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.
Beautiful two story home on a corner lot, walking distance to parks, trails and pools! Ideal location as it is only a short walk to Bison Park, Clear Sky Elementary Scho...
Courtesy of Keller Williams Action Realty LLC
Turn-key home! This delightful 4 bed/2.5 bath two-story in the heart of Founders Village Subdivision is everything you've been looking for! This beauty boasts wood-plank ...
Courtesy of MB A PERFECT HOME 4 U REALTY
Photos coming soon.... Incredible value in Beverly Hills Estates in Castle Pines! This updated, move-in ready, 4 bed, 2 bath home is situated on a HUGE 1/3-acre corner lo...
Courtesy of Madlom Real Estate
Welcome to this still-new home in Cobblestone! Upon entry, you will immediately see this home is warm and inviting! The functional floorplan offers a large living room wi...
Courtesy of Compass - Denver
The immaculate and beautiful ranch home is ready to go! Wood floors and tile throughout. Granite kitchen counters and dining island. French doors to xeriscape backyard ...
Courtesy of Searchlight Real Estate LLC
Welcome home to this well maintained, low maintenance, single level living, Richmond American Home in the heart of The Meadows. This home features 2 bedrooms...potentiall...
Courtesy of ERA Shields Real Estate
Large lot, updated home, no HOA and views of the Front Range! Enjoy views of the "Rock" from this amazing cul-de-sac! Step onto updated vinyl plank flooring into your ne...
Courtesy of EXIT Realty Denver Tech Center
Perfect like new 3 bed, 3 bath, 2 car garage with a huge yard. This is the ideal paired home set up with VERY LOW HOA fees. This home was finished less than 1 year ago an...
Courtesy of Parkhurst Realty
Backs to open space! Incredible Views, and awesome location just minutes from Downtown Castle Rock! Walk in and fall in love with the Vaulted Ceilings and huge windows th...
Courtesy of OfferPad Brokerage
The Yorktown's main floor offers an expansive entertaining space at the back of the home: the great room with a tile fireplace, sunroom overlooking the backyard, and the ...
Courtesy of RE/MAX Masters Millennium
Beautiful views from this parcel just under an acre right outside of downtown Castle Rock. Perfect place to build your dream home. Sewer certificates available, please co...
Courtesy of Windermere Metro Denver Real Estate
Welcome to 5619 Spruce Avenue! This stunning 6 bedroom, 4 bathroom, plus office space home is situated on a private corner lot, surrounded by large mature trees in both t...
Courtesy of Professional Brokers Group
The Last Premier Viewpoint, Country Club Drive Building Site Available In The Coveted Village At Castle Pines Community *Awe Inspiring, Panoramic Views Of The Entire Fron...
Courtesy of DreamSpace Brokers Realty LLC
This beautiful 4 bedroom | 3 bathroom home located in the coveted The Greens enclave within the private gates of The Village at Castle Pines community immediately draws...
Courtesy of LIV Sotheby's International Realty
Welcome to your new home in the charming town of Castle Rock! This 5 bed/4 bath home is nestled near a handful of stunning state parks and open spaces; making it the perf...
Courtesy of LIV Sotheby's International Realty
This Castle Rock two-story home offers a three-car garage.
Courtesy of Opendoor Brokerage LLC
Semi-Custom Home Situated in the Augusta Pointe Neighborhood of Plum Creek! Absolutely Gorgeous, In Impeccable Condition! All The Extra Upgrades, Granite Counters, Plant...
Courtesy of RE/MAX Alliance
This beautiful home has 3 bedrooms/2 baths on the main floor, fireplace in the living room with 10 foot patio doors, Gourmet Kitchen with stainless steel appliances, dini...
Courtesy of Blue Picket Realty
Looking for a SERENE VIEW, ranch style home, built 2020, with 4 car garage and finished basement? The Melody model by Richmond American offers natural light with unique w...
Courtesy of Realty One Group Premier
Look no further than this beautifully remodelled 3 bedroom home in the desirable Castlewood Ranch neighborhood in Castle Rock Colorado. The neighborhood is known for its ...
Courtesy of LIVLUX Real Estate
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