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Parker, Colorado Real Estate

Parker, Colorado

Coming in at number 26 on CNN Money's Top 100 places to live, Parker, Colorado retains a cozy, small town feel, even though the town boasts a population of over 40,000. Like its neighbor, Lone Tree, Parker is a popular home town of choice for professionals working in Denver. Major planned additions to both the mixed use and business districts promise bigger things to come for Parker.

Communities in Parker, Colorado

The Parker real estate market is largely driven by its location. Being within commuting distance of Denver is a strong motivator for home buyers, and that motivation shows up in the types and prices of homes for sale in Parker. Talk to your Parker real estate agent for more details.

The Chapparal lies next to Foxfield, on the north side of the commercial and transportation core of Parker. Homes for sale in Chapparal run the gamut in terms of price. A careful search of Parker real estate listings reveals small, under 2000 square foot properties coming on the market under $200,000. However, larger, finely appointed homes are certainly to be found in this community.

The Pinery and Timbers are communities to the south and east of Parker, While Pradera is a small development to the west. First time home buyers can find reasonably priced homes here. Single-family homes for sale in the Pinery enter the market in the low to mid 300's. The Timbers caters to a more upscale market, with larger family homes starting in the 700's. Pradera real estate is almost precisely between the Pinery and the Timbers in terms of value.

Notable Schools in Parker, CO

Parker is part of the Douglas County School District, which has the distinction of being one of the finest districts in the state. Schools of note include Iron Horse Elementary Schools and Sagewood Middle School. A number of private schools for elementary and middle school students are also in the area, including the Core Knowledge Charter and Renaissance Charter schools.

The Parker, Colorado Business Community

Sulphur Gulch Road is a business axis of sorts for the town of Parker: A super Target, super Wal-Mart and The Home Depot anchor this stretch of the commercial district. Billed as the fastest growing town in the fastest growing county of the nation, Parker has instituted a small business incentive policy to attract quality retail and service businesses to the area. Qualifying businesses may receive discounts on town business taxes and fees.

Parker, Colorado Real Estate Agents

Suburbs present interesting challenges to the home buyer. A set of real estate listings, by themselves, can fail to reveal the whole story behind a home, and not knowing that full story can be costly. A Parker Realtor versed in the intricacies of the Parker market can guide a buyer to a better home and a better deal.