If you’re looking for a place that combines the benefits of small-town living with convenient access to city amenities, Evergreen could be the perfect place for you.

Residents in Evergreen experience wildlife encounters and cohabitate with elk herds, bobcats, mountain lions, bears, deer, and even the occasional moose, all while being about 20 minutes from downtown Golden.

Like other areas near Denver, Evergreen’s property prices skyrocketed in the past year. For the past few years, Evergreen didn’t see the acceleration in price that’s been happening in the metro or other resort areas. But in the past year, the median price for properties increased by 15.6 to 19.1 percent compared with price increases of 20 percent or more in the Denver metro.

There aren’t a surplus of options here, with active listings are down about 38 percent, and properties sell in five days or less. So, it’s critical that once you find something in Evergreen you are ready to move on it.

Evergreen primarily offers homebuyers single-family homes, townhomes, condos, and duplexes. Single-family homes include ranches with walkout basements and multi-level homes that sit on lots ranging from .25 acres to 3 or more acres. The area also offers properties that appeal to horse owners, Erdmann says.

Houses range in price from $900,000 to $1.3 million. Condos and townhomes cost from $500,000 to $800,000. The age and size of properties, plus the size of the lot, set the price. Homes on the lower end of the price range typically need more work and sit on smaller lots.

Buyers in Evergreen tend to want more space and privacy. Since the pandemic increased the number of people who can work from home, they can live anywhere, which makes Evergreen increasingly popular. Residents here can squeeze in a bike ride or hike, or fish on their lunch break without even having to get in their car.

The homes are a mix of primary and second homes., with many Evergreen buyers retiring or nearing retirement. Although some first-time buyers move to Evergreen from the national tech hotbeds, few are young families.

If you’re looking for space, privacy, and a remote feel without actually being too remote, Evergreen may be an ideal spot for you. Give Metrowest a shout today – we’d be happy to show you around!