Stapleton Builders in Central Park West – Denver, CO

The latest section to be developed in the Stapleton neighborhood is what will be know as Central Park West.  This area is slightly smaller than other parts of Stapleton running from 35th Ave on the north to Martin Luther King Drive on the south, between Syracuse Street and Central Park Boulevard.  Basically, it’s the area where the old parking garage used to stand and includes the Swigert-McAuliffe International School.  As is typical when a new part of Stapleton is under development, many of the Stapleton Builders are relocation their sales offices to the area.

Central Park West is also the first area to be developed near the E. 29th Ave Town Center in several years, giving these residents some of the ammenities that drew the original Stapleton home owners to the neighborhood.  In addition to being home to the newest Stapleton school, Central Park West will also be one of the closest filings to the new Denver Public Library.  But maybe the best feature of this part of Stapleton is the availability of oversized lots!  Several builders are selling lots big enough to install a wading pool in the back yard.

Below is a list of the new home builders and the models that the are currently selling:

However, before you simply pop into one of the model homes, I would suggest you contact a local Stapleton REALTOR.  Since the new home builder will pay the commission of a buyer’s agent, why not have a real estate professional who is familiar with the area guide you through the process?  It doesn’t cost you anything but will give you peace of mind having someone looking out for your best interest.  In fact, the builders in Stapleton actually encourage buyers to use their own agent and currently over 60% of buyers do.

The key to using your own agent is to have that agent accompany you on your first visit to the builder.

Many times, when I bring clients to view a model home I will pre-register them with the builder and set an appoinment.  This makes the initial visit much more efficient and takes away the pressure some people feel when they have to deal with a salesperson unaccompanied.  Don’t get me wrong, the sales staff for all the Stapleton builders are awewome!  It’s just that most people like to have a buffer and feel more comfortable discussing their true likes and dislikes with me, rather than someone they just met.

So I am ready when you are to go and explore Stapleton’s newest sub-neighborhood.

John Keene | Live Green Real Estate | john@keene-properties.com | 303-547-7578

Stapleton REALTORS Come Together – Denver, CO

Stapleton is such a great place to live and work. Even thought the weather threw a huge monkey wrench into the block party last weekend, many great neighbors still came out last Sunday to get together and reconnect. The pools open next weekend, which also marks the return of the Sweet William Market. Next come the farmer’s market, summer concert series, theater on the green, movie nights, and so much more. All these activities definitely help to build the sense of community for which Stapleton is known.

But I’m constantly blown away by the sense of community I see among Stapleton REALTORS. For example, there is a group of REALTORS that live and work here that comes together once a month to tour each other’s listings, give feedback, and exchange stories and ideas.  I, for one, have found this level of cooperation invaluable.  Below is an example of the feedback I received from my colleagues after they toured my listing at 9002 E 24th Pl:

The broker tour also resulted in at least three of the other Stapleton REALTORS in this group showing my listing to their buyers.  So, even though this wonderful home hasn’t sold yet, thank you to them and the other REALTORS that I am lucky to call colleagues, friends and neighbors.

John Keene | Live Green Real Estate | john@keene-properties.com | 303-547-7578

Stapleton Earth Day Festival: SUN Sustainability Comes to Life in a Great Event!

Stapleton Earth Day Festival

This Weekend The Stapleton United Neighbors(SUN) and it’s Sustainability Committee hosted the First Annual Stapleton Earth Day Festival in Central Park. With over 40 vendors and food purveyors, there was something there for everyone. “Sciency” things like solar panels and greening your home. Family and health items such as diaper alternatives, and yoga. Conservation from Denver Water, Excel and Tenderly Used. And tons of fun like a composting exhibit, animals from the Urban Farm and KBCO rocking the tunes to entertain the estimated 400-500 attendees, Mother Earth even made an appearance. Food offerings ranged from free organic fruit from Sprouts to spicy green Chili from Rocky Mountain Chili Bowl.

