Founders Village
By Jessica Carcoana · Updated September 2026
Founders Village is Castle Rock's largest established subdivision, more than 2,000 homes built by Richmond American Homes between 1986 and 2010 across roughly 1,000 acres east of I-25. Ranch, two-story, tri-level, and townhome plans sit on 4,000 to 6,000 square foot lots, with the Ridge House clubhouse hosting year-round classes and events. The 25-acre Founders Park anchors the community's recreation with pickleball and basketball courts, a synthetic turf field, and a playground, and the paved Mitchell Creek trail links the neighborhood to Mesa Middle School. Hwy 86, Founders Parkway, reaches the community in about a minute, with I-25 roughly five minutes further.
At a glance
Community Anchors
- Philip S. Miller Park and Challenge Hill (200-step staircase)
- Outlets at Castle Rock
- Historic Downtown Castle Rock (restaurants, shops, Festival Park, First Fridays)
- Castle Rock Recreation Center
- Castlewood Canyon State Park
- Douglas County Fairgrounds and Events Center
- Plum Creek Golf Club (Pete Dye-designed)
- Red Hawk Ridge Golf Course (Jim Engh-designed)
- Castle Rock Adventist Hospital
- Douglas County School District RE-1 (A rating)
- Castle Rock YMCA
- Over 6,000 acres of town open space
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Where it sits
Inside Castle Rock. Platted boundary.
Quick answersQuestions about Founders Village
Where is Founders Village?
Founders Village is in Castle Rock, about 2.6 miles east of the Castle Rock center. The map on this page shows its platted boundary from county records.
When was Founders Village built?
Homes in Founders Village were built between 1986 and 2010 (late 20th century / early 21st century). Builders on record include Richmond American Homes.
Is there an HOA in Founders Village, and what does it cost?
Founders Village has a homeowners association. Dues run about $50-$80/mo (estimated); confirm the current figure with the association before you buy.
What amenities does Founders Village have?
Founders Village amenities include community pool and Ridge House clubhouse, fitness classes, craft fairs, movie nights, and cooking classes, five miles of paved walking and biking trails, sports fields and courts, and playground and picnic pavilion.
How big are the lots in Founders Village?
Typical lots in Founders Village run 4,000-6,000 sqft.
Which schools are near Founders Village?
Schools near Founders Village include Sage Canyon Elementary, Rock Ridge Elementary, Mesa Middle School, and Douglas County High School. Verify enrollment eligibility by address.
About how many homes are in Founders Village?
County parcel records show about 2,660 parcels in Founders Village.
How high is Founders Village?
Founders Village sits at about 6,590 feet above sea level.
Parks and Schools
- Founders Park
- Founders Village trails
- Sage Canyon Elementary
- Rock Ridge Elementary
- Mesa Middle School
- Douglas County High School
Verify school assignment by address with the district. Attendance boundaries do not follow neighborhood lines.
Commute and Access
- 1 minHwy 86 / Founders Pkwy
- 5 minI-25
Transit in Castle Rock: RTD Bus Route 151 (Castle Rock to Lincoln light rail station) · Bustang regional bus (CDOT -- Castle Rock to Denver Union Station) · I-25 express lanes northbound to Denver · No light rail -- nearest station is Lincoln in Lone Tree (15 min drive)
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About This Profile
This profile of Founders Village was researched in March 2026. It was last reviewed in September 2026. The price range comes from listed and recently sold homes in the neighborhood. Amenity coverage is strong, with several public sources confirming the list.
Data sourced from direct and indirect online resources. Details are subject to change over time as we continue to research this area.