Centrally located 20 minutes from Denver and Boulder, Westminster offers numerous choices when it comes to residential real estate. Single-family homes to luxury custom homes are found in mature neighborhoods surrounded by parks, open space and golf courses to newer mixed-used neighborhoods under development. The average price for a condominium is $178,263 and the average price for a single-family home is $246,372.
Shoenberg Farms Village, a new community by Village Homes, features low maintenance townhomes (the Mill Collection) and single-family homes (the Encore Collection) in cottage and farm designs. The homes are built to follow "Built Green" standards for increasing energy efficiency, reducing water usage, pollution and waste, and preserving natural resources. Bradburn Village, another new neighborhood in Westminster, is a 125-acre "traditional neighborhood design" highlighted by pedestrian-friendly access to shops, restaurants and offices. The four neighborhoods that comprise the village are built among rural and urban settings, with residences including single-family homes (starting in the $300s), lofts (from the $600s) and luxury custom homes (from the $500s). Bradburn Village follows several tenants of smart growth, among them efficient land use.
The city of Westminster also has been recognized internationally for its sustainable living practices. In 2005, Westminster received the prestigious LivCom award from the United Nations for environmentally sensitive practices. The award recognized the city´s excellence in water, waste management, land use and protection.
The full-service city is also recognized for its pro-business attitude, and is home to more than 3,000 businesses. Major employers in the area include: Avaya, Front Range Community College, and St. Anthony North Hospital. Located in both Adams and Jefferson Counties, Westminster also offers direct transportation access to US 36, I-25, I-76, the Northwest Parkway, E-470 and I-70. It is 30 minutes from Denver International Airport.
The population of 109,838 enjoys stunning, unobstructed mountain views, and access to a range of leisure activities set among more than 2,600 acres of open space, more than 65 miles of multipurpose, off-street trails, 54 developed parks and state-of-the-art recreational facilities. The city includes two golf courses, Legacy Ridge Golf Course and The Heritage Golf Course at Westmoor.
When its time for shopping, dining or entertaining, The Westminster Promenade is considered the "gathering place" for the north metro community. The pedestrian village includes year-round special events, AMC Theaters, a Dave & Buster´s and an Improv Comedy Club. The city also emphasizes cultural attractions through a public art program that displays more than 100 pieces of art in various community settings, from office parks to city facilities. Westminster honors its roots with numerous historic buildings, including the Bowles House Museum or the Pillar of Fire Building, several of which are listed on National Register of Historic Places.
