Marci Swanson
Century 21 Altitude Real Estate, LLC
(720) 999-9076
75 Total Sales
2 in South Town
$538K - $552K Price Range
South Town
Under the watchful eye of the millennia-old Castle Rock to the north, South Town provides ample opportunity for its residents to get outside on a daily basis.
Homes in South Town primarily fall into the $400,000 to $600,000 range, with some near or on the mountainsides priced above $750,000. The lots tend to have large yards and mature trees standing tall amongst the homes. “It has a really great neighborhood feel and you see people walking up and down the streets,” says Jeff Samuelson, a commercial real estate broker for Realty ONE Group Premier. “The regular homes are mainly bi-levels, and you have some ranches with basements.”
Ranch houses aren’t as common here as in other areas of Colorado, though, and South Town features many bi-level structures. Architecture in the area also sometimes features stonework and brickwork as part of the construction.
Students attend Castle Rock Elementary School, scoring at a B with Niche, and Mesa Middle School, which Niche rates at a B+. They complete their education at Douglas County High School, which is given a B by Niche and offers clubs ranging from robotics to arts to photography.
The trailhead of Rock Park, where Castle Rock towers above the surrounding landscape, is just to the north of South Town. Centennial Park boasts a public pool with a slide alongside football fields and playgrounds with swings for all ages, while Douglas County Park has multiple sports fields. Those include a football gridiron and baseball diamond, as well as playgrounds and dog parks. Festival Park is popular as well, which hosts live, free concerts on “First Fridays” to kick off each month. Plum Creek Trail is paved and accommodates both bikers and runners, winding for more than eight miles and connecting the fairgrounds, neighborhoods and downtown.
Other frequent events in the area include Oktoberfest in the fall, hosted by Festival Park, and rodeos held at the fairgrounds. Though restaurants are few and far between within the neighborhoods, the downtown Castle Rock area is rife with eateries and bars, and South Town is situated less than two miles from its local fare. Block & Bottle, a newer establishment, is located in the Encore building and features two outdoor patios.
“We have Tribe Restaurant at Riverwalk,” Samuelson says. “They have unique foods in there like an elk steak or a bison burger. All of their stuff is unique and made right there from scratch.” Other local favorites include the B&B Café, Great Divide Brewery and Wild Blue Yonder Brewery downtown, while Safeway is the most prominent grocery chain in South Town alongside the Castle Rock Farmers Market. The neighborhood has few shops or restaurants within its borders, but most eateries and retail establishments are in Castle Rock and its downtown area.
South Town and the greater Castle Rock area also essentially serve as a midpoint between the hearts of Denver and Colorado Springs, which are each less than 45 minutes to the north and south, respectively.
“I think we’re in a sweet spot between Denver and the Springs,” Samuelson says. “It’s a great place for people to live because of the family events and the family atmosphere. Every weekend, these parks fill up with people, and the biggest thing on the residential side is the walkability. Everything’s within a couple minutes from the neighborhoods, so that’s why people love being there.”
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Marci Swanson
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Erika Staggs
Erika Staggs
Key Team Real Estate Corp.
(720) 706-4643
203 Total Sales
1 in South Town
$565,000 Price
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Danette Fossceco
Danette Fossceco
HomeSmart
(720) 807-9716
52 Total Sales
1 in South Town
$450,000 Price
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Thaine Swanson
Thaine Swanson
Century 21 Altitude Real Estate, LLC
(720) 706-3446
84 Total Sales
1 in South Town
$590,000 Price
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Nadine Kirk
Nadine Kirk
Responds QuicklyRE/MAX Alliance
(720) 706-8844
175 Total Sales
5 in South Town
$545K - $805K Price Range
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Aimee Fletcher
Aimee Fletcher
Exp Realty LLC
(719) 249-7875
636 Total Sales
2 in South Town
$550K - $605K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 6th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Rock Park
- Bike Trails
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Castle North Park
- Basketball
- Bike Trails
- Grills
Festival Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Events
Centennial Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Pool
Baldwin Park
- Bike Trails
- Trails
- Playground
Douglas County Off-leash Area
- Dog Park
Transit
South Town Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in South Town, Castle Rock sell after 213 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in South Town, Castle Rock over the last 12 months is $334,000, up 74% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$379,000
Median Sale Price
$334,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$334,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
12%
Last 12 months Home Sales
11
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
74%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$208
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
683
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Median Year Built
1976
Months of Supply
4.40
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,168
Above the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,444
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
763
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
11,325
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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$750,000
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,278 Sq Ft
- 19 Rock Ln
- New 13 days ago
Stunning Remodel! Exceptional Castle Rock ranch style home with lower level finish. 3 bedrooms and 3 baths, situated in the Gannon-Kinney subdivision with no HOAs or covenants! $200,000 renovation inside and out! Beautiful newer kitchen with vaulted ceilings that opens to living room and dining room, new flooring, white quartz counter tops and cabinetry. Newer appliances, including refrigerator.
Liz Willoughby RE/MAX Alliance
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$599,900
- 5 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 3,148 Sq Ft
- 129 Gordon Place
Beautifully Remodeled 4 bedroom, 3-bathroom home! Features include new stainless steel appliances, new kitchen cabinets and countertops, fully remodeled bathrooms. New flooring throughout. Large backyard with walkout access covered patio and composite deck with artificial turf. Property is located close to downtown amenities/shopping, scenic trails, open spaces and much more New split unit a/c
Chris Anderson Wedgewood Homes Realty
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,937
Median Age
41
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$94,381
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$111,524
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.4%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
36%
Advanced Degrees
12.2%
% Population in Labor Force
71.5%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
17''
Average Winter Low Temperature
18°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
77''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
20
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
5
/ 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.
Nearby Neighborhoods
Castle Rock
Vibrant downtown and suburban living among Colorado’s natural rock formations
Glover-Baldwin Park
A quiet residential neighborhood close to downtown Castle Rock
Craig-Gould
A historic neighborhood just south of a butte at the center of town
Downtown Castle Rock
Packed with local shops and restaurants with numerous parks
The Woodlands
Newer houses sit atop rolling hills in the grasslands just outside downtown
Plum Creek
Picturesque suburb with bountiful mountain views thirty miles from Denver
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