Why Live in Bar-K Ranch
Bar-K Ranch in Ward offers a unique blend of contemporary multi-story homes and modern ranch-style houses, many featuring cabin-inspired elements like wood siding, large windows, and porches. These homes, built between the 1970s and 2000s, range from 2,000 to 2,850 square feet and are set on expansive plots of land, providing stunning mountain and plains views. The neighborhood's rolling farmlands and dense forests contribute to a sense of seclusion and privacy, with a crime rate significantly lower than the national average. Outdoor recreation is a major feature of Bar-K Ranch, with access to three fishing lakes, a community garden, and extensive pastures with horse stables. The Ceran Saint Vrain Trail and Peaceful Valley Campground, both nearby, offer additional hiking, biking, and camping opportunities. While Bar-K Ranch lacks commercial spaces, residents can travel about 5 miles to Jamestown for dining at local spots like Jamestown Mercantile, or 17 miles to North Boulder for more extensive shopping and dining options. The Boulder Valley School District serves the area, with Nederland Elementary School receiving high ratings. The neighborhood's unpaved roads connect to Overland Road, leading to Peak to Peak Highway for easy access to Estes Park, Ward, and Nederland.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bar-K Ranch a good place to live?
Bar-K Ranch is a good place to live. Bar-K Ranch is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. Bar-K Ranch has 3 parks for recreational activities. It has a median age of 50. The average household income is $152,668 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 64.2% of residents. A majority of residents in Bar-K Ranch are home owners, with 18.1% of residents renting and 81.9% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Bar-K Ranch can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Bar-K Ranch neighborhood guide.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Bar-K Ranch?
The median home price in Bar-K Ranch is $715,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $143,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.35%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $3,560 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $153K a year to afford the median home price in Bar-K Ranch. The average household income in Bar-K Ranch is $153K.
What are the best public schools in Bar-K Ranch?
The best public schools that serve Bar-K Ranch are:
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Are home prices dropping in Bar-K Ranch?
Yes, home prices in Bar-K Ranch are down 13% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Bar-K Ranch, CO
On average, homes in Bar-K Ranch, Ward sell after 54 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Bar-K Ranch, Ward over the last 12 months is $650,000, down 7% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$650,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$699,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$340
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Last 12 months Home Sales
3
Median List Price
$715,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
4%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-7%