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Skylake Ranch

Skylake Ranch

Neighborhood in Thornton, Colorado

Adams County 80233

$562,996 Average Value
$294 Average Price per Sq Ft
4 Homes For Sale

Suburban amenities and nearby recreation areas in Skylake Ranch

Between miles of open space and farmland and the sprawling suburbs of Thornton, Skylake Ranch is a walkable residential pocket within 2 miles of popular parks and convenient shopping centers. “In Skylake Ranch, you get high-quality homes and easy access to Downtown Denver, Northern Colorado and Front Range recreation to the west,” says Jessica Hernandez, a local real estate agent with Right Choice Realty LLC. “Compared to nearby communities like Northglenn and Westminster, you’ll find more interior amenities and newer homes in Thornton.”
Skylake Ranch offers scenic, quiet streets perfect for walking and biking—connecting neighbors, parks, and paths in every direction.
Skylake Ranch offers scenic, quiet streets perfect for walking and biking—connecting neighbors, parks, and paths in every direction.
Just a short drive from Skylake Ranch, the Denver Premium Outlets offer a shopper's paradise with top brands at unbeatable prices.
Just a short drive from Skylake Ranch, the Denver Premium Outlets offer a shopper's paradise with top brands at unbeatable prices.
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Walkable streets and modern architecture

Most of the houses in Skylake Ranch were built between 1996 and 2005, with modern traditional and ranch-style homes lining the streets. Homes sit close together on 4,000 to 10,000-square-foot lots dotted with oak and aspen trees. The lanes are lined with well-maintained sidewalks and homes have fenced-in back yards and attached two to three-car garages. Prices range from $490,000 to $650,000. The neighborhood has paved walkways connecting its parks and green spaces, including a community garden.
Many traditional style residences in Skylake Ranch showcase modern finishes, including granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and hardwood flooring, blending classic design with contemporary amenities.
Many traditional style residences in Skylake Ranch showcase modern finishes, including granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and hardwood flooring, blending classic design with contemporary amenities.
Homes in Skylake Ranch typically feature ranch-style architecture, characterized by single-story layouts, open floor plans, and vaulted ceilings that create a spacious and inviting atmosphere.
Homes in Skylake Ranch typically feature ranch-style architecture, characterized by single-story layouts, open floor plans, and vaulted ceilings that create a spacious and inviting atmosphere.
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Sports facilities and golf courses near Skylake Ranch

Skylake Ranch Park is home to a playground, open field space and facilities for basketball and sand volleyball. Around 2 miles west, the 150-acre Carpenter Park offers walking trails, sports facilities, a large playground and splash pad and an amphitheater that hosts summer concerts, holiday celebrations and adult fitness classes. Visitors can also rent paddleboats to take out on the park’s lake or cast a line from the shore. The Carpenter Recreation Center has exercise studios, an indoor pool, a fitness center and an indoor track. “You’re also close to some fantastic golf courses in Skylake Ranch,” says Hernandez. The Riverdale Golf Club has two 18-hole courses, with verdant fairways lined with evergreens and ponds.
Skylake Ranch residents are just a short drive from Carpenter Park, home to a 21,000 sq. ft. skatepark and seasonal ice skating during WinterFest.
Skylake Ranch residents are just a short drive from Carpenter Park, home to a 21,000 sq. ft. skatepark and seasonal ice skating during WinterFest.
Just minutes from Skylake Ranch, the Riverdale Golf Course offers two beautifully maintained courses, where golf enthusiasts can enjoy scenic fairways and relaxing rounds in a picturesque setting.
Just minutes from Skylake Ranch, the Riverdale Golf Course offers two beautifully maintained courses, where golf enthusiasts can enjoy scenic fairways and relaxing rounds in a picturesque setting.
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Innovative learning spaces and extracurriculars at Shadow Ridge Middle School

