Box Elder Creek Ranches
By Jessica Carcoana · Updated September 2026
A horse-country enclave of roughly 78 residents on 5-acre homesites just south of I-70 between Watkins and Bennett. Every home has a unique floor plan with 1,500 to 3,000 finished square feet, a basement, and a 2- to 3-car garage. The agricultural zoning allows horses and livestock, so many properties include barns, riding arenas, and fenced pastures. The elevated sites provide panoramic views of the entire Front Range from Mount Evans to Pikes Peak. Built out between the early 1980s and early 2010s, resale only.
At a glance
Community Anchors
- Trupp Park (7.7 acres, skate park, playground, pavilion, community garden)
- Antelope Hills Open Space (trails and fishing pond)
- Centennial Park (playground and picnic area)
- Bennett Community Park and Corridor of Honor military memorial
- Bennett Community Center and Recreation Center
- 6+ miles of walking and biking trails
- 200+ acres of protected open space
- King Soopers grocery
- High Plains Diner, Happy Burrito, Unik Sweets (local dining)
- Bennett 29J School District (K-12 campus)
- Tractor Supply Co. and Dollar General
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Where it sits
Inside Bennett. Platted boundary.
Quick answersQuestions about Box Elder Creek Ranches
Where is Box Elder Creek Ranches?
Box Elder Creek Ranches is in Bennett, about 7.0 miles southwest of the Bennett center. The map on this page shows its platted boundary from county records.
When was Box Elder Creek Ranches built?
Homes in Box Elder Creek Ranches were built between 1980 and 2012 (late 20th century / early 21st century).
What amenities does Box Elder Creek Ranches have?
Box Elder Creek Ranches amenities include 5-acre homesites with panoramic Front Range views, horse and livestock zoning, barns, arenas, and pastures on many properties, unique custom floor plans on every home, and basements and 2–3 car garages.
How big are the lots in Box Elder Creek Ranches?
Typical lots in Box Elder Creek Ranches run 5.0 acres.
Which schools are near Box Elder Creek Ranches?
Schools near Box Elder Creek Ranches include Bennett Elementary, Bennett Intermediate, Bennett Middle School, and Bennett High School. Verify enrollment eligibility by address.
About how many homes are in Box Elder Creek Ranches?
County parcel records show about 120 parcels in Box Elder Creek Ranches.
How high is Box Elder Creek Ranches?
Box Elder Creek Ranches sits at about 5,770 feet above sea level.
Parks and Schools
- Antelope Hills Open Space
- Bennett Elementary
- Bennett Intermediate
- Bennett Middle School
- Bennett High School
Verify school assignment by address with the district. Attendance boundaries do not follow neighborhood lines.
Commute and Access
- 2 minI-70
- 5 minCO-79
- 20 minDIA
Transit in Bennett: No RTD fixed-route service, car-dependent community · Denver International Airport 25 minutes via I-70 · Future Colorado Air and Space Port (adjacent to Bennett)
Other Neighborhoods in Bennett
- Wolf Creek Estates$600K–$900K (estimated)
- Downtown Bennett$300K–$475K (estimated)
- Brick Center$375K–$550K (estimated)
- Bennett Crossing$400K–$560K (estimated)
- Bennett Ranch$490K–$600K (estimated)
- Muegge Farms$343K–$530K (estimated)
- Bennett Village$422K–$500K (estimated)
- Sky View$430K–$550K (estimated)
- Antelope Hills$550K–$830K (estimated)
About This Profile
This profile of Box Elder Creek Ranches was researched in April 2026. It was last reviewed in September 2026. The price range is an estimate built from comparable nearby neighborhoods rather than from direct listings. Amenity coverage is strong, with several public sources confirming the list. 5-acre lots, 78 residents per Census; horse-zoned; built 1980s–2010s.
Data sourced from direct and indirect online resources. Details are subject to change over time as we continue to research this area.