Why Live in Wood Creek
Wood Creek in Westminster offers a blend of ranch-style houses, townhouses, and low-rise condos, catering to singles, couples, and young families. The neighborhood features homes from the 1980s with small front yards, mature pines, and spacious backyards, often including one- or two-car garages and stone fireplaces. Townhouses and condos also provide options with bay windows, fenced-in patios, and wood-burning fireplaces. The area is served by Jefferson County public schools. Little Dry Creek Trail enhances the neighborhood's high walkability, connecting parks and green spaces without the need to navigate roads. This trail offers 10 miles of paved pathways for bikers, walkers, and skaters, winding through open areas and green spaces like Wolff Run Park and Hillside Park, which feature playgrounds, baseball fields, and a fishing pier. Nearby, King Square Center provides convenient shopping and dining options, including King Soopers, Winchell’s Donut House, and Jim’s Burger Haven. For more dining choices, Olde Town Arvada, just 4 miles south, offers a variety of restaurants, shops, and a Sunday farmers market. Wood Creek's proximity to Route 36 and Interstates 70 and 76 ensures easy access to the mountains, Boulder, and Denver, making it a practical location for enjoying Colorado's abundant sunny days.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wood Creek a good place to live?
Wood Creek is a good place to live. Wood Creek is considered car-dependent and bikeable with some transit options. Wood Creek is a suburban neighborhood. Wood Creek has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly dense in population with 12.6 people per acre and a median age of 41. The average household income is $82,292 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 27.7% of residents. A majority of residents in Wood Creek are home owners, with 40.7% of residents renting and 59.3% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Wood Creek can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Wood Creek neighborhood guide.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Wood Creek?
The median home price in Wood Creek is $342,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $68,400 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.5%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,730 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $74K a year to afford the median home price in Wood Creek. The average household income in Wood Creek is $82K.
What are the best public schools in Wood Creek?
The best public schools that serve Wood Creek are:
What are the best private schools in Wood Creek?
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Home Trends in Wood Creek, CO
On average, homes in Wood Creek, Westminster sell after 37 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Wood Creek, Westminster over the last 12 months is $455,000, up 31% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$455,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$550,750
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$298,500
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$322,500
Median 1 Bedroom Sale Price
$225,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$347
Number of Homes for Sale
18
Last 12 months Home Sales
45
Median List Price
$342,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
31%
