If you are moving to Denver, the Amherst Neighborhood Westminster may be worth a look! Less then 30 minutes to downtown Denver you can enjoy have amenities close without having to live in the city. Along with amenities you get great schools, parks, trails, stores and quick access to wherever you need to go. You will find the Amherst neighborhood at Zuni and 132nd or off 136th Street in Westminster Colorado.
Schools for the Amherst Neighborhood
The Amherst neighborhood is in Adams 12 school District. Here is where you can find information on Adams 12. Adams 12 has choice which means if a allowed school on the choice list has openings you can get put on a list to go into a lottery for your chosen school. Neighborhoods school boundaries include the following schools, Arapahoe Ridge elementary, Silver Hills Middle School and Legacy Highschool. All of these schools are within a 5 minute drive.
Amherst Park
Within the neighborhood you will find a large park, Amherst Park. This park includes a playground, outdoor roller rink, soccer fields, trails and open space throughout. You area also within minutes of Big Dry Creek Trail that goes and goes for miles. You can jump on that trail and head West out towards Arvada, enjoying nature and mountain views along the way. You also have other small parks, lakes and trails very close to the neighborhood.
Location Advantages
- The advantages of this great neighborhood location include:
- 5 minutes from the Orchards Outdoor Shopping Mall
- 5 minutes from Denver Factory Outlets in Thornton
- 5 minutes from schools
- Less then 5 minutes from Interstate 25
- Minutes from parks and open spaces
- Less then 30 minutes from downtown Denver
- Less then 30 minutes from Denver International Airport
- Less then 30 minutes from Boulder
Homes in the Amherst Neighborhood Westminster
Amherst is made up of single family homes. The size of these homes range from 3500 Sq Ft to 1200 Sq Ft finished. There are different sized lots throughout the neighborhood and some homes back up to Amherst Park. These are going to be considered premium lots and depending on the home size and updates may be a higher price then other homes within the neighborhood boundaries.
Home prices in 2024 into 2025 ranged from $705,000 to $420,000. Median price is $585,000 for a 2000 sq ft home. Prices depend on a few things. Updates, Location within the neighborhood, home size and what time of year they went on the market.
This is a great neighborhood for all buyers including families, retired, singles and those looking to share a home with others.
Looking to buy or sell a Amherst Westminster home, I would love to chat more! Right now I have this one here on the market, this is a great home that needs a little updating but the bones of the home have been very well taken care of and you could move right in and live int his great home.
