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Golden Ridge

Golden Ridge

Neighborhood in Golden, Colorado

Jefferson County 80401

$357,848 Average Value
$418 Average Price per Sq Ft
2 Homes For Sale

Condo and mobile-home community at the base of the Rockies

Around 13 miles west of Denver, and just off U.S. Route 6, Golden Ridge is a community with condos and mobile homes near highly ranked schools and an abundance of Rocky Mountain trails. “It’s really easy to get to Denver from here, but you can just as easily go up the highway to go skiing or hiking in the mountains” explains LaDawn Sperling, an associate broker with Coldwell Baker Realty. Although located near the southern limits of Golden, Golden Ridge remains near many of the local businesses the historic mining town is known for. “The charm of the area stems from it being very close to the mountains and all the little shops that create the small-town feel,” Sperling says.

Condos and mobile homes in Golden Ridge

The Golden Ridge Condominium Association’s (GRCA) low-rise buildings all center around a shared greenspace marked with trees and walking paths. Residents enjoy reserved parking spaces, a fitness center with a sauna, and a clubhouse. Condo units generally range from 600 to 1,100 square feet and come in one- to three-bedroom layouts. Prices range from $230,000 to $370,000, with larger units fetching higher prices. The Golden Terrace mobile home community sits directly beside GRCA, its single- and double-wides laid out on a tree-shaded grid. Each mobile home features a strip of yard space and a carport. Single-wides with two bedrooms range from $25,000 to $65,000, depending on their state of renovation. Double-wides have two- and three-bedroom floorplans and range from $85,000 to $135,000.

Mobile homes in Golden Ridge range from $25,000 to $135,000, depending on the floor plan and features.
Mobile homes in Golden Ridge range from $25,000 to $135,000, depending on the floor plan and features.
Condos in Golden Ridge range in price from $230,000 to $370,000.
Condos in Golden Ridge range in price from $230,000 to $370,000.
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Hiking in the Rockies and climbing at Movement Golden

At the base of Lookout Mountain, Golden Ridge is a mere mile away from hiking trails and ponderosa forests. “You can walk out of your front door and get right on a trail in the mountains,” Sperling says. Apex Park is a vast, 780-acre open space just west of the neighborhood. The park’s 10 miles of trails were once roads for the area’s gold mines, and century-old wagon toll signs still stand here today. Now, hikers, mountain bikers and horseback riders are all welcome to travel through the park’s pine groves and mountain vistas. Movement Golden rock-climbing gym also sits in Golden Ridge, its parking lot nearly always full of cars. On top of featuring 233 rock-climbing routes, Movement Golden offers yoga classes and a cross-fit gym.

Apex Park in Golden is a very popular and challenging park for mountain bikers.
Apex Park in Golden is a very popular and challenging park for mountain bikers.
Lookout Mountain Nature Center in Golden has programs and classes aimed at educating locals.
Lookout Mountain Nature Center in Golden has programs and classes aimed at educating locals.
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Highly ranked Jeffco Public Schools

Local kids can attend Jeffco Public Schools, including Shelton Elementary, which earns a B-plus from Niche, and Bell Middle, which also earns a B-plus. At A-minus-rated Golden High, students and faculty perform the school’s signature “Hand Jive” dance to cheer on the Demons at sporting events. All students are taught the routine in freshman year, which involves a flopping of hands to the song “Just Can’t Get Enough” by Depeche Mode.

Bell Middle School is an above average public school in Golden.
Bell Middle School is an above average public school in Golden.
Golden High School is a highly rated school with an A minus on Niche.
Golden High School is a highly rated school with an A minus on Niche.
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Convenient commutes to Denver

U.S. Route 6 forms Golden Ridge's northern border, leading 13 miles east to Denver. The Jefferson County Government-Golden Station is also less than a mile north of the neighborhood; light-rail trains depart from here every 15 minutes and take an average of 40 minutes to reach Union Station in Downtown Denver. Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital is 6 miles east, and the Denver International Airport is 32 miles east.

Golden Ridge Center and nearby grocery stores

Sitting on the neighborhood’s northern edge, Golden Ridge Center is home to a variety of small-scale eateries and retailers. Period 6 Studio here is a locally owned gift shop, and Bean Fosters doubles as a cafe and used bookstore. El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant is a popular local chain known for its generous margarita servings. Grocery options are also close at hand. The nearest is a King Soopers about a mile north, and for organic options, a Natural Grocers can be found 2 miles north in the Downtown Golden area.

Meet friends for some Mexican cuisine at El Tapito in Golden Ridge.
Meet friends for some Mexican cuisine at El Tapito in Golden Ridge.
For groceries, head to King Soopers in the Golden Town Center near Golden Ridge.
For groceries, head to King Soopers in the Golden Town Center near Golden Ridge.
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Buffalo Bill Days in Downtown Golden

Every July, Golden Ridge locals head to Downtown Golden to celebrate Buffalo Bill Days. A three-day event, Buffalo Bill Days celebrates Golden’s Old Western legacy with a parade of horseback riders, an arts and crafts festival, and a Muttin Bustin competition, in which young kids see who can hold onto a bucking sheep for the longest.

Come see horses march through town at the Buffalo Bill Days event in Downtown Golden.
Come see horses march through town at the Buffalo Bill Days event in Downtown Golden.
A parade of horses walk through Downtown Golden during the Buffalo Bill Days event.
A parade of horses walk through Downtown Golden during the Buffalo Bill Days event.
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Schools

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Transit

Airport

Denver International

47 min drive

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$315,000
Median Townhouse Price
$542,750
Median 2 Bedroom Price
$326,000
Median 1 Bedroom Price
$262,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$418
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Last 12 months Home Sales
40
Months of Supply
0.60
Median List Price
$322,500
Median Discount From 1st List Price
1%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
0%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
493
Median Year Built
1974
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,284
Significantly below the national average
1,937
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,254
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
822
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
605
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
1,306

Open Houses

  • Sunday, May 4
    12 - 3pm

    345 La Veta Pass Ave, Golden, CO 80401

    $149,900

    • 3 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,600 Sq Ft
    • 345 La Veta Pass Ave
    • New 13 days ago

    This gorgeous three bedroom with an extra bonus room home located in Golden is a must see!! Offering approximately 1,600 sqft. this open floor plan is inviting and ready for entertaining your entire family! The cozy living room has a fireplace and is spacious enough for a large sectional. The bonus room is just off the living room that can be used as an office or kids play area! The kitchen

    Janesa Correa Resident Realty Colorado

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  • Saturday, May 3
    11am - 2pm

    625 F St, Golden, CO 80401

    $120,000

    • 3 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,024 Sq Ft
    • 625 F St
    • New 28 days ago

    This 2017 Manufactured home offers a spacious open floor plan designed with convenience to fit your lifestyle! Enjoy the inviting interior that is accented by a neutral color palette throughout. The kitchen features laminate countertops, stainless-steel finished appliances with gas range and vent hood, and the functional island offers built-in storage with bar seating- perfect for gatherings of

    Lourdes Garcia Resident Realty Colorado

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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

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Demographics

Total Population
2,748
Median Age
36
Population under 18
18%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.7%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$64,464
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$74,268

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
96.3%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
40%
Advanced Degrees
18.9%
% Population in Labor Force
77.5%
Above the national average
65.1%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
21''
Average Winter Low Temperature
21°F
Average Summer High Temperature
88°F
Annual Snowfall
65''

Area Factors

Very Bikeable

Bike Score®

79 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

33 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

42 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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