Brighton Real Estate & Homes for Sale in Colorado

Brighton Real Estate & Homes for Sale in Colorado

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's population of approximately 27,200 residents is quickly expanding as the community is recognized for its safe streets, excellent schools, transportation access, great park system, many shopping locations and affordable homes. It is conveniently situated in a transportation triangle of the metro area, bordered on three sides by major transportation corridors 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 include educational, health and social services, retail trade, construction and manufacturing. Students in grades K-12 are accommodated by high quality schools of the Brighton School District and several colleges and universities are nearby. With 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, barbeque pits and playgrounds – as well as wildlife preserves, parks such as Barr Lake State Park, and excellent shopping and entertainment venues, Brighton offers much in recreation and leisure. Real estate options 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.