Applewood Real Estate & Homes for Sale in Colorado

Applewood Real Estate & Homes for Sale in Colorado

Applewood is a vibrant community located west of Denver, Colorado. Its western edge borders the cliffs and mesas of the Rocky Mountain foothills, while its eastern edge is a few miles from downtown Denver. Settled as farmland over 140 years ago, the area has become the “gateway to the Rockies.” Once an agricultural and mining area, Applewood and the surrounding areas are now a thriving suburban, business, industrial and residential community. Applewood provides the opportunity to enjoy the amenities of metropolitan living in Denver, while experiencing the stability and quality of a small-town community. Known for its friendly and personal service for both residents and businesses, Applewood offers a first-class school district. Boasting an award-winning public school system for local children, residents have access to a dozen institutions of higher education for students. The quality of life is an important part of what makes Applewood such a wonderful place to live and work. Outdoor lovers have three national forests and two state parks to choose from, overflowing with recreational opportunities for its 7,000 residents. Applewood and the surrounding area have plenty of attractions to draw the culturally, recreationally and educationally minded. Visit the nearby Butterfly Pavilion & Insect Center, Dinosaur Ridge, Buffalo Bills Museum, or enjoy world-class concerts at the Red Rocks Amphitheater. Include your family in annual events such as the National Western Stock Show or the Parade of Lights in December. Applewood is a place where the Great Plains meets the Rocky Mountains with some of the most magnificent scenery in the country, from grasslands and rock formations, to natural foothills, jagged mountains and mountain streams.