Suburban, family-friendly living northwest of Denver
In Scenic Heights, residents can have vistas of the snow-capped Rocky Mountain from the comfort of their homes. Located just 12 miles northwest of Denver, Colorado, Scenic Heights is a suburban neighborhood in the charming, historic city of Arvada. In addition to views of the surrounding area and local parks in the neighborhood, residents of Scenic Heights enjoy their proximity to plenty of options for retail. "Residents love being able to walk or bike down to Olde Town Arvada to walk around, sit at cafes and dine at popular restaurants and bars," says Robyn Phipps, a Realtor with Compass Real Estate who has been selling homes in Arvada for 20 years. With schools in the neighborhood and "Regular festivals and events in Olde Town bringing the community together," Scenic Heights is a family-friendly suburb popular with "both first-time homebuyers who might be looking to start a family and second and third-time homebuyers looking for their dream home," says Phipps. Residents of Scenic Heights also enjoy a "perfectly balanced position between Denver, Arvada and the Mountains, so they can just as easily head downtown one day as they can grab their boots and go for a hike in the Rockies," says Sean Murphy, team leader of the Moxie Denver team and host of the popular Somewhere in Colorado YouTube channel. With nearby access to both natural and urban areas, Scenic Heights is a quiet enclave outside Denver where residents can take in daily views of the mountains.
As you get to higher ground in Scenic Heights, you'll find larger contemporary homes.
Many homes and parks in Scenic Heights have incredible views of the Rocky Mountains.
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A home with a view in Scenic Heights
With an average sales price of $684,000 dollars, homes in Scenic Heights are almost $50,000 more on average than those in the surrounding area and about $200,000 more expensive than the national average. The neighborhood is known for its larger, relatively expensive homes, which occupy its higher elevations and can take on a kind of castle-in-the-clouds aesthetic, some featuring custom-built architectural features like spacious balconies and turret-style bay windows cascading over sloping yards and sprawling layouts, while others offer unobstructed views of the Rockies from about 5,000 feet in elevation. Prices for these homes can easily skyrocket past $1 million — and sometimes even past $2 million — but homebuyers don’t have to be a millionaire to enjoy Scenic Heights’ million-dollar views. Five-bedroom, traditional homes with more than 3,000 square feet of living space can sell for under $850,000, while two to four-bedroom split-level and ranch-style homes are also available from as low as $475,000 to $600,000 dollars. Like Lamar Heights to the east, homes in Scenic Heights are clad in a variety of siding materials. Brick is most prominent amongst the neighborhood's quiet streets and mature trees, though an eclectic selection of colorful facades and architectural styles can also be found. Brick and Tudor-inspired elements are common among these single-family homes and many backyard areas, especially along hillsides, tend to be terraced.
Split level homes in Scenic Heights often employ brick and Tudor inspired elements.
Terraced back yards are common in Scenic Heights.
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Jefferson County Schools in the neighborhood
Thanks to Jefferson County School District No. R-1, students of Scenic Heights can attend elementary school at options like Secrest and Peck Elementary, which received ratings of B and C-plus from the educational review site, Niche. Students can also choose to attend either Arvada K-8, which is part of the district’s Choice Enrollment program, and North Arvada Middle, which received ratings of C-plus and B-minus from Niche. Most students will finish out their secondary school career at Arvada Senior High, which has been educating the Arvada community for over a century and also received a rating of C-plus. Here, students have the option to pursue career pathways in STEM, sports business or arts and humanities, with diverse tracks that cover everything from culinary essentials to computer science.
Peck Elementary School is a public elementary school in Scenic Heights.
Arvada High School is a public high school in Scenic Heights.
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Getting outside in Scenic Heights
Residents of Scenic Heights are also fortunate to have popular parks within their neighborhood. With just a quick walk or bike ride through the neighborhood, residents can stop by Ladybug Park to find a ladybug-themed playground for kids and open greenspace or head over to Fitzmorris Park just across Oberon Road to swim in the outdoor pool and play a game of fetch on the grass field. The largest park in the Neighborhood, Majestic View Park, offers about 80 acres of natural area to explore around the Oberon Lakes as well as facilities like a forest-themed playground and tennis courts for visitors to play on. At the garden, visitors can learn about their local ecosystem while enjoying the peace and quiet, or they can head into the park's nature center to sign up for educational programming like guided mountain tours, birding expeditions, watershed cleanups and art classes.
The gardens by the Majestic View Nature Center are a great place for some quiet
Majestic View Park in Scenic Heights is aptly named.
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Shopping and dining in Olde Town Arvada
Residents of Scenic Heights are also conveniently positioned to shopping and dining options in the area. Just north of the neighborhood, residents can find convenient services and stores like their local Sprouts Farmers Market and a Target Grocery. For a day or night out, residents can head down to historic Olde Town Arvada to enjoy the walkable shopping and dining hub. Residents can star in their own karaoke show at Olde Town Tavern and Grill, a long-standing establishment that recently reopened under new management to rave reviews, or head to Teocalli Cocina for a fun evening of margaritas and flavorful Mexican cuisine. For wood-fired pizza pies paired with craft brews and wine served in a warm, rustic environment, residents can head to Homegrown Tap and Dough where they have a choice of indoor or outdoor seating.
Scenic Heights is close to Olde Town.
Residents of Scenic Heights love shopping in nearby Olde Town Arvada.
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Getting around the Arvada area
In addition to well-connected sidewalks and smooth neighborhood streets, residents of Scenic Heights can also get around more easily thanks to local public transportation options like bus lines along Wadsworth Boulevard and a light rail station in Olde Town Arvada. Those commuting to Denver are conveniently located near Interstate 70 and can make the 13-mile drive to downtown in about 25 minutes. To get to Denver International Airport, residents can drive about 40 miles east on Interstate 70, while, for the closest hospital, residents can head just five miles south to the Lutheran Medical Center.
The light rail station in Olde Town Arvada offers easy access to downtown Denver.
Residents can get around Scenic Heights easily thanks to local public transportation options.
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Entertainment options around Scenic Heights
One popular option for entertainment in Scenic Heights is the Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities. The center offers theatrical presentations as well as various camps and classes across age ranges to bring the community together and also has a sculpture garden where residents can take a stroll and admire different art pieces. For a different kind of theatrics, residents can also try their hand at solving a Hollywood mystery at Conundrum Escape Rooms, where a rotating selection of themed game rooms both delight and puzzle visitors of all ages.
The Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities is a nonprofit, multi-use cultural facility.
The Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities offers various classes across age ranges.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
7,238
Median Age
44
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
19.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
25.3%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$93,232
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$110,296
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
91.7%
On par with the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
39.6%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
11%
% Population in Labor Force
64.4%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
14''
Average Winter Low Temperature
18°F
Average Summer High Temperature
91°F
Annual Snowfall
66''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
24/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
15/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
25/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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