Paramount Heights
By Jessica Carcoana · Updated September 2026
Adjacent to the 242-acre Crown Hill Park and Open Space, Paramount Heights offers spacious third-acre lots with homes built between the 1950s and 1970s, mostly ranch with some two-story, bi-level, tri-level, and multi-level plans. Sizes range from 1,300 to 4,000 square feet with 2-car garages. Tree-lined streets and the nearby lake create a natural buffer from the busier corridors.
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. Platted boundary.
Quick answersQuestions about Paramount Heights
Where is Paramount Heights?
Paramount Heights is in Wheat Ridge, about 2.0 miles southwest of the Wheat Ridge center. The map on this page shows its platted boundary from county records.
When was Paramount Heights built?
Homes in Paramount Heights were built between 1950 and 1975 (mid-century / late 20th century).
What amenities does Paramount Heights have?
Paramount Heights amenities include Crown Hill Lake and Open Space adjacent, spacious third-acre lots, diverse home styles, and 2-car garages.
How big are the lots in Paramount Heights?
Typical lots in Paramount Heights run 0.25–0.33 acres.
Which schools are near Paramount Heights?
Schools near Paramount 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 Paramount Heights?
About how many homes are in Paramount Heights?
County parcel records show about 110 parcels in Paramount Heights.
How high is Paramount Heights?
Paramount Heights sits at about 5,570 feet above sea level.
Parks and Schools
- Crown Hill Park (242 acres)
- Paramount Heights Park
- Kullerstrand 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 minWadsworth Blvd
- 3 minW 38th Ave
- 5 minI-70
- 5 minUS-6
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 Paramount Heights 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.