Lakewood Real Estate Information

Zip Codes:

80033, 80123, 80214, 80215, 80225, 80226, 80227, 80228, 80232, 80235, 80236, 80401

Located on the western boundaries of Denver, Lakewood is the fourth largest city in Colorado. With owners Belmar Townhomes occupying two-thirds of Lakewood’s homes, the city is primarily residential. Only a few minutes drive from the mountains, many neighborhoods have expansive views of the city lights or the inspiring snow-capped Rocky mountains. Because of relatively high per capita incomes and low density commercial areas, Lakewood has room for light industry and business growth. The largest employer in Lakewood is the Federal Center (with over 5,200 employees), a huge complex of federal offices and warehouses second only to Washington, D.C. in size. Lakewood gained national recognition for innovations in municipal government when it was named runner-up in the All America City competition in 1970, just one year after the city’s incorporation.

Lakewood is nestled between Denver and the foothills. It is a good home choice for people wanting to be "up close" to the mountains, yet convenient to work in the Denver Metroplex. Housing choices vary from brand new to older. Prices are average to high end. Lakewood has something for everyone.

Quick facts on Lakewood

Population: 137,000
Government: City Manager, Mayor, Council
Sales Taxes: 6.3%
Utilities: Gas $ Electric Xcel Energies, Water and Sewer (special districts), Trash (private contractors)

Source eNeighborhoods

Education

Jefferson County School District R-1
1829 Denver West Drive, Bldg. #27
Golden, Colorado 80401
(303) 982-6500
Number of Students: 82,845
Number of Schools: 130
Pupil/Teacher ratio: 25.5:1
Expenditure per Student: $4,701

Transportation

30-50 min.- Denver Int’l Airport 800-342-2000
15-30 min.- Central Business District
30-45 min.- DTC/Greenwood Plaza
RTD Information: (303) 299-6700

Shopping Centers

Southwest Plaza - W. Bowles & S. Wadsworth
Westland - 10405 West Colfax
Local Supermarkets/Convenience Centers

Utilities

Gas and Electric: Xcel Energies (303) 623-1234
Water: Lakewood Board of Commission (303) 987-7615
Consolidated Mutual Water Co. (303) 238-0451

Post Office

Lakewood Main Branch 10799 West Alameda Lakewood, Colorado 80226 303) 297-6000 (303) 233-5555

Licenses

Driver’s License: For information regarding your specific area call: (303) 572-5630
License Plates: For information regarding your specific area call: (303) 271-8100

Library

Jefferson County Public Library 10200 West 20th Avenue Lakewood, Colorado 80215 (303) 232-9507
Villa Regional Library 455 South Pierce Lakewood, Colorado (303) 936-7407

Recreation

Foothills Metropolitan Parks and Recreation District 2200 S. Kipling Lakewood, Colorado 80226 (303) 986-1533
Lakewood Parks and Recreation 445 S. Allison Parkway Lakewood, Colorado 80226 (303) 987-7800

Information Source

Lakewood Chamber of Commerce 12600 West Colfax, Suite. B440 Lakewood, Colorado 80215

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