Hillcrest Heights

By Jessica Carcoana · Updated September 2026

One of the largest neighborhoods in eastern Wheat Ridge, mid-century homes with character, larger lots, and accessible pricing below the citywide median. A mix of brick ranches, split-levels, and tri-levels from the 1950s and 1960s in an improving corridor close to Wadsworth.

At a glance

Price Range
$390K$1.3M
$450K–$650K
More accessible end of Wheat Ridge
Era Built
1950–1970
19002026
Mid-Century
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. Platted boundary.

Typical Lot0.15–0.25 acres
Home TypesSingle-family
AmenitiesLarge portion of eastern Wheat Ridge homes, Character homes with larger lots, Affordable pricing relative to Applewood, Close to Wadsworth corridor
Quick answers

Questions about Hillcrest Heights

Where is Hillcrest Heights?

Hillcrest Heights is in Wheat Ridge, about 1.0 miles northwest of the Wheat Ridge center. The map on this page shows its platted boundary from county records.

When was Hillcrest Heights built?

Homes in Hillcrest Heights were built between 1950 and 1970 (mid-century).

What amenities does Hillcrest Heights have?

Hillcrest Heights amenities include large portion of eastern Wheat Ridge homes, character homes with larger lots, affordable pricing relative to Applewood, and close to Wadsworth corridor.

How big are the lots in Hillcrest Heights?

Typical lots in Hillcrest Heights run 0.15–0.25 acres.

Which schools are near Hillcrest Heights?

Schools near Hillcrest Heights include Kullerstrand Elementary, Everitt Middle School, and Wheat Ridge High School. Verify enrollment eligibility by address.

What is the nearest light-rail station to Hillcrest Heights?

The nearest RTD light-rail station is Olde Town Arvada (G Line), about 1.4 miles from Hillcrest Heights.

About how many homes are in Hillcrest Heights?

County parcel records show about 180 parcels in Hillcrest Heights.

How high is Hillcrest Heights?

Hillcrest Heights sits at about 5,380 feet above sea level.

Nearby

Parks and Schools

Nearby Parks
  • Crown Hill Park
  • Anderson Park
Nearby Schools

Verify school assignment by address with the district. Attendance boundaries do not follow neighborhood lines.

Getting Around

Commute and Access

  • 2 min
    Wadsworth Blvd
  • 3 min
    W 38th Ave
  • 5 min
    I-70

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)

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About This Profile

This profile of Hillcrest Heights was researched in April 2026. It was last reviewed in September 2026. The price range is an estimate built from comparable nearby neighborhoods rather than from direct listings. Amenity coverage is moderate, and some features rest on a single source. Large neighborhood but limited subdivision-specific pricing data.

Data sourced from direct and indirect online resources. Details are subject to change over time as we continue to research this area.