Why Live in Springvale
Along Thornton’s northern edge, Springvale is a quiet residential neighborhood with well-kept streets and a community feel. Homes here are primarily multi-story Craftsman-style builds from the 2000s, featuring pointed roofs, multiple front gables and stone accents. New Traditional homes and a handful of ranch-style properties add variety. Most homes range from 1,500 to 2,800 square feet. Open floor plans, basements and attached garages are common.
The Springvale Homeowners Association maintains neighborhood grounds and Springvale Park, the centerpiece of local recreation. It features an 18-hole disc golf course around Marshall Lake, along with a playground, picnic tables and open fields for soccer and other sports. Nearby Riverdale Park connects to the disc golf course, and Trail Winds Park and Open Space provides additional amenities, including turf fields, a skate park and the Veterans Memorial Aquatics Center. The Trail Winds Recreation Center offers indoor facilities like a climbing wall and fitness studios.
Shopping and dining options are just a short drive away. Hilltop Village, about a mile west, has a King Soopers and wellness services, while Doug’s Diner serves classic American fare. Denver Premium Outlets and big-box stores such as Lowe’s and Walmart are approximately 4 miles away. Springvale’s location near E-470 provides quick access to I-25, downtown Denver and Denver International Airport. It’s roughly a 20-mile drive to Denver.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Springvale a good place to live?
Springvale is a good place to live. Springvale is considered very car-dependent and bikeable with minimal transit options. Springvale is a neighborhood with a crime score of 2, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. Springvale has 2 parks for recreational activities. It has a median age of 36. The average household income is $128,395 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 22.5% of residents. A majority of residents in Springvale are home owners, with 10.5% of residents renting and 89.5% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Springvale can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Springvale neighborhood guide.
Is Springvale, CO a safe neighborhood?
Springvale, CO is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 2 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Springvale?
The median home price in Springvale is $570,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $114,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.22%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,800 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $120K a year to afford the median home price in Springvale. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Springvale is $128K.
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Home Trends in Springvale, CO
On average, homes in Springvale, Thornton sell after 29 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Springvale, Thornton over the last 12 months is $557,500, consistent with the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$557,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$570,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$266
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Last 12 months Home Sales
18
Median List Price
$570,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
0%
