HELP! We are relocating from Naples, Fl. to Castle Rock

[rusticlanewax]

Originally Posted by bluescreen73

I hope and pray you're not planning to commute from the Springs to Castle Rock or Denver. That's a beating in good weather.

If needed yes at least until we can move closer. How bad does it get? I thought there was a major highway (25?)

[2bindenver]

Originally Posted by rusticlanewax

If needed yes at least until we can move closer. How bad does it get? I thought there was a major highway (25?)

Yes, I-25 is either a highway or a parking lot.

[Dreaming of Hawaii]

Yes, I-25 is a major highway. But it snows in Colorado. Do a little research about Monument Hill in the winter. There have been discussions on this forum about this very subject.

One example from last November:

EL PASO COUNTY -

Many drivers went head-to-head with the storm, but couldn't overcome the adverse conditions. The Colorado State Patrol reported that more than 100 drivers were stranded on Interstate 25. The Colorado Department of Transportation shut down southbound lanes between Castle Rock and Monument because of the poor conditions. All lanes reopened around 7:30.

[bluescreen73]

Originally Posted by rusticlanewax

If needed yes at least until we can move closer. How bad does it get? I thought there was a major highway (25?)

I-25 is a major highway, but the road is fairly congested between Denver and Colorado Springs. It's also two lanes in each direction from Monument Hill to just south of Castle Rock. Wrecks are common between Greenland and Larkspur and when they happen they can double or even triple your commute time. Same goes for a blizzard.

Snow is common - especially near Monument Hill. Monument averages 110" of snowfall per year - twice the amount Denver averages, and three times more than Colorado Springs.

It may seem like an easy commute because it's an interstate highway, but it's really not.

[rusticlanewax]

Originally Posted by Dreaming of Hawaii

Here's a couple of thoughts:

1. Why are you thinking of moving to Castle Rock? Do you have jobs there?
2. Is Castle Rock the only place that has the equestrian stuff for your daughter? (not sure what you mean by "in the equestrian field").
3. Have you ever driven in snow? If the answer is "no", then don't even think of living very far from work. Castle Rock may look close to the south end of Denver on paper, but you don't want to do that drive in the snow.

She prefers that area/training facility, of course, and her career {Equine} (not sure what you mean by that question). I have lived all over including the midwest and east coast giving me over 30 years of driving in the snow.

[rusticlanewax]

Originally Posted by Dirty-Mill

There is no longer such thing as an affordable rental that doesn't suck in the Denver metro. The housing market here is terrible.

lol YES We are finding this out! We have deciding to spend a tiny bit more and found a few places in Castle Rock that we will check out once we get there. GRUELING it has been!!

[rusticlanewax]

Originally Posted by 2bindenver

Yes, I-25 is either a highway or a parking lot.

lol

[rusticlanewax]

Originally Posted by Dreaming of Hawaii

Yes, I-25 is a major highway. But it snows in Colorado. Do a little research about Monument Hill in the winter. There have been discussions on this forum about this very subject.

One example from last November:

EL PASO COUNTY -

Many drivers went head-to-head with the storm, but couldn't overcome the adverse conditions. The Colorado State Patrol reported that more than 100 drivers were stranded on Interstate 25. The Colorado Department of Transportation shut down southbound lanes between Castle Rock and Monument because of the poor conditions. All lanes reopened around 7:30.

UMM I know it snows in Colorado....doesn't everyone know that??

[rusticlanewax]

Originally Posted by Dreaming of Hawaii

Are you looking for an apartment, townhouse, or house? How many bedrooms? Anywhere in the Castle Rock area?

We prefer a house but will consider anything with two bedroom and yes ideally Castle Rock. we are not too accustomed to Apartment living and are not too impressed with the ones we have trolled online as all seem to come with horrible reviews including bed bugs NO THANK YOU lol

[rusticlanewax]

Originally Posted by NW Crow

This place looks alright in its limited photos. https://denver.craigslist.org/apa/5487835294.html
15 miles east of Castle Rock. Not ideal but can you beat it?

How many bedrooms do you need? If it is 3, you very likely aren't going to find this price in closer. If it is 2, you might find something at very top of your budget. If you can't find it on your own, try a realtor or property management company and see if they can do any better, with knowledge of the market. It seems like a longshot though. Probably will have to compromise on something.

Thank you.. we upped out budget a bit and two bedroom, also decided we could share a bathroom if need to.