Brighton CO Homes For Sale

Located at almost 5,000 feet above sea level and some 30 minutes from either Denver or Boulder, the suburban town of Brighton, Colorado has a population of almost 34,000. The local architecture reflects many different styles, including: Italianate, Tudor, Gothic Revival and Foursquare. The area abounds with many parks and sunny streets.

Household incomes average over $65,000, and many surpass $90,000. Homes are affordable, and now is the time to buy. You can choose from two predominate styles; the historical older brick construction found mostly in the inner city or the smooth and spacious structures located on the outskirts of town.

Brighton CO homes for sale fall into several different price ranges. A ranch home goes for about $175,000, a six-bedroom home for $300,000 and a landscaped home on about half-acre of land for less than $250,000. Brighton Colorado homes for sale also include some family homes with mother-in-law suites that run a bit less than $400,000.

Brighton’s history dates back to the late 1800s when D.F. Carmichael laid out the original lots of the town. The name, Brighton, derives from Brighton Beach, New York, which was the birthplace of Carmichael’s wife. Many of the town’s earlier structures are historical landmarks today.

Just fifty years ago, Brighton Colorado was a quiet little town with a population of under 10,000. There was so much to offer in the way of lifestyle choices and business opportunities, however, that it was just a matter of time until the rest of the world discovered it.

Educational opportunities are plentiful. Brighton High School, which dates back to the town’s beginnings, until this year boasted the best graduation rate in Adam’s County. For children in grades 6-12 that need one-on-one attention, there is the Brighton Heritage Academy.

The reinvigoration of Brighton CO is attributed to several factors. Denver’s boundaries kept pushing outward in all directions and Brighton leaders had the civic vision to make plans for expansion. They treated contaminated aquifers, and E-470, an expressway built along Denver’s eastern edges, extended traffic into the Brighton area. Platte Valley Medical Center and its progressive technology as well as Brighton’s proximity to Denver International Airport (DIA) have contributed greatly to the city’s growth.

On the outskirts of town, there is a 2,000-acre Prairie Center featuring Kohl’s, Home Depot, Super Target, and a Staples fulfillment center. In the city center, shops and restaurants enliven the Brighton Pavilions and the historic area of town.

Come to Brighton where all is as the name implies.