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Franktown · Castle Rock · Parker
Franktown, Castle Rock & Parker
Open pasture, long views of Pikes Peak, and the Colorado Horse Park down the road.
Douglas County
South and east of Denver, Douglas County rises onto the Palmer Divide, the high ridge between the South Platte and Arkansas river basins. The ground here is rolling grassland and ponderosa pine, cut by Cherry Creek and the sandstone walls of Castlewood Canyon. It is the metro area’s most established horse country, and much of it was platted in 35-acre parcels.
Franktown sits at the junction of Highways 83 and 86 next to Castlewood Canyon State Park. Parker, to the north, is home to the Colorado Horse Park, which hosts hunter/jumper and other equestrian competitions. Castle Rock, named for the butte above its downtown, anchors the I-25 corridor to the west.
Housing character
Expect custom homes on 5 to 70-plus acres: timber frame, stone and stucco, adobe and Western contemporary, often with barns, indoor or outdoor arenas, round pens and hay storage. Gated equestrian neighborhoods with shared trails sit alongside unrestricted parcels with no HOA. Closer to Parker and Castle Rock, there are also newer subdivisions and golf communities on smaller lots.
Getting around
I-25 and E-470 bring Denver International Airport and the Denver Tech Center within reach, while Highway 83 runs south through the acreage toward Colorado Springs. Many properties are a short drive from Castle Rock or Parker for daily errands.
Where Lisa works here
Lisa has represented sellers of a 35-acre timber-frame equestrian estate in the Meadows at Castlewood and the 70-acre Spirit Horse Ranch in Castle Rock, and represented buyers on a 40-acre equestrian property in Franktown.
Before you buy
What to look into here
The questions Lisa raises early on properties in Franktown, Castle Rock & Parker. Every property is different; specialists and the county have the final word.
- Water rights and well permits — separate from the land and worth verifying
- The 35-acre exemption and what it means for splitting or building
- Barn construction, stall count, ventilation and drainage
- Arena size and footing; indoor vs. outdoor
- Fencing type and pasture rotation capacity
- HOA covenants on animals, outbuildings and trails
Closed transactions in the area
| Property | Details | Representation | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9250 Steeplechase Drive Franktown, CO · MLS #2052583 | 4 bd · 6 ba · 5,888 sq ft · 35.01 acres | Represented seller | $2,550,000 |
| 1764 Mesa Ridge Lane Castle Rock, CO · MLS #3284915 | 4 bd · 4 ba · 5,293 sq ft · 70 acres | Co-listed for seller | $2,250,000 |
| 8780 Steeplechase Drive Franktown, CO · MLS #8427296 · Listed by Gold Compass Real Estate, LLC | 5 bd · 6 ba · 5,995 sq ft · 40.7 acres | Represented buyer | $2,200,000 |
| 9111 East Star Hill Trail Lone Tree, CO · MLS #2886735 | 6 bd · 6 ba · 5,817 sq ft | Represented seller | $1,820,000 |
| 5963 South Olive Circle Centennial, CO · MLS #3891094 · Listed by Lark & Key Real Estate | 4 bd · 5 ba · 5,510 sq ft | Represented buyer | $1,700,000 |
| 667 North White Tail Drive Franktown, CO · MLS #4210207 · Listed by Keller Williams DTC | 4 bd · 3 ba · 4,164 sq ft · 5.04 acres | Represented buyer | $861,500 |
| 13585 Woodlake Road Elbert, CO | Represented seller | $715,000 | |
| 7340 Eagle Rock Drive Littleton, CO | Represented seller | $625,000 | |
| 8049 Lakeshore Drive Parker, CO | Represented buyer | $565,000 | |
| 34825 Morgan Trail Elizabeth, CO | Represented buyer | $565,000 | |
| 13585 Woodlake Road Elbert, CO | Represented buyer | $555,000 | |
| 6535 South Dudley Way Littleton, CO · MLS #6651259 · Listed by RE/MAX of Cherry Creek | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,666 sq ft | Represented buyer | $514,000 |
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