Why Live in Quaker Acres
Quaker Acres is where rural meets suburban in western Arvada. Horses gallop on private properties in the northern region, and residential streets span the remaining landscape. "It's a peaceful, mature neighborhood with larger lots, good walkability and connections to Quaker Acres Park and Tucker Lake," says Sherri Gill, a Realtor with Keller Williams Avenues Realty LLC with five years of experience. The neighborhood is removed from busy commercial districts and separated from the Rocky Mountains by open hilly terrain that grows in elevation going west. Somewhat isolated, this neighborhood receives a 1 out of 10 crime score on the CAP Index, while the nation earns a 4. Quaker Acres has horse-friendly properties, such as those in the Eldorado Estates subdivision, many of which span about an acre. Home styles vary greatly within both neighborhood regions, with ranch-style and split-level homes being popular. Depending on the property size, split-level price ranges are $925,000 to $1.3 million, and ranch-style homes go from $945,000 to $1.6 million. Other architectural styles at the end of these driveways include new traditional homes, bi-levels, and those with Colonial influence,
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Quaker Acres a good place to live?
Quaker Acres is a good place to live. Quaker Acres is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. Quaker Acres is a neighborhood with a crime score of 1, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. Quaker Acres has 1 park for recreational activities. It has a median age of 48. The average household income is $206,337 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 64.6% of residents. A majority of residents in Quaker Acres are home owners, with 4.4% of residents renting and 95.6% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Quaker Acres can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Quaker Acres neighborhood guide.
Is Quaker Acres, CO a safe neighborhood?
Quaker Acres, CO is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 1 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Quaker Acres?
The median home price in Quaker Acres is $1,075,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $215,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.75%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $5,580 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $239K a year to afford the median home price in Quaker Acres. The average household income in Quaker Acres is $206K.
What are the best public schools in Quaker Acres?
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Home Trends in Quaker Acres, CO
On average, homes in Quaker Acres, Arvada sell after 50 days on the market compared to the national average of 51 days. The median sale price for homes in Quaker Acres, Arvada over the last 12 months is $1,100,000, up 27% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$1,100,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$1,049,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$380
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Last 12 months Home Sales
7
Median List Price
$1,075,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
8%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
27%
