Why Live in Lookout Mountain
Lookout Mountain in Golden, Colorado, features a diverse housing landscape with midcentury modern, mountain contemporary architecture, and custom-built estates dating from the 1950s to the present. Homes typically range from 1 to 3 acres, with four to five bedrooms, large garages, and expansive views. The neighborhood is known for its natural beauty, attracting cyclists, hikers, and outdoor enthusiasts to its numerous trails, including the Lariat Loop and Windy Saddle Park, which is popular for hang gliding and paragliding. The Lookout Mountain Preserve and Nature Center offers interactive exhibits and trails, while Apex Park provides multi-directional trails for mountain biking, hiking, and horseback riding. Local dining options are found in nearby Genesee and Golden, with notable spots like Buffalo Rose and Table Mountain Grill and Cantina. Golden also hosts the annual Buffalo Bill Days festival and features attractions like the Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave. The neighborhood is car-dependent, with Interstate 70 and U.S. Route 6 providing access to Golden, 8 miles away, and downtown Denver, 16 miles away. Public transportation options include Regional Transportation District buses and the West Light Rail Service. Schools in the Jefferson County District R-1, such as Ralston Elementary, Bell Middle, and Golden High, are highly rated, offering various academic and extracurricular programs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lookout Mountain a good place to live?
Lookout Mountain is a good place to live. Lookout Mountain is considered very car-dependent and bikeable with minimal transit options. Lookout Mountain is a neighborhood with a crime score of 2, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. Lookout Mountain has 1 park for recreational activities. It has a median age of 52. The average household income is $189,851 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 72.9% of residents. A majority of residents in Lookout Mountain are home owners, with 9.8% of residents renting and 90.2% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Lookout Mountain can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Lookout Mountain neighborhood guide.
Is Lookout Mountain, CO a safe neighborhood?
Lookout Mountain, 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 Lookout Mountain?
The median home price in Lookout Mountain is $1,295,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $259,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.36%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $6,450 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $276K a year to afford the median home price in Lookout Mountain. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Lookout Mountain is $190K.
What are the best public schools in Lookout Mountain?
The best public schools that serve Lookout Mountain are:
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Are home prices dropping in Lookout Mountain?
Yes, home prices in Lookout Mountain are down 7% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Lookout Mountain, CO
On average, homes in Lookout Mountain, Golden sell after 64 days on the market compared to the national average of 58 days. The median sale price for homes in Lookout Mountain, Golden over the last 12 months is $1,186,500, down 9% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$1,186,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$1,200,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$385
Number of Homes for Sale
10
Last 12 months Home Sales
32
Median List Price
$1,295,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
4%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-9%
