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The town of Castle Rock, Colorado is set almost exactly halfway to Denver in one direction and halfway to Colorado Springs in the other direction on Interstate 25. The quiet town is about 35 square miles and has a population as of 2005 of 35,745. Homes are on the market an average of about 120 days. The average home price as of the winter of 2006 was $475,000. That is an improvement of about 10% from last year. Newer neighborhoods in the Castle Rock area include The Meadows, Castle Oaks, and Castlewood Ranch Estates.
Castlewood Ranch Estateshas inspired some of the number one developers to build on over-sized lots just outside of Castle Rock. Castlewood encompasses 880 beautiful acres and is only minutes from downtown Castle Rock. The master plan community includes walking trails, and well preserved nature areas.
Castle Oaks is another newer community that has over 10 different styles of homes and are priced in the $300,000s. Close to schools and shopping. A Recreation center is planned for the near future.
The Meadows is a mixture of single family homes and town homes. Prices range from $100,000 to $500,000s. Plans for mixed retail highlight the area. There is a wonderful variety of homes, fenced yards and extraordinary views.
Annual events in Castle Rock are inclusive of the entire family. From Holiday craft fairs to Oktoberfest and golf tournaments to Bike races, the community is well rounded and civic minded. The City of Castle Rockhas plenty of open space and clean air with some of the best year round climate in the nation. 
Castle Pines Golf Club was designed by Jack Nicklaus and is a private 18 hole golf club is located on Hummingbird Lane.The course, up until this year, was part of the National PGA tour.The Red Hawk Ridge Golf Course is a public 18 hole course with all the beautiful views you would expect from a tournament hosting Front Ridge course. Red Hawk has a putting green and full service pro shop. Fees range from $28.00 to $77.00. The Outlets at Castle Rock with over a hundred different retail stores and restaurants.This is the place to shop.Also a great place to send your teenager for there first part time Holiday job!
Speaking of children, The Douglas County School District is located in Castle Rock. It covers the East, North and West areas of Douglas County. Castle Rock is in the West area and the website has all the information you will need to get your child started. The site offers a look into the schools, calendar of events, lunch menus, curriculum, and what you as a parent or student can expect. You can also find a mixture of alternative schooling options in Douglas County School District besides the traditional schools, such as High School night classes and Charter Schools.
A Front Range Commuter Rail System through the town of Castle Rock is among the reasons the town is known for its outstanding transportation services. They have also recently expanded the hours of service and routes. The Clean Air Shuttles will take you around town for free!
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History of Castle Rock Real Estate
Castle Rock is now and always has been since 1874, the county seat of Colorado. The original inhabitants of the area were the Arapahoe and Cheyenne Native Americans. Castle Rock was a perfect location as it was not exposed to the high temperatures on the plains, nor was it subject to the harsh winter storms of the mountains. Locals call the area the Front Range. 
Close to the Platte and Arkansas rivers, it was an excellent source of grassy plains and vegetation with a wide variety of deer, buffalo and rabbit which was important to their survival. In 1861 thanks in large part to the Homestead Act and the rumors of gold, the land opened up to white settlers. One of the first to arrive was a fellow named Jeremiah Gould, he was owner of around 160 acres just south of the landmark called Castle Rock. You can see the namesake from just about anywhere in the town. Jeremiah donated most of his land to start the new town. Lots measured out to 50x 112were auctioned off and sold to the highest bidder. Instead of gold, the settlement became popular because of its discovery of Rhyolite, a stone used in jewelry making. Once the railroad came to town, the beautiful light colored igneous rock was shipped to all parts of the country. Today the Denver and Rio Grande Railway depot is home to the Castle Rock Historical Museum on Elbert St. A school house was also built in 1874 and was constructed with two stories. A barb wire fence was used to encompass the school yard, as livestock roomed free at the time. Parents who were not in the immediate school district paid a dollar per month to have there high school aged children attend the higher education school.If your curiosity has gotten the better of you and you would like to know more about the town of Castle Rock, please contact our office for all the latest information on housing in Castle Rock Real Estate.
