$1,224,176Average Value$358Average Price per Sq Ft15Homes For Sale
Developing luxury suburb in the mountains
Rooney Valley is a foothills community on the rise. Homes in this neighborhood rest regally on the hillside, like Tuscan castles with a bright and welcoming aura. Green Mountain and Red Rocks offer spectacular views from the streets in Rooney Valley. In west Lakewood, undergoing explosive development, this neighborhood provides modern living in the great outdoors, surrounded by scenic parks, majestic mountain trails and glittering lakes outside Denver. The community is centered in the Jeffco Open Space system, which encompasses 27 parks covering 57,000 acres across a 269-mile trail system. With newly developed homes and amenities, Rooney Valley is a luxury suburban enclave with a bright future.
With majestic mountain views, Rooney Valley is an up-and-coming luxury community.
Take long walks along the trail system at Forsberg Iron Spring Park in Lakewood.
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Spanish Revival estates with community amenities
Rooney Valley is home to a modern housing market with sprawling Spanish Revival McMansions and new traditional estates built as recently as 2014. Neutral stucco stands out against the shadowed mountain backdrop, complemented by touches of terra cotta, tile roofs and stone accents. This community is part of the rapidly developing suburbs in the mountainous foothills west of Lakewood. As a younger community, Rooney Valley still gleams with immaculate landscaping, from the budding yards with native grasses to pebbled lawns that offer a low-maintenance option. These homes have various layouts of three to seven bedrooms. Rooney Valley homes cost around $1.1 million, and prices reach as high as $1.8 million. Most homes are part of the Solterra community. Rows of townhouses contribute further to the elements of Spanish-style architecture, with tiled roofs touting arched entryways and windows.
Townhomes with amazing mountain views can be found in Rooney Valley.
Some expansive 4,000-square-foot estates top one million dollars in Rooney Valley.
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Extracurricular activities in Jeffco Public Schools
Jeffco Public Schools serves Rooney Valley. Rooney Ranch Elementary School maintains an A-minus overall Niche grade, and 5th-grade students can choose an elective course in mindfulness, STEM or journalism. After graduating from Rooney Ranch, students in grade 6 attend Dustan Middle School, which holds a B-plus overall grade. Students at Dustan contribute to the Patriot Post, a satirical school newspaper with witty headlines and engaging plots. Green Mountain High School also has a B-plus grade and offers students membership in a Dungeons and Dragons club, mountain biking club or an automotive club.
Dunstan Middle School is a public school in Lakewood with above average test scores.
Green Mountain High School is a premier comprehensive academy high school in Lakewood.
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Bear Creek Lake Park, Green Mountain Park and Red Rocks Park
Rooney Valley has plenty of outdoor adventures and nature preserves to discover on foot or through a mountain biking excursion. “Do you want a lifestyle where you can ride your mountain bike right outside your door? Because you can do that in Rooney Valley,” says DD Rockwell, an area local and Realtor at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices in Denver. “Bear Creek Lake Park is right there.” Bear Creek Lake Park spans 2,600 acres and offers campgrounds, hiking trails, horseback riding and beaches at two lakes. Residents can take sunset hikes and bring their canine friends to the dog park in Forsberg Iron Spring Park. From there, locals can jog, cycle or continue the hike on the dirt-packed trails at William Frederick Hayden Green Mountain Park, a wildlife habitat where peaks provide elevated views of the city. Visitors at Red Rocks Park can explore the rock formations and red-stone cliffs. Matthews / Winters Park offers hikes on grassy prairie paths. Coyote Gulch Park borders the neighborhood with relaxing walking trails and a playground.
Homeowners have access to all the Solterra community amenities, including the clubhouse known as The Retreat. Neighbors can spend an afternoon under the sun at the pool or grab a seat on the stone steps of the outdoor amphitheater for the latest local event. The neighborhood tennis courts allow ample space to work on the backhand, and kids adore the colorful Kilmer Court playground.
The best place to catch a show is at Red Rocks Amphitheatre near Morrison.
Get your mountain bike out and join the fun at William F. Hayden Green Mountain Park.
