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South Denver Metro · Douglas County

Moving to Parker, Colorado

Family-friendly & spread out

Anchored by a charming, event-filled Mainstreet, Parker blends established neighborhoods with newer master-planned communities and a strong equestrian streak. Popular with families who want space and a real sense of town identity.

County
Douglas County
Typical home value
$691,000 values ↓ 1.6% YoY (Zillow)
Schools
Douglas County Schools (A−)
To downtown Denver
~23 mi · 30 min SE

✔ Best for

FamiliesCommunity eventsRoom to spread out

🏡 Home prices in Parker

Single-family homes
$550K – $4.8M+
Townhomes
$400K – $600K
Condos
$225K – $480K

Ranges reflect typical mid-market pricing. Luxury and custom estate homes in the neighborhood detail below go substantially higher — up to several million.

The median sale price this summer (Jun–Aug 2026, MLS) was around $691,000; overall home values are ↓ 1.6% YoY (Zillow). Want live comps for a specific street or new-build community in Parker? Just ask Kelli.

📍 Neighborhoods in Parker

Stroh Ranch $225K–$965K — trail-woven starter community south of downtown, near the Cherry Creek Trail  Zillow ↗
Idyllwilde $615K–$1.4M — newer amenity-rich east-side community, often voted a metro 'best neighborhood'  Zillow ↗
Clarke Farms $510K–$900K — established family-value neighborhood with pool, tennis and bike-path access  Zillow ↗
Stonegate $225K–$1M — master-planned west side with 14+ miles of trails and two pools  Zillow ↗
Cottonwood $385K–$985K — mostly no-HOA value neighborhood off Jordan Road with the Cherry Creek path  Zillow ↗
Canterberry Crossing $545K–$1.13M — golf-anchored east-side community around Black Bear Golf Club  Zillow ↗
The Pinery $500K–$2.4M — established wooded golf community with large lots and custom homes  Zillow ↗
Pradera $820K–$3.7M+ — prestige gated-style golf community south of town — luxury and custom tier  Zillow ↗
Colorado Golf Club $2M–$4.8M+ — ultra-luxury enclave around the private Colorado Golf Club — custom estates, many north of $4M  Zillow ↗
Looking Glass $600K–$800K — newer master-planned community with parks, trails and modern homes
Butterfield Crossing $525K–$725K — established family subdivision by Butterfield Crossing Park, no metro tax
Stepping Stone $600K–$1.05M — amenity-rich newer community with pools, clubhouse and Crowfoot Valley trails
Meridian Village & Meridian Hills $515K–$995K — golf-adjacent master plan off Lincoln/I-25 — homes, villas and townhomes plus newer estate-style homes with mountain views
Trails at Crowfoot $550K–$1.1M — newer Hess Ranch community with extensive trails and amenities
Sierra Ridge $500K–$800K — newer southwest-Parker community with pool, parks and I-25 access
Anthology $500K–$800K — newer Century Communities master plan with clubhouse and pool
Rowley Downs $500K–$700K — established 1980s neighborhood near downtown, no metro tax
Villages of Parker $425K–$700K — central established community — homes, townhomes and condos near downtown

🏗️ New construction & builders

Richmond American — Looking Glass — The Duos (from ~$580K) & Legacy Pointe (~$935K+)
Reverie at Looking Glass (55+) — Dream Finders active-adult, ~$620K–$845K
Lincoln Creek (55+) — Cardel Homes active-adult homes, ~high $400Ks–mid $700Ks
D.R. Horton — Trails at Crowfoot, ~$590K–$740K
TRI Pointe Homes — Ensemble at Looking Glass (coming soon)
Toll Brothers — Piney Trail Estates (~$880K–$1.3M); MeadowRock coming soon
Century Communities — Kime Ranch (Legacy, from ~$665K) & Trails at Smoky Hill
Trumark Homes · Lennar — multiple collections at Tanterra, from the $400s–$600s
💡 Buying new construction? Have me represent you — usually at no cost to you

In many builder communities the builder will often cover your agent's commission, so it's usually free to you — but you generally must register me as your agent on your first visit, before you tour. Then I negotiate price, incentives, upgrades and contract terms on your side.

🎓 Schools

Parker is served by Douglas County Schools (A−). Always confirm the exact school a specific home feeds into before you buy — I can verify that for any address.

High schools
Chaparral High School — rating 8/10
Legend High School — rating 7/10
Ponderosa High School — rating 8/10
Middle schools
Sagewood Middle School — rating 6/10
Cimarron Middle School — rating 5/10
Sierra Middle School — rating 4/10
Elementary schools
Public charters (tuition-free)
Parker Core Knowledge (K–8) — Parker · long-established, top-ranked in the county · rating 8/10
American Academy – Parker (K–8, 2 campuses) — Parker · Lincoln Meadows & Motsenbocker campuses · rating 9/10
Leman Academy of Excellence (K–8) — Parker · classical curriculum · rating 8/10
Global Village Academy (K–8) — Parker · Mandarin, Spanish or French immersion · rating 7/10
Parker Performing Arts (K–8) — Parker · arts-integrated charter · rating 6/10
Early-college & specialty
Colorado Early Colleges – Parker (9–12) — dedicated early-college HS — free associate degree / college credit with the diploma · rating 9/10
DCSD concurrent enrollment & CTE — honors, AP & dual-credit at each high school
STEM School Highlands Ranch — nearest dedicated STEM charter (~20 min)
Private schools
Ave Maria Catholic School — Catholic, PreK–8
Southeast Christian School — non-denominational, Preschool–12
Lutheran High School (LuHi) — Christian college-prep HS (9–12) · Parker/Aurora border — draws students from across the metro
Early childhood / daycare
Parker Montessori Educational Institute — Montessori, infant–preschool
Primrose School of Parker — accredited early education
The Goddard School (Parker) — play-based, infant–PreK

High-school links go to the school's U.S. News profile where available; other schools link to the school's own site. Colorado is an open-enrollment state — public charters are tuition-free and admit by lottery from across the district.

🚗 Getting around & commute

DTC~20–25 min
Downtown Denver~30–40 min
Inverness / Meridian~15–20 min
DIA~30–35 min

To Denver International Airport: ~35–40 min via E-470.

🌲 Parks & trails

O'Brien Park anchors downtown; Salisbury Park and the Cherry Creek Trail spread out from there.

Cherry Creek Trail — paved regional trail running the length of town toward Denver
Salisbury Park loop — natural-surface trails, open space & equestrian access
Rueter–Hess Reservoir — perimeter trail and paddling southwest of town
Cherry Creek State Park — big reservoir and trail network just northwest
See all south metro trails & parks on the main guide →

55+ & senior living

Active-adult & 55+ options around Parker include Reverie at Looking Glass, Lincoln Creek. Ask me for current availability.

Aging Resources of Douglas County offers free transportation, in-home help, medical-equipment lending and resource navigation for residents 60+.

Touring a builder or active-adult community? Register me as your agent on your first visit — my representation is typically at no cost to you, since the builder covers it.

See the full 55+ & Senior Living guide — communities, senior centers, care options and support services.

Thinking about Parker?

I'm Kelli Eagle — a local REALTOR® who helps buyers relocate to the South Denver Metro. I'll pull live listings, exact taxes and school assignments, and (for out-of-state buyers) do video walkthroughs.

📞 (720) 989-9074 ✉️ Email Kelli Open the full interactive guide →

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