Castle Rock CO real estate has something for everyone ranging from moderately priced single family homes to multi-million dollar estates. Within Castle Rock you'll find wonderful subdivisions with excellent schools, great parks and amenities, close to shopping, and quick access to the Denver metro area.
In 2007 Parents.com and Family Circle magazine voted Castle Rock, Colorado as the #1 Best Town For Families in the U.S. Named for a prominent natural landmark around which the town is built, Castle Rock is home to slightly more than 42,000 people who enjoy a small-town atmosphere, low crime rate, abundant parks and open space, and quick proximity to the Denver metro area. Located midway between Denver and Colorado Springs, Castle Rock encompasses 33 square miles and sits at the base of the Rocky Mountains at an elevation of 6,303 feet above sea level. The county seat of Douglas County, Castle Rock's climate is known as among the best in the nation with more than 300 days of sunshine per year.
If you're looking for Castle Rock CO real estate, there are a wide variety of neighborhoods and available homes to suit everyone's tastes and needs. At the upper end are homes in the Castle Pines area known for its award-winning golf courses and luxurious custom homes. Great deals on mid-priced homes can be found in subdivisions such as Crystal Valley Ranch, Plum Creek, Maher Ranch, Castle Pines North, Sapphire Point, and perhaps the most family-oriented community along the entire Front Range, The Meadows. To get the best value for your dollar look at subdivisions such as Castlewood Ranch, Founders Village, and Metzler Ranch.
There is a wide variance in home sale prices in Castle Rock, and many say real estate is highly under-valued in the area. According to the most recent sales statistics available, in March 2008 the average price for a single family home was $392,052, a decrease of 9% from a year ago. There were 103 residential home sales; the highest priced home sold for $3,150,000, the lowest priced home sold for $114,900.
With beautiful mountain views, a quick 15 minute commute to the Denver Tech Center and just 30 minutes to downtown Denver, its easy to see why so many people are planning to make Castle Rock their next home. If you'd like more information about Castle Rock CO real estate or would like to see a list of available homes, feel free to contact me at any time.