A quiet atmosphere and an abundance of agriculture in Platteville
Resting along the winding South Platte River, surrounded by miles of farmlands and rolling hills, Platteville is a rural, Weld County town with quiet, walkable streets and a rural atmosphere. Founded in 1871 with the development of the Denver Pacific Railroad, the town has always been rooted with atmosphere and, today, over 200 farms can be found in the area. “Platteville is a small town with a secluded feel, but you’re really only 15 minutes from towns where you get everything you need,” says Kristina Hayes, a Platteville resident and Realtor with Coldwell Banker Realty. “People move here for a quiet atmosphere, but you can commute to Greeley, Brighton and Longmont within a short drive.”
Spacious lots and 20th-century architecture
Bi-levels, bungalows and ranch-style homes line the streets of Platteville, with some multi-story builds and manufactured homes mixed throughout. Most of the area’s houses were built between the early 1900s and the 1970s, with 21st-century homes in the Rogers Farm subdivision on the community’s north side. Near the center of town, houses sit on quarter to half-acre lots, while the outskirts of Platteville offer properties ranging from 1 to over 10 acres. “You’ll find lower home prices here compared to other Weld County communities,” Hayes says. “And the taxes are a bit lower too.” Manufactured homes range from $60,000 to $130,000, while single-family homes can go for $320,000 to $685,000, with prices increasing alongside square footage and property size.
Concurrent enrollment at Valley High and library programs
Local students may attend Platteville Elementary School and South Valley Middle School, which both earn C-plus overall grades from Niche. Valley High School receives a B-minus and offers concurrent enrollment offerings through nearby institutions including Aims Community College and Front Range Community College. The Platteville Public Library hosts community programs for locals of all ages, from teen culinary workshops to a monthly book club.
Platteville small businesses, from pizza to Mexican fare
While Platteville is largely residential and agricultural, there are a handful of businesses across town. The Silver Spur is a local watering hole serving pizza, sub sandwiches and pub fare alongside craft brews and cocktails. Across the street, Tio Juan’s offers classic Mexican fare. Less than a mile south, Platteville Commons has a Mexican grocery store, a dentist office and FR Clothing & Supply, which sells outdoor work wear. For groceries and essentials, King Soopers is around 10 miles southwest in Frederick.
Athletic facilities and a nearby State Park
The Platteville Community Center and Community Complex has facilities for sand volleyball, baseball and horseshoe, along with a dog park, event space and a fitness center. Nearby, Riverview Park has a soccer field, a skate park, shaded picnic tables and a playground. St. Vrain State Park is around 15 miles west and is a popular spot among hikers, campers and anglers, with over 7 miles of trails and around a dozen ponds, with picturesque views of the snow-capped Rocky Mountains in the distance.
An August community celebration
On the third weekend in August, Harvest Daze is a three-day event complete with live music, a cornhole tournament, a 5K run and a beer garden. Held at the Platteville Community Complex and Lincoln Park, the event draws crowds for the weekend and finishes with a coed softball tournament on Sunday.
Take nearby thoroughfares to Greeley or Denver
US Route 85 runs through Platteville and can take drivers around 20 miles north to Greeley or roughly 40 miles south to downtown Denver. Interstate 25 is about 10 miles east.
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