Lafayette Colorado Real Estate
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Perhaps the Town Council has best expressed the value of life in Lafayette, Colorado:
Lafayette's panoramic view of the Rocky Mountains inspires our view into the future. We value our heritage, our unique neighborhoods, a vibrant economy, and active lifestyles. We envision a future that mixes small town liveability with balanced growth and superior City services.
Located a mere 6 miles from Denver on the high plains of the Rocky Mountains, you'll find Lafayette, Colorado resting in a rich natural environment with beautiful views of the plains, Boulder's Flatirons, and the snow-capped Rockies.
The approximately 23,000 residents of Lafayette real estate display a great deal of pride in their community, readily evident in Lafayette�¯�¿�½s well-kept neighborhoods, tree-lined streets and carefully planned parks and open space that form a seamless transition from community to community.
Like most Colorado communities, Lafayette offers a wide variety of cultural and recreational opportunities. The city has built a world-class recreational center and 14 neighborhood parks, providing such diverse activities as boat rentals, picnic facilities and jogging-fitness trails, outdoor swimming pools, picnic and play areas, tennis courts, and athletic fields. Considering Lafayette�¯�¿�½s beautiful, moderate weather, both duffer and golf fanatic alike must visit our highly rated championship Indian Peaks Golf Course, designed by Hale Irwin.
When you combine an immediate proximity to cosmopolitan cities with an economy sector based in such �¯�¿�½blue chip�¯�¿�½ companies as IBM and Sun Microsystems, you find an undeniably good real estate investment climate.
Lafayette Homes
Within the Lafayette real estate market, you'll find various housing options to choose from, from single family homes, to townhomes, condominiums, to apartment communities and mobile home parks; there is a Lafayette home for every taste and budget. Should you be interested in the current prices of Lafayette homes, access the Lafayette MLS here.
If you require immediate information pertaining to Lafayette real estate, or wish to tour Lafayette homes for sale, contact us at 800-373-1282 or via email using our contact form.
Lafayette Neighborhoods
Indian Peaks
The Indian peaks neighborhood surrounds the Indian Peaks Golf course. Indian Peaks Golf Course is a public facility. It is known for awe-inspiring views of the Indian Peaks mountain range from almost everywhere on the course. Located on the Western edge of Lafayette off of 95 and close to HWY 287, it is a quick drive from Denver, Longmont, Boulder, and DIA.
The golf course is a Hale Irwin Signature Course. The Course has 18 holes of championship golf, a fully stocked Golf Shop, and a great practice facility with driving range, putting green, chipping green, and practice bunkers. The Championship course consists of 1200 trees, 87 bunkers, 6 lakes, and 2 winding creeks. Four sets of tees make for a challenging and enjoyable round for any caliber of player.
The area offers a full range of housing from attached dwellings priced in the low $200,000 to luxury estates priced close to $2 million.
Waneka Lake
There is a tranquil neighborhood in Lafayette that is built around Waneka Lake. Waneka Lake is a popular spot for a morning walk or just grabbing a book and taking in a quiet moment. Most of the housing in this area was built in the 80�¯�¿�½s and later, and consists of open floor plans with vaulted ceilings - and many have three-car garages.
Centaurus
Centaurus is located close to Centaurus High School and consists of a broad range of housing from single family to multifamily. Centaurus High School serves eastern Boulder Valley students. School officials say:
"A small, enthusiastic, culturally diverse student body, coupled with outstanding, caring educators, affords an enriched environment for learning,"
Programs include college preparatory and advanced placement courses. Starting this year, Centaurus is offering a ninth-grade course in pre-engineering, the first stage of a pre-engineering focus planned to evolve over the next four years. The program's intent is to increase the number of students who pursue an engineering career.
White Hawk Ranch
This is a special community abutting a vast expanse of open space, looking out to snow-capped mountains. It's a place with views for miles under blue skies, yet with convenient access to everything you need. White Hawk Ranch offers estate-sized, private lots and homes designed to reflect Colorado-style architecture to blend in with the natural surroundings. This is Colorado country living for homeowners with discriminating taste. Prices range from 1 million and up.
Spring Creek
Where gently rolling pastures melt into the echoes of a stream�¯�¿�½. this is a Boulder County semi-custom home community featuring �¯�¿�½Colorado Country�¯�¿�½ style homes nestled on large ���½ to ���¾ acre lots, each backing onto open space or parks. Choose from several new customized plans and build your new home. Spring Creek offers you the best in Colorado living.
Blue Heron
This is one of Boulder County�¯�¿�½s only truly gated communities. This
great neighborhood is built around a beautiful central park of over four acres. The
community also offers a swimming pool and clubhouse. With a very active
HOA, progressive dinners and many neighborhood activities are just part of
the fun of this community.