This scenic Colorado town of Castle Rock is named for a small but prominent butte in the middle of town. Castle Rock residents enjoy a wonderful quality of life, with spectacular views of the Front Range and all the terrific recreational opportunities the mountains offer. Add top-quality schools, neighborhood parks, a vibrant downtown and easy access to Denver and Colorado Springs, and you can see why this is such a desirable place to put down roots.
Located in an area shielded from the winter storms of the mountains and just outside the reach of the extreme heat of the plains, the Colorado Front Range foothills offered an excellent location for Native Americans and the game they sought for food. Timberlands, grassy plains and foothills, drained by the Arkansas and the Platte rivers, created a sufficient supply of vegetation and water to maintain the antelope, buffalo, deer and rabbit necessary to the Native American diet.
White settlers were drawn by rumors of gold and by land made available through the Homestead Act of 1864. However, the discovery of rhyolite stone in the butte near Plum Creek is what put Castle Rock on the map.
One of the original homesteaders, Jeremiah Gould, owned 160 acres to the south of "The Rock." At that time, the community consisted of just a few shacks for prospectors, quarry workers and other hired hands. In 1874, Gould donated 120 acres to "be known as Castle Rock." It was then that the six streets named Elbert, Jerry, Wilcox, Perry, Castle and Front were laid out. The Courthouse Square was designated and 77 lots, each 50 by 112 feet, were auctioned for a total of $3,400.
Within a year, the new train depot brought the Denver & Rio Grande Railway to the community. Soon, it was unloading supplies for ranchers and shipping rhyolite from the three local quarries and cheese from the dairy farms in the surrounding area. The depot now houses the Castle Rock Historical Museum on Elbert Street, where visitors can relive the 125 years since the Town's inception.
Castle Rock has continued to prosper and grow with many new shopping areas, office space, recreational opportunities and more.
See below listings for Castle Rock homes for sale.
A little over 1/2 acre lot in The Village at Castle Pines. Private cul-de-sac, wooded lot with native foliage and Ponderosa Pine. The lot is between 2 existing homes and ...
Courtesy of SELECT REALTY LLC
Welcome home! Step onto brand new vinyl plank floors and gaze up at vaulted ceilings! Warm cozy fireplace and expansive backyard. Home has been freshly painted. 3 bed...
Courtesy of EXIT Realty Denver Tech Center
Welcome to this immaculately maintained and upgraded gorgeous home! The house is located in a quiet Castle Oak Estates neighborhood. Upon entering you are greeted with gl...
Courtesy of MB Impressions Realty
Beautiful 6 bedroom Richmond home with main floor study. Beautiful open floor plan with formal dining room or formal living area to use as you wish. Huge great room with ...
Courtesy of Ecologic Real Estate LLC
Mountain views and large stands of pine trees! *** Once in a lifetime opportunity to purchase a beautiful building lot bordered by 5.5 acres of Community Open Space to th...
Courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway Preferred Real Estate
WOW! 40 acres for sale with an easy to commute to Castle Rock, Colorado (15 minutes) or Franktown, Colorado (10 minutes ). The property features 360 degree views includin...
Courtesy of Keller Williams Action Realty LLC
This beautiful custom home was originally built as the builder’s own home with classic details and high-end finishes throughout. Traditional with a contemporary flair, it...
Courtesy of Christie's International Real Estate Colorado LLC
Colorado living and entertaining at its finest in the highly desirable Escavera neighborhood. Home has 5 bedrooms, 4 ½ baths with a two story great room on the main floor...
Courtesy of ROCKY MOUNTAIN REAL ESTATE INC
Luxury living at it's finest! This custom rustic ranch-style home is ready for it's second owner. As you step into the foyer, you'll notice the details that you've been l...
Courtesy of JARIS REALTY INC.
This beautiful custom home was originally built as the builder's own home with classic details and high-end finishes throughout. Traditional with a contemporary flair, it...
Courtesy of Christie's Int'l RE Colorado
*STARTING AT AN INCREDIBLE PRICE, BETTER HURRY!* This bright and spacious 3 Bed and 3 Bath single family attached home is brimming with custom turnkey features. Beautiful...
Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty 44
NEW carpet, NEW interior, NEW exterior paint, NEW refinished hardwood floors! This remodeled 4-bed, 3-bath ranch-style home with a finished basement has NO HOA and LOW T...
Courtesy of LIV Sotheby's International Realty
*A Rare Find*Panoramic mountain views from this walk out ranch home on the 6th fairway of Plum Creek Golf Course. House is set back off the road, so it is private and qui...
Courtesy of RE/MAX Professionals
Beautiful 3 bedroom and 3 bathroom home in desirable Cobblestone Ranch. Open and bright floor plan, great space for entertainment or relaxing. The kitchen features plenty...
Courtesy of HQ Homes
Welcome Home! Don't miss this lovely 2-Story on one of the largest corner lots in The Meadows! As you enter, hardwood floors greet your feet & flow throughout most of the...
Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty 18
***THIS LOCATION IS OPEN FOR IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL APPOINTMENTS.*** Part of the Modern Living Collection, this home provides a sophisticated and accommodating ranch-style...
Courtesy of Richmond Realty Inc
Fabulous custom home built on a 1/2 acre of mountain serenity with breathtaking views of the Rocky Mountains & situated on a cul-de-sac, in the exclusive neighborhood of ...
Courtesy of Keller Williams Action Realty LLC
Are you dreaming of an easy living ranch style home with a walk-out basement? Hoping for mountain views and a convenient location minutes from Historic Downtown Castle Ro...
Courtesy of LIV Sotheby's International Realty
Nestled in the high-demand Terrain neighborhood (Waiting list currently on duplexes) is a unique community of all ranch paired duplex homes. Terrain master plan has so mu...
Courtesy of LIVE URBAN REAL ESTATE
Welcome to this gorgeous, like new home, in the Terrain! Walk into this bright, open home, and enjoy the vaulted ceilings and beautiful kitchen. Large walk in pantry, gr...
Courtesy of COListings Real Estate
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