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The world-famous Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre
This neighborhood is only 3 miles east of the Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre, an outdoor concert venue hosting nationally known acts with seating in a red rock coliseum that amplifies natural acoustic sound. During the fall, locals can check out the Cider Days Festival, an annual harvest celebration featuring apple-flavored treats, a straw bale maze and a petting zoo.
Live music on the Morrison Inn rooftop patio
As the community is in the early stages of development, those living in Rooney Valley have semi-limited options for commercial areas and retail. Morrison is a small town outside Red Rocks Park with homey diners and locally owned restaurants. The Cow An Eatery is a family-owned café with soft-serve ice cream, burgers and brunch items. Hungry patrons can order Mexican food at the Morrison Inn, which serves margaritas and tasty queso dishes on a rooftop patio with live music. Residents get groceries at Safeway, 3 miles east on Jewell Avenue. The Foothills Shopping Center is about four miles north, offering another Safeway and small businesses in an outlet area.
Stop for classic American menu items at the cozy The Cow An Eatery near Rooney Valley.
Not far from Rooney Valley you can try one of The Cow An Eatery's soft serve ice cream flavors.
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Getting to Lakewood or Denver
The valley is connected to Morrison Road, which takes traffic to Lakewood, and State Route 470, which circles the Denver suburbs and connects to Interstate 70 toward the city's north side. The center of Lakewood is seven miles northeast, and Downtown Denver is 16 miles east on the 6th Avenue Freeway. This neighborhood does not have much access to public transportation. The nearest bus stops are on Jewell Avenue, about three miles east in West Lochwood. The Denver International Airport is 37 miles northeast on the other side of the city.
Nearby adventures can be found in downtown Denver, which is 16 miles east of Rooney Valley.
Let William F. Hayden Green Mountain Park's trails take you on an adventure.
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Relocation of Bandimere Speedway
The Bandimere Speedway was a roaring racetrack with high-speed races. After finishing its final race season in 2023, Bandimere is relocating to the east side of Denver near the airport. The former speedway is expected to be converted into a high-end RV park.
Bandimere Speedway is relocating from Rooney Valley to the east side of Denver near the airport.
With newly built homes & endless nature parks, Rooney Valley is a beautiful suburban enclave.
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Parks in this Area
Bear Creek Lake Park
Bike Trails
Boating
Fishing
William F. Hayden Green Mountain Park
Bike Trails
Trails
Parking Lot
Forsberg Iron Spring Park
Coyote Gulch Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Bike Trails
Ute Trail Park
Trails
Playground
Parking Lot
Kilmer Court Playground
Trails
Playground
Red Rocks Park & Ampitheatre
Amphitheater
Visitor Center
Hiking
Transit
Airport
Denver International
50 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Rooney Valley
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
1
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
4
Larceny
1
4
Crime Score
1
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Rooney Valley, Lakewood sell after 30 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Rooney Valley, Lakewood over the last 12 months is $1,106,501, up 4% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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This three-story, 3 bedroom, 4 bathroom townhome nestled in the prestigious Solterra Community, combines comfort and location with Green Mountain and the Colorado foothills right outside your front door! This townhome offers a spacious open concept floorpan with 9 foot ceilings on the 1st and 3rd floor and 10-foot ceilings on the main floor. The main floor also includes a contemporary,
NOT YOUR AVERAGE RANCH-THIS ONE'S GOT SOUL (AND SOLAR!)Tucked in a quiet Solterra cul-de-sac with panoramic foothill views, this thoughtfully designed "tall ranch" blends functionality, sustainability, and style in all the right ways. Exceptional flow. Impeccable maintenance. Low-maintenance living inside and out. Energy efficiency is a core tenet of this home: a closed-loop GEOTHERMAL system for
Welcome to this beautiful Cardel home in the coveted Solterra community—where uninterrupted views of the Front Range and Red Rocks Amphitheater take center stage. With million-dollar views and a prime location, this home is the perfect blend of comfort and Colorado living.You’re just minutes from Downtown Morrison, Golden, and have easy access to Denver, Cherry Creek, and Denver
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
3,118
Median Age
43
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
26.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$212,026
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$220,557
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
99.9%
College Graduates
81.5%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
38%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
73.2%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
14''
Average Winter Low Temperature
18°F
Average Summer High Temperature
91°F
Annual Snowfall
66''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
29/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
2/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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