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Golden-area neighborhood with its own mountain peak
Lookout Mountain rises more than 7,300 feet, like a looming giant in the northern edge of the neighborhood that bears its name. The mountain beckons outdoor enthusiasts and the curious alike to its breathtaking views of downtown Denver and nearby Golden. The neighborhood also touches the eastern side of Genesee and has an interstate bisect its middle. “Homeowners here love the ability to live with nature and still be about 16 miles from downtown Denver,” says Todd L. Crosbie, Golden Real Estate Advisor with LIV Sotheby’s International Realty who has over 25 years of experience. Hikers and bikers have their pick of trails within the surrounding national parks and open spaces, and million-dollar homes feature Rocky Mountain views. Residents participate in annual Wild West celebrations and trek up to William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody’s gravesite at the top of the mountain. Families typically live here long-term, with access to highly rated schools and remote jobs.
It's just a short walk to Buffalo Bills grave in Lookout Mountain.
Stunning views of houses from the mountains can be seen near Lookout Mountain.
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Mountain trails, cycling races and nature programs
Lookout Mountain is the setting for road cycling races like the annual Racer X Cycling’s Hill Climb, and year-round hiking. It’s natural beauty also makes it a destination for couples and families who come to have their pictures taken. Several trails weave throughout the neighborhood, including the Lariat Loop, part of a 40-mile byway. Windy Saddle Park to the north features over 4 miles of multi-use dirt-packed trails; strong winds blow down from the Continental Divide, making this a popular hang gliding and paragliding destination.
Nearby, the 100-acre Lookout Mountain Preserve and Nature Center offers roughly 3 miles of trails and interactive ecosystem exhibits. Annual naturalist-led programs are free, and kids can explore hands-on playrooms. East of the neighborhood, mountain bikers hit up Apex Park’s multi-directional connector trails, which are also open to hikers and horseback riders.
Locals and tourists love to walk around the iconic Red Rocks Park trails in Genesee.
Get outside and hike in the Lookout Mountain Preserve and Nature Center in Lookout Mountain.
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Million-dollar homes with mountain views
Lookout Mountain’s housing landscape consists of midcentury modern, what’s locally known as mountain contemporary architecture and custom-built estates. Dating between the 1950s and the present, these homes are up to 7,000 square feet and typically sit on 1 to 3 acres within groves of pine trees. Most have four to five bedrooms, up to three-car garages, picture windows providing mountain and city views and decks or wrap-around porches. Horses are allowed on many of these properties as well. Prices range from $775,000 to $2.75 million. “One of the great things about Lookout Mountain is that the homeowners association and the county lets you build things like barns on your property,” says Crosbie. "Unlike in Genesee, which has more restrictions. And all power lines are buried in Genesee, and all roads are paved, which isn’t the case for Lookout Mountain.”
Lookout Mountains contemporary houses can be spotted in the hills by Green Mountain Park.
Large homes overlook the surrounding mountains in Lookout Mountain.
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Annual parade, haunted tours and a gravesite with a view
Buffalo Bill Days in Golden is the highlight of the social calendar. It is a multi-day festival with arts and crafts vendors, local bands and Muttin Bustin where kids hang onto racing sheep for as long as possible. Its parade features classic cars, floats and over 70 horses.Locals can spot over 30 artworks scattered throughout town and browse art galleries. The Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave at Lookout Mountain Park exhibits William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody’s life, his traveling Wild West show and relationship with Native Americans. His gravesite is a short walk from the museum. “You’re also about 15 minutes from Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, a huge concert venue,” says Crosbie.
Rustic eateries, signature cocktails and Coors brewing
Only a few local businesses operate in Lookout Mountain, everything else is southwest in Genesee or northeast in Golden. Genesee has a pub, barbecue joint, cafe and pizza place. In Golden, Buffalo Rose, part of a collection of historic entertainment venues, includes a restaurant with menus resembling vintage newspapers. Diners can enjoy ribs, salmon or a bison burger with signature cocktails inside a rustic chic setting. A few blocks over, Table Mountain Grill and Cantina fuse contemporary with traditional Southwestern dishes, offering pollo asado or montadas with blue corn tortillas and signature margaritas. Coors was founded in Golden, and beer lovers can book an hour-and-a-half tour of the company’s largest single-site brewing facility in the world here before hitting up other locally owned breweries. Gift and coffee shops line South Golden Road and Washington Avenue, while Golden Town Center features fast-food joints and nail salons. Further east is Colorado Mills, a mall with name-brand retailers and an IMAX theater. Local grocers include Safeway and King Soopers.
Buffalo Rose in nearby Downtown Golden offers live entertainment inside as well as out on the patio.
Adolph Coors started his now famous beer company right in the heart of Downtown Golden.
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A kindness club and educational pathways at area schools
The neighborhood is part of the Jefferson County District R-1, known locally as Jeffco Public Schools. Students may apply to attend any district school in the county. Those closest to Lookout Mountain include Ralston Elementary which earns an A from Niche and offers Social Emotional Learning (SEL) to help students navigate daily tasks and challenges. Bell Middle earns a B-plus and provides an academic Humanities pathway. At A-minus Golden High, students can enroll in Career Technical Education (CTE) pathways or join special programs, such as the Jeffco Virtual Academy, or perform class projects during cross-country trips. Colorado School of Mines, which is near downtown Golden, is the state’s premier engineering and applied science university.
Bell Middle School is an above-average public school in the neighborhood of Genesee.
Ralston Elementary School, in Genesee, is focused on providing quality education to students.
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Nearby interstate and highway routes leading into Golden and Denver
It’s a car-dependent neighborhood with Interstate 70 running s through the neighborhood and and joinings U.S. Route 6. Both of which, along with Highway 40, are the most direct ways to get to Golden 8 miles away and downtown Denver, which is about 16 miles away. The Regional Transportation District bus stops are an 8-minute drive away. These buses and the West Light Rail Service take passengers through Golden and Downtown Denver. CommonSpirit St. Anthony Hospital is 10 miles east, while Denver International Airport is 37 miles east.
All four seasons with lots of snow
Crosbie says the neighborhood sees all four seasons, sometimes all in one day, too. “There’s a joke here that if there’s a snowflake, there’s a snowplow. But if we get under four inches of fluffy snow, the best snow removal tool residents use is a leaf blower.” About 68 inches of snow falls annually here, and the average high in summer is 84 degrees. There is a risk of wildfires and most implement mitigation tactics.
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Parks in this Area
Beverly Heights Park
Trails
Playground
Transit
Airport
Denver International
53 min drive
Bus
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Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Lookout Mountain, Golden sell after 56 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Lookout Mountain, Golden over the last 12 months is $1,347,157, down 25% 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
1,328
Median Age
52
Population under 18
17.8%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
29.4%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$176,898
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$189,851
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
99.4%
College Graduates
72.9%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
36%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
67.2%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
21''
Average Winter Low Temperature
12°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
68''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
6/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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