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Creighton

Creighton

Suburban Neighborhood in Lakewood, Colorado

Jefferson County 80226
$656,971 Average Value
$183 Average Price per Sq Ft
5 Homes For Sale

Creighton's ranches and ranch-style homes

Despite its proximity to other areas of Lakewood and a university within its borders, the Creighton community in Colorado is cherished by residents for its semirural feel. The community is divided into three quadrants by West 1st Avenue and Garrison Street, while West 6th Avenue serves as the community’s northern boundary and path to convenient shopping and dining.
A renovated ranch beside a traditional ranch home in Creighton in Lakewood, Colorado.
A renovated ranch beside a traditional ranch home in Creighton in Lakewood, Colorado.
An updated ranch home in Creighton.
An updated ranch home in Creighton.
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Creighton’s semi-rural and suburban halves

McIntyre Gulch runs through Creighton’s northern half, carving an atypical city grid. The houses here rest on wider, curvier streets with no sidewalks, and ample lots are large enough for some residents to keep horses. Rows of square suburban lots encompass the rest of the neighborhood. Barring differences in lot sizes, ranch-style homes first constructed in 1940 comprise most of this sector. Some have been gutted and brought to midcentury modern sleekness, while others maintain their brick and vinyl exteriors. Most homes list between $500,000 and $850,000, with the occasional custom home reaching beyond $1 million. Meanwhile, two-story condos adjacent to Colorado Christian University run the gamut from $400,000 to $470,000.
A ranch home in Creighton.
A ranch home in Creighton.
A street of homes in Creighton.
A street of homes in Creighton.
A street of homes in Creighton.
A street of homes in Creighton.
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Recent upgrades to Creighton Middle School

Kids living in Creighton start their education at Dennison Elementary School, which sits in the northwest corner of the neighborhood. Niche rates this school an A and ranks it the No. 1 public elementary school in Jefferson County. They move up to Creighton Middle School, which earns a B-minus from Niche and recently celebrated a new building expansion of eight classrooms, plus flex and conference rooms to accommodate a new sixth grade class. Nearby Lakewood High School also earns an A. Creighton is also home to Colorado Christian University, a private institution offering traditional and online academic programs.
Colorado Christian University adds some unique architecture to the area.
Colorado Christian University adds some unique architecture to the area.
Creighton Middle School is a public middle school in Lakewood.
Creighton Middle School is a public middle school in Lakewood.
Dennison Elementary School is a public elementary school in Creighton.
Dennison Elementary School is a public elementary school in Creighton.
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Winter sledding in Meadowlark Park

In addition to providing large lot sizes for homeowners, the hills and slopes along McIntyre Gulch are popular for winter sledding, especially in Meadowlark Park, one of Lakewood’s oldest parks. Locals take their kids to the swing set and playground here in the warmer months or head to Bonvue Park for sunlit views with fresh wildflowers.
McIntyre Gulch runs lazily through Creighton and ands some natural beauty to Meadowlark Park.
McIntyre Gulch runs lazily through Creighton and ands some natural beauty to Meadowlark Park.
Meadowlark Park is a cozy little park in Creighton with a hill for sledding in the winter.
Meadowlark Park is a cozy little park in Creighton with a hill for sledding in the winter.
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Local sports in Creighton

Much of Creighton’s western portion is taken up by sports facilities, which are used year-round by community members. Lakewood Park Tennis Center works to cultivate the local tennis scene by shedding the membership fees and residency requirements of similar organizations. The center hosts a pro shop, junior and adult lessons, and late-night play, as well as tournaments for area leagues and special events like mixers. Lakewood residents fill the stands at JeffCo Stadium and Trailblazer Stadium, the sites for local high school track meets and football and soccer games.
The large, gated Jeffco stadium entrance in Creighton in Lakewood, Colorado.
The large, gated Jeffco stadium entrance in Creighton in Lakewood, Colorado.
The scoreboard at Jeffco Stadium in Creighton in Lakewood, Colorado.
The scoreboard at Jeffco Stadium in Creighton in Lakewood, Colorado.
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Shopping Fairfield Commons, Metro Denver and more

Fairfield Commons shopping center is Creighton’s main slice of commercial convenience. Locals grab their essentials at Sprouts Farmers Market, T.J. Maxx, PetSmart and Walmart, among others. Metro Denver, the city’s oldest-running farmers market, operates its Lakewood location in Creighton every Saturday during the summer months. The market has partnered with independently owned farms for 40 years and hosts vendors specializing in fashion, baked goods, furniture and more.

