Why Live in Briar Ridge
Briar Ridge in Thornton features residential streets with cul-de-sacs, bi-levels, and ranch-style homes, many with attached two-car garages and shaded backyards. The neighborhood is connected by trails and sidewalks leading to Briar Ridge Park and Skylake Park, which offer open spaces and playgrounds. Cherry Park includes baseball fields, a multipurpose field, and a clubhouse-themed playground, while Eastlake Shores Park boasts North America's first Moku-Yama nature play unit. Margaret Carpenter Park, also known as Carpenter Park, features an expansive playground, splash pad, lake, and new pickleball courts, with plans to expand for tournaments. Shopping plazas along Colorado Boulevard include national retailers like Kohl’s and Ace Hardware, with dining options such as Chan’s Inn Chinese Restaurant and Ay Güey Mexican Snacks. Carpenter Park hosts events like Thorntonfest, the Fuel & Fury Car Show, and WinterFest, attracting thousands of visitors. Colorado Boulevard connects the neighborhood to E-470 and Denver International Airport, about 20 miles east. RTD bus stops and nearby light rail stations on the N-line provide access to downtown Denver in about 30 minutes. Adams 12 Five Star Schools serve Briar Ridge, with highly rated schools like Skyview Elementary, Shadow Ridge Middle School, and Mountain Range High School, which offers a college-level High School of Business program.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Briar Ridge a good place to live?
Briar Ridge is a good place to live. Briar Ridge is considered car-dependent and bikeable with minimal transit options. Briar Ridge has 2 parks for recreational activities. It has a median age of 38. The average household income is $91,682 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 33.3% of residents. A majority of residents in Briar Ridge are home owners, with 16.5% of residents renting and 83.5% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Briar Ridge can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Briar Ridge neighborhood guide.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Briar Ridge?
The median home price in Briar Ridge is $480,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $96,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.72%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,480 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $106K a year to afford the median home price in Briar Ridge. The average household income in Briar Ridge is $92K.
What are the best public schools in Briar Ridge?
The best public schools that serve Briar Ridge are:
What are the best private schools in Briar Ridge?
The best private schools that serve Briar Ridge are:
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Are home prices dropping in Briar Ridge?
Yes, home prices in Briar Ridge are down 57% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Briar Ridge, CO
On average, homes in Briar Ridge, Thornton sell after 805 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Briar Ridge, Thornton over the last 12 months is $196,500, down 56% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$196,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$209,900
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$208,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$272
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Last 12 months Home Sales
2
Median List Price
$480,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
11%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-56%
