Why Live in Golden Ridge
Golden Ridge, nestled at the base of Lookout Mountain, offers a blend of condominium and mobile home living. The Golden Ridge Condominium Association features low-rise buildings centered around a shared greenspace with trees and walking paths. Residents benefit from reserved parking, a fitness center with a sauna, and a clubhouse. Condo units range from 600 to 1,100 square feet, with one- to three-bedroom layouts. Adjacent to this is the Golden Terrace mobile home community, where single- and double-wide homes are laid out on a tree-shaded grid, each with a yard space and carport. The area is known for its proximity to outdoor activities, with Apex Park's 780 acres of open space and 10 miles of trails just a mile away. Movement Golden rock-climbing gym, featuring 233 routes, yoga classes, and a cross-fit gym, is another local highlight. Golden Ridge Center, on the neighborhood's northern edge, hosts small eateries and retailers, including Period 6 Studio and Bean Fosters cafe and bookstore. El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant is a popular dining spot. Grocery shopping is convenient with King Soopers a mile north and Natural Grocers 2 miles away in Downtown Golden. The neighborhood is safer than the national average, and local schools such as Shelton Elementary, Bell Middle, and Golden High are highly rated. U.S. Route 6 provides access to Denver, 13 miles east, while the Jefferson County Government-Golden Station offers light-rail service to Downtown Denver. Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital is 6 miles east, and Denver International Airport is 32 miles away.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Golden Ridge a good place to live?
Golden Ridge is a good place to live. Golden Ridge is considered car-dependent and very bikeable with some transit options. It has a median age of 36. The average household income is $74,268 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 40% of residents. A majority of residents in Golden Ridge are home owners, with 48% of residents renting and 52% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Golden Ridge can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Golden Ridge neighborhood guide.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Golden Ridge?
The median home price in Golden Ridge is $1,350,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $270,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $7,000 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $300K a year to afford the median home price in Golden Ridge. The average household income in Golden Ridge is $74K.
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Home Trends in Golden Ridge, CO
On average, homes in Golden Ridge, Golden sell after 162 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Golden Ridge, Golden over the last 12 months is $592,571, up 124% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$592,571
Median Single Family Sale Price
$592,571
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$353
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Last 12 months Home Sales
2
Median List Price
$1,350,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
7%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
124%
