Stapleton, Colorado Real Estate and Relocation Information

When Denver built its new international airport in the early 90's, the old Stapleton Airport became available for development. Close to the newly developing Lowry Campus, the development of Stapleton was taken over by Forest City Development. Forest City began building infrastructure for this vast new urban infill project in 2001. It is now the largest urban development of its kind in the nation. The first homes were available for occupancy in 2002, and the new Town Center opened in 2003.

Ultimately 12,000 homes and apartments are planned. Located just minutes from downtown, the upscale Cherry Creek Shopping Center, I-70 and I-225, Stapleton is a new ideal for urban living.

Rather than following conventional suburban models that promote sprawl, Stapleton integrates the very best features of traditional city life with a vast network of open spaces, parks and community centers. New Urbanism is Stapleton's hallmark where residents can enjoy walkable, tree-lined streets connecting homes to nearby offices, shops, schools and parks. Each home is distinct and each street inviting. Front porches rather than garage doors greet passers-by. Centrally located parks and open spaces promote a sense of community and connection.

"The Stapleton site is a network of urban villages, employment centers and significant open spaces, all linked by a commitment to the protection of natural resources and the development of human resources."

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• New home building will continue at Stapleton for the next 15 years. The distinctive homes range from homes in the tradition of Denver's grand old mansions to affordable rental living for seniors at Clyburn at Stapleton with everything in between – row houses, townhomes, lofts, family homes and garden homes.
• Resale homes are also available at Stapleton from the high $200,000s for a 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1350+ square foot home to nearly $2 million for a plush, English Revival custom home with 5 bedrooms, 8 baths and nearly 4,000 square feet. Average home price is $495,000 for a 4 bedroom, 4 bath, 2400+ square foot home with a full basement.
• Condos and townhomes range from near $120,000 to $345,000. Average price is $235,000 for a 2 bedroom, 2 bath, 1,000+ square foot condo with a detached one-car garage.

July 2008 Market Statistics

In metro Denver closed sales in July were 5,123 compared with 4,980 in July 2007, a 2.9% gain. The average selling price for the period was $262,224 compared to an average in July 2007 of $289,294, a percentage drop of 9.4. The median sale price for single-family homes was $229,200 compared with $255,000 in July 2007, for a drop of 10.1%. 969 condos and townhomes sold in July 2008, compared with 1,081 for the same period in 2007, a drop of 10.4%. Median prices for condos in July 2008 were $149,000 compared with $158,000 in July 2008, a drop of 5.7%. For single family houses, condos and townhomes the average number of days a house was on the market in July 2008 was 98, and in July 2007 was 95. The list to sale ratio was 97% in 2008 versus 98% in 2007. 25,673 houses are currently on the market and interest rates are still low. It’s a great time to buy in the Denver real estate market, but if you’re a seller you may want to wait till conditions improve.

Check out the current Market Conditions Report for further analysis.

Stapleton Recreation

Developers have set aside 30% of Stapleton’s total acreage for parks and recreational facilities. That adds up to about 1,410 acres in the 4,700 acre development. The centerpiece is to be Central Park, to be completed in 2007. The 80-acre park will consist of an urban forest and “prairie mounds” up to 30 feet high, great for sledding in the winter. Gathering places, a stage, and open space for informal activities like frisbee and soccer will all be part of the new park. Other neighborhood parks abound, and Founder’s Green, at the south end of the Town Center provides room for 2,000 and an amphitheater. When not in use, the green space offers residents a place to sit and enjoy the dramatic fountain surrounded by trees and manicured lawns.

Stapleton Shopping and Dining

• Shopping is close at hand at Stapleton, beginning with the retail Town Square with its many restaurants and shops. King Soopers supermarket is near to the residential area for quick trips and weekly shopping. Quebec Square, a large shopping area with many superstores, restaurants, shops and services lies just north of the residential area.
• A large new shopping center is spreading its wings, Northfield at Stapleton. In its latest venture to become a national presence Macy’s will open a new store at the open air Northfield Mall in fall 2006. Other major stores will join already-open Bass Pro Shops’ first Colorado store and the adjoining Islamorada Fish Company, long a Florida favorite seafood restaurant.
• Cherry Creek, just ten minutes from Stapleton, offers many fine restaurants and shops. The enclosed Cherry Creek Mall is a national destination for serious shoppers, while Cherry Creek North is a walkable neighborhood full of quaint shops and restaurants. If you’re looking for upscale, Cherry Creek is it.

Stapleton Education

Stapleton offers a wide variety of educational opportunities, hoping to foster an ethos of lifelong learning. An impressive component is the Stapleton Master Plan which seeks to integrate learning from pre-school through adulthood, and to interface with the surrounding community of Denver throughout the educational life cycle.

• The first public elementary school, Westerly Creek, opened in 2003. In late 2005 Westerly Creek became an Early Childhood Education center for grades 1 through 3, and partnered with what is currently known as Stapleton II which will serve grades 4 through 8. The two schools will form one K-8 campus in two buildings.
• Odyssey School serving grades K-8 and uniquely patterned after Outward Bound’s expeditionary learning model, was chartered in the late 1990s and shares common facilities and play areas with Westerly Creek.
• The Denver School of Science and Technology opened in 2004 with an outstanding high school liberal arts curriculum and a focus on science and technology, geared toward providing solid preparation for college entry.
• The Anchor Center for Blind Children will open a new campus at Stapleton in 2007.
• The Primrose School is an experience-based child care center for children from six weeks through age 12.
• Nearby nationally acclaimed Johnson & Wales University provides 2 and 4-year degree programs in business, culinary arts and hospitality, and is a full partner in the Stapleton educational vision.

Stapleton, Colorado Zip Codes

• 80238

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