CNN Money Magazine counts Parker as a winner among the Best Places to Livein the rankings for 2007. This year's list focused on smaller cities and towns, between 7,500 and 50,000 in population. Parker is a great place to live for lots of reasons.
Ninety percent of the homes for sale in Parker, Colorado are single family homes, and the rest condos and townhomes. The average price of single family homes is approximately $400K, and the average price for condominiums is approximately $180K. You may find the occaisional "distressed" property for under $200K. The high end can reach as much as five or six million dollars. For that, you can expect it will be on a good-sized lot with views and all the upscale finishes and upgrades. Be assured, though, that you will find the large lots and great views just anywhere in the pricing lineup.
Parker was incorporated in 1981, with a population of 285 people. The town was one square mile. There are now over 42,000 people living in Parker, Colorado homes in the incorporated town area of 18.8 square miles. In the greater Parker area, which covers most of northeast Douglas County and postal addresses in two ZIP codes, 80134 & 80138, we have over 70,000 residents. This phenomenal growth has been accomplished, and continues to be accomplished, with energy and careful planning.
Parker is 20 miles from downtown Denver, and with the recent completion of the I-25 improvement project, an comfortable commute to downtown. The express route to Denver International Airport is 30 miles along toll expressway E-470. Public transportation is extensive throughout the area.
Recreational amenities are abundant in Parker, Colorado. To get an idea, visit the city's recreation website www.parkeronline.org boasts of an expenditure over the past five years of $15.8 million dollars invested in improvements and construction of parks and recreational facilities. This has resulted in the city now claiming 12 miles of paved trails such as the Sulphur Gulch trail and over 200 acres of park lands including such wonderful facilities as the H2O'Brien swimming pool, the Salisbury Equestrian Park and the restoration of historical sites such as the Ruth Memorial Chapel. In addition to the park acreage, there are 700 acres of dedicated open space in Parker. Parker has a great rec center, tennis courts, ball fields, and eight golf courses. And while you're on the town website, look for the story of the Mammoth.
You'll love the Parker downtown area, near the Town Hall, still retaining it's rural charm, with its pedestrian walkways and numerous local businesses. Downtown Parker is a real old-fashioned gathering place. In addition to local downtown shopping and easy access to the Denver area, Parker has large shopping centers at Crown Point, Stroh Ranch, the Prime Factory Outlets and the Parker Valley Center.
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One new community in Parker, CO is called Pradera. Homes in Pradera range in price from entry level to over $2 Million. With a golf course and community recreation facilities, it's a great place to live and convenient to Parker, Castle Rock and Denver. To learn more call Mark Sawyer Real Estate at 720 - 922 - 9266