Ken Caryl CO Homes For Sale

Located in Jefferson County some seventeen miles from Denver, Ken Caryl, Colorado (also known as Ken Caryl Ranch) is one of the most desirable places to live in the entire Denver metro area. A secluded area remote from the crowds, Ken Caryl has many amenities to offer including: a state-of-the-art wellness center, two racquetball courts, an equestrian center equipped with special trails, a large outdoor swimming pool, four indoor and six outdoor lighted tennis courts, soccer and baseball facilities, parks, many hiking trails and rooms available for private parties.

The land area of Ken Caryl, Colorado equals 9.75 square miles and is uniquely beautiful. Some backyards face 30-foot sandstone rock outcroppings; others look out upon Denver’s beckoning city lights or open mountain views. The latest population estimate dates back to 2006 where it stood at 32,540, an increase of 5% since the last census of 2000 when it was 30,900. The median household income in Ken Caryl is $74,925.

According to real estate statistics, Ken Caryl CO homes for sale are diverse and range from town-homes to exquisite million-dollar mansions. Single-family housing prices begin in the high $200,000’s and range as high as $1.8 million. Ken Caryl Colorado real estate data indicates that many custom homes offer wide-open settings and they start from around $650,000.

Ken Caryl Ranch, Colorado was once home to the Ute and Woodland Indians. For the price of $100,000, John Shaffer, who was the owner of the Rocky Mountain Newspaper, purchased the land in 1913 and built an 8,000 square-foot home for his family that became known as the Manor House. All rooms face the surrounding valley and incredible sandstone formations. He named the area Ken Caryl in honor of his two sons, Kent and Carroll for whom he also built two adjacent homes. At one time, Shaffer’s cattle ranch covered more than 28,000 acres of land and it was John Shaffer who introduced the Hereford breed of cattle to Colorado with his prize bulls, Deacon and Prince Domino. Many dignitaries and luminaries of the day, including two US presidents, William Taft and Theodore Roosevelt, visited the luxurious four-bedroom, six-bath Manor House. Today, Manor House is a landmark restaurant.

Ken Caryl is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts. The wide open spaces covering some 4,800 acres are home to a myriad of wildlife including: mule deer, black bears, elk, coyotes and even some mountain lions. Hikers, cyclists and horseback riders find their own nirvana as they meander over and through more than twenty miles of trails. Ken Caryl’s equestrian center has two outdoor rings and one indoor arena in addition to twenty-five miles of riding trails. Boarding and riding lessons are also available.

Ken Caryl CO is a self-contained community with its own 300-acre Business Center, which has a post office, banks, restaurants and different stores. Peace and quiet with exceptionally beautiful vistas where mule deer graze beneath stone formations can be the view from your backyard should you choose to live in this exquisite corner of the world.