Under 30 miles from downtown Denver and 50 miles from Colorado Springs is the small town of Castle Pines. With a population of just over 11,000 residents and regular developments of new construction homes, Castle Pines is rapidly becoming one of the Denver metropolitan area’s most desirable suburbs.
Despite being an hour’s drive from the Rocky Mountains, Castle Pines features front-range views across the wild prairies surrounding the town. “It really feels like you're living in the mountains," says John "Sean" McGowan of Fulcrum Real Estate, who has over 25 years of real estate experience in the Denver metropolitan area.
New construction and luxury homes
Castle Pines’ housing market moves slower than the national average, with houses spending an average of 59 days on the market compared to the national average of 42 days. Despite this, 588 houses were sold in the town in 2023; as of April 2024, there are 63 houses on the market. The average 2023 sale price was $1.25 million.
Castle Pines’ oldest and most affordable housing is on the north side. These houses range in price from $750,000 for a new-construction home to $1.15 million for a modern farmhouse built in 2000.
Houses south of the parkway weave between Castle Pines Golf Club and Country Club at Castle Pines. Most fall within the city's most prominent and exclusive luxury gated community, the Village at Castle Pines. This community provides residents with premium amenities, including 24/7 security and private fitness facilities. Houses in the Village cost $2.2 to $3.2 million on average and feature modern styles with hardwood floors and golf course views.
Hiking through history
Castle Pines residents enjoy a variety of parks for all activities. The Retreat, Daniel’s Gate and Coyote Ridge Parks include playgrounds with soft mulch suitable for young children and sports fields for all ages. McArthur Ranch Park includes bike trails and a picnic area, while Daniel’s Park and Elk Ridge Park include hiking trails and a large soccer field. Outside the town’s borders, the Backcountry Wilderness Area trails wind around Wildcat Mountain. Grigs Road Pavilion offers dog-friendly trails for bikers and hikers, connecting to the Highlands Point East/West Trail by Highlands Ranch.
History buffs can spend a day at Cherokee Ranch & Castle, just west of Castle Pines. Looking like a fairytale come to life, this unusual fortress was built by architect Burnham Hoyt in the 1920s and inspired by Scottish-style castles from the 1450s. The castle is situated on a hill with 200-mile panoramic views of the countryside. Locals can take guided tours of the castle, join afternoon tea or enjoy wine and whiskey-tasting events hosted by the Cherokee Ranch & Castle Foundation. The castle is also available on a rental basis for weddings and private events.
Castle Pines Golf Club, co-designed by famous golfer Jack Nicklaus, opened in 1981, and its course has ranked in the top five on Golf Digest's America's 100 Greatest list since 1983. The club is currently undergoing a $17 million upgrade that, when completed, will expand its facilities with a new heated pool, cabanas and more space for dining and racquet sports. The Country Club at Castle Pines' 395 membership cap puts it among Colorado's most exclusive social organizations.
Shopping at the village square
Locals head to the Village Square shopping center to get groceries at King Soopers grocery store or enjoy a meal out at one of the varied restaurants. Locals swear by Miyo Cafe's hearty breakfast burritos and coffee. It's hard to beat the Monday oyster special at Trestles Coastal Cuisine, a family-owned and operated seafood restaurant by experienced restauranters Jose and Mimi Espinoza. Taking in a sunset from Danielle's Scratch Kitchen's patio makes a great date night, and their authentic Italian cuisine only adds to the romance.
These schools rock
Students growing up in Castle Pines may attend Douglas County School District No. RE-1 public schools. This district, rated A- by Niche, enrolls over 60,000 students from preschool through high school and was listed as the 4th best school district in the Denver area.
A student may attend Buffalo Ridge Elementary School, rated A- by Niche, for preschool through fifth grade. While attendance at Buffalo Ridge Elementary doesn't come with bison, students receive a six-time John Irwin School of Excellence award-winning curriculum. After elementary school, students can enroll in Rocky Heights Middle School, rated A- by Niche, and continue to Rock Canyon High School, rated A+ by Niche. Rock Canyon was ranked the best public high school in Douglas County and one of Colorado's top ten high schools. Locals cheer on the Jaguars at their in-house football, baseball, tennis, softball and soccer fields—over 85% of students are active in school athletics in Castle Pines.
Transportation
Castle Pines is located 23 miles south of Denver, 22 miles south of Aurora and 29 miles south of Lakewood by driving distance. Driving to Denver from Castle Pines takes around a half hour via Interstate 25 during non-peak traffic hours and closer to forty-five minutes when traffic is at its peak. Locals can drive to Colorado Springs by taking I-25 south for 48 miles, a journey that takes between forty-five minutes and an hour, depending on traffic. The nearest public airport is Denver International Airport, located 36 miles north of the neighborhood. Castle Pines has no public transportation and is car-dependent.
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Parks in this Area
The Retreat Park
Baseball/Softball
Bike Trails
Grills
Daniel’s Gate Park
Bike Trails
Picnic Area
Soccer
Coyote Ridge Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Bike Trails
McArthur Ranch Park
Basketball
Bike Trails
Picnic Area
Daniels Park
Baseball/Softball
Bike Trails
Picnic Area
Elk Ridge Park
Picnic Area
Soccer
Trails
CPN HOA#1 Park
Basketball
Bike Trails
Pool
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Castle Pines Village
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Castle Pines Village, Castle Pines sell after 51 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Castle Pines Village, Castle Pines over the last 12 months is $1,252,953, up 2% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
22,227
Median Age
45
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$177,502
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$193,367
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.1%
College Graduates
68.1%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
26.1%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
69%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
17''
Average Winter Low Temperature
18°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
77''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
2/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
8/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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