Suburban neighborhood amid autumn foliage, golden hills, and a distant mountain range.

Arvada | Thornton

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Suburban neighborhood and open land with patchy snow beneath a clear sky.

Parker | Aurora

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Recent Blog Posts

Two separate contemporary luxury homes with ivory stucco, dark-framed windows and a quiet courtyard garden in late autumn.
Greenwood Village Is Fighting the State's Transit Housing Law. So Why Did It Say Yes to 90 New Homes at Landmark?
An ivory brick estate with steep dark roofs, limestone entry steps and bronze-framed windows beyond a broad autumn lawn and mature oak.
Cherry Hills Village's Cell Service Fix Is Waiting on a Third Carrier
Gabled ivory brick home behind a broad dormant lawn at dusk, with warm windows and a mature oak.
Greenwood Village Opened Holiday Lighting Tickets in October. Cherry Hills Village Sent Its Notice the Day Of.
A mature leafless oak stands above a broad dormant lawn in front of a large ivory stucco and limestone home in winter sunlight.
Your Sprinklers Are Off Until Spring. What Greenwood Village and Cherry Hills Village Yards Still Need This Winter
Limestone arch surrounding an oak front door beside a dark-framed window, with worn stone steps and a small oak planting bed.
The Sheplers Sign Outlasted the Store It Advertised. Why Greenwood Village Voted to Keep It Anyway.
Sunlit sandstone terrace and steps lead to a walnut door with black-framed sidelights beneath a white stucco gable, beside a mature pine and dry ornamental grasses.
Cherry Hills Village Planned Its Día de los Muertos for John Meade Park. Here's How It Ended Up at City Hall.
White-brick house with dark sliding doors and limestone terrace beyond a broad lawn and mature tree.
The Loudest Nights at Fiddler's Green Are Paying for the Quietest Spot in Greenwood Village
Contemporary stucco home with dark metal roof and broad windows, framed by golden aspens and a pine.
Greenwood Village Dining This Fall: What Opened, Changed and Is Still Anticipated
Stone entry portico frames a bluestone motor court, golden aspens, and a concrete-and-brick wing at sunset.
Greenwood Village Fall Fest: Familiar Activities, a New Theme Each Year
Great room with limestone fireplace, timber beams, and sunlit glass doors overlooking an oak.
Art on the Green Just Changed Hands for the First Time in Seven Years
Tudor-inspired stone-and-timber estate behind a striped lawn, with a bur oak and pines framing the roofline.
Cherry Hills Country Club Is Already Rebuilding Ahead of the 2027 Arnold Palmer Cup
Balcony overlooking a limestone terrace, sloping lawn, flowering garden, and stone retaining wall beneath a mature oak.
Westlands Park's Splash Pad Reopened This Summer. Here's How Short That Summer Actually Was.
A dry stone streambed crosses a sloped garden, bordered by grasses and feathery shrubs beneath a Douglas fir.
Greenwood Village Has Ponds Everywhere. Only One of Them Is Actually for Fishing.
Stepped two-story home with a fieldstone base, silver-gray cedar upper story, limestone terrace, and blue spruce.
What Actually Limits a Cherry Hills Village Rebuild: It Isn't the Height Cap
Long walnut dining table beneath a brass pendant, with a Katsura tree filling the windows at blue hour.
Greenwood Village's Restaurant Scene Is Changing
Estate lawn transitions to native grasses beside a fieldstone wall, maple, currants, and cottonwood trees.
Cherry Hills Village's Bridle Trails: Easements, Access and Ongoing Planning
Still estate pond reflecting a weeping willow, with aspen trunks and stone stepping pads along the bank.
In Cherry Hills Village, the Water System Is a Second Property Most Inspections Never Touch
Marble kitchen island before walnut cabinets, with steel-framed glazing overlooking a stone terrace and leafy garden.
Two Different Crews Are Rebuilding the High Line Canal Through Cherry Hills Village This Year
Weathered silver-gray barn with a partly open sliding door, set beyond a grassy pasture and cottonwood trees.
Cherry Hills Village Has Surprisingly Little Public Land. One 17-Acre Farm Is a Quarter of It.
Ivory-brick two-story house set behind a broad lawn, curved bluestone walkway, and mature oak.
The Cherry Hills Village Median Is Not a Price. It's a Rounding Error.
Covered bluestone patio with a linen lounge chair, walnut table, and maple shading flowering grasses.
The Two August Calendars Every Greenwood Village Resident Should Be Reading
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Why Clients Choose Steph

Whether you're buying your first home, selling a longtime property, or exploring your next investment, Steph Watanabe is committed to making the process seamless and rewarding. With local market expertise, personalized guidance, and a client-first approach, Steph takes the time to understand your goals and provide honest advice every step of the way.

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Modern living room with a suspended fireplace and dramatic natural rock wall.

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STEPH WATANABE

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(303) 392-5626

4643 S Ulster Street Suite 500 Denver, CO 80237