$564,539Average Value$293Average Price per Sq Ft22Homes For Sale
Suburb along the Greenbelt
Tucked along the Greenbelt just 10 miles south of Denver, Bear Valley balances nature with city conveniences. “People move to this area because you get way more house for your dollar, and you’re split between where you work and where you like to play on the west side – the foothills, hikes and going to concerts at Red Rocks,” says Jason Sirois, Denver local and broker at Compass. Accessing these outdoor attractions and running errands is as simple as hopping on Wadsworth or Sheridan boulevards, which hug both sides of the neighborhood. These main routes extend adventures north into Denver whenever residents want a change in pace.
If you're looking for a peaceful place to live, you'll be sure to love Bear Valley.
Most of the homes in Bear Valley were built in the 1960s.
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1960s styles line Bear Valley subdivisions
Bear Valley residents return home from busy days working and hiking to sidewalk-lined subdivisions. Mature trees shade front lots and paved driveways that stretch from the streets to attached garages. “You have a mix of homes that were built in the 1960s all the way to homes that were scraped and rebuilt up from nothing, and in that, there’s multifamily, ranch and two-story that are the most common,” Sirois says. These homes list between $450,000 for a four-bedroom to $870,000 for a remodeled five-bedroom home. Bricked condo buildings spread across Bear Valley’s southern edge, U.S. Highway 285, ranging in price from $175,000 for a one-bedroom to $575,000 for a three-bedroom.
Mature trees shade front lots and paved driveways in the Bear Valley neighborhood.
Ranch and two-story homes are the most common housing styles in the Bear Valley neighborhood.
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Building knowledge in Bear Valley
Traylor Academy welcomes Bear Valley kindergarteners and teaches them through fifth grade. In sixth grade, students may move to Bear Valley International Middle School before starting at John F. Kennedy High School in ninth grade. Traylor and John F. Kennedy earn a Grade of C from Niche, while Bear Valley Intermediate earns a Grade C-plus. Within the high school, students may participate in the dual language and the International Baccalaureate (IB) programs.
Bear Valley International is an IB World School with a grade of B- on Niche.
John F. Kennedy High in Bear Valley offers students career pathway programs.
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Recreation spread across the Greenbelt
Stretched across the neighborhood, Bear Valley Park spreads recreational opportunities from the soccer field to the playground. Pickleball players battle in the park’s four courts, while next door tennis players compete in matches across the six courts. “The Greenbelt is an awesome path and walking trail that goes through the area; it’s got tall trees, a creek running through it like an oasis inside this suburban area,” Sirois says. “People are always out riding bikes, walking their dogs or having a picnic.” Further down the trail to the west, fishing enthusiasts cast lines into the Bass Pond located in the middle of the Bear Creek Greenbelt.
Pickleball players battle in the park’s four courts, at Bear Valley Park.
The Bear Creek Trail is an 8-mile paved route that runs through Bear Valley.
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Shops and a pub with pup decor
When running errands, shoppers search the shelves at King Soopers and restock on home improvement supplies at Home Depot over at Bear Valley Shopping Center. Pictures of pups decorate the pub walls at Doghouse Tavern, where locals grab bar food bites and catch up with friends over games of pool. On the other side of town, diners enjoy gyro sandwiches and kababs at Falafel House & Grill. Shopping and dining extend 5 miles north along Wadsworth Boulevard to Belmar, an open-air mall with brand-name retailers and restaurants.
Residents of Bear Valley shop at Home Depot for all of their home improvement needs.
Hang out at Doghouse Tavern in Bear Valley and enjoy the pool tables and pub grub.
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Immediate access to Wadsworth and Sheridan boulevards
Bear Valley lies between Sheridan and Wadsworth boulevards, two north- and south-running veins connecting the Denver metro area. “You also have 285 to the south, and so one draw to this neighborhood is how quickly you can pop out to really amazing hikes in the mountains or go to Red Rocks shows in Morrison,” Sirois says. Since Wadsworth and Sheridan are significant arteries, they are joined by Regional Transportation District (RTD) bus stops to give travelers another means of getting around.
Locals are connected to highway 285, for easy commutes to downtown Denver.
RTD buses line Wadsworth and Sheridan boulevards for added convenience.
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Rocking out at Red Rocks
According to Sirois, Bear Valley residents – as with the rest of the southwestern Denver metro neighborhoods – are closer to the fun in the foothills, including Red Rocks concerts. “It has incredible shows throughout the year in this outdoor amphitheater carved into this beautiful red rock – it’s a music staple,” Sirois says. Residents can enjoy not only the entertainment to the west but also attractions scattered throughout Denver. “You’re still about 15 to 20 minutes, depending on traffic, to get to a baseball game at Coors Field, a hockey game or a Nuggets game,” Sirois says.
Red Rocks is an outdoor amphitheater carved into the beautiful red rock.
Bear Valley residents are closer to the fun in the foothills, including Red Rocks.
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Parks in this Area
Kendall Park
Baseball/Softball
Trails
Playground
Pinecrest Park
Bear Creek Park
Baseball/Softball
Bike Trails
Lake
Bear Creek Greenbelt Park
Bike Trails
Dog Park
Fishing
Bear Valley Park
Baseball/Softball
Bike Trails
Picnic Area
Bates and Hobart Park
Trails
Events
Multi-Purpose Field
Transit
Airport
Denver International
49 min drive
Bus
S Sheridan Blvd & W Dartmouth Ave
Bus
S Webster St & W Dartmouth Ave
Bus
W Dartmouth Ave & S Teller St
Bus
W Dartmouth Ave & S Sheridan Blvd Nearside
Bus
W Dartmouth Ave & S Ingalls Way
Bus
S Webster St & W Amherst Ave
Bus
W Dartmouth Ave & S Reed St
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Bear Valley
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Bear Valley, Denver sell after 32 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Bear Valley, Denver over the last 12 months is $540,473, up 6% 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
7,880
Median Age
39
Population Density
9 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$76,359
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$94,912
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
92.7%
On par with the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
43.4%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
16.1%
% Population in Labor Force
66.3%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
17''
Average Winter Low Temperature
18°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
77''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
57/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
35/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
35/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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