Why Live in Lamar Heights
Lamar Heights in Arvada blends rustic and modern aesthetics, offering a suburban feel with a mix of split-level and ranch-style homes. Located just north of Olde Town Arvada, the neighborhood features quiet residential streets and vibrant parks. Homebuyers will find split-level homes priced between $450,000 and $650,000, and ranch-style houses ranging from $350,000 to $650,000, with some remodeled versions exceeding $700,000. Larger properties with farmhouse-style influences are also available, often featuring patios and gardens. These homes can have up to four bedrooms and nearly 3,000 square feet of living space, priced between $750,000 and $950,000. Lamar Heights offers several parks, including Thundercloud Park with tennis courts and playgrounds, Secrest Park with an outdoor pool and recreation center, and Britton Park with a barn-themed playscape. Dining options include Pho 65 for Vietnamese cuisine and George’s Café for comfort food. For groceries, residents have access to Walmart Supercenter and King Soopers. Historic Olde Town Arvada provides a walkable shopping and dining hub with vintage charm, featuring places like Hunter Bay Coffee Roasters and Silver Vines Winery. The Regional Transportation District offers bus and rail services, with downtown Denver a 9-mile drive away and Denver International Airport 27 miles away. Lamar Heights has a crime rate lower than the national average, making it a safer area for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lamar Heights a good place to live?
Lamar Heights is a good place to live. Lamar Heights is considered car-dependent and somewhat bikeable with some transit options. Lamar Heights has 7 parks for recreational activities. It is somewhat dense in population with 7.8 people per acre and a median age of 41. The average household income is $100,354 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 31.3% of residents. A majority of residents in Lamar Heights are home owners, with 22.2% of residents renting and 77.8% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Lamar Heights can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Lamar Heights neighborhood guide.
Is Lamar Heights, CO a safe neighborhood?
Lamar Heights, CO is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 3 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Lamar Heights?
The median home price in Lamar Heights is $599,950. If you put a 20% down payment of $120,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.77%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $3,120 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $134K a year to afford the median home price in Lamar Heights. The average household income in Lamar Heights is $100K.
What are the best public schools in Lamar Heights?
The best public schools that serve Lamar Heights are:
What are the best private schools in Lamar Heights?
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Are home prices dropping in Lamar Heights?
Yes, home prices in Lamar Heights are down 2% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Lamar Heights, CO
On average, homes in Lamar Heights, Arvada sell after 36 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Lamar Heights, Arvada over the last 12 months is $580,000, consistent with the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$580,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$585,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$389,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$336
Number of Homes for Sale
31
Last 12 months Home Sales
162
Median List Price
$599,950
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
0%