Creighton also has a sprinkling of neighborhood fixtures, like Village Roaster, a family-owned coffee shop that has operated across the street from Colorado Christian University since 1979. “We love being a neighborhood gathering spot with the role of being a hospitable place for people to warm up and grab a latte or a cup of coffee,” says third-generation owner Eric Bakken. “We’re not a chain, though there are lots of chains in Lakewood. You can find a Dunkin' or a Starbucks on every street corner.”
The Fairfield Commons shopping mall.
The Fairfield Commons shopping mall.
Village Roaster Coffee & Tea has an unbeatable coffee selection and a friendly staff.
Village Roaster Coffee & Tea has an unbeatable coffee selection and a friendly staff.
For groceries, locals love Sprouts.
For groceries, locals love Sprouts.
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Getting from Creighton to Denver

“You’re not going to see too many people out and about walking here; they’re mostly driving,” Bakken shares. The 6th Avenue Freeway is the main thoroughfare leading Creighton locals to downtown Denver in 7.5 miles. The nearby Garrison Street Light Rail station provides an alternative route for commuters to the Mile-High City. Locals also live just under 3 miles east of CommonSpirit St. Anthony Hospital. Those catching a flight make their way down Interstate 76 to Denver International Airport in 35.5 miles.
The 6th Ave Freeway provides easy access to both Denver and the mountains from Creighton, CO.
The 6th Ave Freeway provides easy access to both Denver and the mountains from Creighton, CO.
The Garrison Station light rail stop provides transportation options for residents in Creighton.
The Garrison Station light rail stop provides transportation options for residents in Creighton.
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Neighboring the Denver Federal Center

Creighton — and much of Lakewood’s farmland — was developed to accommodate workers for the Denver Ordnance Plant during World War II. The factory's munitions production ceased after the war, and the plant was converted to the Denver Federal Center, a complex of federal agencies. It is Lakewood’s largest employer and Creighton's next-door neighbor.
To the west of Creighton is the Federal Center, a large employer for the region.
To the west of Creighton is the Federal Center, a large employer for the region.
The Denver Federal center borders the west end of Creighton in Lakewood, Colorado.
The Denver Federal center borders the west end of Creighton in Lakewood, Colorado.
To the west of Creighton is the Federal Center, a large employer for the region.
To the west of Creighton is the Federal Center, a large employer for the region.
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Agents Specializing in this Area

  • Kimberly Chatman

    Kimberly Chatman

    Milehimodern

    (720) 730-9251

    39 Total Sales

    1 in Creighton

    $593,400 Price

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  • Steven Kinney

    Steven Kinney

    RE/MAX Professionals

    (720) 799-2386

    110 Total Sales

    2 in Creighton

    $630K - $790K Price Range

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  • Carly Mayer

    Carly Mayer

    Compass Colorado, LLC - Boulder

    (720) 802-3733

    212 Total Sales

    1 in Creighton

    $665,000 Price

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  • Josefina Escalante

    Josefina Escalante

    Escalante Real Estate

    (720) 706-4797

    36 Total Sales

    1 in Creighton

    $850,000 Price

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  • Kristen Corporon

    Kristen Corporon

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    Brix Real Estate LLC

    (720) 310-1997

    50 Total Sales

    1 in Creighton

    $625,000 Price

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  • Kyle Vasey

    Kyle Vasey

    Thrive Real Estate Group

    (720) 650-8497

    58 Total Sales

    1 in Creighton

    $510,000 Price

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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Denver International

42 min drive

Bus

W Alameda Ave & S Estes St

Bus

W Alameda Ave & S Ammons St

Bus

Wadsworth Blvd & W 5th Ave

Bus

W Alameda Ave & S Carr St

Bus

S Wadsworth Blvd & W Byers Pl

Bus

W Alameda Ave & S Garrison St

Bus

Wadsworth Blvd & W 2nd Ave

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Creighton US
Homicide 2 4
Sexual Assault 2 4
Assault with Weapon 2 4
Robbery 2 4
Burglary 3 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 3 4
Larceny 3 4
Crime Score 3 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Creighton Demographics and Home Trends

On average, homes in Creighton, Lakewood sell after 90 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Creighton, Lakewood over the last 12 months is $253,000, down 65% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$374,500
Median Sale Price
$253,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$459,473
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$253,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
17
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-65%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$183

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,563
Number of Homes for Sale
5
Median Year Built
1955
Months of Supply
3.50
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,968
On par with the national average
1,924
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,417
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
895
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
13,503

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    • 4 Beds
    • 3 Baths
    • 2,728 Sq Ft
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Distribution of Home Values

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Average Home Value

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Property Mix - Square Feet

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Demographics

Total Population
5,230
Median Age
35
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$98,145
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$118,633

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
95.7%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
43%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
13.8%
% Population in Labor Force
64.5%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
14''
Average Winter Low Temperature
18°F
Average Summer High Temperature
91°F
Annual Snowfall
66''

Area Factors

Bikeable

Bike Score®

56 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

41 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

34 / 100
Source: Walk Score
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