Moving to Castle Rock, CO — Homes, Neighborhoods & Schools

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🏡 Home prices in Castle Rock

Single-family homes

$550K – $1.2M+

Townhomes

$400K – $650K

Condos

$225K – $550K

Typical overall value is around $672,982 (↓ 2.1% YoY). Want live comps for a specific street or new-build community in Castle Rock? Just ask Kelli.

📍 Neighborhoods in Castle Rock

The Meadows $415K–$1.2M+ — the town's largest master-planned community — pools, parks, trails, and a walk to the outlets and I-25

Red Hawk $400K–$1.15M — hillside golf-course neighborhood beside The Meadows, wrapped around the public Red Hawk Ridge course

Founders Village $420K–$775K — established east-side family neighborhood with parks and strong value

Crystal Valley $450K–$1.35M — fast-growing south-end community with newer homes and a brand-new I-25 interchange

Terrain $450K–$1.65M — hillside community with a farmhouse clubhouse, pools and trail connections

The Woodlands $450K–$980K — an older, established wooded neighborhood of larger-lot homes (its upscale Escavera filing is listed separately, next)

Escavera $875K–$2.9M — the upscale custom filing within The Woodlands — Engle, David Weekley and custom homes

Castlewood Ranch $430K–$1.3M — east-side neighborhood near open space, toward Castlewood Canyon

Sapphire Pointe $380K–$1.5M — hilltop neighborhood with big views, a pool and clubhouse

Cobblestone Ranch $500K–$1.6M — newer far-east community near the Parker line, with parks and competitive pricing

Plum Creek $350K–$1.4M — established golf-course neighborhood, walkable to downtown and the rec center

Bell Mountain $1.1M–$5.5M+ — large-acreage and ranch-style estates just south of town

Craig & Gould $450K–$3M — historic neighborhood just south of Main Street — character homes, walkable downtown

Scott $450K–$800K — close-in established neighborhood a few blocks from downtown

Metzler Ranch $400K–$900K — established central community near shopping, parks and trails — condos to single-family

Castle Oaks Estates $600K–$1.1M — family enclave in the Villages at Castle Rock with larger homes and trails

Maher Ranch $550K–$1.2M — quiet established neighborhood off Founders Parkway with mountain views

Montaine $700K–$1.4M — Toll Brothers master-plan with luxury homes, a 55+ section and clubhouse

Macanta $600K–$1.5M — newer master-planned trail community south of town

The Canyons $600K–$2M — large amenity-rich master plan on the Castle Rock/Castle Pines line

Dawson Trails $450K–$800K — brand-new Costco-anchored community (Taylor Morrison & Richmond American)

Diamond Ridge Estates $900K–$2.5M — gated acreage community of custom estates on wooded lots

🏗️ New construction & builders

Richmond American — building in The Meadows and Crystal Valley

Toll Brothers — luxury homes at Montaine

TRI Pointe Homes — building in Macanta

Shea Homes — active in The Meadows master plan

Regency at Montaine (55+) — Toll Brothers active-adult community, ~$650K–$1M

Hillside at Castle Rock (55+) — BLVD 55 active-adult homes, ~$600K–$800K

New master plans — Dawson Trails & The Canyons opening with more builders

💡 Buying new construction? Have me represent you — usually at no cost to you

In many builder communities the builder will often cover your agent's commission, so it's usually free to you — but you generally must register me as your agent on your first visit, before you tour. Then I negotiate price, incentives, upgrades and contract terms on your side.

🎓 Schools

Castle Rock is served by Douglas County Schools (A−). Castle Rock and Sedalia feed Castle View and Douglas County high schools. Always confirm the exact school a specific home feeds into before you buy — I can verify that for any address.

🚗 Getting around & commute

DTC	~20 min
Downtown Denver	~30 min
Meridian / Inverness	~10–15 min
Colorado Springs	~30 min

To Denver International Airport: ~40–45 min via E-470.

🌲 Parks & trails

Castle Rock is loaded with outdoor space. The 300-acre Philip S. Miller Park is the crown jewel — home to the Miller Activity Complex, the Challenge Hill incline, the Epic Sky Trek adventure tower, The EDGE ziplines and an amphitheater — and open space is around every corner.

Lost Canyon Ranch Open Space — brand-new 681-acre preserve (opened 2025) with 10+ miles of trails through a dramatic Willow Creek canyon and hoodoos

Castlewood Canyon State Park — canyon trails, a waterfall and historic dam ruins, just ~15 minutes southeast

Rock Park (The Rock) — short, steep climb up the namesake butte with panoramic views

Philip S. Miller Park — the 200-step Challenge Hill 'mini-incline' plus ridgeline and meadow trails

Ridgeline Open Space — rolling meadow loops for hiking and mountain biking

🍽️ Where to eat

Z'Abbracci — chef-driven Italian in a warm downtown setting

Angie's — homemade Italian and Mexican, a local favorite

Homegrown Tap & Dough — hand-tossed pizzas and Italian comfort food

Scileppi's at the Old Stone Church — Italian in a historic stone church

The Old North End — Italian, pizza and a deli counter

Granelli's Pizzeria — casual New York–style pizza and subs

Parry's Pizza — New York–style pizza, Italian dishes and a huge craft-beer taphouse

55+ & senior living

Active-adult & 55+ options around Castle Rock include Regency at Montaine, Hillside at Castle Rock. Ask me for current availability.

Aging Resources of Douglas County offers free transportation, in-home help, medical-equipment lending and resource navigation for residents 60+.

Touring a builder or active-adult community? Register me as your agent on your first visit — my representation is typically at no cost to you, since the builder covers it.

See the full 55+ & Senior Living guide — communities, senior centers, care options and support services.

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Moving to Castle Rock, Colorado