Windsor's mix of condominiums and houses offers residents views of its centerpiece lake and easy access to Colorado's largest arboretum. The neighborhood took off when Windsor Gardens, a 55+ active adult community, was established between 1962 and 1973. Since then incoming “Windsords” find home in condominium towers, luxury communities and traditional houses that have continued to pop up around Windsor Lake.
Windsor Gardens is an active, adult community.
A Windsor condo with a view
The rolling golf greens and diverse condo structures of the Windsor Gardens complex occupy much of this neighborhood. The community is backed up to Windsor Lake, and residents can enjoy views of the water, Fairmount Cemetery, and the Rocky Mountains. Units here range from are priced between $175,000 and $340,000, plus mandatory homeowners association fees for upkeep of the shared facilities.
Single family split levels and ranch-style homes built in the 1960s create the Park Forest subdivision and go for $580,000 to $780,000, while communities like Prelude at TAVA Waters and Lighthouse Villas provide residents with gated access, clubhouses and other amenities. Candlewyck's two high-rise towers have great views of the city and mountains, with units going for $315,000 to $325,000.
Exploring Fairmount Cemetery and more
Fairmount Cemetery – a Denver staple – takes up a third of the Windsor area. In addition to being an active resting place, Fairmount doubles as a serene arboretum that hosts tours of its historic architecture. The High Line Canal Trail, a 71-mile paved trail popular with bikers and joggers, runs through the space.
Windsor Garden's Emerald Greens Golf Club and restaurant are open to the public, and residents of this community also enjoy the walkable fields at Ben Bezoff Park. Families head to nearby Lowry Sports Complex Park for soccer games and playground fun.
Windsor Garden's golf course.
Neighborhood tennis court in Windsor.
Little Ivy Church in Windsor.
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Windsor residents are just a short drive from the Wings Over The Rockies Air and Space Museum.
Events in Windsor Gardens and beyond
Events aren’t hard to find at Windsor Gardens, from a garden club to guest speakers at the Windsor Gardens Community Center. Locals can take tours of the airplanes and Star Wars models at Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum.
From the Market Square to Cherry Creek shopping
Locals look to the southeast corner of Windsor to find Market Square at Mississippi and Havana, which covers their bases with retail options, fast food fare, and a King Soopers grocery store. For more involved shopping and dining, residents are also within reach of the popular Cherry Creek Shopping Center.
After a day of hitting the links at the Emerald Greens Golf Club, Windsor Gardens residents and visitors enjoy El Gran Jardin’s Mexican-American menu.
King Soopers is a local grocery store.
Dollar Tree and other retail stores at Market Square.
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Denver Green School signage and entrance.
Denver school options in Windsor
Kids in the Windsor area can stay local and apply for the Cherry Creek School District’s Challenge School for prekindergarten through eighth grade. Niche gives this school an A rating and ranks it the third-best public elementary school in Colorado. Denver Green School's southeast campus is also nearby, granting Pre-k through eighth grade students a high-performing curriculum emphasizing responsible environmental stewardship. This school earns a B-plus, while George Washington High School earns an A-minus.
Overview of the Windsor neighborhood.
Getting from walkable Windsor to Denver
Ample sidewalks and the High Line Canal Trail boost Windsor’s walkability. Regional Transportation District (RTD) bus stops line major thoroughfares throughout the community, taking residents further into Denver. For those who prefer driving, the downtown area is 9 miles away. The highly acclaimed Rose Medical Center sits about 5 miles northwest of the community, and visitors fly in just under 20 miles away at Denver International Airport.
Keeping the Windsor community safe
An 8-person Community Response team is on sight at Windsor Gardens 24/7.
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Windsor Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Windsor, Denver sell after 85 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Windsor, Denver over the last 12 months is $229,750, down 17% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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