Why Live in Candelas
Candelas in Arvada, Colorado, offers expansive Rocky Mountain views and luxury custom homes, emphasizing a rural feel despite its proximity to Denver and Boulder. The community is divided into six villages—TownView, SkyView, ValleyView, CanyonView, MountainView, and ParkView—each offering unique vantage points and opportunities for custom builds or pre-loved luxury homes. Home styles include Tuscan farmhouses, Colorado Mountain Rustic homes, and classic foursquare homes, often featuring xeriscape lawns. Solar-powered streetlights line the avenues, which also include townhomes, condominiums, and duplexes. The Jefferson County School District R-1 serves the area, with highly rated schools such as Three Creeks K-8 School, Meiklejohn Elementary, and Ralston Valley Senior High School.
Candelas boasts 13.5 miles of horseback-friendly trails and is bordered by the Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuge, offering activities like cross-country skiing and lakeside recreation. The community features multiple parks, including Church’s Crossing Park, Maverick Mesa Park, and Haystack Plateau Park, which provide playgrounds, tennis courts, and outdoor fitness stations. Residents enjoy year-round events such as Trunk-or-Treat, an Independence Day parade, and Candelas Fest.
For shopping and dining, Westwoods Shopping Center is within 7 miles, and the Candelas Point Retail Center in TownView offers local favorites like The Bluegrass Coffee & Bourbon Lounge and Resolute Brewing Tap & Cellar. The community is about 21 miles from Denver and 15 miles from Boulder, with convenient access to Route 72 and Route 93. While walkable within the community, residents often rely on cars due to limited public transportation. The SCL Medical Clinic is conveniently located within the neighborhood.
