Arvada, CO Real Estate
With over 115,000 people Arvada is the 7th largest city in Colorado and a suburb of Denver. Named by some locals “West Denver”, and a first-ring suburb, Arvada is close enough to Denver proper to conveniently take advantage of all of the entertainment and amenities that Denver has to offer, but just far enough to retain its small town charm. Residents have a variety of neighborhood options, including charming downtown historic bungalows and cottages, golf and country club areas, suburban neighborhoods with new construction, farm and equestrian estates and plenty of apartment, condo and townhome areas.
Arvada has grown not only in population but in prosperity and is one of the top wealthiest zip codes in Colorado. It is considered part of the Denver MSA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) and largely in Jefferson County, with a small portion of it extending into Adams County.
In 2016 the real estate website Trulia named part of Arvada as the best neighborhood in Denver. The ranking was based on ease of living a healthy lifestyle, including quiet streets, access to parks and playgrounds and number and proximity of hospitals and care facilities in the area.
Olde Town Arvada is quickly becoming a destination for residents and non-residents alike. A very pedestrian-friendly design and the Olde Town commuter rail line station at Grandview Avenue consistently bring crowds to this little borough marked by historic buildings and an authenticity that can't be faked or developed. Olde Town Arvada is on the National Register of Historic Places, and savvy entrepreneurs have scooped up spaces that now have some of the best eateries and bars in the west Denver Metro.
- Square Miles35.14
- Population111,707
- Per Capita Income$33,019
- Median Household Income$68,017
- Housing Units44,427
- Homeownership Rate74.1%
- Median Home Price$241,000
Arvada, CO Homes for Sale
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Beds 2 Baths 3 SqFt 1,350
MLS 8550092 | Listing Courtesy of MB Denver Colorado Realty Source
Beds 3 Baths 2 SqFt 2,020
MLS 4820620 | Listing Courtesy of HIGHGARDEN REAL ESTATE INC
Beds 4 Baths 4 SqFt 3,330
MLS 9242517 | Listing Courtesy of HomeSmart Realty Group
Beds 2 Baths 2 SqFt 1,011
MLS 5554544 | Listing Courtesy of RE/MAX ALLIANCE
Beds 2 Baths 2 SqFt 1,030
MLS 7797691 | Listing Courtesy of LoKation Real Estate
Beds 2 Bath 1 SqFt 815
MLS 878390 | Listing Courtesy of Your Castle Real Estate Inc
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Beds 5 Baths 4 SqFt 3,881
MLS 864863 | Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Res-NorthMetro
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History
You’ll see the name Ralston all over Arvada. That’s because Lewis Ralston, a gold prospector from Georgia, came to the area with a wagon train in 1850 and found a bit of gold in a stream off of Clear Creek. He continued on to California in search of more gold but returned 8 years later during the Pikes Peak gold rush with another group of prospectors to settle in the area. Arvada was actually the site of the first gold strike in the state of Colorado.
In the 1870’s, Arvada (then known as Ralston Point) was platted when the railroads were laid through the area. Later the community was named after Hiram Arvada Hoskin (or Haskin), brother-in-law of settler Mary Wadsworth, whose husband Benjamin Wadsworth was the first postmaster of Arvada. Today the Amtrak California Zephyr passes through Arvada westbound each morning and eastbound each evening on one of the most scenic and popular rail routes in the country. By the early 1900’s Arvada was a vibrant agricultural community and was once known as the “Celery Capital of the World”.
The first King Soopers grocery store was in Olde Town Arvada in the 1940’s, owned by it’s namesake Lloyd J. King.
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Denver Beer Company
Arvada Taproom’s brand new brewery on Olde Wadsworth features a seven barrel brewhouse and ten...
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Golden Europe Restaurant
Craving schnitzel and sauerbrauten? This restaurant satisfies with authentic ethnic Czech,...
