Chapparal
By Jessica Carcoana · Updated September 2026
Recorded as Chapparal 480, this east Centennial subdivision holds 260 custom homes on one to two acre lots across roughly 433 acres platted between 1980 and 2005. The association maintains a community pool with tennis and pickleball courts, plus shared open space that opens to mountain views on one side and plains views on the other. Water and sewer come from the Arapahoe County Water and Wastewater Authority, which keeps a platted tank site inside the subdivision, so lots draw district water rather than private wells. Piney Creek Hollow Park sits half a mile north and Creekside Elementary about the same distance south, both inside Cherry Creek School District territory. East Arapahoe Road runs along the north edge, putting E-470 under two miles east and Southlands about three.
At a glance
Community Anchors
- Streets at SouthGlenn (mixed-use shopping, dining, library)
- Cherry Creek State Park (4,000 acres, reservoir, trails)
- South Suburban Golf Course (27 holes)
- High Line Canal Trail (71-mile multi-use trail)
- Centennial Center Park (events, playground, splash pad)
- Trails Recreation Center (aquatics, climbing wall, cultural arts)
- Goodson Recreation Center
- Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre
- Park Meadows Mall (adjacent in Lone Tree)
- Denver Tech Center employment corridor
- Arapahoe County Fairgrounds
- South Suburban Parks and Recreation District
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Where it sits
Inside Centennial. Platted boundary.
Quick answersQuestions about Chapparal
Where is Chapparal?
Chapparal is in Centennial, about 5.9 miles east of the Centennial center. The map on this page shows its platted boundary from county records.
When was Chapparal built?
Homes in Chapparal were built between 1980 and 2005 (late 20th century / early 21st century). Builders on record include various custom builders.
Is there an HOA in Chapparal, and what does it cost?
Chapparal has a homeowners association. Dues run about none or minimal; confirm the current figure with the association before you buy.
What amenities does Chapparal have?
Chapparal amenities include community pool, tennis and pickleball courts, shared open space, and mountain and plains views.
How big are the lots in Chapparal?
Typical lots in Chapparal run 1-2 acres.
Which schools are near Chapparal?
Schools near Chapparal include Creekside Elementary, Liberty Middle School, and Grandview High School. Verify enrollment eligibility by address.
About how many homes are in Chapparal?
County parcel records show about 270 parcels in Chapparal.
How high is Chapparal?
Chapparal sits at about 5,960 feet above sea level.
Parks and Schools
- Cherry Creek Valley Ecological Park
- Creekside Elementary
- Liberty Middle School
- Grandview High School
Verify school assignment by address with the district. Attendance boundaries do not follow neighborhood lines.
Commute and Access
- 5 minE-470
- E. Arapahoe Rd
- S. Parker Rd
Transit in Centennial: RTD Light Rail: Dry Creek Station (E/F/H lines to downtown Denver, 30 min) · RTD Light Rail: Arapahoe at Village Center Station · RTD Light Rail: Orchard Station · RTD bus routes along Arapahoe Rd, Parker Rd, and University Blvd · I-25 express lanes to downtown Denver
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About This Profile
This profile of Chapparal 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 moderate, and some features rest on a single source. HOA site confirms 260 homes with pool and courts; equestrian use unverified.
Data sourced from direct and indirect online resources. Details are subject to change over time as we continue to research this area.