STEFAN GEYER: Realtor, Certified Appraiser, ECO Broker

Greenfield is one of those neighborhoods that suits lazy sunny days and a tall glasses of cool lemonade. The long winding greenbelts, surrounding trail system, swimming pool, park, and large comfortable homes all combine to create a a great neighborhood.

Greenfield is located in Centennial, a few miles north of E-470, off of Smoky Hill Road. The is plenty of recreation nearby, including Aurora Reservoir and several golf courses. There is also some fun places to spend money, the most popular being the Southland Mall area.

The homes in the community range in price from approximately 250-550K, and there are around 700 homes, so you are bound to find one on the market at any given time that you would like. The school district is Cherry Creek, which is one of the reasons that people initially seek out the area to live in. To find out more about the community, you can go to the Greenfield HOA website, where you will find helpful information, including information on their youth swim team...in the event you have a young Olympian in training in your family!

LET ME KNOW if you would like additional information regarding Greenfield or any other area located in Centennial or South Aurora.

Stefan Geyer

Realtor | ECO Broker | Certified Appraiser

www.StefanMax.com

Driving through Arapahoe Acres is like driving into the past, a seemingly secret neighborhood, untouched by time...an absolute thrill if you appreciate architecture. It is the only neighborhood in the country to be listed as a Historic District, by the National Register of Historic Places, since post WWII. The neighborhood is located approximately fifteen minutes South of I-25, near Hampden and University Blvd. It is a quiet area, yet only a short drive to Downtown Denver. You will know you found the neighborhood when you see homes like this:

There were 124 homes built, all between 1949-1957, and typically no larger than 2,000 square feet. To fully appreciate the homes in the area, I highly recommend viewing some or all of the 32 listed at the Arapahoe Acres website. The homes in the neighborhood represent two styles of architecture, Usonian Style and International Style. The Usonian Style, developed by Frank Lloyd Wright, designed kitchen and living areas to be flowing and the bedrooms and bathrooms were designed for privacy and quiet. The roofs have shallow pitches, with no attic spaces, and there are no basements, as a means of controlling costs in a post-depression era. The entrances are often set-back or hidden for privacy. The International Style, associated with Modernism, was largely influenced by the Bauhaus School in Germany (shut down by the Nazi regime). The International Style is defined by a buildings use of volume, symmetry, and applied ornament. Each home is a rare work of art, located in a unique neighborhood, not duplicated in Colorado.

LET ME KNOW if you would like additional information regarding Arapahoe Acres or any other area of interest to you in the Denver and Greater Denver areas.

Stefan Geyer

ECO Broker|Realtor|Certified Appraiser

www.StefanMax.com

A revitalization has been occurring in various historic Denver neighborhoods, particularly in the general Highlands (Denver NW) and Washington Park areas. This revitalization has included an increasing number of property scrapes. On the scraped lots, new homes are being built, in styles including Prairie, Craftsman, and Modern. These historic neighborhoods, in the past, have been comprised primarily of bungalow's, craftman style homes and Victorian style homes, so the homes of modern design are new to the landscape. Many of the local residents would like to preserve the architectural integrity of the neighborhoods and do not appreciate the new development, and in particular, the homes of modern design. Others feel that the new development, including the homes of modern design, add a new interesting dynamic to the neighborhood. I took the following picture of a home located near the Historic Highlands shopping area:

When I saw this home, I pulled over, as it had my immediate attention. It may appear as there are two homes built very close to each other, but in fact, it is one structure. The original structure is a Queen Anne style Victorian, built in 1907. The modern style addition was added sometime after 2006. The architect is seemingly comfortable with a marriage of the two styles and has made a bold statement to the surrounding neighbors and passer-by's.

A nearby neighbor told me she felt the home was not cohesive, and would benefit from a more balanced design. She felt that adding a modern tower to the opposite side of the Victorian portion would be a good remedy. Otherwise, this neighbor was intriqued by the design concept. What was the concept? It may have been that the owner liked both styles and could not pick one. Another idea is that the design is meant to force people to accept that the two style are essentially 'one', and will both be part of their neighborhood in the future. What is your opinion?

Stefan Geyer

Colorado Realtor

www.StefanMax.com

Tallyn's Reach is an award winning community (Land Development Visionary Award), spanning nearly 1,000 acres, that successfully embodies the wonderful character of Colorado. Tallyn's Reach is located in South Aurora, Colorado. The homes are nestled around thousands of mature trees, including over 2,000 Ponderosa Pines, some nearly 200 years old. The plan is to plant up to 5,000 more trees! Breathe in the fresh air as you enjoy the olympic size swimming pool, biking and hiking paths, abundant, open space areas, or while you relax in the sitting areas. You can also play tennis against the panoramic backdrop of the foothills.

The homes are unique and appealing, blending well with the landscape; progressive architecture utilizing natural stone, brick and wood beams and posts. The large amount of open areas and recreational areas allow for an uncluttered feeling, which many neighborhoods lack. View an arial map of the community to see the layout. Homes start in the mid 200K's and go up from there. Many homes are custom and semi-custom. There is a strong sense of community, as there area already has two community hub's online, one being We Live in Tallyn's Reach, and the other being a blog titled Tallyn's Reach Connect.com. Shopping, Denver International Airport, and schools (Cherry Creek School District) are all in close proximity. You can also hop over the main road and recreate at Cherry Creek Reservoir, where you will likely find me, when I am not helping people buy and sell homes.

For more on the Tallyn's Reach Community, you can see the developer's video, and you can contact me. I live, work and play in South Aurora.

Do you have plans for the 4th of July? The Southlands Shopping Center in South Aurora, Colorado is having its annual 'Fireworks on the Fourth' Celebration. There will be live music beginning at 5:30pm and a large fireworks show at 9:30pm to cap off the party. There is plenty to do for the entire family for certain (shopping, eating, kids fountain playground and more). If you live in the area, it is not far to drive or walk. If you are not near the area, it will give you a chance to come take a look at the great development taking place in South Aurora. It is a great place to live and hang out. Take a look at the SCHEDULE for more information and pictures. Have a safe and happy holiday weekend!

Colorado Eco Broker / Realtor

www.SOALounge.com