Thornton Colorado Real Estate and Homes by neighborhood

Cherrywood Park

Cherrywood Park is a newer community of homes located north of 136th Avenue in Thornton between Colorado and York streets. Most of the homes were built in the early 2000's so they have newer styles, three car garages in many cases and aremore energy efficient. The neighborhood is close to schools and has quick access to I-25, E-470, and the surrounding Denver metro area.

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Eastlake

Eastlake is a quiet neighborhood of newer homes, mostly built by Pulte Homes in the early 2000’s. Most of the homes have open floor plans with vaulted ceilings, five piece baths, tile and hardwood floors and brick or stone partial exteriors. The neighborhood streets have sidewalks on both sides and the streets are wide enough so that you don’t feel trapped if a car happens to be parked next to the curb.
With quick access to I-25 via 120th Avenue, the Eastlake Villages neighborhood is tucked in between 120th and 124th Avenues. Additionally the Margaret Carpenter recreation center and the local post office are both within one mile. The neighborhood also has some tot parks and within walking distance to the Stellar Elementary school and Eastlake Shore Park - a beautiful natural park surrounding a lake with walking trails that are great for taking the dogs for a walk, bicycling or just enjoying the great Colorado outdoors.

The Eastlake neighborhood in Thornton includes five different zoning districts in the City of Thornton Subarea plan.  While that is not particularly exciting, it is noteworthy for residents considering moving to the area and its historic district.  Eastlake has a number of parks and open areas, a post office (very convenient) on York Street and an eclectic feel to the neighborhood.  From the walking trails around the lake, to the retail, residential housing and even commercial business in the community the feel is similar to a self sufficient town.

The Eastlake Montessori school is for grades PK-K in the area and some new stores are opening up as well.

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Fallbrook Farms

The Fallbrook Farms Community is located off 144th Avenue and Colorado Boulevard. Fallbrook Farms provides easy access to the Denver, Broomfield, and Boulder employment centers along I-25 and Highway 36. The Fallbrook Farms Homes are located in the popular suburb of Thornton. This new Fallbrook Farms Neighborhood features over 32 acres of parks, open space and trails. The community is conveniently located near major highways, shopping including the regional Flat Irons Mall and Larkridge, and the Thornton Rec. Center. Children will attend the highly sought after Adams 12 5-Star School District with the elementary and middle school within walking distance. In addition, a future light rail development within the Fallbrook Farms Community will allow for convenient trips to downtown Denver.

Fallbrook Farms Homes are from Beazer, Meritage and Ryland. The Fallbrook Farms Neighborhoods are made up of Single family homes and Patio style homes.

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The Haven at York Street

The Haven at York Street is a newer community in North Thornton. New Haven at York Street Homes are being built by Engle homes. Existing Haven at York Street homes have been built by Engle and Meridian Custom homes in a sub section of the community known as The Sanctuary.

Within the Haven, residents can enjoy taking a walk or bike ride through the neighborhoods on the many paths. There are also neighborhood parks with playground equipment and a swimming pool (the only new pool community in Thornton).

The Haven at York Street Community is built around the new Silver Creek Elementary school and has quick access to E-470, DIA and Downtown Denver.

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Homestead Hills

Located in the growing northeast suburb of Thornton, the 119 acre community of Homestead Hills is situated at the highest point in Thornton with excellent views, great access to main roads and highways. Homestead Hills Homes come with an 18 acre public park onsite and a regional pedestrian trail that meanders through the community. Students from the Homestead Hills Neighborhood will be attending the new Silver Creek elementary school in the award winning 5-Star Adams School District. The popular Thornton Recreation Center and several championship golf courses are close by, and with the completion of the E-470 loop, the new Flatirons Mall is only minutes away. Located east of I-25 and 136th Ave., 2 blocks east of Colorado Blvd. and then left.

Homestead Hills Homes are part of a master planned community that has all the benefits of Northern Colorado. Homestead Hills Homes are located within reach of urban Denver life. Beazer and Morrison (now TaylorMorrison) are the Homebuilders in the Homestead Hills Neighborhood.

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Hunters Glen

Most of the homes in Hunters Glen were built in the mid 1980's to the late 1990's.  There are also some townhomes and apartments available in the neighborhood.  The home sizes are mostly between 1800 and 2400 square feet on the main levels.  Many of the current homeowners have finished or partially finished their basements and updated their homes. 

