Candelas
By Jessica Car · Updated April 2026
Arvada's flagship master-planned community, 1,500 acres and 2,600+ homes across six villages (TownView, SkyView, ValleyView, CanyonView, MountainView, ParkView) with four pools, a fitness center, and panoramic Front Range views. Located at the far northwest edge of the city, it feels more mountain-adjacent than suburban.
Community Anchors
- Olde Town Arvada (60+ shops, restaurants, farmers market)
- Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities
- Standley Lake Regional Park (3,000 acres, boating, fishing)
- West Woods Golf Club (three 18-hole courses)
- Apex Center (recreation and aquatics)
- Secrest Recreation Center
- Lake Arbor Recreation Center
- Ralston Creek Trail
- Van Bibber Creek Trail
- Two Ponds National Wildlife Refuge
- Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuge
- 90+ city parks and 150+ miles of trails
Nearby Schools
- Three Creeks K-8
- West Woods Elementary
- Ralston Valley High School
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Price Range
$420K$1.1M
$500K–$1.2M
Mid-tier of Arvada
Era Built
2012–2026
19002026
Early 21st Century / New Build
Tri Pointe Homes, Village Homes, Meritage Homes, Shea Homes