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Windsor

Windsor

Neighborhood in Denver, Colorado

Denver County 80247

Neighborhood Reviews
3.9
$350,308 Average Value
$238 Average Price per Sq Ft
148 Homes For Sale
Houses surrounding lake wide context
Houses surrounding lake wide context

Neighboring Windsor Lake

Windsor's mix of condominiums and houses offers residents views of its centerpiece lake and easy access to Colorado's largest arboretum. The neighborhood took off when Windsor Gardens, a 55+ active adult community, was established between 1962 and 1973. Since then incoming “Windsords” find home in condominium towers, luxury communities and traditional houses that have continued to pop up around Windsor Lake.

Windsor Gardens is an active, adult community.
Windsor Gardens is an active, adult community.

A Windsor condo with a view

The rolling golf greens and diverse condo structures of the Windsor Gardens complex occupy much of this neighborhood. The community is backed up to Windsor Lake, and residents can enjoy views of the water, Fairmount Cemetery, and the Rocky Mountains. Units here range from are priced between $175,000 and $340,000, plus mandatory homeowners association fees for upkeep of the shared facilities. Single family split levels and ranch-style homes built in the 1960s create the Park Forest subdivision and go for $580,000 to $780,000, while communities like Prelude at TAVA Waters and Lighthouse Villas provide residents with gated access, clubhouses and other amenities. Candlewyck's two high-rise towers have great views of the city and mountains, with units going for $315,000 to $325,000.

Exploring Fairmount Cemetery and more

Fairmount Cemetery – a Denver staple – takes up a third of the Windsor area. In addition to being an active resting place, Fairmount doubles as a serene arboretum that hosts tours of its historic architecture. The High Line Canal Trail, a 71-mile paved trail popular with bikers and joggers, runs through the space. Windsor Garden's Emerald Greens Golf Club and restaurant are open to the public, and residents of this community also enjoy the walkable fields at Ben Bezoff Park. Families head to nearby Lowry Sports Complex Park for soccer games and playground fun.

Windsor Garden's golf course.
Windsor Garden's golf course.
Neighborhood tennis court in Windsor.
Neighborhood tennis court in Windsor.
Little Ivy Church in Windsor.
Little Ivy Church in Windsor.
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Windsor residents are just a short drive from the Wings Over The Rockies Air and Space Museum.
Windsor residents are just a short drive from the Wings Over The Rockies Air and Space Museum.

Events in Windsor Gardens and beyond

Events aren’t hard to find at Windsor Gardens, from a garden club to guest speakers at the Windsor Gardens Community Center. Locals can take tours of the airplanes and Star Wars models at Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum.

From the Market Square to Cherry Creek shopping

Locals look to the southeast corner of Windsor to find Market Square at Mississippi and Havana, which covers their bases with retail options, fast food fare, and a King Soopers grocery store. For more involved shopping and dining, residents are also within reach of the popular Cherry Creek Shopping Center. After a day of hitting the links at the Emerald Greens Golf Club, Windsor Gardens residents and visitors enjoy El Gran Jardin’s Mexican-American menu.

King Soopers is a local grocery store.
King Soopers is a local grocery store.
Dollar Tree and other retail stores at Market Square.
Dollar Tree and other retail stores at Market Square.
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Denver Green School signage and entrance.
Denver Green School signage and entrance.

Denver school options in Windsor

Kids in the Windsor area can stay local and apply for the Cherry Creek School District’s Challenge School for prekindergarten through eighth grade. Niche gives this school an A rating and ranks it the third-best public elementary school in Colorado. Denver Green School's southeast campus is also nearby, granting Pre-k through eighth grade students a high-performing curriculum emphasizing responsible environmental stewardship. This school earns a B-plus, while George Washington High School earns an A-minus.

Overview of the Windsor neighborhood.
Overview of the Windsor neighborhood.

Getting from walkable Windsor to Denver

Ample sidewalks and the High Line Canal Trail boost Windsor’s walkability. Regional Transportation District (RTD) bus stops line major thoroughfares throughout the community, taking residents further into Denver. For those who prefer driving, the downtown area is 9 miles away. The highly acclaimed Rose Medical Center sits about 5 miles northwest of the community, and visitors fly in just under 20 miles away at Denver International Airport.

