Leyden Rock
Suburban Neighborhood in Arvada, Colorado
Jefferson County 80007
Ralston Valley High School Learners
Jeffco Schools District – which offers school choice – serves the neighborhood, beginning with Meiklejohn Elementary School and then Drake Middle School, both of which earn A-minus grades from Niche. Ralston Valley High receives an A grade and, for over a decade, has been recognized by the Colorado Board of Education as a school of excellence. High schoolers may choose from 23 Advanced Placement (AP) courses and 10 honors courses. The 2022 graduates attended all private and public schools in Colorado and universities such as Yale and Princeton.Pattridge paths and sports at Long Lake
Hikers travel along unpaved hills within Pattridge Open Space, just south of the Leyden Rock community. Further south within Long Lake Regional Park, teams battle on football, soccer and baseball fields. Four-legged friends meet other dogs after long walks on trails between West Arvada Dog Park and Blunn Reservoir. As common throughout Arvada, limited access to water and a dry climate fosters a potential risk for fire. Although fire risk is not as high as in northern communities, different parts of Leyden Rock score between five and seven on Risk Factor’s 10-point fire risk scale.West Woods errands and brews on tap
West Woods Shopping Center houses chain restaurants, King Soopers and big box stores, including Ace Hardware and Kohl’s. Nearby, the bar scene extends from Colorado Tap House to Resolute Brewing Tap and Cellar. While only those patrons 21 years or older can enjoy the cold drinks at Colorado Tap House, those under 21 are not left out on the fun with food trucks and yard games on site. Food trucks also visit Resolute Brewing, where locals enjoy barrel-aged brews while admiring the patio’s mountain backdrop.Leyden Rock living and golfing communities
Craftsman homes with stucco and stone exteriors are common features along sidewalks in Leyden subdivisions. “Leyden Rock is a planned unit development and sits on what used to be a landfill, but they cleaned up the landfill — it took years to do it — and then the developers could go in and build stunning, contemporary homes of all shapes and sizes,” Perito says. Within this subdivision, housing options range from $480,000 for two-bedroom townhouses to single-family homes priced between $800,000 for a three-bedroom and $1.18 million for a five-bedroom. The upkeep of the landscaping and amenities, such as the pool, are funded with monthly association fees of roughly $30. Street lamps along the subdivision guide walkers at night. In fact, Leyden Rock has a CAP Index Crime Score of 1 out of 10, compared to the national average of 4.Travels through Leyden Rock
Coal Creek Canyon Road – also Colorado state Route 72 – cuts across the neighborhood’s northern, connecting it with mountain adventures to the west. State Highway 93 runs down the western side toward Golden, 10 miles south. Denver International Airport (DEN) is a 40-mile drive east along Extension 470.


Agents Specializing in this Area
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Jiddi Schultz
Your Castle Real Estate Inc
(720) 734-1869
76 Total Sales
1 in Leyden Rock
$595,000 Price
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Nicki Thompson
RE/MAX Alliance - Olde Town
(720) 677-8510
540 Total Sales
14 in Leyden Rock
$575K - $950K Price Range
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Neelam Shrestha
RE/MAX Northwest Inc
(720) 706-4260
142 Total Sales
1 in Leyden Rock
$1,125,000 Price
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John Christopher
RE/MAX Alliance
(720) 807-9452
87 Total Sales
2 in Leyden Rock
$650K - $937K Price Range
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LaDawn Sperling
Coldwell Banker Realty 54
(720) 802-6692
173 Total Sales
1 in Leyden Rock
$920,000 Price
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Elisabeth Nelson
Coldwell Banker Realty 14
(720) 706-4665
43 Total Sales
1 in Leyden Rock
$950,000 Price
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Leyden Rock | US |
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Homicide | 1 | 4 |
Sexual Assault | 1 | 4 |
Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
Robbery | 1 | 4 |
Burglary | 1 | 4 |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 4 |
Larceny | 1 | 4 |
Crime Score | 1 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Leyden Rock Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Leyden Rock, Arvada sell after 52 days on the market compared to the national average of 48 days. The median sale price for homes in Leyden Rock, Arvada over the last 12 months is $915,000, up 6% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Open Houses
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Wednesday, May 78am - 7pm
$805,000
- 3 Beds
- 2.5 Baths
- 2,294 Sq Ft
- 8632 Yule St
- New 22 days ago
Seller may consider buyer concessions if made in an offer. Welcome home! A fireplace and a soft neutral color palette create a solid blank canvas for the living area. You'll love cooking in this kitchen, complete with a spacious center island and a sleek backsplash. Head to the spacious primary suite with good layout and closet included. The primary bathroom is fully equipped with a separate
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