McLaughlin's Applewood Estates
By Jessica Car · Updated April 2026
A 51-home neighborhood of custom and semi-custom two-story and ranch homes with 2,300 to 5,000 square feet, spacious kitchens, basements, and 3-car garages on quarter-acre lots. The McLaughlins Applewood HOA provides ground maintenance and hosts yearly community events.
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)
Nearby Schools
- Prospect Valley Elementary
- Everitt Middle School
- Wheat Ridge High School
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Price Range
$390K$1.3M
$800K–$1.3M
Premium end of Wheat Ridge
Era Built
1988–1995
19002026
Late 20th Century