Model homes for the new Uplands West housing development in Westminster, Colorado, went up earlier this month.
Uplands West is one of four subdivisions in Uplands Colorado, a 234-acre master-planned community located between downtown Denver and Boulder.
Matt Childers, regional vice president of land operations for developer Dream Finders Homes, told Homes.com that, overall, Uplands West will contain 1,200 units, including single-family and paired homes.
He added that the floor plans will range from 1,600 square feet to just over 2,100 and will be priced from the mid-$500,000s.
“Across the broader community, Uplands also includes townhomes and multifamily options planned across four distinct neighborhoods, allowing people to enter the community at different stages of life and stay as their needs change,” Childers said.
It's a project years in the making
“We worked closely with the city of Westminster and the surrounding community through a thorough planning-and-approval process to shape the final plan,” he said.
The developer always intended to expand in Westminster while being thoughtful about density, open space and infrastructure, Childers said. “We’ve been intentional about investing back into the community — from preserving land for parks and outdoor space to supporting Westminster Public Schools and local nonprofits.”
The community is rolling out in phases, and the first home closings for Uplands West are expected early in the new year.
“The complete buildout of the master-planned community is expected to take eight to 12 years,” Childers said.
Why Westminster?
Childers said the developer chose Westminster for various reasons, but mainly because of its proximity to Boulder and Denver.
“Westminster is nearly built out, with only about 2.5% of its developable land remaining, making the Uplands site one of the last opportunities to expand the city’s housing stock for future generations,” Childers said.
Homes.com data shows that as of November the median sales price of the Denver metropolitan area was $575,000, which reflects a 0.7% decrease from last year.
“When completed, Uplands West will deliver up to 1,200 new homes, with roughly 75% designed as multifamily residences,” Childers said. “That mix is intentional. Today’s buyers are prioritizing connection, walkability and a sense of place over maximum square footage.”
Childers added that the development intends to fill a gap.
“There is a clear and urgent need for attainable housing across the Denver and Boulder region, and Uplands West addresses that need in a purposeful way — with community at the center of every decision,” he said.
There has been steady interest in the community, according to Childers.
“When people can afford to buy where they work, raise families and contribute locally, schools stabilize, small businesses thrive and residents become more invested in the future of their neighborhoods,” he said. “Simply put, a healthy housing market starts with attainable pathways into it.”