Edgewater Colorado Homes for Sale

Edgewater is a beautiful city in Jefferson County, Colorado. Edgewater is situated immediately west of Denver, Colorado, and is populated by over 5,000 people. Edgewater was incorporated into a city over a century ago in 1904. This small town’s name is derived from the fact that is has a lakefront location at Sloan’s Lake, and the total area of the city is only 0.7 square miles.

Edgewater, Colorado is a welcoming lakeside town nestled on the side of Sloan’s Lake, immediately west of Denver.  Located in Jefferson County, with an urban-suburban mixed feel, Edgewater has a population of 5,000.  

Edgewater residents are lucky to have exciting and beautiful summer months, the average hottest temperature recorded in the city in July is only 90 degrees Fahrenheit. The people of Edgewater have access to unbeatable coffee shops. Other restaurants in the city allow homeowners to decide between several options when looking for a place to eat.

Edgewater Colorado Schools

The Edgewater community is part of the Jefferson County School District R-1, with many highly rated schools.  Edgewater children attend either Edgewater Elementary or Lumberg Elementary for kindergarten through sixth grade. Both schools offer a dual-language Spanish program and follow the Expeditionary Learning Model, which emphasizes high achievement through active learning, character growth and teamwork. Following completion of sixth grade, students attend Jefferson Junior/Senior High School. With almost 700 students enrolled, this culturally diverse school still has a small-town community feel.  

Edgewater is part of the Jeffco public school district, a district that's been around since 1950. There are a total of 84 elementary schools, six kindergartens through eighth-grade schools, 17 middle schools, 17 high schools, 12 optional schools, 15 charter schools, one online school, one career and tech school, and two outdoor laboratory schools. For the small community of Edgewater, students are typically assigned to the Edgewater elementary school, the Jefferson junior and senior high school for grades seventh through 12th, and then optional schools such as Sobesky Academy, Miller Special Education, and Warren Tech North.

Things to Do in Edgewater

Just to the east of the Edgewater neighborhood is Sloan Lake. This lake has a park all the way around with walking trails, picnic tables, basketball courts, tennis courts, restrooms, and several parking spaces all the way around. It's a perfect location for walking or jogging.

You'll also find several restaurants, shops, markets and breweries in and around the Edgewater community. Tap & Burger Sloan's Lake and Odell Brewing is just some of our favorites.

Edgewater is home to the Edgewater Skate Park, multiple restaurants and fast food joints, a Target, markets and the Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design.

Lakeside restaurants in Edgewater include the well-loved Joyride Brewing Company, a small craft brewery, offering a downstairs taproom and upstairs rooftop patio, with majestic views of Sloan’s Lake; Ohana Grille, featuring mouth-watering Hawaiian dining and themed drinks on the waterfront; Rupert’s at the Edge, with an outstanding American fare breakfast and brunch menu; Sloan’s Bar and Grill, a vintage-style tavern offering comfort food with a breakfast, lunch and dinner menu; as well as several other small town specialty eateries. The Edgewater Public Market offers a fun hub of restaurants, shops, and bars. From Ethiopian to Venezuelan specialty foods, alcohol and coffee bars to specialty shops, this is the kind of market you won’t want to miss. 

Edgewater Real Estate

Future homebuyers looking for a home for sale in Edgewater will find a lot of different-style homes available. Floor plans with 3,000 square feet and as many as five bedrooms can be found in the city. Homes with basements are available as well as houses that offer plenty of privacy. Most people in Edgewater rent their homes, however, there are roughly a dozen homes to purchase for those who prefer purchasing a home. The majority of homes on the market are $400,000 to $600,000 to purchase. With the median income of $44,000 per year and rental price averages at $883 per month, it’s not surprising to see why so many opt for renting in this market. 

Edgewater Homes for Sale

 Overview

Thanks for looking at Edgewater Homes for Sale! Edgewater, CO is a 1 square mile area and is one of the closest suburbs to Denver and spans from Lakewood to Wheat Ridge with Sloans Lake at it's Eastern border. Edgewater was incorporated in 1901. Edgewater's population in 2010 was 5,170.  Edgewater was established with Sloans Lake as it's anchor. With its convenient proximity to Downtown Denver, Edgewater is an ideal area for those who work in the big city but prefer suburban living. There is no shortage of attractions in and and around Edgewater that ensure residents are close to all the necessities.

 Edgewater Real Estate Market

In the ever growing Denver Metro Area, Edgewater is one fo the smallest Western Denver Suburbs. Future homebuyers looking for Edgewater homes for sale will appreciate the prices ranging from the mid $300,000 to new builds in the $750,000 to $1,500,000. If you are interested in buying a home for sale in Edgewater, Colorado, please contact us today.

 City Highlights

Edgewater, Colorado is situated conveniently within walking distance to Sloans Lake Park. It's close proximity to Downtown Denver and to I-70 to get up to the mountains allows you to be close to the best Colorado has to offer. The City of Edgewater Parks includes Citizen's Park, Walker Branch Park and pocket parks Memorial and Heritage Center park.

 Transportation

Public Transportation is easily accessible in Edgewater with a number of RTD bus lines running straight to Downtown Denver (26th Avenue, 17th Avenue, and Colfax Ave).  

 Dining

Edgewater restaurants offer a wide variety of dining with local favorites US Thai Cafe, Joy Ride Brewery and Taproom and new Edgewater Market. It is along the county line for Denver so it is also has nearby Tennyson Street and 

Edgewater Homes For Sale

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This is a great location for being close to Denver, lots of amenities and services, outdoor recreation and a wealth of great homes in all price ranges. 

If you are interested in buying a home for sale in Edgewater, Colorado, please contact us today.