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Saddle Rock Ridge

Saddle Rock Ridge

$589,411 Average Value
$259 Average Price per Sq Ft
22 Homes For Sale

During the early 2000s, Saddle Rock Ridge set a record when the 2,075 houses in this master-planned community between Aurora and Centennial sold in less than three years. "It's a really nice part of Aurora that appeals to everybody," says Jackie Stratton, a real estate agent with Keller Williams' Centennial office whose very first listing was in this community over a decade ago.

Stretching across 500 acres, this community features four main roads -- Powers Avenue, Riviera Way, Tempe Street, and the Versailles Parkway – that form an "H" shape at its center. Each route has a handful of subdivisions with names like The Enclave, the Hills and The Knolls, where you'll find a mixture of three and four-bedroom contemporary houses on 5,000 to 9,200-square-foot lots. "These older, suburban areas are popular because they have bigger yards," Stratton says, comparing Saddle Rock Ridge to newer developments with smaller lots. These houses fetch $450,000 to $750,000 apiece, which Stratton says is on par with the Denver Metro's median price range. Each subdivision has sidewalk-lined streets, gray communal mailboxes and a handful of newer trees – some of which still have stakes holding them upright – that have been planted along the road and in many front yards.

Children in Saddle Rock Ridge will attend Antelope Ridge Elementary School, which serves the northern half of the community, or Canyon Creek Elementary School, which serves the southern half. From here, they'll attend Thunder Ridge Middle School, which has a mission statement asking students to dream big, inspire everyone, create a road map, believe in themselves, achieve, and work hard. The community's students will be split up again, with those in its northern half going to Eaglecrest High School and those in the southern half going to Cherokee Trail High School. Respectively, these five schools received a B-plus, a B, an A-minus, an A, and an A-minus from Niche. They're also part of the Cherry Creek School District, which the website named the third-best of Colorado's 172 public school districts.

This community also offers its fair share of parks. Children can enjoy a covered playground at the northern end of the community when they need shade from the blazing Colorado sun and a regular playground at the southern end of the community for cloudy days. Saddle Ridge Park offers a bit of open space outside Antelope Elementary that would be perfect for a picnic, and you can take a quick walk down the High Plains Trail through the center of the community and along its perimeter. And while Saddle Rock Ridge doesn't have any of its own shops or restaurants, it sits just outside a cluster of shopping centers on the E470 Toll Road where you'll find a Safeway, a Sam's Club, a Target, and a Walmart. This area is also home to a few restaurants like The Copper Pot, a homestyle restaurant known for its large portions, and The Rock Restaurant and Bar, which describes itself as "a lively tavern with sports on the TV and a patio."

Those looking for more simply need to follow this toll road through Aurora, Brighton, Commerce City, and Parker. It also intersects Interstates 25, 70 and 76, increasing the number of destinations the community's residents could visit without going for that long of a drive. Stratton says being able to access these urban areas from a suburban area like Saddle Rock Ridge has to be one of its top selling points. "It truly is the best of both worlds," she says.

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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Denver International

27 min drive

Bus

Smoky Hill Rd & S Gun Club Rd

Bus

Smoky Hill Rd & S Riviera Way

Bus

Smoky Hill Rd & S Versailles Pkwy

Saddle Rock Ridge Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$579,900
Median Sale Price
$560,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$581,750
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$430,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
109
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
0%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$259

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
2,767
Number of Homes for Sale
22
Median Year Built
2000
Months of Supply
2.40
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,434
Above the national average
1,925
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,524
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,534

Open Houses

  • Saturday, Sep 20
    12 - 2pm

    22822 E Dorado Dr, Aurora, CO 80015

    $524,400

    • 4 Beds
    • 3 Baths
    • 1,688 Sq Ft
    • 22822 E Dorado Dr
    • New 3 days ago

    Welcome to this lovely two story home in the sought after Saddle Rock Ridge neighborhood! This delightful home has recently been refreshed and is ready for a new owner! With 4 beds, and 3 baths this home offers a bright, functional layout perfect for everyday living. Enjoy a spacious kitchen, large rooms, and a flexible basement layout great for future expansion or extra storage. The fully fenced

    Austin Lanpher Real Broker, LLC DBA Real

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  • Saturday, Sep 20
    10am - 2pm

    5247 S Riviera Cir, Aurora, CO 80015

    $684,900

    • 5 Beds
    • 3.5 Baths
    • 3,450 Sq Ft
    • 5247 S Riviera Cir

    Enjoy Colorado living at its best in this beautifully maintained 5-bedroom, 4-bath home in the sought-after Trail Ridge subdivision. Thoughtfully designed for today’s lifestyle, the open, light-filled layout flows from the updated kitchen with granite counters, stainless steel appliances, and center island into a welcoming family room with a cozy gas fireplace — perfect for gatherings or quiet

    Jesse Medina HomeSmart

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Distribution of Home Values

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Property Mix - Square Feet

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Demographics

Total Population
9,963
Median Age
36
Population Density
11 ppl/acre
Population under 18
28.9%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
9.2%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$115,522
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$127,562

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
92.1%
College Graduates
48.1%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
17.2%
% Population in Labor Force
84.7%
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®

49 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

23 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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