POPULAR DENVER METRO "RELOCATION" COMMUNITIES
There is a large variety communities to consider in the Denver Metro Area from vintage City of Denver neighborhoods to new communities of the eastern edge of the metro area. The following communities are a sampling of communities that are popular options for families relocating to the Denver Area. This presentation is not designed to be a comprehensive list of Denver Metro communities but rather is a sampling of some popular areas for consideration.
The following characteristics are often sited as important attributes of a potentially good "relocation" community:
1. Established community with above average appreciation and turnover to facilitate future resale.
2. Highly rated community public schools
3. Abundant open space and easy access to bike paths, parks and recreation centers.
4. Community based activities such as family parades, card clubs, gourmet clubs etc.
5. Community pool and parks.
6. Desirable mix of longtime and new Colorado residents.
7. Community public library
PINEY CREEK
Links: www.pineycreek.org
Situated in the City of Centennial in Arapahoe County on the southeast side of town adjacent to Cherry Creek State Park.
An established covenant controlled community offering award winning Cherry Creek Schools, community pool, community youth swim team, community club house, tennis, pond, parks and miles of bike trails through Cherry Creek State Park plus the new Smoky Hill Public Library and Trails Recreation Center are popular highlights of this community. Piney Creek offers a large variety of architectural styles with home prices from $275,000 to $975,000.
HIGHLANDS RANCH
Links: www.highlandsranch.com
Situated in Douglas County on the south side of the Denver Metro Area.
Highlands Ranch is the largest planned community in Colorado. Highlights include acres of open space, miles of bike trails, multiple community recreation centers and award winning Douglas County Schools. A large variety of homes and neighborhoods with home prices from $200,000 to $1,000,000.
STAPLETON
Links: www.stapletondenver.com
Situated In Denver County on the site of the former Stapleton Airport on the northeast side of The City of Denver.
Denver's premier new planned urban community. The opportunity to plan and develop an entirely new community "close-in" to the city of Denver has resulted in a unique and popular new community offering new community schools, parks and open space. Diverse urban architecture with home prices from $250,000 to $1,000,000.
THE PINERY
Links: www.pinery.org
Situated on the southeast side of the Denver Metro Area a few miles south of the city of Parker in Douglas County. Gorgeous pine trees, open space and wildlife more than justify the extra commute time for many homebuyers seeking authentic Colorado beauty. Douglas County Schools, golf, horse facilities, community pool and youth swim team are a few of the highlights. Diverse architecture including natural Colorado home designs with home prices from $250,000 to $1,000,000+.
CASTLE PINES NORTH
Links: www.cpnhoa.org
Situated on the south side of the Denver Metro Area between Denver and Castle Rock in Douglas County.
Beautiful vistas, open space, easy access to I-25, variety of golf courses and Douglas County Schools are a few of the highlights. Easy access to I-25 and Denver light rail make this a popular area for homebuyers seeking more open space and the small town ambience of Castle Rock. Large variety of home styles and neighborhoods with home prices from $300,000 to $1,000,000+.
HERITAGE HILLS
Link: www.heritagehillscolorado.com
Situated on the south side of the Denver Metro Area in Lone Tree in Douglas County.
Upscale community offering neighborhood pools, library and easy access to Denver light rail and shopping at Park Meadows. Large variety of high-end home designs as well as custom designed new homes with home prices from $600,000 and up.