Mother Earth

Of course The Stapleton Home Team was there giving out recycled frisbees that used to be 2 liter bottles and having the electric golf cart for the kids to play around on. We also touted Stapleton builders that offer Green built to Energy Star rated homes. Stapleton as “a philosophy” is very green. Live, work and play all without leaving the community, cuts down on driving. We also have a 94% participation rate in Denver Recycles program. All this while it’s infrastructure skeleton is the world’s largest recycle project made of reused concrete.

We talked to many people that didn’t live in Stapleton and that were experiencing some of these great attributes for the first time. We showed the inventory of homes that we currently have with homes from Affordable Housing to loaded high end ranches. It was great being able to educate them and brag about our community as well. These Green details make a direct impact on our lives by Lower energy bills, saving on gas and enjoying all of the jogging and biking paths. At the same time doing the right thing for our environment and teaching our kids to do the same.

The future looks bright for this young event. I was very little watching my parents as Capitol Hill United Neighbors(CHUN) began the People’s Fair as a local large blockparty and it grew to a major Denver outdoor event. Stapleton attitude towards the environment, the social aspect of the community and the surrounding neighborhoods and the great Central Park as a location this surely looks like an annual event that will be around for a long time.

Damon Knop

Stapleton Home Team

Distinctive Properties

UC Denver Anschutz: Incoming students can grab great opportunities in Real Estate!!

The University of Colorado Denver Anschutz Medical Center formerly known as Fitzsimons has become one of the country’s most sought after medical schools to attend. It is one of Colorado’s largest job and opportunity hubs for growth, and of course logically, so is the surrounding Real Estate market. 

CU Denver potential Light Rail Stop will add value

The situation most students come into is a commitment of usually 3 to 5 years to start, complete or get a full education. With the current real estate market in Denver, by most estimations, at or near the bottom, this time frame can be the exact right time to buy. Add that with the fact that most experts are agreeing that loan terms will probably get more difficult for over the next couple of years. Combine all of this with the tremendous growth around UC Denver Anschutz, including a future light rail station, several hotels and a redevelopment of the area surrounding it, and you have the perfect storm for real solid investment, NOW……http://d77d724.activerain.com/post/2153447/uc-denver-anschutz-incoming-students-can-grab-great-opportunities-in-real-estate-

Denver Rec Center in Stapleton FAQ

For some reason, I have received numerous calls in which the caller thought they were calling the new Denver Rec Center located in the Stapleton neighborhood.  I guess the good news is, when people are Googling the rec center they are finding the MoveToStapleton.info blog.  The bad news is, they are confusing my number with that of the actual rec center, and clearly this blog isn’t providing the information for which people are searching.

So I have decided to post the answers to some of the questions I have been asked and I will try to incorporate some more useful information.

Q.  What is the address of the new rec center?
A.  9651 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd

Q.  Is that the Stapleton Rec Center?
A.  Actually, no.  The new rec center is officially named the Central Park Recreation Center.  It just happens to be in the Stapleton neighborhood.  The Stapleton Rec Center is located at 5090 Broadway.

Q.  What is the phone number of the Central Park Rec Center?
A.  720-865-0750

Q.  What are the hours?
A.  MON-THU 5:30 am – 9:00 pm
FRI 5:30 am – 7:30 pm
SAT-SUN  9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Q.  What time is open swim?
A.  Open swim begins at 10:30 am every day of the week.  Open swim ends at:
2:30 pm SAT-SUN
4:45 pm MON-THU
6:30 pm FRI

Q.  What are the membership rates?
A.  See table below

If anyone has suggestions for questions that I may have left off, please email me or post them in the comments section.

 John Keene | Live Green Real Estate | john@keene-properties.com | 303-547-7578

Stapleton Builders: 2009 Sales Statistics Counter National Trends.

In a press release this week, Forest City Stapleton disclosed the number of homes sold in Stapleton in 2010. Contrary to almost all of the local and national builders, Stapleton’s Builders had in increase of almost 18%.

Stapleton Builder sales went from 238 in 2009 to 280 in 2010. Combined with the very consistent resale market Stapleton’s total home sales were 453. This is up from 412 in 2009.

Stapleton Builders

“Stapleton continues to enjoy strong housing sales in spite of a very difficult economy” said John Lehigh, president of Forest City Stapleton, Inc. Stapleton builders “offer a range of housing types and prices that has strong appeal to the market, capitalizing on Stapleton’s reputation as one of the most desirable and successful new neighborhoods in the nation.”

