Moving to Colorado / Mountain towns
Evergreen
The small downtown along Evergreen Lake is walkable. Most homes are on wooded lots on winding roads, so you will drive for errands.
Is it walkable?
The small downtown along Evergreen Lake is walkable. Most homes are on wooded lots on winding roads, so you will drive for errands.
What's walkable: Downtown Evergreen along Highway 74, the path around Evergreen Lake, and Bear Creek.
Drive times
| Downtown Denver | about 35–45 min |
|---|---|
| Golden | about 25–30 min |
| Denver Tech Center | about 35–45 min |
Approximate, at normal (non-rush) traffic. Rush hour, weekend mountain traffic and snow can add a lot.
Transit
No rail. Most people drive I-70 or US-285 into the metro.
What it's like
A foothills town in the pines at about 7,000 feet, with Evergreen Lake in the middle of downtown. Homes are mostly single-family on larger wooded lots. It feels like the mountains while staying within commuting range of Denver.
What homes cost
- Median sale price about $957KSource: Redfin, Evergreen, Sept. 2026
Median sale price over the three months ending September 2026, as shown on Redfin in November 2026. Medians move every month and swing a lot where there are few sales.
Good fit if
People who want a mountain setting, trees and space, and can live with a 35 to 45 minute drive to Denver.
Maybe not if
People who want to walk to things or avoid mountain driving in winter.
Streets and landmarks to know
- Evergreen Lake
- Highway 74 (downtown)
- Bear Creek
- Elk Meadow Park
Coffee and food near here
Coffee and food near Golden (closest area the food guide covers)
Want me to send you homes in Evergreen?
Text or call me and tell me what you are looking for. I will send you homes that fit, and I am glad to answer questions even if you are a year out.
Joshua Zelcer, REALTOR® · Brokers Guild Real Estate