With my office in Downtown Evergreen, I get a lot of folks visiting from out of town who are curious about the convenience of living in the Foothills of Denver, Colorado. The biggest concern I hear is "how long will it take to get anywhere from Evergreen/Conifer. During my discussions, I always find out where their job takes them. Do they have to commute to DTC (AKA the Denver Tech Center off I25 near Hampden) or Downtown Denver, or do they fly out from the airport on a regular basis. Some may even work in the Golden area. Because Evergreen is so expansive, I always try to get a sense for my client's patience level when commuting. Everyone is different as I found out pretty quick when I moved here from the San Francisco Bay Area 6 years ago. My first office was at I25 and 470 in Lone Tree. My commute was between 45min - 55min...and it was NO big deal coming from California. Others thought I was crazy living in Evergreen and commuting to Lone Tree.
Once I understand a Buyer's pain level, I can advise them on how long their drive could be. For example: the drive from the Clear Creek County section of Evergreen in the Brook Forest Estates community could take about 25 min just to get to the intersection in Downtown Evergreen. Likewise, if you're looking at a home in the Cragmont neighborhood in South Evergreen, expect about a 10 min ride just to get to Hwy 73 and then from there you have to choose to go south to Hwy 285 in Conifer(about another 10min), head east on North Turkey Creek to Hwy 285(about 20min unless there is snow and add 10min), or head north through town to I70(about 20min). Those folks who are not open to a long peaceful ride out of Evergreen, seek to plant roots in the North Evergreen area. Hiwan, Soda Creek, & Saddleback are neighborhoods that get you to I70 in about 10min or less.
Conifer offers one way in..for the most part. Hwy 285 is the primary access to the Metro area. Most areas in Conifer will require a short drive to Hwy 285. There are areas like Conifer Mountain and deep into Richmond Hill or Foxton that will add more than 10min to your commute.
The fun part of assisting out of town folks is describing to them the feeling they will have the moment they start the climb up the foothills after a long day's work. The vision of a snow capped Continental Divide on I70 seems to relieve all stress. The idea of a long commute doesn't even enter their mind.
Take it from a California boy, commutes in Colorado no matter where you're at are so much more relaxing given our beautiful landscape.
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