Why Live in The Woodlands
The Woodlands in Castle Rock, Colorado, is a suburb known for its natural setting at the base of Castle Rock Butte. The neighborhood features contemporary homes with varied architectural styles, including multiple roof lines, decorative porticos, and stone corners, on lots ranging from 7,000 square feet to half an acre. Streets like Black Pine Drive and Oak Vista Circuit wind through the area, lined with fir, pine, and cedar trees. The Woodlands is conveniently located near downtown Castle Rock and the intersection of Fifth Street and Founder's Parkway, home to a small shopping center with a King Soopers Grocery Store and the 212 Pizza Company. The neighborhood is also close to major retailers like Target and Walmart, accessible via Founder's Parkway and Interstate 25. Students in The Woodlands attend Castle Rock Elementary School, Mesa Middle School, and Douglas County High School, with Mesa Middle School being highly rated. The Castle Rock Recreation Center, located in the northwest corner of the neighborhood, offers three pools, basketball courts, a fitness area, and a playground. The center is also the starting point for the 2.7-mile Woodlands Bowl Trail, which traverses the Colorado Piedmont grasslands. These grasslands provide a habitat for local wildlife, including deer and turkeys. The area has a low crime risk compared to the national average, making it a safer place to live.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Woodlands a good place to live?
The Woodlands is a good place to live. The Woodlands is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. The Woodlands is a neighborhood with a crime score of 2, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. The Woodlands has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is sparse in population with 2.8 people per acre and a median age of 42. The average household income is $152,271 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 54.9% of residents. A majority of residents in The Woodlands are home owners, with 30.6% of residents renting and 69.4% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving The Woodlands can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
The Woodlands neighborhood guide.
Is The Woodlands, CO a safe neighborhood?
The Woodlands, CO is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 2 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in The Woodlands?
The median home price in The Woodlands is $534,900. If you put a 20% down payment of $107,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,770 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $119K a year to afford the median home price in The Woodlands. The average household income in The Woodlands is $152K.
What are the best public schools in The Woodlands?
The best public schools that serve The Woodlands are:
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Home Trends in The Woodlands, CO
On average, homes in The Woodlands, Castle Rock sell after 55 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in The Woodlands, Castle Rock over the last 12 months is $509,000, up 40% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$509,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$509,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$230
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Last 12 months Home Sales
22
Median List Price
$534,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
5%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
40%
