Positive job growth and an unemployment rate below the national average signify the economic strength of Lakewood. Students here are served by Lakewood High School or Green Mountain High School, each of which boasts a graduation rate of 93 percent.

In addition to the highly-rated public schools, Lakewood has a suburban atmosphere with lots of young professionals. Residents enjoy local coffee shops, restaurants and boutiques as well as ample green space, including more than 80 city parks as well as state parks.

Like the rest of the Denver metro area, Lakewood is uniquely positioned for outdoor enjoyment. The city is home to several local lakes and offers skiing, snowboarding, hiking and related pursuits in the nearby Rockies. William F. Hayden Green Mountain Park abuts the city limits and spans more than 2,400 acres including trails to the 6,800-foot summit.

The West Colfax Corridor of Lakewood was named as a Certified Colorado Creative District and features more than 30 galleries and art installations along with several performing arts venues. See national acts at the 300-seat Lakewood Cultural Center. You can also catch your favorite musician at the iconic outdoor Red Rocks Amphitheater, which is found just outside Lakewood.

Since the city was first settled in 1969, most single family homes in Lakewood CO are relatively new construction. Rapid growth of the area means that buyers can have their pick of hundreds of homes. The average Lakewood home value is currently $409,200. While prices are expected to rise over the remainder of 2019, growth will be less steep than in years past creating lots of opportunity for buyers.

Our offerings in Lakewood range from modest two-bedroom bungalows and cottages to expansive four-bedroom, three-bathroom ranch-style properties to incredible multi-million dollar contemporary homes with impressive outdoor spreads. Whatever your standard of living, you’ll find it here just 15 minutes from Denver.

When you’re ready to find your ideal Lakewood single family home, contact the Erpelding Father-Daughter Team. Browse our selection of nearly 350 properties in the city and take advantage of our expertise to find your forever home here in Colorado. Call (303) 916-6677 or send us an online message today!