Where can I find 1+ acre homesites in the Denver area? (Fort Collins: for sale, how much)

[flamadiddle]

Maybe I'm looking in the wrong places, but all the lot sizes in the Denver burbs seems to be really small? Is it too much to ask for around 1 acre with a budget of $700K? What suburbs should I be looking at that have large lots, good schools and fairly close proximity to Denver? I don't have a job lined up at this point, just doing some exploration. Thanks!

[Mike from back east]

Small lot sizes are typical here and becoming common everywhere as developers seek to hold down price of each building lot they sell as lots must bear the cost of extending the infrastructures to suburbs. Miles and miles of water, sewer, gas, electrical, telephone, cable, sidewalks, roads, curbs, signage, signals and etc really adds up the further one gets from city center. Spreading costs over more lots makes each lot thousands of dollars cheaper (or adds to their profits). Large lots can be found but I'd expect them to cost $500k and up unless one goes way out on the prairie.

[alliern]

Evergreen, Conifer, and Morrison are your best bets for finding larger lot sizes within a reasonable commute to metro Denver. With excellent public schools and your budget, it's a fantastic place to live and raise a family.

[2bindenver]

Water is the biggest factor for smaller lot sizes. There are plenty of 1+ acre sites in and around denver metro. But it would be best to find work then property. It is no longer feasible to live across town from work.

Don't give your hard earned income to foreign oil.

[reed303]

Originally Posted by flamadiddle

Maybe I'm looking in the wrong places, but all the lot sizes in the Denver burbs seems to be really small? Is it too much to ask for around 1 acre with a budget of $700K? What suburbs should I be looking at that have large lots, good schools and fairly close proximity to Denver? I don't have a job lined up at this point, just doing some exploration. Thanks!

Try this search of Jefferson County, 400-700K, 1-2 acres
47 current listings
COhomefinder | jefferson county Colorado Active Houses for Sale

[davebarnes]

Denver gets 15 inches of rain/snow a year.
Atlanta gets 40+.
They are dramatically different places.
Work location first.

I did a search in Parker, CO
$600K-700K
1+ acre
and got one result
http://8z.com/homes/CO/Parker/80134/...573/index.html

[maciesmom]

Have you ever actually been to Denver?

Your previous posts indicate you think the weather in Atlanta is near perfect. Denver is very, very different. It is not humid and lush. What are you imagining that lot to look like?

[Dreaming of Hawaii]

Bow Mar has one acre (or close to) lots, but I'm not sure how much house you could get there for $700,000. Probably a fixer.

[flamadiddle]

Originally Posted by reed303

Try this search of Jefferson County, 400-700K, 1-2 acres
47 current listings
COhomefinder | jefferson county Colorado Active Houses for Sale

Nice, definitely some prospects in that list, thanks!

Originally Posted by maciesmom

Have you ever actually been to Denver?

Your previous posts indicate you think the weather in Atlanta is near perfect. Denver is very, very different. It is not humid and lush. What are you imagining that lot to look like?

Yes, I've been to Denver (long time ago though) and I have some relatives in Steamboat and Fort Collins. I realize it's semi-arid and that my lush lawn here in Atlanta would likely be replaced with sporadic dirt and rock. I just can't stand living in a neighborhood where homes are right on top of each other, but I also don't want to live in the middle of nowhere. I'm originally from Chicago so I'm no stranger to cold weather. I actually enjoy the occasional blizzard, but not 30+ days in a row where the temp never gets out of single digits (like Chicago). Is well water an option out there for lawn/landscape?

Also, I understand the job first mentality, but I'm fortunate to be in a field where I have an abundance of opportunities (High-level IT background with many years of experience) so before looking for a job, I'd like to have an idea of where I'd prefer to live and then base my job search within a 20 mile radius.

Thanks!

[davebarnes]

Originally Posted by Dreaming of Hawaii

Bow Mar has one acre (or close to) lots, but I'm not sure how much house you could get there for $700,000. Probably a fixer.

Cheapest house on the market in Bow Mar is $860K
5065 Juniper St, Littleton, CO 80123 is For Sale - Zillow