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Fruitdale

Fruitdale

$546,974 Average Value
$345 Average Price per Sq Ft
12 Homes For Sale

11 miles from Downtown Denver

Located about halfway between the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains and downtown Denver, Fruitdale makes it easy to enjoy both the mountains and the city while retaining all the comforts of suburbia. “Once you spend some time here, it’s clear why people don’t leave,” says Sean Murphy, team leader of the Moxie Property Group Denver team, Realtor and host of the Somewhere in Colorado YouTube channel. “You’ve got great mountain views and easy access to Denver, not to mention all the parks and trails.” With Downtown Denver about 11 miles away, residents can have more land while still remaining close to a bigger city.

Fruitdale offers a mix of housing and commerce in Wheat Ridge, CO.
Fruitdale offers a mix of housing and commerce in Wheat Ridge, CO.
The residential streets of Fruitdale feel almost rural at times.
The residential streets of Fruitdale feel almost rural at times.
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Affordable ranch-styles west of Denver

Homes in Fruitdale are mostly ranch and ranch-style, with natural tones that stand out against the blue sky. Double front-gabled roofs and brick are both common here, although there are also facades in varying shades and washes. Lots are wide, accommodating spacious fenced-in backyards and front yard gardens, bordered by narrow sidewalks. But single-family homes aren’t the only option in Fruitdale. Some streets feature duplexes, multifamily homes and condos, although inventory is often sparse in Fruitdale. “There’s just not a lot of movement there right now,” says Murphy. “Wheat Ridge has always been popular for its affordability compared to Denver, but a lot of folks tend to stick around and settle in.” With a median price of $425,000, many ranch, ranch-style and a few split levels often start selling around $430,000 and can reach $900,000, while condos can begin around $250,000 and reach $550,000.

Ranch homes in Fruitdale come in many sizes.
Ranch homes in Fruitdale come in many sizes.
You'll find plenty of affordable, smaller homes in Fruitdale.
You'll find plenty of affordable, smaller homes in Fruitdale.
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Local butcher, farmer market and open mic nights

Head west down 44th Avenue to pick up something fresh from Edwards Meats, a family-owned butcher shop or at Heinie’s Market, a seasonal market open since 1950, before finishing up grocery shopping at King Soopers in the Applewood Village Shopping Center a mile and a half to the south. For an evening out, dine on Vietnamese and American cuisine in Long Shots Bar and Grill, where multiple pool tables, live music and frequent open mic nights keep people dancing well into the night.

Saunter up to the bar at Long Shots Bar and Grill in Fruitdale.
Saunter up to the bar at Long Shots Bar and Grill in Fruitdale.
Edwards Meats offers a mouthwatering array of meats in Fruitdale.
Edwards Meats offers a mouthwatering array of meats in Fruitdale.
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Historic structures and large zoo within 14 miles

The Wheat Ridge Historical Park, located on N Robb Street, has tours on Friday for homes and agricultural structures that are more than a century old. Or pick up a local history book from The Book Stop, a popular used bookstore that’s been a community fixture since 1987. Fruitdale is about fourteen miles from the Denver Zoo, where over 3,000 animals call home.

The Historic Park of Wheat Ridge in Fruitdale is a museum that includes Baugh House.
The Historic Park of Wheat Ridge in Fruitdale is a museum that includes Baugh House.
Zoo
Zoo
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School of choice with private schooling within the neighborhood

Children can begin at Prospect Valley Elementary School, which scores an A-minus from Niche, for kindergarten through fifth grade. Many students will go through sixth through eighth grade at Everitt Middle, with a B-minus from Niche, and finish schooling at Wheat Ridge High, with a B-plus from Niche, although the district’s Choice Enrollment program makes it possible for parents to enroll their children in whatever district school they think is the best fit. If the traditional classroom setting isn’t a good fit, Alpine Valley School offers a private, self-directed educational experience that helps each child develop at their own pace.