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Some Place Else Brewery
This Arvada gem offers 12 taps of house-brewed beer AND is the perfect place for arcade...
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The Bluegrass Coffee Coffee & Bourbon Lounge
Voted the #1 coffee shop in Denver by the Denver A List in 2017. Breakfast burritos and...
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Yak & Yeti
Who would think that Indian & Nepalese food and décor go with local Spice Trade Brewing...
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Apex Center
The crown jewel of the Apex Park & Recreation District, this 23,000 sq ft facility includes...
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Apex Park and Recreation District
Offers fun, affordable, safe and accessible recreation to residents and members of neighboring...
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Arvada Center for the Arts & Humanities
One of the largest multidisciplinary arts centers in the country, it offers a full theatre...
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Arvada Parks and Recreation
3 golf courses; 1 splash pad; 66 playgrounds; 3 skate park facilities; an...
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Bike Trails
The City of Arvada has a Bike Master Plan and currently boasts 125 miles of off-street bikeways...
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Blunn Reservoir
1600 acre reservoir for boating and fishing, however paddle boarding is not permitted –...
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Disc Golf
The City of Arvada owns and operates two disc golf courses, including the Bird’s Nest Disc...
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Arvada Farmers Market
Open June through September, pick up all your local food options straight from the farmers...
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Arvada Five Parks Farmers Market
Open from the end of May through the beginning of October find fresh farm produce, handmade...
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Historic Olde Town Arvada
The heart of Arvada is a mix of historic charm and modern-day amenities. 100 one-of-a kind...
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Wadsworth Blvd
A 10-mile stretch of this main thoroughfare is lined with shopping centers including Arvada...
Arvada Days
This festival allows you to step back in time to the mid-1800s, celebrate the rich history that...
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Arvada Harvest Festival and Parade
This event commemorates the history of what was once the farming community of Arvada. Running...
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Festival of the Scarecrows
Enjoy the pumpkin patch, kids costume parade, giant pumpkin contest, hayrides, kids’...
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Taste of Arvada
Hosted by the Chamber at the Apex Center, more than 60 Denver Metro and Arvada restaurants,...
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Bike Friendly Arvada
Fun organized bike rides around the city of Arvada from April through November. Open to...
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Das Meyer Fine Pastry Chalet
Gorgeous array of cakes, pastries, danish, fruit breads, and cookies with some of the most...
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Lagniappe
From a Louisiana French word meaning “a little something”, this is an old custom, still...
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Odyssey Beerworks
Five core brews plus 6-8 seasonal/specialty options, Odyssey is a place to gather for great beer...
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Red Rocks Community College
Arvada is home to a campus of Red Rocks Community College that offers associate degree programs...
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Jefferson Parkway Public Highway Authority
The City of Arvada is a founding member of the Jefferson Parkway Public Highway Authority...
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RTD Bus Service
Arvada is serviced by Denver’s RTD service. The G Line/Gold Line Commuter Rail services...
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RTD Route 55L
Denver RTD Route 55L is an express bus from Olde Town Arvada direct to Denver’s Union Station,...
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Cable/Satellite TV: CenturyLink
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Cable/Satellite TV: Comcast
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Cable/Satellite TV: DIRECTTV
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Electricity & Gas: Xcel Energy
Electricity and natural gas services in Arvada are provided by Xcel Energy.
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Phone/Internet: CenturyLink Business
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Phone/Internet: CenturyLink Home
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Phone/Internet: Comcast
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Trash Removal
The City of Arvada does not provide trash or recycling services. Residents have the choice to use...
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Water & Sewer Services: City of Arvada
Water and sewer service are provided by the City of Arvada
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Arvada Chamber of Commerce
The business community in Arvada is largely made of up small local business and service...
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Arvada Economic Development
Arvada has been recognized at the state and national level for its business retention program....
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Arvada Works
Arvada Works is a talent pipeline program that is a new workforce initiative of the Arvada...
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