Located between Golden and Applewood, West Pleasant View is – or used to be - a lesser-known neighborhood in the metro area where we saw home prices skyrocket during the pandemic.

According to a study from Zillow that surveyed 50 cities and neighborhoods across metro Denver, West Pleasant View, a 2.5 square mile area with about 5,000 residents, experienced the highest growth in home values. A driving factor in this uptick was the abundance of homebuyers flocking to Jefferson County as they were seeking more space.

Sitting east of Golden and west of the Colorado Mills and Denver West retail and restaurant developments, West Pleasant View offers easy access to recreational activities, including hiking, biking, climbing, golfing, and skiing.

Residents can hop on Interstate 70 and reach the Loveland Ski Area in about 40 minutes. With easy access to U.S. 6, Colorado 93, C-470, and light rail at the Jefferson County Courthouse, residents can travel across the Denver metro area.

The area appeals to buyers who want to be in Golden but can’t afford the prices. West Pleasant View offers everything from mid-century homes to new construction. New projects promise mixed development and condos. The community is unincorporated but has its own fire, water, and parks districts.

West Pleasant View is still considered to be a bit “industrial”; however, development is happening, including the addition of Coda Brewing and Barrels & Bottles.

New housing projects include a paired home development in Ulysses Park and a proposed mixed-use project by REVA Development that would consist of 307 apartments, 46 townhomes, commercial and retail space. The project also proposes an outdoor event space for community events like farmers’ markets or food trucks.

Ready to check out this up-and-coming area? Contact Metrowest today – we’d love to show you around!