$483,876Average Value$289Average Price per Sq Ft6Homes For Sale
Area-affordable suburb surrounded by local parks and shops
Around 16 miles north of Denver and not far from Interstate 25, Grange Creek is an area-affordable suburb with proximity to Thornton’s greenspaces and local businesses. “You’re getting lower home prices than you would in town, and even though much of the architecture is midcentury, it’s still much newer than what you’d find in Denver,” explains Bobby Reginelli, a local real estate agent with Modus Real Estate. “With that affordability comes more strip malls and restaurants that can more viably survive here.” Grange Creek is less than a mile away from Vietnamese noodle bars and grocery stores, and trail networks weave between neighborhood homes, leading to nearby parks and schools.
Homes in the Grange Creek neighborhood were built in the 1970s with board-and-batten exteriors, oriel-style bay windows and multi-car attached garages.
Trail networks weave between neighborhood homes, leading to nearby parks and schools in the Grange Creek neighborhood.
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1970s single-family homes in a variety of styles
Along Grange Creek’s quiet, winding streets, homes sit on roomy lawns shaded by silver maple and blue spruce trees. Local homes are either split-level, ranch-style or minimal traditional, all built in the 1970s with board-and-batten exteriors, oriel-style bay windows and multi-car attached garages. Most homes have three-bedroom layouts, but some have four or five. Prices generally range from $400,000 to $575,000, depending on the number of bedrooms.
Prices generally range from $400,000 to $575,000 in the Grange Creek neighborhood, depending on the number of bedrooms.
Most of the architecture in Grange Creek is midcentury, and much newer than what home buyers would find in Denver.
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Parks and trails woven throughout the neighborhood
Miles of paved trails wind between Grange Creek’s homes, leading to the community’s two parks. Holly Park features a playground, a pavilion area and a dog-friendly open space. Grange Creek Park has a central duck pond surrounded by rolling hills and the occasional maple tree. Trails from Grange Creek Park also connect to greenspaces outside the neighborhood, some of which are Thornton’s largest and most popular. Carpenter Park sits immediately east of Grange Creek, its 150 acres encompassing large open fields and recreational facilities. Carpenter Park’s two ponds welcome non-motorized boats onto the water, and the tennis, basketball and beach volleyball courts here are open to the public. Carpenter Park’s playground features colorful slides rivaled only by the waterslide at the Carpenter Recreation Center’s indoor pool.
Holly Park features a playground, a pavilion area and a dog-friendly open space.
Carpenter Park’s two ponds welcome non-motorized boats onto the water.
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Thornton High's unique IB program
Local kids are served by Adams 12 Five Star Schools, including Riverdale Elementary, which earns a B-minus from Niche, and Shadow Ridge Middle, which also earns a B-minus. At C-plus-rated Thornton High, all students are enrolled in the school’s International Baccalaureate program until their junior year, after which they can choose alternate routes to earning their diplomas.
Thornton High School is an urban high school that sits in the Five Star District.
Shadow Ridge Middle School in Thornton is ranked #338 in Colorado Middle Schools.
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Convenient commutes to Downtown Denver
Grange Creek is set 4 miles between Interstate 25 and Interstate 76, both of which lead 16 miles south to Denver. The Thornton Crossroads light rail station is 2 miles south, and the train trip to Downtown Denver takes about 25 minutes. HCA HealthOne Mountain Ridge is the closest hospital, 5 miles west in the center of Thornton. Denver International Airport (DEN) is 18 miles east.
Groceries and local eateries down the road
A collection of strip malls, fast food eateries and local businesses can be found less than a mile south, at the corner of 104th Avenue and Colorado Boulevard. The Safeway here is the closest grocery store, and the neighboring Vietnamese Cafe is a favorite for its steaming pho and bar. The Trailside Saloon adds a splash of nightlife to the area, with local screamo and punk bands playing late into the night.
Safeway is the closest grocery to the Grange Creek neighborhood.
The Trailside Saloon adds a splash of nightlife to the area, with weekly bingo.
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Events at Carpenter Park
Carpenter Park hosts many of Thornton’s largest city events. The Fourth of July Celebration here is often so crowded that locals head to Grange Creek Park to watch the fireworks from afar. In December, Carpenter Park turns into a winter wonderland filled with Christmas lights that draw families from throughout the area.
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Parks in this Area
Grange Creek Park
Transit
Airport
Denver International
31 min drive
Bus
Colorado Blvd & 110th Pl
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Colorado Blvd & 108th Ave
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Colorado Blvd & Muriel Dr
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Grange Creek, Thornton sell after 19 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Grange Creek, Thornton over the last 12 months is $481,363, up 2% 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
2,581
Median Age
38
Population under 18
24.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$97,432
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$113,732
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
89.4%
College Graduates
19.9%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
7.7%
% Population in Labor Force
80.2%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
14''
Average Winter Low Temperature
18°F
Average Summer High Temperature
91°F
Annual Snowfall
51''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
52/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
25/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
19/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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