Second Homes in Castle Pines
Golf-course neighborhoods and custom homes just north of Castle Rock.
- County
- Douglas
- Elevation
- 6,559 ft
- Population
- About 15,600
- Downtown Denver
- 20 mi · about 30 min
- Colorado Springs
- 43 mi · about 45 min
- Schools
- Douglas County School District
Drive times are typical and change with traffic and weather.
Living in Castle Pines
What it's like to live in Castle Pines
Castle Pines is a young city on I-25, between Lone Tree to the north and Castle Rock to the south. Voters approved it in 2007 and it became a city in 2008. It has roughly doubled in size over the past decade, and the city lists 630 acres of open space, five public parks, and trails that connect the neighborhoods.
Daily life is mostly residential. The original neighborhoods sit on rolling ground west of I-25, and newer planned communities are filling in on both sides of the highway. The city puts itself under 20 minutes from the Denver Tech Center and about 35 minutes from Denver International Airport.
It suits people who commute north into the Denver metro but want trails, open space, and a smaller city. Daniels Park and its bison herd are close by, and so is golf. Water, sewer, and some services come from metro districts, so ask which district serves any home you look at.
Where it is
Where Castle Pines sits on the Front Range
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Neighborhoods
Where to look in Castle Pines
Castle Pines North
The established neighborhoods west of I-25 that gave the city its first name, served by the Castle Pines North Metropolitan District. The Ridge at Castle Pines North golf course is here.
Castle Pines Village
A gated, unincorporated community next to the city that shares the 80108 ZIP code. It surrounds Castle Pines Golf Club and the Country Club at Castle Pines, with its own metro district and homes association.
The Canyons
A large planned community east of I-25 between Castle Pines Parkway and Happy Canyon Road, with about 1,280 acres set aside as open space.
Castle Valley
A planned development just south of the Village Square shopping area, with Elk Ridge Park, American Academy, and 76 acres of open space.
Castle Pines Town Center
A planned development at Happy Canyon Road and I-25, where the first homes started construction in 2019.
Get outside
Things to do in Castle Pines
- 01
Daniels Park
A 1,001-acre Denver Mountain Park with one of Denver's two bison herds and views from Pikes Peak to Wyoming.
- 02
The Ridge at Castle Pines North
A par-71 Tom Weiskopf golf course on high, rolling foothills ground, open since 1997.
- 03
City parks and trails
Five city parks, including Elk Ridge, Coyote Ridge, and Daniel's Gate, linked by neighborhood trails.
- 04
Community events
Food Truck Thursdays, Summerstage, the Smash Fine Arts Festival, and a fall festival with hayrides.
- 05
Castlewood Canyon State Park
About 16 miles southeast, with about 12 miles of trails and the ruins of the 1890 Castlewood Dam.
- 06
Cherokee Ranch
A historic 3,280-acre ranch near Sedalia with a replica 15th-century Scottish castle.
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FAQ
Castle Pines questions, answered
How far is Castle Pines from downtown Denver?
About 20 miles north on I-25, usually about 30 minutes without heavy traffic.
What county is Castle Pines in?
Douglas County. The city incorporated in 2008. Castle Pines Village next door is unincorporated and governed by the county.
What is the elevation of Castle Pines?
About 6,559 feet.
What school district serves Castle Pines?
Douglas County School District RE-1. Check the boundary for any specific address.
Are there metro districts in Castle Pines?
Yes. Much of the city is served by the Castle Pines North Metropolitan District, and Castle Pines Village has its own metro district and HOA. Check which districts cover a home before you buy.
How far is Castle Pines from the ski resorts?
Plan on roughly an hour and a half to the closest I-70 ski areas in good conditions, longer on winter weekends.
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