Ponderosa Park
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Deanna Wolfe
Deanna Wolfe
Compass - Denver
(720) 780-1204
96 Total Sales
2 in Ponderosa Park
$475K - $598K Price Range
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Leslie Parker
Leslie Parker
HomeSmart
(720) 807-9150
32 Total Sales
2 in Ponderosa Park
$770,000 Price Range
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Joann M. Perito
Joann M. Perito
Avenues Unlimited
(720) 419-0285
55 Total Sales
1 in Ponderosa Park
$775,000 Price
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John Christopher
John Christopher
RE/MAX Alliance
(720) 807-9452
87 Total Sales
2 in Ponderosa Park
$635K - $1.1M Price Range
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Diane Ortiz
Diane Ortiz
Shift Real Estate LLC
(720) 706-6438
59 Total Sales
2 in Ponderosa Park
$486K - $649K Price Range
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Lynne Wright
Lynne Wright
HomeSmart
(720) 477-6294
31 Total Sales
1 in Ponderosa Park
$550,000 Price
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Parks in this Area
Evans Park
Casey Jones Park
Whispering Pines Park
Cimarron Field
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Ponderosa Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Ponderosa Park, Elizabeth sell after 68 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Ponderosa Park, Elizabeth over the last 12 months is $369,969, down 39% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$431,990
Median Sale Price
$369,969
Median Single Family Sale Price
$407,990
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$317,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$1,050,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
45
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-39%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$310
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,148
Number of Homes for Sale
12
Median Year Built
1991
Months of Supply
3.20
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,619
Significantly above the national average
1,924
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
60,548
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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$725,000
- 4 Beds
- 3.5 Baths
- 2,851 Sq Ft
- 1327 Conifer Place
- New 7 days ago
Experience Colorado Living at its Best in Gambel Oaks! Discover your dream home in the highly sought-after Gambel Oaks subdivision, where stunning Colorado sunrises and peaceful, heavily wooded open space become your everyday reality. This exceptional property is perfectly designed for the Colorado lifestyle, offering seamless indoor comfort and incredible outdoor living directly backing to
Donald Nickell Brokers Guild Real Estate
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$719,000
- 4 Beds
- 3.5 Baths
- 2,716 Sq Ft
- 36545 Winchester Rd
- New 13 days ago
This home sits on 2.44 acres and backs up to forested open space which has riding trails and an arena available for use by owners. The property is partially fenced and the fence to the back of the property although is not in the treed area, the property line extends into the treed area. If Quiet, wide open skies and a beautiful home located away from the city is what you are looking for,
John Reid John Reid Realty Company LLC
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$1,295,000
- 5 Beds
- 4.5 Baths
- 3,940 Sq Ft
- 1434 Arabian Trail
- New 13 days ago
This extraordinary property seamlessly blends luxury living with equestrian elegance, situated on 5 tranquil acres in Stage Run just outside the picturesque town of Elizabeth. Offering a spacious workshop, barn, round pen, paddocks, and expansive pastures for roaming, this estate is a haven for horse enthusiasts or anyone who appreciates wide-open spaces and rural serenity. This horse-friendly
Eric Tack Coldwell Banker Global Luxury Denver
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
3,419
Median Age
51
Population under 18
20.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
24.4%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$124,048
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$144,732
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95.7%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
39.4%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
9.2%
% Population in Labor Force
66.8%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
21''
Average Winter Low Temperature
12°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
68''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
21
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0
/ 100
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