If you’ve been frustrated with the seemingly lack of options of housing in the popular Wheat Ridge neighborhood, you’re not alone. This area draws in buyers who are ready to put down roots, resulting in very little turnover.

If you’re lucky enough to find a home in this area, be ready to move on it, as properties in Wheat Ridge have proven to be great investments. According to a study by Zillow that looked at 50 cities and neighborhoods across metro Denver, from June 30, 2020, to June 30, 2021, property values increased by more than 20 percent in the area. Like other communities in Jefferson County, Wheat Ridge benefitted when the pandemic caused homebuyers to search for more space.

The community offers larger homes, big lots, mature trees, and easy access to central Denver and the mountains via Interstate-70. Wheat Ridge also supplies recreation opportunities along Clear Creek Trail and at parks scattered throughout the community.

In Wheat Ridge you’ll find a mix of mid-century modern houses, ranches, and pockets of new development. From January through August, the average sale price for a Wheat Ridge house was $640,000, and homes spent about eight days on the market.

The community appeals to young families who want more space or young professionals who don’t want to be jam-packed in the city. It’s appealing to people who are outgrowing Highlands and Berkely, who want more space but don’t want to move too far away.

In addition to luring people from other parts of the Denver metro, Wheat Ridge also is popular with buyers moving in from out-of-state.

Affordability here fluctuates, but if you’re willing to put in a little work to a property in Wheat Ridge, the return will likely be significant when it comes time to sell. Give Metrowest a shout today – we’d love to show you around!