Elizabeth, Colorado real estate is nestled in the rolling hills just 45 miles southeast of Denver properties on Highway 86. At an elevation of 6,530 feet, between the Rocky Mountains and the flatland, properties in Elizabeth are decorated with ponderosa pines and tall cottonwoods. It is still possible to find an affordable home for sale in Elizabeth with a few acres of prime land and a nearby creek.
The highly sought Elbert County real estate has boosted the county to status of one of the 10 fastest growing in the United States and includes 1500 residents in Elizabeth. Some prefer the older Victorian neighborhoods in town and others love the spacious subdivisions doting the countryside.
Just ask and we’ll show you options in Bow Meadows, Sable Ridge, Elizabeth in the Pines, Estates at Hidden Pines, Country Lane Farm, Gold Creek Meadows, Pawnee Hills, Ponderosa Park Estates, Wild Pointe Ranch, Saddlewood, Willow Creek and many more areas.
Spring Valley Ranch, a new master-planned community surrounded by a championship public golf course, offers a driving range, clubhouse, pro shop, and restaurants—with idyllic views of colorful sunrises and sunsets.
The town is changing gracefully while preserving the innate beauty and unique natural landscape, striving “to maintain a small-town atmosphere while encouraging community pride and responsible economic growth.” With agricultural roots shifting towards a rural-suburban future, many residents opt to commute to the Denver Tec Center, the Inverness and other convenient business sectors. But the old Main Street stores and restaurants, the library and police station, and Carlson Building serve as the community’s center.
Besides life on farms and ranches, there are many opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors. Castlewood Canyon State Park in the Black Forest offers wonderful hiking trails, super rock climbing challenges and nature watching for the easy going. In addition, many local horses love the Three Sisters trails and scenery at the Jefferson County Free Space. Hikers also head out to the Red Rocks Loop and, of course, to Pike National Forest and further into the Rocky Mountains to ski.
Interestingly, the town used to be called Russellville. When the governor’s sister-in-law, Elizabeth Hubbard, threw out the idea of giving her a namesake, the idea stuck. Go with the flow? Likewise, Town Hall was built in 1905 to house government operations. Its hardwood floor happily bore the weight of many dancing feet, lots of roller skates and even dribbling basketballs. Why not? Practical decisions rooted in a down-to-earth, hard-working culture.
Speaking of events…for 7 years now, the big summer Stampede has been voted the “Best Small Rodeo of the Year” by the PRCA Mountain States Circuit. And it happens because volunteers have shaped the event into the successful rodeo that it is today. Look for tickets to the “Radical Bulls” soon! It is a sell-out event every year. If you are new in the area, the summertime fun will bring you a new network of friends and business associates. See you there!
Click here for the Elizabeth Stampede web site.
Dates for the 2007 Elizabeth Stampede!
Friday June 1, 2007:
- Radical Bulls Starts at 7:00PM with a Dance at 9:30.
Saturday June 2, 2007:
- 11:00 - Parade
- 12:30 - Mutton Busting
- 1:30 - PRCA Rodeo
Sunday June 3, 2007:
- 9:00 - Cowboy Church
- 9:00 - Slack Performance
- 11:45 - Jr. Steer Riding
- 12:15 - Mutton Busting
- 1:30 - PRCA Rodeo
Steven Beam. Parker Colorado Real Estate Broker. RE/MAX
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