Why Live in Plum Creek
Plum Creek in Castle Rock, Colorado, sits 1,000 feet higher than Denver, offering stunning mountain views and lower taxes. Developed in 1985, this neighborhood features a variety of postmodern and ranch homes, ranging from 2,500 to 6,000 square feet, many with attached garages, brick siding, and well-manicured lawns. The area includes duplexes and townhouses, some located along the Plum Creek Golf Course, which offers 18 holes, a bar, and a restaurant. Residents enjoy outdoor activities at Baldwin Park, with its walking path and off-leash dog park, and the eight-mile East Plum Creek Trail, popular for biking and jogging. A new park with pickleball courts is projected to open in 2024. Students attend highly rated schools in the Douglas County School District, including Mesa Middle School. For shopping and dining, locals frequent the Safeway shopping plaza and Oo-de-Lally Coffee, with more options available in nearby Castle Rock. The Douglas County Fairgrounds, just half a mile away, hosts the annual Douglas County Fair & Rodeo. McAwesome Ranch, two miles east, offers camping and live music. Plum Creek's proximity to Interstate 25 allows for a 45-minute drive to both Denver and Colorado Springs, making it a convenient location with picturesque mountain vistas.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Plum Creek a good place to live?
Plum Creek is a good place to live. Plum Creek is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. Plum Creek is a neighborhood with a crime score of 4, on par with the average neighborhood in the U.S. Plum Creek has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly sparse in population with 6.0 people per acre and a median age of 45. The average household income is $140,313 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 49% of residents. A majority of residents in Plum Creek are home owners, with 28.4% of residents renting and 71.6% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Plum Creek can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Plum Creek neighborhood guide.
Is Plum Creek, CO a safe neighborhood?
Plum Creek, CO is a safe neighborhood and is on par with the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 4 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Plum Creek?
The median home price in Plum Creek is $360,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $72,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,870 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $80K a year to afford the median home price in Plum Creek. The average household income in Plum Creek is $140K.
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Home Trends in Plum Creek, CO
On average, homes in Plum Creek, Castle Rock sell after 58 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Plum Creek, Castle Rock over the last 12 months is $359,000, down 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$359,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$359,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$399,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$410,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$181
Number of Homes for Sale
8
Last 12 months Home Sales
58
Median List Price
$360,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-5%
