Why Live in Mesa View Estates
Mesa View Estates in Golden is a foothills community that balances outdoor living with commercial convenience. Located about 5 miles from downtown Golden, this neighborhood features custom homes from the 1990s, many with Tudor Revival influences and manicured gardens. Residents enjoy a strong community presence, with an active homeowners association organizing events like the annual Spring Fling, Fall Fest, and Turtle Fest. The area is known for its low crime risk, making it safer than the national average. Mesa View Estates offers easy access to nature, with trailheads leading into William F. Hayden Park on Green Mountain and nearby Dinosaur Ridge. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre, just a few miles away, provides additional recreational opportunities. Within the neighborhood, kids can play at Estates Park and Golden Heights Park, which includes a skate park. Residents also have access to the outdoor pool in the adjacent Sixth Avenue West community. Shopping and dining options are plentiful, with Colorado Mills Mall and Denver West Village within 2 miles, featuring stores like Target and Whole Foods, and local restaurants such as Coriander and Bono’s Italian. The neighborhood is part of the Jeffco Public Schools district, with highly rated schools like Kyffin Elementary, Bell Middle, and Golden High. Commuters benefit from proximity to Interstate 70, State Route 470, and the RTD light rail at Red Rocks Community College station, providing connections to Denver and beyond.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mesa View Estates a good place to live?
Mesa View Estates is a good place to live. Mesa View Estates is considered car-dependent and very bikeable with minimal transit options. Mesa View Estates is a suburban neighborhood with a crime score of 2, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. Mesa View Estates has 7 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly sparse in population with 4.6 people per acre and a median age of 48. The average household income is $184,482 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 81% of residents. A majority of residents in Mesa View Estates are home owners, with 8.8% of residents renting and 91.2% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Mesa View Estates can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Mesa View Estates neighborhood guide.
Is Mesa View Estates, CO a safe neighborhood?
Mesa View Estates, 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 Mesa View Estates?
The median home price in Mesa View Estates is $1,382,500. If you put a 20% down payment of $276,500 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.11%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $6,710 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $288K a year to afford the median home price in Mesa View Estates. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Mesa View Estates is $184K.
What are the best public schools in Mesa View Estates?
The best public schools that serve Mesa View Estates are:
- Golden High School has an A- Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 21:1 and an average review score of 3.7.
- Kyffin Elementary School has an A- Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 18:1 and an average review score of 3.7.
- Bell Middle School has a B+ Niche grade and a student teacher ratio of 19:1.
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Home Trends in Mesa View Estates, CO
On average, homes in Mesa View Estates, Golden sell after 42 days on the market compared to the national average of 54 days. The median sale price for homes in Mesa View Estates, Golden over the last 12 months is $1,370,000, down 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$1,370,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$1,313,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$303
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Last 12 months Home Sales
26
Median List Price
$1,382,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-6%
