With over 300 days of sunshine a year, it’s no wonder Coloradans love to be outside. Unfortunately, this can result in crowded trailheads and parks when the weather is cooperative. But not if you live in Ken Caryl. Residents here wear ID bracelets that give them access to more than 45 miles of private trails over 4,800 acres of open space that can be used for hiking, mountain biking, or horseback riding.

What kind of housing will you find here?
The housing stock in Ken Caryl is primarily single-family homes built in the 1980s. Most of the houses are two-stories or multi-level and typically range from 3,000 to 4,500 square feet. They sit on lots that are 1/5 of an acre to 1/3 of an acre. Naturally, the larger homes and lots with better views come with higher price tags.

The average home price is $685,000 in Ken Caryl Ranch and $1.2 million in Ken Caryl Valley. Between October 2020 and October 2021, properties appreciated more than 17 percent in Ken Caryl Ranch and more than 20 percent in Ken Caryl Valley. Like other areas in Jefferson County, Ken Caryl was popular with homebuyers who wanted more space during the pandemic.

Who are your neighbors in Ken Caryl?
New buyers are typically young families drawn by the schools’ quality and the fact that students have a nearby kindergarten-through-eighth grade option, so they don’t have to leave the area for school until they attend high school.

First-time buyers are rare but occasionally do buy homes in Ken Caryl. Most buyers, however, are moving up into their second or third homes.

In addition to its trail system, Ken Caryl is close to Chatfield State Park, Deer Creek Canyon Park, South Valley Park, and the Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms. Chatfield Farms is a 700-acre native plant refuge and working farm in southern Jefferson County.

Homes in Ken Caryl aren’t cheap and do sell quickly, but there are still some great properties to be found in this outdoor enthusiast’s paradise. Give Metrowest a shout today – we’d love to show you around.