Applewood Villages
By Jessica Carcoana · Updated September 2026
The heart of Wheat Ridge's Applewood corridor, a sprawling neighborhood stretching from 29th Avenue to 38th Avenue between Youngfield and Simms, with mid-century homes on tree-lined streets, mature landscaping, and walkable access to Applewood Village Shopping Center. Median sale price around $822K.
At a glance
Community Anchors
- Clear Creek Greenbelt (300 acres, 7-mile paved National Recreation Trail)
- Anderson Park (28 acres, Carnation Festival home, summer concerts, seasonal pool)
- Prospect Park (39 acres, Starburst Award recipient, fishing lake, tennis, playground)
- Discovery Park (skate park, splash pad, playgrounds, pavilion)
- Crown Hill Park & Open Space (242 acres, adjacent on eastern border)
- Wheat Ridge Recreation Center
- Applewood Village Shopping Center
- 38th Avenue corridor (8+ breweries, 40+ restaurants, dining district)
- Fruitdale Park Dog Park (2 acres, fenced, free entry)
- Gold panning at Arapahoe Bar on Clear Creek
- Wheat Ridge Carnation Festival (56-year tradition, August)
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Where it sits
Inside Wheat Ridge. Approximate area, to be confirmed.
Quick answersQuestions about Applewood Villages
Where is Applewood Villages?
Applewood Villages is in Wheat Ridge, about 3.1 miles west of the Wheat Ridge center. The map on this page shows its approximate location.
When was Applewood Villages built?
Homes in Applewood Villages were built between 1959 and 2001 (mid-century / late 20th century / early 21st century).
What amenities does Applewood Villages have?
Applewood Villages amenities include tree-lined streets with mature landscaping, Lewis Meadows Park, Applewood Village Shopping Center, and Sustainable Neighborhoods Network participant.
How big are the lots in Applewood Villages?
Typical lots in Applewood Villages run 0.15–0.33 acres.
Which schools are near Applewood Villages?
Schools near Applewood Villages include Prospect Valley Elementary, Everitt Middle School, and Wheat Ridge High School. Verify enrollment eligibility by address.
What is the nearest light-rail station to Applewood Villages?
How high is Applewood Villages?
Applewood Villages sits at about 5,490 feet above sea level.
Parks and Schools
- Lewis Meadows Park
- Luise Turner Park
- Discovery Park
- Prospect Valley Elementary
- Everitt Middle School
- Wheat Ridge High School
Verify school assignment by address with the district. Attendance boundaries do not follow neighborhood lines.
Commute and Access
- 3 minYoungfield St
- 5 minKipling St
- 5 minI-70
- W 32nd Ave
Transit in Wheat Ridge: RTD G Line commuter rail, Wheat Ridge Ward Station (27 min to Union Station) · RTD bus routes along Wadsworth, Kipling, 38th Ave, and 44th Ave · Clear Creek Trail bike commute corridor to Golden (7 miles)
Other Neighborhoods in Wheat Ridge
- Applewood Knolls$650K–$1M (estimated)
- Fireside at Applewood$750K–$950K (estimated)
- Appleridge Estates$500K–$1.3M
- Yukon Grove$800K–$950K (estimated)
- Ridge at Ward Station$540K–$690K
- Cambridge Park$650K–$820K (estimated)
- Bel Aire$550K–$800K
- Paramount Heights$400K–$800K
- Hillcrest Heights$450K–$650K (estimated)
- Barths$390K–$700K
About This Profile
This profile of Applewood Villages was researched in April 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.