Bear Creek
By Jessica Car · Updated April 2026
Lakewood's most nature-connected neighborhood, mid-to-late 20th-century Craftsman ranch homes, split-levels, Tudor Revivals, condos, and townhouses along the 379-acre Bear Creek Greenbelt. Trails, fishing ponds, and creek access are steps from front doors. Median around $351K makes this one of Lakewood's most affordable areas. Bear Creek Lake Park's 2,624 acres are a short drive south.
Community Anchors
- Belmar Shopping District (22 blocks, 80+ shops and restaurants)
- Colorado Mills Mall (outlet and retail)
- Bear Creek Lake Park (2,624 acres)
- William F. Hayden Park / Green Mountain (2,400 acres, 20 miles of trails)
- Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre (adjacent)
- Bear Creek Greenbelt (379 acres)
- Fox Hollow Golf Course
- Bear Creek Golf Club
- Homestead Golf Course
- Kendrick Lake Park and xeriscape gardens
- 40 West ArtLine (4-mile art trail)
- Lakewood Cultural Center
- Carmody Recreation Center
- Clements Community Center
- Belmar Library
- Red Rocks Community College
- St. Anthony Hospital (Level I Trauma Center)
- 150+ parks and 200+ miles of trails
Nearby Schools
- Westgate Elementary
- Carmody Middle School
- Bear Creek High School
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Price Range
$350K$950K
$275K–$550K
More accessible end of Lakewood
Era Built
1960–1990
19002026
Mid-Century / Late 20th Century
various builders
Other neighborhoods in Lakewood
- Solterra$700K–$1.8M (estimated)
- Grant Ranch$425K–$1.4M (estimated)
- Green Gables Reserve$550K–$725K (estimated)
- Rooney Valley$900K–$1.5M (estimated)
- Fox Hollow Village$800K–$1.3M (estimated)
- Bear Creek Village$625K–$950K (estimated)
- Green Mountain$525K–$850K (estimated)
- Green Mountain Village$375K–$700K (estimated)