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Old 06-29-2009, 10:05 AM
 
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We are looking at a possible relocation to Denver. Our wants are:
Rocky views
Family friendly
1+ acre lots available
30 minute or less commute to Denver Children's
700-800K budget

Is this doable and where? I have researched Golden, Castle Rock, Littleton, and Arvada and they seem to fit some of our wants but commute has me the most concerned. Although mapquest and googlemaps show decent commutes, I know those can be way off.

TIA
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Old 06-29-2009, 10:39 AM
 
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You won't be living in Denver or anywhere near Denver but you might find what you are looking for east and southeast if you don't mind paying for the use of E-470.
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Old 06-29-2009, 11:08 AM
 
Location: Arvada, CO
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Look in zip code 80016, specifically subdivisions/neighborhoods:

Chenango
Chaparral
Foxfield

or anything south of Arapahoe Rd and East of Parker Rd, but north and west of E-470. There are many homes meeting your requirements in that area, and the commute would be about 30 minutes, even with traffic, and without using E-470.
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Old 06-29-2009, 02:26 PM
 
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and the commute would be about 30 minutes
Really? I can't say I know firsthand but it seems like everytime I look at traffic Parker and 225 are backed way the hell up.
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Old 06-29-2009, 02:32 PM
 
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We are looking at a possible relocation to Denver. Our wants are:
Rocky views
Family friendly
1+ acre lots available
30 minute or less commute to Denver Children's
700-800K budget

Is this doable and where? I have researched Golden, Castle Rock, Littleton, and Arvada and they seem to fit some of our wants but commute has me the most concerned. Although mapquest and googlemaps show decent commutes, I know those can be way off.

TIA
Denver Children's, in Aurora, right? I'd cross Arvada and Golden off the list because of the long commute.
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Old 06-29-2009, 02:49 PM
 
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Denver Children's, in Aurora, right?
Yes, you are correct.

Thanks everyone for the suggestions! I appreciate it. I'm open to more too! We'll definitely be coming for visit(s) before a final decision is made but it's nice to have the suggestions from people that make the drives and/or live in the area.
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Old 06-29-2009, 03:13 PM
 
Location: Arvada, CO
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Really? I can't say I know firsthand but it seems like everytime I look at traffic Parker and 225 are backed way the hell up.
They are usually backed up during commute time, but even with the clogs on Parker and I-225, the commute should be less than or about a half-hour to Children's.
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Old 06-29-2009, 11:10 PM
 
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Denver Children's, in Aurora, right? I'd cross Arvada and Golden off the list because of the long commute.
If the house is close enough to I-70 then it is still a reasonable commute, especially if you can avoid the rush hour commute. Children's is in a good location right off 225.
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