Nicole Nelson
Resident Realty Colorado
(720) 704-1943
23 Total Sales
1 in Sunland Hills
$535,000 Price
Sunland Hills
Suburban Neighborhood in Arvada, Colorado
Jefferson County 80003
$595,278
Average Value
$308
Average Price per Sq Ft
Next to the busy Wadsworth Boulevard, Sunland Hills is a quaint neighborhood within the suburb of Arvada occupied by many residents operating LLCs and other businesses out of their homes. Within its nearly perfect square borders are residential homes with wide streets and sidewalks shaded by trees, ideal for after-work strolls.
“This area is full of older homes from the 1970s or 1980s, some renovated in the early 2000s, so there are quite a few fixer-uppers,” says Broker Guild Homes Realtor Jing Di. Those looking to buy in Sunland Hills can find many 1,500-square-foot ranches or split levels with small, but impressive gardens and landscapes, attached garages and driveways and fenced-in backyards. Prices for these homes are in the $500,000 to $600,000 price range. Sprinkled around the sidewalks of these residential pockets are Little Free Libraries where residents can trade their monthly reads. It’s also common to see a variety of trucks with attached trailers parked outside the homes when they’re not being used for a day’s work.
Immediately on the other side of Wadsworth Boulevard, avid golfers have access to Indian Tree Golf Club, a well-kempt golf course with a pond view and restaurant. “A bit further south of Sunland Hills is the Apex Community Rec Center, which many families will go to for fitness classes, the weight room and indoor courts.” Di says. Apex also offers its members computer classes, volunteering opportunities and other enriching activities. A 5-minute walk from the rec center, residents can enjoy free admission to the galleries at Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, a performance and concert venue with a history museum and art exhibits.
Younger children living in Sunland Hills can attend Hackberry Hill Elementary School, which receives a B+ grade on Niche. Middle schoolers can go to North Arvada Middle School, which, along with Arvada High School, is ranked among the Most Diverse Public Schools in Colorado according to Niche.
For all their shopping and dining needs, locals head five minutes north to Northridge Shopping Center, where they can keep up with dental appointments, shop at Target, grab a venti Frappuccino at Starbucks and Chick-fil-A, all in one fell swoop. Also in the area is Sweet Bloom Coffee Roasters, where crafty baristas serve up lattes and other fresh roasts alongside both sweet and savory pastries. Before heading home for the day, residents can mark off their grocery lists at King Soopers, Safeway or Sprouts Farmers Market. There are several bus stops along Wadsworth Boulevard, a road lined with most of the neighborhood’s retail stores and restaurants.
In this established neighborhood of Sunland Hills, a drive to downtown Denver is less than 30 minutes via Interstate 70, which passes through Berkeley Lake Park and Rocky Mountain Lake Park, both popular fishing lakes circled by a running loop and athletic fields. Residents are close to the capital but far enough away to appreciate their own community.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Nicole Nelson
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Nicki Thompson
Nicki Thompson
RE/MAX Alliance - Olde Town
(720) 677-8510
538 Total Sales
2 in Sunland Hills
$570K - $590K Price Range
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Betsy Sharpe
Betsy Sharpe
Sharper Colorado Homes LLC
(855) 952-5571
23 Total Sales
1 in Sunland Hills
$484,000 Price
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Serena Pisano
Serena Pisano
Responds QuicklyPeople's Real Estate Service
(888) 621-6145
15 Total Sales
1 in Sunland Hills
$545,000 Price
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Don Newton
Don Newton
RE/MAX Alliance-Longmont
(720) 706-9704
29 Total Sales
2 in Sunland Hills
$225K - $650K Price Range
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Stacia Shane
Stacia Shane
RE/MAX Momentum
(720) 807-0869
71 Total Sales
2 in Sunland Hills
$520K - $710K Price Range
Schools
Source:
GreatSchools:
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View GreatSchools Rating Methodology
- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Lew Walsh Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Faversham Park
- Basketball
- Fishing
- Grills
Thundercloud Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
Sunrise Park
- Basketball
- Trails
- Playground
Little Dry Creek Park
Hillside Park
- Trails
- Playground
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Sunland Hills | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 1 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Sunland Hills, Arvada sell after 67 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Sunland Hills, Arvada over the last 12 months is $660,194, up 13% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$635,000
Median Single Family Price
$635,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$308
Last 12 months Home Sales
36
Median List Price
$642,500
Median Discount From 1st List Price
2%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
12%
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
427
Median Year Built
1969
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,812
Below the national average
1,936
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
8,712
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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$425,000
- Land
- 0.73 Acre Lot
- 7402 W 76th Ave
- New 7 days ago
Rare opportunity to build your dream home in the city of Arvada on this undeveloped .7 acre lot. Enjoy spectacular views of Indian Tree Golf Course and the mountains. Quiet and peaceful location, No HOA or covenants. Lot is perfect for a walk out basement. Easy access to I-70 and the Wadsworth corridor, close to shopping and public transportation.
Jody Sheahan Compass - Denver
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,331
Median Age
40
Population Density
8 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$95,507
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$108,348
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.3%
College Graduates
39.9%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
8.5%
% Population in Labor Force
74.8%
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
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
36
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
25
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
28
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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