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Glover-Baldwin Park

Glover-Baldwin Park

$497,754 Average Value
$270 Average Price per Sq Ft
15 Homes For Sale

Glover-Baldwin Park blends small-town charm with outdoor beauty

On the foothills of Colorado’s Rocky Mountain Range, Glover-Baldwin Park is a quiet, residential neighborhood with breathtaking, panoramic landscapes on every corner. “It seems that people who move into Glover-Baldwin Park stay for a long time,” says Steve Thayer, broker and owner of The Thayer Group with Keller Williams Action Realty, and for a good reason. Combined with a small-town charm, upscale dining, and nearby access to over 400 acres of natural beauty, casual afternoon walks turn into adventures filled with sunken canyons, rocky mountain peaks, green rolling hills and the occasional waterfall.

Glover-Baldwin Park is about a mile southeast of downtown Castle Rock.
Glover-Baldwin Park is about a mile southeast of downtown Castle Rock.
Glover-Baldwin Park is next to the Plum Creek Golf Course.
Glover-Baldwin Park is next to the Plum Creek Golf Course.
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Tree-lined streets feature condos, townhouses and single-family homes

Winding streets, draped in the shade of whispering aspens and pines, lead to a range of contemporary and traditional homes, from condominiums, town houses and single-family residences, often portraying stone facades and sunlit windows capturing the ever-changing shadows among the Rockies. “The homes here are more affordable than Castlewood Ranch or Castle Pines,” Thayer says. Prospective homebuyers can expect prices between the low 200,000s to the $300,000s for a one-to-two-bedroom condo, while town houses may start in the mid 300,000s to the mid $400,000s. Single-family homes also vastly range in price, from one-story ranchers listed in the high $400,000s to a two-story contemporary build in the low 700,000s. “There is also no HOA, which is rare around here,” Thayer says.

Glover-Baldwin Park is home to a variety of architectural styles.
Glover-Baldwin Park is home to a variety of architectural styles.
Single-story homes with wide driveways line the streets of Glover-Baldwin Park.
Single-story homes with wide driveways line the streets of Glover-Baldwin Park.
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Elementary, middle and high schools offer IB programs

While many high schools offer International Baccalaureate programs, Castle Rock provides an entire pipeline of IB World Schools, allowing students to complete the IB program from first to 12th grade. Here, children attend South Ridge Elementary School, which boasts a B-minus rating on Niche and offers the Primary Years Programme, which aims to teach students to become curious, knowledgeable and caring citizens. Students then attend B-plus-rated Mesa Middle School and B-rated Douglas County High School, also named IB World School programs.

B-minus rated South Ridge Elementary serves the students of Glover-Baldwin Park.
B-minus rated South Ridge Elementary serves the students of Glover-Baldwin Park.
Mesa Middle School earns a B-plus from Niche.
Mesa Middle School earns a B-plus from Niche.
Douglas County High School serves 1,820 students and is located near Glover-Baldwin Park.
Douglas County High School serves 1,820 students and is located near Glover-Baldwin Park.
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Parks and trails offer hiking, playgrounds and dog-friendly spaces

On the neighborhood’s edge, Baldwin Park serves as a small oasis where children’s laughter mingles with the rustle of leaves as they scamper around the playground, while next door, the family dog can freely run amongst the open, green fields at Douglas County Off-leash Area or stroll along the trail at Memmen Open Space, where the songs of bluebirds fill the air. Hiking enthusiasts can choose from moderate to rugged trails in Castlewood Canyon State Park or Gateway Mesa Open Space, offering vistas that shift from rolling hills to majestic mountain peaks. On the weekends, Plum Creek Golf Course is bustling with activity, while neighbors get their hands dirty harvesting potatoes at the Castle Rock Community Garden along South Gilbert Street.

Baldwin Park in the Glover-Baldwin Park neighborhood of Castle Rock offers amazing views.
Baldwin Park in the Glover-Baldwin Park neighborhood of Castle Rock offers amazing views.
Douglas County Park is adjacent to Glover-Baldwin Park.
Douglas County Park is adjacent to Glover-Baldwin Park.
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Upscale restaurants and local shops in downtown Castle Rock

The community’s culinary scene comes alive as the sun dips beyond the summit. Quaint eateries and upscale restaurants dot the streets of downtown Castle Rock, from B&B Cafe serving homemade pies to boutique breweries like Iron Mule Brewery, where evenings filled with friends and fun slowly melt into nights. Those looking to whip up their own culinary delights can head to the local farmers market on Saturday mornings off Fairgrounds Drive and stock up on freshly baked focaccia bread and farm fresh eggs or drive 2 miles to Safeway for everyday ingredients. If that isn’t enough, Denver’s gourmet restaurants and nightlife are 30 miles away on Interstate 25. Downtown Castle Rock and Plum Creek shopping center offer various nail salons, retail stores and unique treasures. Locals can stop by Tractor Supply Co. for their frontier living necessities or check out The Emporium, a marketplace selling items from over 60 local businesses.

Downtown Castle Rock is just a mile northwest of Glover-Baldwin Park.
Downtown Castle Rock is just a mile northwest of Glover-Baldwin Park.
There is a Safeway Shopping Center that is less than two miles from Glover-Baldwin Park.
There is a Safeway Shopping Center that is less than two miles from Glover-Baldwin Park.
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Locals gather for the Summer Concert Series at Philip S. Miller Park

What truly elevates Glover-Baldwin Park is its community spirit. In Castle Rock, life isn’t just lived. It’s cherished at community events such as the Summer Concert Series at Philip S. Miller Park, where neighbors exchange stories and dance together under the starry sky, with the background of the beautiful Rockies in the distance.

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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Glover-Baldwin Park US
Homicide 5 4
Sexual Assault 3 4
Assault with Weapon 4 4
Robbery 4 4
Burglary 5 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 5 4
Larceny 5 4
Crime Score 4 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
814
Number of Homes for Sale
15
Median Year Built
1985
Months of Supply
4.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,958
On par with the national average
1,931
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,882
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,174
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
710
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
9,147

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

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Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Rental Home Trends

Number of Homes for Rent
5
Median Rent
$2,775
Median Single Family Home Rent
$2,948
Median 4 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$3,230
Median Townhouse Rent
$2,778
Median 3 Bedroom Townhouse Rent
$2,780
Median Condo Rent
$1,650
Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$1,650

Demographics

Total Population
3,163
Median Age
38
Population Density
8 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$73,297
Below the national average
$79,601
Average Household Income
$98,145

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
96%
Above the national average
89%
College Graduates
36.1%
Advanced Degrees
13.8%
% Population in Labor Force
72.1%
Above the national average
64.9%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
17''
Average Winter Low Temperature
18°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
77''

Area Factors

Fairly friendly

Bike Score®

50 / 100

Somewhat friendly

Walk Score®

30 / 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic

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NEIGHBORHOOD
Glover-Baldwin Park
Grant Linhart
Cotton State Realty, LLC
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