Homestead in the Willows residents rely on their neighbors for support, community and... bread. Now raising a family in nearby Walnut Hills, owner Jeff Nixon advertises micro bakery Spruce House Bread in the Homestead in the Willows HOA newsletter, which updates residents on local building initiatives and makes sure they never miss an upcoming event.
“Living near the place I grew up has been a huge positive for me,” Nixon says. “I can market to the families of the kids who I taught how to swim and people who know me from my time growing up in the neighborhood. A lot of the friends I met at Homestead Elementary School are still around, too. It’s the type of place where everyone walks to school together and keeps an eye on the kids walking home.”
Homestead’s 1970s-era homes
With mature trees providing shade for sidewalk traffic and antique style streetlights scattered throughout, it’s clear that Homestead in the Willows is a community decades in the making. Most homes are split levels and Cape Cod-styles that were first built in the late 1970s. They have since been renovated and extended to include two car garages. Prices for these homes sit between $590,000 and just over $1 million, depending on how many amenities were added. They’re lived-in, yet valuable properties that attract attention from those looking to settle into a true community.
Looking down the Homestead in the Willows street at the various home styles.
Homestead in the Willows also has a few Cape Cod style homes.
Homestead in the Willows has plenty of space to walk the dog.
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Navigating the Cherry Creek School District
Homestead residents have their own preferred pickings from the renowned Cherry Creek School District. Homestead Elementary School—which earns an A from Niche—is a beloved community institution where neighbors play games at the annual Fall Fest and warm up in the parking lot for the Turkey Trot. Students move up to West Middle School, which also earns an A, before heading to college prep-focused Cherry Creek High School, the largest in-person high school in Colorado and an A-plus according to Niche.
Front entrance of Homestead Elementary invites students through its modern façade to learn.
Homestead on the Willows students will attend West Middle School.
Cherry Creek High School is a top rated public high school in Greenwood Village.
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Foxhill Park, Cherry Park, and the Englewood Reservoir
Like many parts of Colorado, getting outdoors is a staple part of life for Homestead residents young and old. Kids run wild at the Foxhill Park playground, or Cherry Park in nearby West Centennial. The neighborhood is surrounded by Willow Springs Open Space, a large expanse of grassy land created by the Englewood Reservoir. It’s an access point for long walks through the South Suburban trail system and a popular picnic spot where locals watch the sunset and see local wildlife.
There are many pathways and greenbelt spaces in Homestead in the Willows.
Homestead in the Willows' Willow Spring Open Space has miles of trails to enjoy.
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Community events in Homestead in the Willows
“If you’re in Homestead, you’re very aware of the 4th of July Parade,” says Nixon. “Everybody rides their bikes through the neighborhood in the morning and then has a big party at the community pool with contests and games. As a kid, that was always something I looked forward to, and even now it’s fun to go with family and friends.”
Neighbors can read the latest Homestead Herald to learn about other events that happen throughout the year. They’re also just two miles from seeing some of the biggest names in music at Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre, the largest outdoor venue in the Denver metropolitan area.
Homestead in the Willows is accessible via I-25.
Commuting from Homestead in the Willows
Even with some schools and businesses within walking distance, Homestead residents expect to be behind the wheel to reach most destinations. To get to downtown Denver, they can choose between a 17-mile drive on Interstate 25 and a 50-minute trip from the Belleview Light Rail station, which sits adjacent to the Denver Tech Center and runs alongside I-25. The DTC itself is roughly 4 and a half miles away for commuters.
Local bites and Park Meadows Mall
To get the essentials, locals never expect to drive more than five miles. Park Meadows Mall—the largest mall in Colorado—is a 4-mile drive for Homestead residents. Big box options like Sprouts and Target are stationed in each direction at the intersection of Arapahoe Road and I-25.
Family-owned Venalonzo’s Tacos is around the corner for dinner and drinks, and locals pick up their Spruce House Bread orders from Nixon’s front porch shelves after work. “My email list started with five people, and now it’s grown around 350,” he shares. “Now I get to be with my two girls when they come home from school. It’s been a very transformative experience for me and a chance to connect with my community.”
Homestead in the Willows residents can head to Venalonzo's Tacos for authentic tacos.
Sprouts Farmers Market is just down the street from the Homestead in the Willows neighborhood.
Homestead in the Willows can head to Arapahoe Marketplace for food and shopping.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
6,184
Median Age
44
Population Density
8 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$150,331
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$173,015
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
100%
College Graduates
78.6%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
30.1%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
72.3%
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®
48/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
23/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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