If you’re looking for comfortable country living with access to the bustling metro Denver area, you should be looking at Evergreen homes for sale. This town isn’t far from Denver, at just a half hour to downtown, a 50 minute drive from the Denver Tech Center and about 60 minutes to the Denver International Airport. Yet, at an elevation of over 7,200 feet, this is one of the highest cities you’ll find in the region, and provides a breathtaking view of both the Rocky Mountains and the Denver skyline.

The community in Evergreen real estate is named for Evergreen Lake. This lake is well-known in the region for its recreational opportunities that last all year round. You can find ice skating and ice fishing in the winter, boating and waterskiing in the summer, and social events from concerts to weddings to fishing tournaments. The lake, which is fed by waters flowing down from Mount Evans, is one of the most crystal clear mountain lakes you’ll ever see.

There’s more than just outdoor activity and natural beauty that should make you consider Evergreen. The town includes plenty of opportunities for dining and shopping, as well as entertainment.

You’ll find that prices can vary greatly among Evergreen properties. You’ll find lower end starter homes for about $65,000, and you’ll find more stately manors on large lots for upwards of $20 million. The average house in Evergreen real estate sells for about $900,000, reflecting the truly desirably and exclusive nature of this community.