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Peaceful rural neighborhood just outside of Elizabeth
In Ponderosa Park, winding country roads lead to sprawling properties with acres of land. The neighborhood is interspersed with trees and lends to the secluded and quiet rural setting. “It has a real convenient location with beautiful scenery, from the trees to the vast open space, but you also have Parker and Castle Rock a quick 20-minute drive away,” says Melissa Brugh, a real estate agent with eXp Realty, who has about 7 years of experience. Elizabeth is the closest town, about 6 miles southeast, and provides opportunities for shopping and dining.
Single-family properties with farms and fences
Most homes in Ponderosa Park sit on large lots that have additional buildings for a working farm or small business. Fencing surrounds the perimeter of these properties for privacy and keeping livestock secure. “When you live in a rural area, you’re going to get an eclectic home, and you get to do what you want with your land,” Brugh says. Ranch-style homes, raised ranches and bi-levels built in the 1970s and 1980s are found throughout the neighborhood. These houses span 1,700 to 3,300 square feet and cost $575,000 to $800,000. Contemporary multistory homes from the 1980s to 2000s are also common and go for similar prices.
Residential farmhouses are dotted throughout Ponderosa Park. Some are more traditional, with wrap-around porches and beams, while others have a Tudor-inspired design with a cottage core. Prices range between $600,000 and $1.2 million. In some areas of the neighborhood, modern Craftsman estates built in the 2000s are sprawled along lush green acreage. These houses span 4,500 to 6,500 square feet and go for $975,000 to $2.2 million, depending on property size.
Ponderosa Park's winding streets give way to ranch-style homes with garages and fencing.
Estates in Ponderosa Park can have craftsman influences and enjoy a most beautiful setting.
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Nearby retail and restaurants in Elizabeth
Since the neighborhood is primarily residential, traveling is required for shopping and dining. A shopping center along Legacy Circle, about 7 miles south, has a Walmart Supercenter and fast-food options like McDonald’s and Taco Bell. There’s also a Safeway nearby for groceries.
Downtown Elizabeth is the closest commercial hub, with dozens of local shops and eateries. Jac’s Restaurant is a casual pizza place, while Catalina’s Diner specializes in comfort food. Countryside Village shopping center is farther east on Kiowa Avenue and has more restaurant options like El Pinito Family Restaurant, which serves traditional Mexican cuisine. For more options, Castle Rock is about 16 miles west of the neighborhood with its own retail and dining scene.
The nearby Safeway serves as a great spot for Ponderosa Park residents to grab fresh produce.
Ponderosa Park residents can head to the Walmart in nearby Castle Rock for additional shopping.
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Playground areas, golf courses and state parks
Cimarron Field is a baseball diamond and one of the only green spaces within Ponderosa Park’s rural landscape. Casey Jones Park is about 7 miles southeast in Elizabeth and has a playground, multiple turf fields, pickleball courts and an off-leash dog park. The park’s rodeo grounds regularly host public events such as Elizabeth’s annual Stampede Rodeo and its Celtic Festival.
Additionally, Ponderosa Park is surrounded by golf courses. Spring Valley Golf Club is around 9 miles from the neighborhood and has an 18-hole championship golf course built on the site of a former cattle ranch. The Pinery Country Club has three nine-hole golf courses, plus tennis courts and three swimming pools. Roughly 11 miles southwest of Ponderosa Park is Castlewood Canyon State Park. The 2,600-acre open space has 12 miles of hiking trails and natural 60-foot rock climbing walls.
Cimarron Field in Ponderosa Park has a baseball diamond and green space residents can explore.
Casey Jones Park near Ponderosa Park has lots to explore like a dog park and pickleball courts.
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B-rated Elizabeth public schools
Families living in Ponderosa Park can send their kids to schools within the Elizabeth School District, which all have open enrollment. Singing Hills Elementary School earns a B-plus grade from Niche, while Running Creek Elementary School has a B-minus. Both offer before- and after-school care, provided by the district's Kids' Club program. From there, students can attend Elizabeth Middle School, which receives a B grade. Elizabeth High School has a B-minus and provides a Career Exploration Program that helps students earn certifications in fields such as automotive repair, cybersecurity and cosmetology.
Elizabeth Middle School is where Ponderosa Park students can head to before high school.
At Elizabeth High School, Ponderosa Park students can explore the Career Education Program.
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Traveling in and out of Ponderosa Park
Ponderosa Park’s winding country roads branch off into residential dirt roads, requiring a vehicle to navigate. “If you get snowed in, someone else in the neighborhood who has a tractor will come by to plow you out,” Brugh says. Colorado state Route 86 travels east to west directly south of the neighborhood and eventually connects to Interstate 25 in Castle Rock, about 16 miles west.
The Centennial Airport is around 20 miles away for charter flights – travelers who need a commercial flight will have to use Denver International Airport, roughly 41 miles away.
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Ponderosa Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Ponderosa Park, Elizabeth sell after 56 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Ponderosa Park, Elizabeth over the last 12 months is $742,450, up 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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