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Far Horizons

Far Horizons

Suburban Neighborhood in Arvada, Colorado

Jefferson County 80003

$542,610 Average Value
$281 Average Price per Sq Ft
4 Homes For Sale

Established community neighboring Lake Arbor

Although "far" is in its name, Far Horizons is close to outdoor amenities and shopping areas. Trail networks weave throughout the neighborhood, making exploring nearby park options as simple as following sidewalks or walking from Far Horizons Park. “This a really nice community that has some smaller-scale homes compared to some of the larger homes that exist in Lake Arbor,” says Joann Perito, a Realtor with Avenues Unlimited and a Colorado native with 26 years of experience. “This is definitely a family community with established churches, and then there’s the rec centers, major shopping, the King Soopers, banking, everything is right there.” Downtown Westminster is bringing more notoriety to this community, Perito says, with the Alamo and a walkable dining district being built just to the north.

Walk your dog along the gravel trail at Lake Arbor Park in Arvada.
Walk your dog along the gravel trail at Lake Arbor Park in Arvada.
Far Horizons residents enjoy a quiet suburban lifestyle within reach of city adventures.
Far Horizons residents enjoy a quiet suburban lifestyle within reach of city adventures.
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Customizing Far Horizons’ flat lots

Ranch-style houses decorate Far Horizons’ flat, curved lots. Homeowners associations are not found within this Arvada community, so residents are free to customize their backyards, adding sheds, patios and playsets. Although this neighborhood's average home value is higher than the national average, values remain around $100,000 less than Arvada averages since 2020. These early 1960s homes range from $473,000 for a four-bedroom to $620,000 for a five-bedroom home. Dogwalkers travel down paved sidewalks, removed from the flow of traffic down neighborhood streets.

Rows of split-levels sit next to ranch homes on tree-lined streets in Far Horizons.
Rows of split-levels sit next to ranch homes on tree-lined streets in Far Horizons.
Small brick ranch homes with gabled roofs are popular in Far Horizons.
Small brick ranch homes with gabled roofs are popular in Far Horizons.
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Jeffco Public Schools shakeups

Jeffco Public Schools district has undergone many shakeups recently, with schools consolidating with other buildings due to staffing shortages. Little Elementary School, within Lake Arbor, now teaches learners from Parr Elementary School, which lies within the Far Horizons neighborhood. Little earns a Grade C-plus from Niche. Moore Middle School, where students would transition after fifth grade, will graduate its final class of eighth graders in 2024, placing students in Pomona High School. Pomona will become a sixth through 12th grade school starting the fall 2024 school year. This high school and the Moore Middle School each earn a Grade B-minus from Niche. Once attending Pomona, students can take Advanced Placement (AP) and Dual Enrollment courses through a partnership with Red Rocks Community College to earn college credit before high school graduation.

Little Elementary School in Arvada earns a C plus from Niche.com.
Little Elementary School in Arvada earns a C plus from Niche.com.
Weber Elementary School is a Niche B-graded public school in Arvada.
Weber Elementary School is a Niche B-graded public school in Arvada.
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Park trails to Lake Arbor tee times

Local trail networks connect residents with neighboring parks, including Lake Arbor Park to the south. The playground was built to reflect natural elements with green and brown shades used on slides and climbing structures. Walkers travel along the park’s paved paths, admiring the Front Range as geese and ducks glide along the lake. Fishing enthusiasts reel in bass, channel catfish and crappie. Since Far Horizons is next to Lake Arbor, local golfers stay close to home when they tee off for 18 holes at city-owned Lake Arbor Golf Club.

Practise your swing at Lake Arbor Golf Course just east of Far Horizons.
Practise your swing at Lake Arbor Golf Course just east of Far Horizons.
Fishermen cast lines into the lake at Lake Arbor Park in Arvada.
Fishermen cast lines into the lake at Lake Arbor Park in Arvada.
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King Square Center

King Square Center – a shopping center within the neighborhood’s southeast corner – comprises a quarter of Far Horizons’ property mix. Within this parking lot, residents can access grocery runs at King Soopers and the tastes of Italy in Enrico’s Italian Sausage & Market. Open for over 40 years, this neighborhood market stocks local pantries with canned homemade sauces, packs fridges with Italian meats, and fills stomachs with calzones and Italian subs. Over at Bout Time Pub & Grub, bartenders pour cold brews and mixed drinks for patrons to wash down with bar bites while playing bingo. Just outside the neighborhood, on the north side, locals stop at Lowe’s and Harbor Freight, buying supplies for home improvement projects.

Far Horizons residents head to Bout Time Pub for bar food and cold brews.
Far Horizons residents head to Bout Time Pub for bar food and cold brews.
Visit Enrico’s Italian Sausage & Market in Far Horizons for pasta sauce or Italian subs.
Visit Enrico’s Italian Sausage & Market in Far Horizons for pasta sauce or Italian subs.
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Sheridan Boulevard brings travelers farther

This community depends on personal vehicles for transportation, though the Regional Transportation District (RTD) does have bus stops along Far Horizons’ eastern edge, Sheridan Boulevard. Commuters are roughly 12 miles from Denver, whether they take the bus or travel east to hop on U.S. Route 36 or Interstate 25. “From Far Horizons, if you jump on US-36, you can be in Boulder in 30 minutes,” Perito says. “That’s really important because Boulder is super expensive, but Boulder is also where people want to work.” Travelers utilize Interstate 70, driving 25 miles east to the Denver International Airport for access to over 200 nonstop flight destinations. “The other beneficial thing about this location in Far Horizons is the light rail system that gets people into Downtown Denver for the Colorado Rockies or Denver Nuggets games,” Perito says. With a blend of suburban comforts and city amenities, the Far Horizons community lets locals expand their horizons without forfeiting the calm along cul-de-sac sidewalks.

RTD busses run along the eastern border of Far Horizons.
RTD busses run along the eastern border of Far Horizons.
Far Horizons commuters are roughly 12 miles from Denver.
Far Horizons commuters are roughly 12 miles from Denver.
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Transit

Airport

Denver International

37 min drive

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Far Horizons US
Homicide 4 4
Sexual Assault 5 4
Assault with Weapon 5 4
Robbery 4 4
Burglary 5 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 6 4
Larceny 5 4
Crime Score 5 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$530,000
Median Single Family Price
$545,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$281
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Last 12 months Home Sales
50
Months of Supply
1.00
Median List Price
$565,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
2%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-5%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
681
Median Year Built
1964
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,595
Below the national average
1,937
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
8,712

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    $565,000

    • 4 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,802 Sq Ft
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    Charming, updated, and versatile, welcome to Benton Way! This quintessential brick ranch in the desirable Lake Arbor neighborhood is perfect for those seeking flexible living arrangements, for rental income, multi-generational living, or simply maximizing space.This 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom home beautifully balances original charm and modern convenience, featuring stunning hardwood floors, a cozy

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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
1,752
Median Age
40
Population Density
8 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$97,269
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$109,799

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
95%
College Graduates
27.6%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
7.6%
% Population in Labor Force
77%
Above the national average
65.1%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
14''
Average Winter Low Temperature
18°F
Average Summer High Temperature
91°F
Annual Snowfall
66''

Area Factors

Bikeable

Bike Score®

54 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

17 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

36 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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