Douglas County
Castle Rock
A high-plains town between Denver and Colorado Springs, defined by its namesake butte, canyon-edge subdivisions, and newer construction.
Overview
Castle Rock at a glance
- Drive to downtown Denver
- About 30 miles via I-25
- Elevation
- About 6,200 feet
- County
- Douglas
- ZIP codes
- 80104, 80108, 80109
- School district
- Douglas County RE-1
Castle Rock sits roughly 30 miles south of downtown Denver along Interstate 25, where the Front Range foothills give way to rolling prairie, scrub oak, and sandstone outcrops. The town is named for the flat-topped butte that rises above its historic downtown, and much of its residential growth over the past two decades has followed the canyons and ridgelines that surround it.
Vanessa’s current inventory is concentrated here, including a custom residence in The Canyons and a main-floor-living home in Cobblestone Ranch. She has also represented buyers in The Meadows and in the Villageview area on the town’s south side.
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All properties Vanessa’s listings in Castle Rock
$1,500,000
6725 Mentha Drive
Cobblestone Ranch · Castle Rock, CO 80108
- 4 bd
- 5 ba
- 4,276 sq ft
- 0.22 ac
Housing character
Castle Rock’s housing stock is predominantly newer than Denver’s: large master-planned communities built from the late 1990s onward, with the most recent phases still under construction. Expect two-story and ranch-style single-family homes on quarter-acre lots, a growing share of paired homes and townhomes near downtown, and custom and semi-custom estates along the canyon rims in the 80108 ZIP code.
Douglas County property taxes, metro-district fees, and HOA dues vary significantly between subdivisions, and they matter to a monthly payment. This is one of the first things Vanessa reviews with buyers comparing communities here.
Recreation and open space
Philip S. Miller Park spans roughly 300 acres on the town’s west side, with a 200-step Challenge Hill, zip lines, an amphitheater, and the Miller Activity Complex. Rock Park’s 1.5-mile loop leads to the base of the Rock itself, with views over downtown and toward Pikes Peak. Trail networks connect most newer subdivisions to the town’s broader open-space system, and Castlewood Canyon State Park lies a short drive to the southeast.
Downtown and daily life
Historic downtown Castle Rock centers on Wilcox and Perry Streets, with Festival Park hosting a farmers market and a season of outdoor events. The Outlets at Castle Rock sit at the I-25 interchange, and the Promenade at Castle Rock has added a large grocery-anchored retail district on the north end of town. Douglas County School District RE-1 serves the area.
Neighborhoods & places
Where to look in Castle Rock
- The Canyons
- A master-planned community on the town’s northeast edge with canyon-rim homesites, roughly 15 miles of trails, a resort-style pool, and The Exchange coffee house. Home to Vanessa’s current listing at 3238 Wingspan Point.
- Cobblestone Ranch
- Positioned between Castle Rock and Parker off Crowfoot Valley Road, with a community pool, tennis courts, and a Town of Castle Rock park and trail system. Vanessa’s listing at 6725 Mentha Drive backs to open space here.
- The Meadows
- One of the town’s largest established communities on the west side of I-25, adjacent to Philip S. Miller Park and the Castle Rock Adventist Hospital campus.
- Downtown & Craig and Gould
- Older homes on a traditional street grid within walking distance of Wilcox Street, Festival Park, and Rock Park.
Track record
All notable sales Vanessa’s transactions in Castle Rock
- 1904 Coach House Loop The Meadows · 801094 bd · 3 ba · 2,852 sq ft$600,000Listed by Keller Williams Action Realty LLC · MLS #9644485
- 2042 Villageview Lane 801045 bd · 4 ba · 2,744 sq ft$560,000Listed by Key Realty · MLS #7489434
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