Lots of ways for Grandma and Grandpa to make Colorado home
‘Bancroft’ ranches, 2,400 sq. feet, on track for February move-in at $775,000; and a ‘Wakefield’ ranch at just $691,995. You’ll hear about the friendship-fostering holiday events centered around the Hilltop House, and 11 miles of trails linking into the Piney Creek Trail.
WHERE: 8393 S. Winnipeg Ct, Aurora; take E-470 to Gartrell Road exit, south 1 mi. to Inspiration Ln, turn right; or from Parker, take Pine Dr. to Inspiration Dr, east 1 mile to Inspiration Lane.
PRICE: From mid-$500s.
WHEN: Today & daily, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
PHONE: 303-708-1856
WEB: Tollbrothersatinspiration.com
8. Regency at Montaine by Toll Brothers
is beyond doubt the most scenic age-55-plus community in the Denver area, on bluffs just south of Castle Rock close to the city’s highest point.
Toll Brothers has literally roared through its three collections of ranches; but the mid-priced Broomfield series still has a good selection of sites, featured from two ranch models that are stunningly wide open and imaginative.
Homes wrap a spectacular clubhouse, and are from the upper $600s—a real price that can deliver a ranch and its home site, with Toll Brothers high quality of standard features. A ‘Fletcher,’ over 2,100 sq. feet of finished space on its main level, plus a basement and a garage that can go 3-car on some sites. WHERE: Head south on I-25 past 470, 13 mi. to Plum Creek Pkwy, turn east 1 blk to S. Wilcox, turn south 2 mi. to Crystal Valley Pkwy, turn east 1/2 mile to Plum Creek Blvd, turn right
PRICE: From upper $600s
WHEN: Today & daily 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
PHONE: 720-649-5644
WEB: Livemontaine.com
9. Vita Littleton is a rental community
for active, independent adults that overlooks Littleton’s historic downtown and the Rocky Mountains. Built and operated by Zocalo, Vita includes a resort-style saltwater pool, yearround hot tub with spectacular views, community gardens, a ‘Velo Room’ bike shop, pet spa, wellappointed great room, and modern community spaces hosting an active social calendar. Offering one and 2-bedroom floor plans that include amenities, activities, assigned parking, and valet trash service. The location is very walkable to shops and restaurants; and trails and RTD Light Rail are right outside your door.
WHERE: 2100 W. Littleton Blvd, Littleton; from Broadway, west on Littleton Blvd
1.3 mi. to Bemis, turn south. Or from Jeffco, take Bowles east past Santa Fe, becomes Alamo Ave, continue east 5 blocks to Bemis; or from RTD Light Rail’s Littleton Station, head north and east.
WHEN: By appointment only, Mondayfriday
PHONE: 720-697-2100
WEB: Vitalittleton.com
10. The Village Cooperative Chatfield
is one of the most recent senior co-ops to arrive in Colorado—an age-62-plus concept that has become a surprise hit with buyers for the up-front purchase costs that seem modest compared to what regular homes go for now. And cooperatives have socialoriented amenities and super-low maintenance that people over age 62 want from a downsize home.
Co-ops were already hugely popular in the upper Midwest before arriving here. Real Estate Equities Development, which has popularized co-ops over the past 15 years, already has 41 either complete or under development around the country— including ten here in Colorado to date.
The one headed to Chatfield in south Jefferson County west of downtown Littleton will have 55 units —only a few remaining before it starts construction for 2023 delivery. You can still find 2-bedroom, bath-and-a-half plan with an ‘equity share’ of just $185,000. The buyer will get over 1,200 sq. feet of finished space—plus common spaces and amenities designed to foster quick friendships with likeminded neighbors. Owners get a flat 3% appreciation compounded
annually, for whenever you sell.
Owners then pay a monthly fee that covers the master mortgage, property tax, grounds and amenities, and maintenance way beyond typical communities—even changing a lightbulb. On a larger home (2-bed/2-bath, 1,500 sq. feet) the equity share runs $245,000, and the monthly
to Garrison, south
PHONE: 720-779-2100
EMAIL: Chatfield@reedevelopment. com
WEB: Villagecooperative.com