Conifer, CO

Green Valley Ranch has a variety of homes for sale in Conifer, Colorado. A large community (roughly 200 original home sites platted) with options for a variety of horse properties.

In Jefferson County, where Conifer and Green Valley Ranch is, zoning and acreage are two factors when determining if a home is suitable for horses. In Green Valley Ranch homes have three horse eligible zoning classifications; A-2, MR-1 and MR-2 as well as grassy meadows and several sites with large acreage.

While the majority of the homes are tucked into a lodge pole pine forest, some are better suited for horse with areas for pastures and even riding arenas. Another consideration is the type of well which serves the property. In Green Valley Ranch some homes have domestic wells (which allow for outside watering, filling troughs etc.) but other homes have household use wells-- which do not allow watering livestock-- so be sure to have an expert help you analyze each opportunity.

I've written more about Green Valley Ranch in Conifer on the Conifer real estate web site. Including a quick drive-through video of the neighborhood, home search tools and proximity maps--in the video.

Evergreen Meadows West is a beautiful community spanning the hillside just above the Jefferson County open Space: Flying J Ranch. The land was originally part of the ranch and was developed with consideration to the owners aviation passion. The names of the streets in Evergreen Meadows West are all related to airplanes! Street names like: Warhawk, Corsair, Marauder, Thunderbolt and Bearcat might take some back to the dogfights of World War II but in Conifer the names take us to homes in the mountains above a peaceful meadow!

Evergreen Meadows West is easily accessed from Conifer via Highway 73 and Shadow Mountain Road. Just a short drive up Shadow Mountain and Evergreen Meadows West is on the right. With most roads paved and relatively gentle grades this is an easy neighborhood to fall in love with. Many homes here have excellent mountain views and some have mountain views and views across the valley as well. Others are nestled into the hillside providing a high level of privacy relative to how close to Conifer the community is.

Originally developed in the 1970's some of the early homes here are reminiscent of that era with several modified A frames and quite a few Mountain Rustic two stories, homes have been built through the eighties and nineties with more and more architectural diversity and some very impressive mountain contemporary homes. With approximately 210 houses originally planned for Evergreen Meadows West this is a large community with plenty of space for a variety of styles. Although with SR-2 zoning zoning the overall atmosphere is one of low density and dense lodgepole forest. The zoning allows for horses although non of the homes I have sold in Evergreen Meadows West had adequate land or water for horse. However, a quick drive through will reveal that a few homes have worked it out to sustain a horse operation.

For more information on Evergreen Meadows West and to see a video of the neighborhood as well as maps and search tools to show all homes for sale please visit: Evergreen Meadows West in Conifer on www.Conifer-Homes-For-Sale.com

Well I'm encouraged by the recent year-end sales statistics for the mountain area I call home. Just 35 minutes from Denver in the front range foothill communities of Evergreen, Conifer, Golden/Genesee, Indian Hills, Morrison and Pine, the overall impression I got is that we faired pretty good in a "down market". Most of the area only lost single digit percentages in median home values. The south side of Evergreen took the biggest hit losing 11.5%. This is to be expected since that area only lost 1% in value from 2007 to 2008 when values really took a hit all around. The number of sold homes versus 2008 were fairly even. Compared to hundreds of less homes sold in 2008 versus 2007....I'm pretty happy about these results.

2010 has started off busy for me. I've acquired 7 new buyer clients already and coupled with my pipeline from last year, I see a lot more sales in the area all around.

If anyone has questions about these numbers, please give me a call at 303-679-0360.

Conifer Mountain is a subdivision in Conifer Colorado, located in unincorporated Jefferson County. Offering its residents true Colorado Rocky Mountain living, Conifer Mountain has some of the best views that can be found in the area. The majority of home sites are two acres or larger in size and are located up to 9,000 feet above sea level.

Conifer Mountain subdivision was developed by former Governor Roy Romer, who took thoughtful steps to insure the development's integrity and utilize its available beauty. The majority of Conifer Mountain's roads are actually named after Governor Romer's family members. The development is easily accessible from Highway 285 and Kennedy Gulch Road.

The homes in Conifer Mountain have expansive views that reach to the Continental Divide, Pikes Peak, Mount Evans, the city of Denver and beyond. At night the lights of Denver are clearly visible, offering a pretty sight off in the distance.

What makes living in Conifer unique is that residents are afforded the peace and serenity associated with mountain living, yet are afforded the convenience of the city of Denver nearby. In addition some of the State's best ski resorts are located within a reasonable proximity with the Breckenridge ski area being approximately an hour drive.

The town center of Conifer has shopping, restaurants, entertainment and more. With boundless recreational opportunities and all the conveniences one needs, Conifer offers those living in Conifer Mountain the best of Colorado Mountain living.

Kings Valley is the next community Southwest and adjacent to Conifer mountain and Black Mountain Ranch Estates is just north.

I've written extensively about Conifer Mountain and added robust home search tools as well as a terrific video of the views from Conifer Mountain at the Conifer Mountain Homes For Sale site.

Black Mountain Ranch Estates is an area in Conifer Colorado that offers mountain living in a convenient location. More affordable than other mountain areas in Colorado, Conifer is an area that offers brilliant views and amazing recreational opportunities.

The subdivision of Black Mountain Ranch Estates was originally developed in 1965 and is named for the mountain that lies on its western edge. In thick treed lots, home settings range in altitude from 8,600 to 9,000 feet above sea level. Typically homes are on lots that are approximately one acre in size. The homes in Black Mountain Ranch Estates start in the low $200,000s and range up to the high $500,000s.

Black Mountain Ranch Estates borders the Arapahoe National Forest, a beautiful, pristine wilderness area which offers exceptional trails, the natural beauty of the Colorado Rocky Mountains, wildlife and more. Recreational opportunities include hiking, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, fishing, horseback riding and more. Whatever the time of year the opportunity exists to enjoy your surroundings.

Its close proximity to Highway 285 makes Black Mountain Ranch Estates an ideal place to live, offering the best of Colorado mountain living with easy access to Denver. It is possible to live in Black Mountain Ranch Estates and continue commuting into the city for work. In addition to the easy access to Denver the town centers of Conifer and Evergreen are close enough and offer exceptional shopping, dining and entertainment. In fact Brook Forest in Evergreen is adjacent to the north and Conifer Mountain is the adjacent community south.

I've written extensively about Black Mountain Ranch Estates and included videos and several home search tools at this link: Black Mountain Homes For Sale