Douglas County Real Estate Market

Ginny Keenan is your expert Real Estate agent dedicated to help you buy or sell homes and real estate in Douglas County, Colorado. Ginny knows the local Real Estate market and has an extensive history representing both Buyers and Sellers in Douglas County.

Despite the rough economy that has hammered some markets, Douglas County real estate and home values have done far better holding their value overall. Douglas County is more resiliant than many other areas nationwide due to it's highly educated workforce, Colorado lifestyle and scenic location. In fact, now is an excellent time to buy a home in Douglas County! There are great deals to be had and as the economy improves the real estate prices are likely to improve.

Contact Ginny Keenan - to buy or sell real estate and homes in Douglas County, Colorado and surrounding areas.

Douglas County, Colorado offers a diverse range of homes and real estate options for home buyers and families. Douglas County is the eighth most populous of the 64 counties of the State of Colorado of the United States. The county is located midway between Colorado's two largest cities: Denver and Colorado Springs. The United States Census Bureau estimates that the county population was 280,621 in 2008, a 59.7% increase since U.S. Census 2000, making Douglas County one of the fastest growing counties in the United States.[1] Douglas County is part of the Denver-Aurora Metropolitan Statistical Area and the Denver-Aurora-Boulder Combined Statistical Area.

The county seat is Castle Rock, named after a small Butte just north of the town. Castle Rock was named "Top 10 Place to Live" by Money Magazine and is located in the Interstate 25 corridor just east of the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains. Douglas County is lightly wooded, mostly with ponderosa pine, with broken terrain characterized by mesas and small streams. Cherry Creek and Plum Creek rise in Douglas County and flow north toward Denver and into the South Platte River. Both were subject to flash flooding in the past, Plum Creek being partially responsible for the Denver flood of 1965. Cherry Creek is now dammed. Most residents commute to workplaces elsewhere in the metropolitan area outside of the county. Suburban development is displacing the ranching economy of the county.

COMMUNITIES in DOUGLAS COUNTY

Castle Rock
Franktown
Castle Pines
Parker
Larkspur
Douglas County Real Estate
Horse Properties and Ranches

Colorado Lifestyle
The Colorado lifestyle, over 300 days of sunshine a year, close proximity to Denver and family friendly neighborhoods, are just a few reasons why Douglas County, Colorado has frequently been one of the fastest growing and highest rated counties in the nation. Blue-ribbon schools, an extensive Parks and Recreation program, a nationally-recognized family recreation center, year-round Arts Commission activities and eight area golf courses add to the quality lifestyle. Douglas County currently has a wide variety and selection of homes and residential real estate for sale - Castle Rock, Franktown, Castle Pines, Parker, Larkspur, Douglas County Real Estate, Horse Properties and Ranches.
 

Schools in Douglas County, Colorado
Access to top-quality education is a key component that families consider when relocating to a community.  Douglas County School District, is one of the top-performing school districts in the entire state.   The Douglas County School District maintains one of the highest public school ratings in Colorado and the nation.

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REAL ESTATE and HOMES in Douglas County, COLORADO

Ginny Keenan is your Parker, Colorado real estate expert dedicated to help you buy or sells homes and real estate in Douglas County, Colorado. Ginny knows the real estate market in Douglas County, Colorado and deals in every area of residential real estate. Her team of real estate experts will assiste you with every facet of buying or selling successfully. Ginny thrives on finding THE perfect house or buyer for her clients. Ginny is extremely knowledgable in regard to all phases of buying and selling homes in Douglas County, Colorado.

Contact Ginny Keenan - a RE/MAX Alliance broker and local realtor for real estate and homes in Douglas County, Colorado and surrounding areas.