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Castle Rock, Colorado Real Estate

Castle Rock, Colorado

Located just a few minutes south of Denver, Castle Rock, Colorado is a family friendly suburb with small town charm. Family Circle magazine included Castle Rock as one of the top ten places for families in 2007. Spectacular mountain views, a splendid small town atmosphere and ready access to two of Colorado's largest cities make Castle Rock the ideal place for people looking for a chance to get away from it all, while still staying in touch.

Selected Communities in Castle Rock, CO

Castlewood Ranch is a lovely community nestled in the hills to the southeast of Castle Rock, providing a near ideal blend of small town feel combined with access to big city attractions. Castlewood Ranch is also near some of the finest wilderness areas in Colorado. Homes for sale in Castlewood Ranch are a mix of new and custom construction, with single family homes entering the market in the high $200,000 range. Semi custom homes start at $500,000, and custom homes enter the market at $800,000.

The Bell Mountain Ranch neighborhood is also south of Castle Rock on I-25. This is a very fast growing new development, with new houses springing up along Bell Mountain Drive and Glade Gulch Road. The Bell Mountain real estate market begins in the middle $400,000 range for larger single family homes.

Castle Pines Village and Castle Pines North are two upscale communities to the north of Castle Rock. Both neighborhoods offer magnificent mountain views and ready access to their own golf courses. The homes in Castle Pines Village enter the market in the high $400,000's and easily reach into the million dollar range for the larger and more elegant homes.

Castle Rock Schools

Castle Rock is part of the third largest school district in the state of Colorado. The district is leading the way in elementary education with its groundbreaking World Languages program, which introduces new languages to children at an early age in order to improve cognitive development and lay the groundwork for academic success. The Douglas County School District pushes high school students to excel. On average, the students in the Douglas County district out-perform the state education requirements at every level.

The Castle Rock Business Community

Castle Rock, CO has a vibrant business community. This pleasant little suburb of Denver was rated number one in job growth by CNN Money Magazine in 2005, and in 2006, Business Week ranked Castle Rock number nine out of the top 25 most affordable suburbs in the United States.

Castle Rock Real Estate Agents

Real estate listings provide only one part of the information needed to get the best deal possible. An expert opinion from a Castle Rock real estate agent is an invaluable resource to the smart buyer interested in homes for sale in Castle Rock. A Castle Rock REALTOR can guide a buyer through every step of the home buying process, from the search to the closing.