Parker is a growing community with rural properties and a strong Western heritage. People are very drawn to this area as it offers a variety of activities and events but still has a small-town feel.

The community also ranks No. 11 on Opendoor’s list of the 20 hottest zip codes in the U.S. Parker, the second largest community in Douglas County, climbed from No. 20.

Jen Patchen with Opendoor in Colorado Springs said Parker’s location is appealing because it’s convenient to Denver and offers highway access to get to the mountains for skiing. “There’s a lot of new construction that offers turnkey homes,” Patchen said.

A quickly growing community just 20 miles southeast of Denver, Parker attracts buyers who want a reasonable commute to the city. It has been thoughtfully master-planned but retains a big open sky and a hometown feel. The spirit of the West is alive and well here with its historic downtown Main Street and rolling rural hills.

New construction in the Parker area is expected to add 12,000 new homes in the next decade. The town is preparing for a higher-than-average growth spurt in the next 10 years with more new home communities continuing to take shape everywhere across its 22.4 square miles.

In addition to new homes, the community also has condos, paired homes, and rural horse properties.

In addition to new homes, the community also has condos, paired homes, and rural horse properties.

Home prices range from $292,000 for a one-bedroom condo to the median sales price of $818,999 for a five-bedroom home and up to $4.25 million for a new, custom-built home on acreage in the Colorado Golf Club community.

Parker offers 38 miles of interconnecting trails, including horseback riding, wide open spaces, recreation centers, and the Rueter Hess Reservoir and Incline.

It also offers outdoor concerts, Parker Days Festival, Parker Fall Fest, the Holiday Lighting ceremony at O’Brien Park, and the Hometown Holiday Experience.

Parker also boasts a rich arts and cultural scene. The PACE Center offers year-round theatrical performances, concerts, an art gallery, a dance studio, and culinary classrooms.

If you’re interested in relocating to the Parker area, there are many opportunities to be found. Reach out to the experienced professionals at Metrowest today – we’d be happy to show you around!