Why Live in Powderhorn
Powderhorn, a residential neighborhood 30 minutes southwest of Denver, is ideal for those seeking outdoor activities like skiing, hiking, and swimming. The southern edge features Eagle Point, with postmodern Craftsman and ranch homes ranging from 2,000 to 3,000 square feet. These homes have landscaped lawns, two-car garages, and distant mountain views. The northern part, along West Coal Mine Ave, includes Panorama Ridge and Woodbury Hills, where split levels, ranches, and modernized Craftsman houses range from 2,500 to 3,500 square feet. Powderhorn Elementary School is noted for having some of the best public elementary school teachers in the state, while Summit Ridge Middle School is highly rated. Powderhorn Park, located on the north side of West Coal Mine Ave, offers a paved track, soccer fields, and playgrounds. Ridge Recreation Center, one mile west, provides an indoor pool, waterpark, fitness center, and more. Nearby, the Edge Ice Arena hosts hockey games and ice-skating practices. Clement Park, three miles east, features sports fields and an amphitheater for live music. Kipling Place Shopping Center, a five-minute drive east, includes a fitness center, CVS, fast-food options, and a cinema. Natural Grocers and Wal-Mart are also conveniently located nearby. Interstate 470 provides quick access to Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater and Bear Creek Lake, both within a 15-minute drive, and extends to Denver for additional shopping, dining, and nightlife options.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Powderhorn a good place to live?
Powderhorn is a good place to live. Powderhorn is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable with minimal transit options. Powderhorn is a suburban neighborhood. Powderhorn has 5 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly sparse in population with 5.0 people per acre and a median age of 47. The average household income is $177,306 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 57.1% of residents. A majority of residents in Powderhorn are home owners, with 3.3% of residents renting and 96.7% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Powderhorn can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Powderhorn neighborhood guide.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Powderhorn?
The median home price in Powderhorn is $850,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $170,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.35%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $4,230 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $181K a year to afford the median home price in Powderhorn. The average household income in Powderhorn is $177K.
What are the best public schools in Powderhorn?
The best public schools that serve Powderhorn are:
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Are home prices dropping in Powderhorn?
Yes, home prices in Powderhorn are down 6% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Powderhorn, CO
On average, homes in Powderhorn, Denver sell after 29 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Powderhorn, Denver over the last 12 months is $802,000, down 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$802,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$825,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$300
Number of Homes for Sale
6
Last 12 months Home Sales
15
Median List Price
$850,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-5%
