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Suburban living with outdoor and city amenities
As one of the more prominent sprawling suburbs of Thornton, Quimby is an active community that has access to recreation-filled greenspaces and convenient shopping centers. The neighborhood is only 13 miles from downtown Denver, making it easy for residents to find nearby amenities or commute into the city. A wide range of housing options are available for comfortable living. “Quimby has a lot going for it. It’s so close to everything around it, like Arvada and downtown Denver. It’s a good place to get that suburb feel,” says Andrew Wolfe, a managing broker with Windermere Metro Denver Real Estate who has almost 10 years of experience.
Craftsman homes in Quimby cost anywhere between $450,000 and $870,000.
Parents can get in on the fun also, at Sky Zone.
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A multitude of housing options
Quimby’s wide residential streets are lined with a variety of housing types to suit any lifestyle. Most properties come with nice yards and driveways that are surrounded by mature trees. Contemporary two-story homes and Craftsmen with front gables and porches are common, range from 1,800 to 2,800 square feet and cost anywhere between $450,000 and $870,000. “It’s a great Denver neighborhood. My clients were able to get a single-family home within their budget. They were super excited to be there.” Wolfe says. The city has lower-priced homes compared to areas west of Denver, which makes it a great entry point for homebuyers. Quimby also has alternative housing options like townhouses and condos that go for $350,000 to $460,000. Many of these properties are within communities that come with private parking and amenities like a pool. The eastern section of the neighborhood past Colorado Boulevard has sprawling manufactured home communities such as Pine Lakes Ranch and North County Village for those who want a lower cost of living. Homebuyers can find a remodeled manufactured home that’s roughly 900 square feet for $80,000 to $140,000.
Most properties come with nice yards and driveways that are surrounded by mature trees.
The eastern section of the neighborhood has sprawling manufactured home communities.
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Enjoying Quimby’s outdoor amenities and natural land
When Quimby residents want to explore the outdoors, there are several parks and greenspaces they can check out. Directly south of the neighborhood is Community Park, which has everything from a playground and walking trails to a skate park and softball complex. The Thornton City Pool on its grounds is a great place to cool down in the summer months, and Community Park’s rolling hills are popular for sledding in the winter. There are multiple open spaces dotting Quimby that act as nature preserves and allow visitors to explore the area’s natural land. Lamberton Lakes Open Space has trails along the waterfront, and Grandview Ponds Open Space is known for its prairie dog habitat. “One of the big open spaces – Pelican’s – has a disc golf course. You can access the Platte River along the riverwalk too,” Wolfe says. While there, hikers and bikers can hop on the Platte River Trail, which snakes beside the river for 14 miles from Denver to the northern end of Adams County.
Community Park, which has everything from a playground and walking trails to a skate park.
The Thornton city pool is one of the main attractions located in the Quimby neighborhood.
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Getting educated in Thornton
Children living in Quimby have the option of attending schools in either the Mapleton School District or the Adams 12 Five Star School District. Explore Elementary PK-8 is located in Quimby and a part of Mapleton. The magnet school maintains a C grade on Niche and is known for its Expeditionary Learning model. Students zoned for the Adams 12 district can attend Thornton Elementary, Middle and High Schools, which all have C Niche grades. Thornton High School offers an IB program and several Career Pathways programs for its students.
Explore K-8 School is located in the Quimby neighborhood of Thornton, Colorado.
Thornton High School is an urban high school that sits in the Five Star District.
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Retail and restaurants along the main roads
Quimby’s outer edges are filled with shopping and dining. To the west, there are several retail and restaurant options along Washington Street. Residents can start their day at Bluebird Café or Lisa’s Breakfast place – both serve traditional American breakfast meals. Fuzzy’s Taco Shop specializes in modern Mexican dishes with Baja flavors. On the other side of Washington Street along Grant Street, Thornton Town Center has a Walmart Supercenter for essentials and numerous name-brand retailers like Home Depot and Game Stop. Residents can grab their groceries from Sam’s Club, or head to the northwest corner of the neighborhood for King Soopers. Thirsty’s Sports Pub is a local bar that’s great for meeting up with friends and throwing darts. The intersection at East 104th Avenue and Colorado Boulevard has a Safeway and multiple fast-food options like Pizza Hut and Popeyes.
The intersection at East 104th Avenue and Colorado Boulevard has a Safeway.
Residents in the Quimby neighborhood go to Thornton Town Center for a variety of retail options.
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Traveling throughout Quimby and Thornton
There are many options for commuting around Quimby. Residents who drive themselves have direct access to Interstate 25 in the west and East 104th Avenue in the north. Access to Interstate 76 is only a mile east of the neighborhood, too. “It’s definitely a commuter community, but there are also bus lines that will take you around,” Wolfe says. In addition to the local bus services for public transportation, the Thornton Crossroads & 104th train station can connect commuters to the RTD N Line for traveling into downtown Denver. Commercial flights are available at the Denver International Airport, 18 miles away.
Thornton Crossroads & 104th train station connects commuters to downtown Denver.
Take the RTD bus to Denver International Airport, 18 miles away.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Quimby
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
6
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Quimby Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Quimby, Thornton sell after 54 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Quimby, Thornton over the last 12 months is $441,500, consistent with the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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