Which Paramount Heights Homes Were in the 1954 Denver Parade of Homes?

One Paramount Heights home appears in History Colorado's record of the 1954 Denver Parade of Homes: 30 Hillside Drive, built by developer Lee Doud. A…

Does Applewood West Go to Golden High School or Wheat Ridge High School?

Both. Jefferson County Public Schools' School Finder lists Golden High School and Wheat Ridge High School as neighborhood high schools for the Applewood West addresses…

Applewood Knolls Listings Say Kullerstrand Elementary. Is That School Still Open?

No. Kullerstrand Elementary closed at the end of the 2022-23 school year, when Jeffco Public Schools consolidated it into Prospect Valley Elementary in Wheat Ridge.…

Are Buyers Looking for Renovated Homes or Original Homes in Applewood?

Most Applewood buyers want an updated home rather than a rebuilt one. Kitchens, baths and mechanical systems get the hardest look, while original mid-century layouts,…

Which Updates Add the Most Value to an Applewood Home?

Applewood homeowners ask a version of this every spring. The kitchen is original, the roof is getting on, the siding could go either way, and…

What Does Jefferson County’s Draft Land Use Code Mean for Applewood, and How Do I Comment Before Oct. 18?

Jefferson County's draft Unified Land Use Code would rewrite the zoning and development rules for unincorporated Applewood, including where duplexes, triplexes and ADUs are allowed…

Where Should I Live for an Active, Outdoor Lifestyle in Denver?

The Denver-area neighborhoods with the most direct outdoor access are Sloan's Lake and Wash Park in the city and Applewood, Wheat Ridge, Golden and Lakewood…

How Long Are Homes Taking to Sell in Applewood?

Most Applewood homes still go under contract within days to a couple of weeks, far faster than the Denver metro. The average runs several times…

Applewood August Market Update

The typical Applewood home closed at $900,188 in August 2026, almost exactly where it sat a year earlier, while well priced listings went under contract…

Applewood July Market Update

Applewood's July 2026 market was thin but fast: 31 homes closed at a median price of $730,000, in a median of just seven days on…