These numbers go further in proving the point that buyers are seeing both the value and pleasure of living in this great community. If you want to move to Stapleton please call the StapletonHomeTeam and we can tell you all about what is coming next in Stapleton.

Damon Knop

Stapleton Home Team

Distinctive Properties

Stapleton Builders: A blog series to help home buyers with the process!

Recently the StapletonHomeTeam has published a Blog series that is designed to step by step give some guidance to people that are thinking of buying a new home from a Stapleton Builder. This will give you a general understanding of what to expect from beginning to end.
This of course is a vague overview and to best get your housing and economic needs met you should call a Stapleton Realtor like the StapletonHomeTeam to customize your home search and personalize the experience for you.

This blog series run from steps 1-6 including finding your home, contracting, dates and deadlines, design center, walkthroughs, and closing. Here is the link to all six.

Stapleton Builders

Damon Knop

StapletonHomeTeam

303-332-8754

Distinctive Properties

2818 Syracuse #221

Damon and Katie Knop

StapletonHomeTeam

Distinctive Properties

2818 Syracuse St #221 DENVER, CO Fun Condo/Loft living Steps to Stapleton’s Town Center! 2BR/1BA Condo $125,000 Year Built 2005 Sq Footage 781 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 1 full, 0 partial Floors 1 Parking Unspecified Lot Size Unspecified HOA/Maint $160 per month Description Syracuse Village In Stapleton The opportunity to purchase in a nationally recognized community is here at a fraction of the cost. Enjoy all the amenities Stapleton offers: 3 pools, parks, paths & trails, premier schools, tons of walk-to restaurants & shops. This condo is perfect for turn-key living! Steps to the 29th Town Center & Founders Green, the location is awesome! This upstairs unit has a great front balcony and a ton of windows to let natural light pour in! Large bath & full size laundry are added bonus to this great unit! Property Features Central A/C Central heat High/Vaulted ceiling Living room Breakfast nook Dishwasher Refrigerator Stove/Oven Microwave Washer Dryer Laundry area – inside Community Features Swimming pool(s) Playground Additional Photos Photo 1 Photo 2 Photo 3 Photo 4 Photo 5 Photo 6 Contact Info Katie Knop Distinctive Properties Ltd. katie@distinctivedenver.com (720) 323-5667 For sale by agent/broker Equal Opportunity Housing

Central Park Recreation Center: New Stapleton Rec center set for opening day!

After years of debate, conversation, compromise, planning and finally construction, the new Rec center in Stapleton is opening tomorrow. Denver parks and recreation department will host a grand opening with tours and kids activities. It is the latest of great attributes to the Stapleton community. There will be a ribbon cutting and neighborhood celebration at 9:00 am tomorrow, Saturday January 29th. New members will also be able to sign up for memberships and start working out on on Sunday the 30th.

View from Central Park Rec center cardio room

The 57,000 square foot facility will house a full college sized basketball court, lap pool, kids swimming river and slides, spin rooms and several other exercise spaces. The Central Park Recreation Center will also be have the largest set up of treadmills, ellipticals and weights offered by Denver parks.

Please join us tomorrow as The StapletonHomeTeam will be sponsoring the event tomorrow. We are very excited to have this great amenity in our community and the opportunities that it will create for our own family, our neighborhood and the city at large. 

If you need directions, more information or if you want to look into buying a house close to the great new Central Park rec center, please give us a call.

Damon Knop

StapletonHomeTeam.com

Distinctive Properties

Stapleton, Denver’s newest neighborhood is in the process of being developed in the Northeast part of central Denver. It’s borders are from Quebec on the West, Montview to the South, Eventually Peoria on the East as it attaches to Fitzsimmons Medical Center, and eventually 74th on the North, currently where Dick’s Sporting Goods Stadium is located. It’s 4,700 acres of in-fill redevelopment, which used to be the former Stapleton International Airport. It is approximately 1/3 built out  and a majority of the infrastructure is in place. It is also in the middle of several separate projects that represent some of the most exciting government capital spent in the country…

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