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Real Estate in Douglas County, Colorado— Douglas County Homes for Sale
ByDenverRealEstateSource.com
Homes for sale in Douglas County are set within 844 square miles of suburban and rural areas, in village centers, and have views of strikingly beautiful mountains, foothills and plains in the geographical center of Colorado. Add to that acclaimed schools, a healthy economy, rustic ranches and groomed neighborhoods—and the perfect house for sale in Douglas County, Colorado awaits your family!
In this southern portion of real estate in the Denver metropolitan area, splendid rural estates in Douglas County are nestled midst ponderosa pines, mesas and small streams. Along the South Platte River (that flows through the Pike National Forest), many popular Denver Douglas County properties for sale offer a quick get away and prize-winning trout fishing.
The ranch lands, estates and open frontier are also speckled with some impressive planned communities such as Highlands Ranch and Castle Pines, though the vast majority of the population lives in unincorporated communities. Choose between towns like Castle Rock, Larkspur, Lone Tree, Parker and sections of Aurora and Littleton and neighborhoods like Carriage Club, Cottonwood, Franktown, Grand View Estates, Heritage Hills, Louviers, Meridian, Perry Park, Stonegate, The Pinery and Westcreek and more—you can find the perfect community.
Adventurous tribes, explorers, fur traders, gold miners and pioneers have preceded you into the area. Along the way, the county was incorporated in 1861 and chose Stephen A. Douglas as its namesake. The county seat became Castle Rock (once a rain forest), which is about halfway between Denver and Colorado Springs on I-25.
Some other recreational options are worth mentioning: Chatfield State Park on the South Platte River is a great place to take in some reservoir boating, fishing and swimming, horseback riding, flying a model airplane and more. The 12-mile trail system at Roxborough State Park is an education in itself; red-rock formations and diverse plant and animal life will keep everyone from 8th graders to 80-year-olds busy investigating. And many a refreshed hiker has emerged from the nearby Pike National Forest after some camping, fishing, backpacking and/or hunting. Elevations range from 5,400 feet in the northeast to 9,836 feet at Thunder Butte in the Forest so you can find some pretty steep climbs! A healthy outdoorsy lifestyle has attracted a populace with a median age of 34.
One of the nation’s largest outlet malls, the Factory Outlet at Castle Rock, features hundred of stores. And Park Meadows, one of the nation’s premier malls, is only a few miles away. But if you’re in the mood for “cozy”, take a stroll through one of the quaint historic downtown areas in the county and enjoy the specialty shops and unique restaurants.
With a county population of 175,766 (the fastest growing county in the U.S.), the school district is also growing rapidly. It has an excellent reputation, with innovative programs and educational approaches that are effective and appreciated. Parents can choose from open enrollment, charter schools and special programs. A 2005 report rated the district as one of the top 9 places to work in the country.
If you are looking for higher education, be sure to investigate the several top-notch universities in the larger metropolitan area.
As one of the area’s prestigious living zones (median household income of $82,929), the county also has the highest ratio of people commuting outside of the county to work. The Southeast I-25 corridor is becoming the dominant economic center of Colorado and a clear leader in creating new partnerships and coalitions to address issues of growth, transportation, community enterprise, housing, workforce development and quality of life. The county is attracting employers such as Lucent Technologies, AT&T Broadband, First Data Corporation, Merrill Lynch and others.
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