Arvada vs. Wheat Ridge vs. Westminster

[livecontent]

Originally Posted by comomma17

Thank you for your insight. It is actually because of you that I looked twice at Arvada. After we drove around and did some research we really did like the area even more. We would much rather be closer to downtown than in any area that resembles the plains. We are moving away from the Springs to get a new environment not something similar. We did drive around the Standley Lake area and liked it. I am thinking that sticking southwest of 36 and west of 25 will be the best areas for us. Your input is very much appreciated.

I also have to thank you for letting me know your appreciation of my posts and getting back with the decisions you are making. It is very frustrating when I take the time to give extensive responses and nothing is ever received back by the inquirer for information.

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[KaaBoom]

Originally Posted by BarryK123

That is one ugly house.

It's a 140 year old house.

If you can't appreciate that, then you should buy a beautiful cookie cutter McMansion with paper thin walls. That will burn all the way to the ground in 20 min. flat if it catches fire, if it doesn't fall down first.

I'm not sure that house is really my cup of tea, but it sure doesn't look any worse then the crap being build today.

[Rogarven]

livecontinent,
I want to thank you for your long post as well. We are looking at places for retirement and need a ONE story, no basement home in the $400K price range. Not really into cookie cutters but want something that is energy efficient. Would like to live fairly close in but am retired so commuting is not a problem. Thanks to you and the others.

[2bindenver]

I like this one in Denver:

399,999 1086 Rosemary Street Denver, CO 80230
16 Photos Beds: 3 Baths: 3.00 Sq.Ft.: 3,045

Type: Single Family-Detached
Subdivision: Lowry, Hilltop, Crestmoor
Lot size: 0.15 Acres
Year built: 2002
WalkScore: 51


You can search the public mls at Homes for Sale in Colorado | Metrolist MLS

[livecontent]

Originally Posted by Rogarven

livecontinent,
I want to thank you for your long post as well. We are looking at places for retirement and need a ONE story, no basement home in the $400K price range. Not really into cookie cutters but want something that is energy efficient. Would like to live fairly close in but am retired so commuting is not a problem. Thanks to you and the others.

I think you are very wise to seek a one story home for retirement. It is more energy efficient, easier to cool and keep warm. In addition, the less steps in your elder years, the better.

I am in my 60s and disabled; sometimes I cannot drive. I am very well aware of senior issues. I would strongly suggest that when you buy your home, you make sure that you live within 3/4 of a mile of a regular bus/train route. The reason is that it may come that you will not drive because of a disability or if you live long enough, you will not be able to drive because of advanced age and that is considered a disability. My father is in 90s and stopped driving a few years ago.

What has really helped us is the availability of the Access-a-Ride services that pick up and return us to/from our destination, The requirements are very stringent in that the service only gives the same service of the public transit that is available in your neighborhood and one must live within that 3/4 mile limit of service. I moved my parents here from New York 28 years ago and they moved into a new ranch home in west Arvada. My mother has since past away but my father now has the ability to get to places on his own.

RTD

I know that many people will say that they will never use public transit but it becomes a necessity as one ages. You should also try to find a home that in near a major bus route and walkable to basic stores. So pay close attention to the very good public transit services that are offered and make a wise choice of a place to live. RTD

Not all areas in Arvada are well served by public transit but some areas are better served. It will get better as a commuter rail line, through the city, is now under construction and will open in 2016
Gold Line Home

Most areas of Wheat Ridge are better served with public transit as it is more dense and the city is mostly built out with homes, while Arvada has much open land to the west with newer developments and it takes time for public transit to reach new areas. I think Wheat Ridge is very ideal for seniors because of the public transit but also because it is has the major hospital on West 38th, Lutheran Medical Center. Arvada has no hospital and is served by Lutheran and other hospitals in Westminster and Denver.

Wheat Ridge is also home to more seniors than any other suburbs and many of them are long term and native born. Consequently it is a great place for a more tranquil surroundings and is older with mature trees. However, there are also infilled developments of newer homes which are of higher quality in Wheat Ridge, as well as Arvada and Lakewood. That would give the services of a well established neighborhood and you can live in a newer home.

Livecontent

[livecontent]

Originally Posted by 2bindenver

I like this one in Denver:

399,999 1086 Rosemary Street Denver, CO 80230
16 Photos Beds: 3 Baths: 3.00 Sq.Ft.: 3,045

Type: Single Family-Detached
Subdivision: Lowry, Hilltop, Crestmoor
Lot size: 0.15 Acres
Year built: 2002
WalkScore: 51


You can search the public mls at Homes for Sale in Colorado | Metrolist MLS

The OP has specifically requested information on the western suburbs of Denver. This home is in entirely different area and in Denver. Though it is a highly regarded but very expensive neighborhood of Denver; it is well over the OP budget of $220,000. In addition, it has defined characteristics in a very dense urban surroundings and areas not to distance that are less desired. This is completely different than what the OP has indicated an interested or budget to purchase. Why would you suggest such a property, contrary to an expressed desire, unless your motive is only to push your listed properties on this forum?

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[2bindenver]

see post # 13. "Close in" "one story" $400,000 budget.

[livecontent]

Originally Posted by 2bindenver

see post # 13. "Close in" "one story" $400,000 budget.

My apologies as I did not notice that information as coming from another poster.

Livecontent

[GinaLovesNY]

I'm also hoping to relocate to the Denver, Colorado area.

As my title states, I love New York and New Jersey. Very beautiful green, hilly, and mountainous.

After talking to some residents from the Denver, Colorado area, also surrounded by incredibly beautiful mountains, I have found the people to be a lot more down-to-earth.

[spiritbear928]

So why is renter oriented a bad thing in a neighborhood? Not all renters are scum.