Lakecrest
A land of outdoor opportunity
With Lakecrest’s proximity to Standley Lake, there is access to abundant outdoor amenities. Standley Lake Regional Park is a 3,000-acre green space surrounding the reservoir that offers hiking, biking, camping and wildlife viewing. Hit the water for kayaking, boating and fishing. “There are always a ton of people on the trails. Standley Lake itself is blocked off in some places because there are Bald Eagle nests, but people can always walk around the perimeter to spot them,” Bushaw says. In addition to Standley, there are also multiple parks in the neighborhood. Michael Northey Park features a vibrant playground for little ones to explore and tennis courts. Come back in the summer and make a splash at the outdoor pool. Around the creek bend, Lakecrest Park also has a playground sporting shaded towers and unique playhouse structures. A small Saint Bernard sculpture welcomes the patrons who visit. The park’s slopes are also a hotspot for sledding in the wintertime. Hiking and biking paths connect the green spaces to the rest of the area, with some, like the Little Dry Creek Trail, meandering behind people’s backyards. Additionally, Rose Roots Community Garden on 83rd Drive allows residents to grow their produce. Simms Street Recreation Center has indoor facilities to keep the community active when the weather gets cold. Attend a fitness class, learn gymnastics or play games of pickleball.Multistory homes with natural views
The winding roads in Lakecrest contribute to a compact suburban lifestyle, including many homes located within cozy cul-de-sacs. Most houses are large, yet modest and sit on sizeable lawns with mature trees. These multistory properties have Craftsman architecture and share features such as front gables, stone accents and wide windows. As for size, these homes range from 2,400 to 4,000 square feet and cost anywhere between $700,000 and $1.5 million. Smaller, contemporary two-story homes in the area will cost $560,000 to $650,000. While some homeowners have beautiful lakefront views, many residents have an equally impressive view of the mountains, to the west. . There are also a handful of Spanish Revival townhouses with stucco and red-tiled roofs in the neighborhood, going for roughly $475,000. The CAP Index crime score in Lakecrest is 2 out of 10, compared to the national average of 4, while still being close to the bigger cities.Sought-after Jeffco public schools
Children living in Lakecrest can start their education at Sierra Elementary School, which maintains a B-plus grade on Niche. Sierra’s curriculum includes blended learning opportunities. From there, students can attend Oberon Middle School, which has a B Niche grade. Teens from Oberon may filter into Ralston Valley High School, ranked No. 4 in Best Public High Schools in Jefferson County by Niche. Maintaining an A Niche grade, Ralston Valley has a great athletics program and offers 12 different pathways for its Career and Technical Education programs. “The neighborhood feeds into some of the best schools in the area. This side of town is a draw because people want their kids to go to Ralson,” Bushaw says.Nearby strip malls and grocery shopping
Since Lakecrest is a primarily residential neighborhood, most people will leave the area to find nearby strip malls and commercial spaces for their shopping and dining needs. About 3 miles west on Candelas Parkway, Freedom Street Social is a food hall that provides pop-up dining experiences with its dozens of local restaurants and access to a full bar. Grab something savory from Giordano’s Pizza or Johnny Good Burger. The building hosts live music performances, trivia nights and various workshops. To the east of the neighborhood, Northridge Shopping Center is a sprawling commercial area at the intersection of 80th Avenue and Wadsworth Boulevard. Residents have their pick for grocery shopping, from King Soopers and Safeway to Natural Grocers and Sprouts Farmers Market. Restaurant options include Kneaders Bakery & Café, which has freshly made breads and pastries as well as sandwiches. The Butchery is an American steakhouse with seafood dishes that are great for any special occasion.Traveling around Arvada
Lakecrest is pedestrian-friendly, with its walking trails and bike paths encouraging a healthy lifestyle. Most residents own vehicles to get around Arvada. Taking 86th Parkway, which travels across the top of the neighborhood, connects commuters to Colorado State Highways 72 and 121. Downtown Denver is only 18 miles away and accessible through Interstate 70. Charter regional flights are available 7 miles away at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport.


Agents Specializing in this Area
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Zack Scott
Homestead Real Estate LLC
(814) 482-2483
105 Total Sales
1 in Lakecrest
$689,000 Price
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DeAnna Pavlovec
Keller Williams Advantage Realty LLC
(855) 935-1186
5 Total Sales
1 in Lakecrest
$425,000 Price
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Lauren Rowland
Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate - Kenney & Co.
(888) 773-4603
36 Total Sales
1 in Lakecrest
$855,000 Price
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Kyle Vasey
Thrive Real Estate Group
(720) 650-8497
58 Total Sales
1 in Lakecrest
$643,000 Price
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Jimmy Stewart
Coldwell Banker Realty-NOCO
(970) 699-4192
210 Total Sales
1 in Lakecrest
$612,500 Price
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Patrice Winans
Coldwell Banker Realty-NOCO
(855) 836-6566
65 Total Sales
1 in Lakecrest
$465,000 Price
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On average, homes in Lakecrest, Arvada sell after 123 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Lakecrest, Arvada over the last 12 months is $400,000, up 25% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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