Keeping the Windsor community safe

An 8-person Community Response team is on sight at Windsor Gardens 24/7.

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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Denver International

31 min drive

Bus

S Havana St & Exposition Ave

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S Alton Way & Windsor Gardens Lot 12

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Alameda Ave & S Galena Way

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S Alton Way & Windsor Gardens Lot 13

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Mississippi Ave & S Valentia St

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S Clinton St & Windsor Gardens Lot 1

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S Alton Way & Windsor Gardens Lot 15

Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 7 Reviews
3.0 Niche User
7/14/2016 Niche Review
I wouldn't say this area is bad, but it does borderline between a bad area and a good, so you kind of get both ends of the spectrum. Everyone that lives in the complex seems good and I haven't seen police in the actual complex at all, but I do hear sirens all the time and almost always see something involving police when I am driving around the area.
3.0 Niche User
6/26/2016 Niche Review
We are next to a police station so hear sirens frequently.
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Crime and Safety

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

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$250,000
Median Single Family Price
$449,500
Median Townhouse Price
$320,000
Median 2 Bedroom Price
$255,000
Median 1 Bedroom Price
$198,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$238
Number of Homes for Sale
148
Last 12 months Home Sales
501
Months of Supply
3.50
Median List Price
$274,700
Median Discount From 1st List Price
5%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-8%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
2,777
Median Year Built
1973
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,424
Above the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,537
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,117
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
758
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
9,583

Open Houses

  • Saturday, Apr 26
    4 - 6pm

    665 S Alton Way Unit 12A, Denver, CO 80247

    $225,000

    • 2 Beds
    • 1 Bath
    • 945 Sq Ft
    • 665 S Alton Way
    • Unit 12A

    Discover your dream home in the vibrant 55+ community of Windsor Gardens! This charming & bright 2 bed, 1 bath unit is perfectly situated on the first floor, offering easy access and a delightful walk-out lanai. Imagine sipping your morning coffee while overlooking the serene courtyard, adorned with mature trees and a lush grassy area. This community is a haven for active adults, featuring

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    Analise Contreras
    St Vrain Realty LLC
    (855) 612-5858
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  • Saturday, Apr 26
    11am - 1pm

    1011 S Valentia St Unit 147, Denver, CO 80247

    $750,000

    • 5 Beds
    • 4 Baths
    • 3,641 Sq Ft
    • 1011 S Valentia St
    • Unit 147
    • New 15 days ago

    Welcome to your dream home located in the desirable lighthouse villas community! This charming two-story nestled on a serene cul-de-sac has everything you’re looking for including an EV car charger in the garage, vaulted ceilings, a full basement and incredible community amenities. With over 3,500 square feet of finished living space, including five bedrooms and four bathrooms, this move-in ready

    The Awaka Group Keller Williams Trilogy

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  • Saturday, Apr 26
    11am - 3pm

    1011 S Valentia St Unit 121, Denver, CO 80247

    $765,000

    • 4 Beds
    • 2.5 Baths
    • 3,002 Sq Ft
    • 1011 S Valentia St
    • Unit 121
    • New 28 days ago

    Meticulously cared for home with designer details and custom appointments throughout. Special features: vaulted ceilings, open floor plan, lots of natural light, newer carpet, gleaming hardwoods, large kitchen with newer stainless appliances, main floor laundry and a great room with fire place that opens to a lovely professionally landscaped garden. A main floor office/bedroom is perfect for

    Bobbi Lou Miller LIV Sotheby's International Realty

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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
15,593
Median Age
44
Population Density
14 ppl/acre
Population under 18
17.2%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
29.6%
Above the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$50,737
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$63,487

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
92%
College Graduates
41.2%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
15.2%
% Population in Labor Force
59.1%
Below the national average
65.1%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
16''
Average Winter Low Temperature
17°F
Average Summer High Temperature
88°F
Annual Snowfall
56''

Area Factors

Bikeable

Bike Score®

56 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

8 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

34 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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