The community is well thought of and has a community pool, one of the few neighborhoods that does.  HOA fees are reasonable and the association seems to be fairly well  run.  Additionally, Hunters Glen has a fairly active neighborhood web site  The local elementary school is the Hunters Glen Elementary School and is part of the Adams 12 school district.

Lake Avery Estates

Lake Avery Estates is a Custom Home Community with sites ranging from 1/2 acre to slightly larger. Many of the Lake Avery Homes surround the lake and offer stunning mountain views. The gated community is nestled in Thornton and offers some of the most desirable Colorado Real Estate. Homes with pools, extensive landscaping, spectacular design and very high end features typify this small but exclusive community.

Marshall Lake

DR Horton Homes, builds their homes in the Marshall Lake Neighborhood, which is the newest community of Marshall Lake. Marshall Lakes Homes have floor plans available with 2 story and ranch plans ranging from the high $200's price point through the low $400's. Marshall Lake is located in the city of Thornton offering a long held tradition of commitment to recreation, ease of access to I-25, E-470, Denver International Airport, Downtown Denver and the Boulder-Broomfield business corridor. Marshall Lake is located at 136th Avenue and Holly Street and is close to area shopping and businesses.

Marshall Lake has DR Horton 6000 and 7000 Series Homes in a community that includes a lake surrounding open space with a playground, shelter, picnic benches and passive benches throughout the entire park area. Marshall Lake boasts easy access to I-25, E-470 and Denver International Airport. A short commute to Boulder, Longmont, downtown Denver and nearby businesses.

Northbrook

The neighborhood of Northbrook in Thornton is layed out mostly in a grid pattern that is easy to navigate and find your way around.  Located just north of Horizon high school and bounded on the west by Holly Street, it is a quiet neighborhood of homes built in the late 90's and early 2000's.  Many of the homes have fair sized mature trees and landscaping with decent sized lots relative to the houses.  The streets have sidewalks on both sides and are wide enough that two cars can pass get by each other if there happens to be a car parked on the street.

Some of the homes have mountain or city views but it is generally from an angle in the backyards or from the front porch.  The school system is the Adams 12 district and high school students can walk to Horizon through the neighborhood.  We are very familiar with these homes and neighborhood and have specialized in selling and helping people buy here.

Quebec Run

Quebec Run is a newer community in Thornton Colorado with a variety of homes built by DR Horton. There are homes with many different floor plans, some with main floor master bedrooms. The kitchens within Quebec Run homes are spacious yet functional. The Quebec Run Community is well kept by its residents and has a convenient location.

Recently, the city of Thornton approved and began construction on the Multi Purpose Athletic fields right across Holly street near the Quebec Run Homes. This will allow soccer and football players a great new area to play.

The Quebec Run Community also features lit walking paths and a park with a picnic area. Quebec Run Homes are located by the major highways, E-470 and I-25, the Denver International Airport as well as nearby businesses in Denver, Boulder and Longmont.

Signal Creek

The Signal Creek neighborhood in Thornton has newer styled homes with vaulted ceilings, five piece baths, and larger more open designs common to most homes built in the late nineties. Signal Creek is also one of the few communities in Thornton that boasts a community swimming pool. The community features curvilinear street planning with many cul-de-sac streets so through traffic is kept to a minimum.

The community is located south of 136th avenue and north of 128th avenue between Colorado blvd and York street. Signal Creek is also close to Eastlake Shores Park and the Thorncreek Golf Course. Thorncreek is an 18-hole, par 72 course that is open to the public every day of the week. The course features a pro shop, driving range, restaurant and putting greens.

Quail Valley

Quail Valley is a community that is very close to the 'action' in the north corridor of Thornton.  Located just north of 144th Avenue and the Wadley Farms neighborhood.  The homes in Quail Valley range from modest size 1800 sq ft up to over 3000+.  One thing they all share are large lots!  Also the neighborhood is just east of I-25 and is very close with easy access to The Orchard shopping center.  Super Target and King Soopers grocery stores are close and even making a quick trip up to the Larkridge shopping center is only about five minutes.  The School district is Adams 12, and since both Silver Creek elementary and Rocky Top middle school are so close, many of the kids can easily walk to school.  We are very familiar with these homes and neighborhood and have specialized in selling and helping people buy here.

If you are looking for a large lot, newer home with quick access to I-25, shopping and schools, we'd love to help you sell or buy your home in the Quail Valley neighborhood in Thornton.

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