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Updated May 01, 2016
Let’s start with general information on the Parker area: There are some very good reasons to consider Parker, CO for your new home. This growing Douglas County city has so much to offer. Click here to start your search of Parker, or continue reading to discover more. Located just to the southeast of Metro Denver, Parker offers location plus all of the things that home buyers are looking for: great Douglas County Schools, easy access to E-470, Interstate 25, and nearby Denver’s shopping, sports, and nightlife. But we’ll come back to that in a minute. Parker’s population is over 52,000 so this is no small town. The Parker, CO area is in an environment with gently rolling hills. This tranquil setting lends itself to beautiful Rocky Mountain vistas as well as prairie-like settings to the east and south. People searching for new homes in Parker, Colorado like what they find here. This is a place where choices in new homes abound. Are you looking for a home in a neighborhood? Or, how does a horse property and custom home sound? (More on that below.)
Searching for new homes in Parker, Colorado has never been easier. The chances are very good that you can find what you are looking for here. Builders have brought their pricing in line with the realities of the present market, while adding energy efficiency and quality. They continue to build and more importantly sell new houses due to demand in Parker. If you are searching for new homes in Parker, CO, a great selection of neighborhoods and Colorado builders awaits you in a variety of price points. Many of those relocating from out of state pick Parker because of this selection. Choose from many different communities with several distinct collections of new houses starting in the low 200’s. Communities here are not run-of the mill, either. Competition has made sure that neighborhoods offer not just homes, but extensive amenities and a strong sense of community pride in ownership – in short, good places to call home.
Just a sampling of Parker communities:
Heirloom
- One of the fastest selling communities in recent memory
Shea Spaces
- This popular architecture comes to Parker, and has been a home run
- A Richmond American Community from the $300’s to the $500’s
- Located just to the south of Parker approximately one mile east of CO Hwy 83
- Toll brothers is wrapping up in the area, former builders including Richmond Homes, Village Homes, and KB Homes
- In the Hess Road area, very close to Parker shopping.
- Builders include Esprit Homes, Meritage Homes and Richmond American Homes
- Meridian is close to I-25 and just off Lincoln Road
Pradera
- Golf Villas by DR Horton starting in the $400’s
- Semi Custom and Full Custom Homes from the $900’s and up
- Golf community situated between Parker and Castle Rock
The Estates Pine Bluffs
- By Toll Brothers starting in the high $500’s
- Conveniently located just east of Parker Road, CO 83 and just south of the town center
Searching for new homes in Parker, Colorado makes sense. The vast majority of shopping and conveniences are just minutes from all of Parker’s neighborhoods. The north end of Parker is just a few miles from Denver’s Tech Center (DTC), Park Meadows Mall, and of course Denver’s RTD Light Rail System, offering easy access to just about anywhere in Downtown Denver. The Outlet Malls at Castle Rock are 15 minutes to the southwest. This part of Douglas County, Colorado is still growing rapidly and is well known for having a friendly atmosphere. Many people find that the area does not feel crowded because it encompasses so many square miles. Of course, nearby Denver “has it all”: education, arts, sports, and a great lifestyle. Who could forget those gorgeous mountains an hour to the west?
Parker and Douglas County offer sought-after schools. On top of all of the business and quality of life awards Douglas County, CO has been recognized with recently, this area’s commitment to top producing schools is simply a driving force in moving the county forward. Of course, I’d encourage you to do your own research on Douglas County Schools.
Enjoy Parker with its festivals and downtown shops. Take in a round of golf at one of the nearby award-winning courses. Shopping? For the vast majority of everyday items and groceries you won’t have to leave the area. Parker Pavilion and The Flat Acres Market Center are conveniently located less than five minutes away from most communities. Target, Wal-Mart, Home Depot and many other stores are also conveniently located in Parker.
Find Horse Property in the heart of Horse Country. We receive many inquiries about horse properties in the Parker environs as well as nearby in Elizabeth, CO. Why? Because horses and this area are just the perfect match. Many folks who are tired of postage stamp size lots in established, but congested areas find this part of Douglas County “the perfect blend of convenience and open space.” Finding and planning the perfect house and horse property can be complex. Give me a call. I’m very familiar with the ins-and-outs of the unique requirements of horse properties: including well permits, zoning and, most importantly, introducing you to the right custom builder, ready to make your Colorado dream into reality. Many people who are relocating to Colorado are happy to learn that building a custom home on land in the Elizabeth area can be reasonably priced.
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