Glacier Peak Elementary School lies just north of the neighborhood and earns a B-minus overall grade from Niche. Also with a B-minus grade, Shadow Ridge Middle School is a short drive north and has an array of extracurricular offerings, from sewing club to intramural softball. Thornton High School receives a C-plus rating and offers career and technical education programs in business and marketing, computer and digital technologies and family and consumer sciences. Thornton High is also an International Baccalaureate World School. The Anythink Wright Farms library is an innovative learning space with a computer lab, an art studio and an outdoor workspace. The library hosts a variety of programs each week, from Dungeons & Dragons workshops and story times to book clubs and guided meditations.
Skylake Ranch residents benefit from proximity to Shadow Ridge Middle School, which offers a strong academic program and diverse extracurricular activities in a supportive environment.
Skylake Ranch residents benefit from proximity to Shadow Ridge Middle School, which offers a strong academic program and diverse extracurricular activities in a supportive environment.
Thornton High School, located near Skylake Ranch, serves students from Thornton and surrounding communities, offering a comprehensive educational experience.
Thornton High School, located near Skylake Ranch, serves students from Thornton and surrounding communities, offering a comprehensive educational experience.
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Thornton interstate access and nearby bus stops

Interstate 25 is around 5 miles west of the neighborhood and spans around 55 miles north to Fort Collins and roughly 85 miles south to Colorado Springs. Interstate 70 spans around 30 miles west to the hiking trails and skiing hot spots of the Rocky Mountains. The Regional Transportation District operates the area’s bus system, with a handful of nearby stops on 120th Avenue.
Residents of Skylake Ranch benefit from the RTD bus system, which offers several routes through Thornton, providing convenient access to downtown Denver, Denver International Airport, and surrounding communities.
Residents of Skylake Ranch benefit from the RTD bus system, which offers several routes through Thornton, providing convenient access to downtown Denver, Denver International Airport, and surrounding communities.
Whether enjoying a sunset walk or taking in mountain views, life in Skylake Ranch feels peaceful, comfortable, and connected to Colorado’s natural splendor.
Whether enjoying a sunset walk or taking in mountain views, life in Skylake Ranch feels peaceful, comfortable, and connected to Colorado’s natural splendor.
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Local eateries at Mission Trace North

East 120th Avenue sits just north of Skylake Ranch and can take residents around a mile west to the Mission Trace North Shopping Center. Ca Phe serves Vietnamese coffee and bahn mi and, around the corner, Las Palmas offers classic Mexican fare. Kains Silver Bullet Saloon is across the street and serves American pub fare alongside draft beer and cocktails that can be enjoyed alongside a game of pool. Mission Trace North is home to King Soopers, and Walmart is about 3 miles northeast.
Skylake Ranch residents can enjoy a taste of Vietnam at Ca Phe, a cozy café known for its authentic Vietnamese coffee and tea selections.
Skylake Ranch residents can enjoy a taste of Vietnam at Ca Phe, a cozy café known for its authentic Vietnamese coffee and tea selections.
The King Soopers Marketplace in Thornton is conveniently located near Skylake Ranch, and offers residents a wide selection of groceries, pharmacy services, and household essentials.
The King Soopers Marketplace in Thornton is conveniently located near Skylake Ranch, and offers residents a wide selection of groceries, pharmacy services, and household essentials.
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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Denver International

29 min drive

Skylake Ranch Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$555,000
Median Sale Price
$549,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$550,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
39
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-3%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$294

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
838
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Median Year Built
2003
Months of Supply
1.20
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,159
Above the national average
1,933
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,410
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,969

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
2,389
Median Age
39
Population under 18
25.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.5%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$107,075
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$123,191

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
88.6%
College Graduates
31.7%
Advanced Degrees
6%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
84%
Above the national average
65.1%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
14''
Average Winter Low Temperature
18°F
Average Summer High Temperature
91°F
Annual Snowfall
51''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

49 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

20 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

25 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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