Compass Montessori School is a public, charter school located on the east side of Fruitdale.
Compass Montessori School is a public, charter school located on the east side of Fruitdale.
Kullerstrand Elementary School in Fruitdale has a student-teacher ratio of 13 to 1.
Kullerstrand Elementary School in Fruitdale has a student-teacher ratio of 13 to 1.
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Trails, disc golf and dog park for all to enjoy

Meandering beside a cluster of small lakes, Clear Creek Trail offers more than 20 miles of paved paths. The trail is popular with cyclists but is open for everyone to use. Prospect Park is the neighborhood’s destination for tennis and baseball, and young climbers can test their strength on the playground’s climbing wall. A massive picnic shelter creates the perfect setting for a summer barbecue and has a collection of permanent cornhole boards. To the east is the neighborhood’s namesake park with an off-leash dog park, the only one of its kind in Wheat Ridge. Fruitdale Park also has a disc golf course beside the parking lot and the nearby picnic shelter offers space to set up a coordinated barbecue with neighbors.

You can take your dog for a long walk in Fruitdale on the Clear Creek Trrail.
You can take your dog for a long walk in Fruitdale on the Clear Creek Trrail.
Let it rip at the frisbee golf course at Fruitdale Park in Fruitdale.
Let it rip at the frisbee golf course at Fruitdale Park in Fruitdale.
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Bordering interstate and two bus routes

Interstate 70, one of the major east—west interstates, acts as the neighborhoods northern and western border. There are also two bus routes in the neighborhood, Route 44 on West 44th Avenue through the middle of the neighborhood and Route 38 on West 38th Avenue which touches part of the southern border. Routes usually come through every 30 minutes.

Fruitdale has plenty of bus stations to help with the commute.
Fruitdale has plenty of bus stations to help with the commute.
Fruitdale has easy access to I-25.
Fruitdale has easy access to I-25.
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Transit

Airport

Denver International

40 min drive

Bus

W 44th Ave & Van Gordon St

Bus

W 44th Ave & Owens St

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W 44th Ave & Oak St

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4000 Block Youngfield St

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W 44th Ave & Ward Rd

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W 44th Ave & Miller St

Bus

W 44th Ave & Robb St

Fruitdale Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$475,000
Median Sale Price
$460,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$530,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$460,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$332,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
33
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-7%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$345

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
598
Number of Homes for Sale
12
Median Year Built
1979
Months of Supply
4.40
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,704
Below the national average
1,925
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,227
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,189
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
784
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
11,325

Open Houses

  • Saturday, Sep 20
    10:30am - 12:30pm

    11737 W 45th Place, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033

    $569,000

    • 3 Beds
    • 2.5 Baths
    • 1,855 Sq Ft
    • 11737 W 45th Place
    • New 8 days ago

    This stunning, contemporary end-unit townhome blends style and functionality with an open floor plan and seamless indoor/outdoor living. The spacious great room features a cozy gas fireplace, abundant natural light, and a dramatic roll-up insulated glass garage door that opens to a private, enclosed patio—perfect for entertaining. The gourmet kitchen showcases granite countertops, a kitchen

    Justin Moser Orchard Brokerage LLC

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  • Saturday, Sep 20
    11am - 1pm

    10640 W 46th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033

    $874,000

    • 5 Beds
    • 3.5 Baths
    • 2,702 Sq Ft
    • 10640 W 46th Ave

    HUGE PRICE REDUCTION AND A 2-1 BUY DOWN WITH A GREAT OFFER! NOW’S THE TIME TO ACT! DON’T MISS YOUR CHANCE TO OWN THIS STUNNING HOME AT AN UNBEATABLE VALUE. Fully Remodeled 5-Bedroom Home in Wheat Ridge!Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to own a spacious, beautifully updated home in one of Wheat Ridge’s most rapidly appreciating neighborhoods! This 5-bedroom, 3-bath home has been

    Nick Evancich Keller Williams Advantage Realty LLC

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Distribution of Home Values

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Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
3,110
Median Age
40
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
18.2%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$58,420
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$88,755

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
97.4%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
34.5%
Advanced Degrees
12.2%
% Population in Labor Force
73.9%
Above the national average
65.1%

Weather

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

Area Factors

Bikeable

Bike Score®

58 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

17 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

31 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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