Evergreen CO Homes For Sale

Located about 15 miles to the west of Denver, Evergreen Colorado is a popular commuter suburb. Over 7,000 feet above sea level, the area offers spectacular mountain vistas and abundant wildlife like bear, deer, elk and coyotes. The name, Evergreen, derives from the plethora of blue spruce that flourish in the area and hence, its moniker, the “blue spruce capitol of the world.”

Real estate in Evergreen represents a solid investment in a growing area. Evergreen CO homes for sale are a bit pricier than other suburbs because of the area’s proximity to Denver. Evergreen Colorado homes for sale have the median price of $449,000 with an average price of $769,000.

The population of Evergreen is slightly more than 10,000, which is small enough for it to be considered a private enclave, while at the same time it is close enough to the big city to enjoy all the wonderful amenities. Main Street features diverse shops and wineries, and there are ten international ski areas within an hour’s drive. The Evergreen Recreation Center features an indoor pool and various other indoor sports including: racquetball, volleyball, basketball or aerobics classes. The nearby Buchanan Park Recreation Center has a rock climbing wall, river pool and a waterslide, in addition to a hot tub, sauna and weight room.

In 1859, a man named Thomas Bergen homesteaded the area that today is known as Bergen Park. The surrounding hills did not produce much gold, but Bergen established a ranch and stage coach stop that became the first of many communities in the high valleys settled by the efforts of ranchers, farmers and lumbermen. In those early days, legend claims that the pine, spruce and fir forests were so dense that one could not walk a horse between the tree trunks. Lumber was a mainstay industry for many years.

Evergreen Colorado is easily accessed via public transportation. The main highways include: Highway 74, Country Road 73, US 285 and I-70.

There are ten International ski areas within an hour’s drive, and recreational activities abound at all times of the year. Boating, trout fishing, golf, picnicking and outdoor concerts occur throughout the summer, and the winter months include sports like snow boarding and ice skating. Wide open spaces and clean air prevail as thousands of acres of park land surround Evergreen CO. Come explore and enjoy what this great city has to offer!