This small but growing and diverse community is located along the South Platte River just 20 miles northeast of downtown Denver and near the edge of the eastern Colorado plains. Brighton, Colorado's population of approximately 31,000 residents is quickly expanding as the community is recognized for its safe streets, excellent schools, easy transportation access, great park system, many shopping locations and affordable homes.
Brighton, CO is conveniently situated in a transportation triangle of the metro area, bordered on three sides by the major transportation corridors of I-25 and highways 44 and 51. Denver International Airport is located just 15 minutes to the southeast. Brighton is the nearest and largest retail center for many communities to the north and east. Industries that provide employment in Brighton, Colorado include educational, health and social services, retail trade, construction and manufacturing. Students in grades K-12 are accommodated by the Brighton School District, and for students who are ready to make the leap to college, several colleges and universities are nearby.
More than 18 community parks and sports complexes – equipped with softball and baseball fields, swimming pools, hiking and bike trails, basketball and volleyball courts, picnic areas, barbecue pits and playgrounds – as well as wildlife preserves, parks such as Barr Lake State Park offer Brighton, CO residents much in recreation and leisure.
Real estate options in Brighton consist of single-family detached homes for sale, as well as estate properties, condominiums, townhouses, and land lots. Brighton residents enjoy a very high quality of life in a community where small-town values meet the city of tomorrow.
Nearly three-quarters of all houses for sale in Brighton, CO are owner-occupied. Many real estate developers have been approved to build more housing developments to accommodate new residents. Buyers can choose from a large selection of homes for sale on a broad price scale, with small lots to 1.5 acres or more. The Brighton housing market is composed primarily of single-family detached homes in new home subdivisions and suburban neighborhoods.
Two popular planned developments in Brighton, Colorado are Glenn Eagle Estates and Todd Creek Estates. These exclusive Brighton developments offer considerable acreage and houses equipped with fireplaces and scenic hill, mountain and city views. Home prices range from the low $400,000s - $1 million. Home prices for single-family properties in Brighton start below $100,000. Houses in Platte River Ranch #1 are in the high $100,000s. Brighton, CO apartments, condos and townhouses are priced starting from $100,000.
"Lori Walter : Your Real Estate Expert Specializing in Brighton, Colorado"
Lori Walter has always worked with her clients' best interests at heart, from when she was a restaurant manager and city councilwoman, to her current career as your professional real estate agent. A native Coloradoan, Lori offers her clients a long list of specialties and enjoys working with first-time homebuyers and new construction, yet no challenge is too big for her to tackle. As a REALTOR® with several years of experience, she understands that buying your first home or selling your current one can be a stressful experience. Once you work with Lori, you'll quickly realize that as your trusted advocate and adviser, she'll put you at ease and educate you throughout the transaction so that you're never left in the dark.
In addition to being a licensed REALTOR®, Lori possesses the Graduate, Realtor® Institute (GRI) designation. She most recently received her Masters in Real Estate (MRE) designation, a title that only 4% of Realtors® hold. Her clients and associates have also recognized her for her accomplishments, which include forming and leading “The Walter Team.” Truly a believer in serving her community, Lori has been involved with her local Chamber of Commerce and has served as a mentor for the high school level. Outside of real estate, this proud wife and mother of two grown boys enjoys spending time with her family and dog.
When you're ready to work with a professional who defines her success by the happiness of her clients, look no further than Lori Walter!
Brighton Real Estate Stats and Trends for the week of May 14th, 2012: homes priced around $248,064 compared to $244,827 the previous week, showing a increase of more than +1%. For Friday, May 18th, the current national mortgage rate for a 30 year fixed mortgage is 3.75%; the 15 year fixed rate is at 3.03%. For a loan larger than conventional conforming loans, or 'jumbo' loan, the 30 year rate is 4.38%, while the 15 year jumbo rate currently is at 3.60%. You can calculate your mortgage rate with our mortgage calculators. Get local info and homes for sale in Brighton CO. View active real estate listings for different types of properties including new homes, houses for sale, foreclosures, short sales, and price reduced listings. Find information and property resources including prices of recently sold homes, neighborhood information, crime stats, home values, and schools in Brighton to help you find the best home!