Colorado makes an ideal retirement destination. The state enjoys plenty of sunshine and boasts breathtaking mountain views.
If you want to be closer to your family, Thanksgiving is the perfect time to start considering a relocation.
Here are eight options across Metro Denver, near Boulder in northwest Colorado, and south in Colorado Springs to get you started.
No matter what you’re looking for, you’re sure to find the perfect fit for you.
Celebrate your best chapter yet with Oakwood Life
Oakwood Life lets homebuyers choose a homesite and build new from a collection of sun-filled, low-maintenance, energy-efficient, single-family home designs located in affordable communities for adults ages 55 and up.
Oakwood Life
Oakwood Life communities in Green Valley Ranch and Banning Lewis Ranch offer resort-style living at an unbeatable price with clubhouses, pools, pickleball courts, state-of-the-art fitness centers, game rooms, demonstration kitchens, plus miles of trails.
Oakwood Life
Oakwood Life communities in Green Valley Ranch and Banning Lewis Ranch offer resort-style living at an unbeatable price with clubhouses, pools, pickleball courts, state-of-the-art fitness centers, game rooms, demonstration kitchens, plus miles of trails.
Oakwood Life
Oakwood Life communities in Green Valley Ranch and Banning Lewis Ranch offer resort-style living at an unbeatable price with clubhouses, pools, pickleball courts, state-of-the-art fitness centers, game rooms, demonstration kitchens, plus miles of trails.
Oakwood Life
Oakwood Life communities in Green Valley Ranch and Banning Lewis Ranch offer resort-style living at an unbeatable price with clubhouses, pools, pickleball courts, state-of-the-art fitness centers, game rooms, demonstration kitchens, plus miles of trails.
Oakwood Life
Oakwood Life communities in Green Valley Ranch and Banning Lewis Ranch offer resort-style living at an unbeatable price with clubhouses, pools, pickleball courts, state-of-the-art fitness centers, game rooms, demonstration kitchens, plus miles of trails.
Oakwood Life
Oakwood Life communities in Green Valley Ranch and Banning Lewis Ranch offer resort-style living at an unbeatable price with clubhouses, pools, pickleball courts, state-of-the-art fitness centers, game rooms, demonstration kitchens, plus miles of trails.
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Oakwood Life communities in Green Valley Ranch and Banning Lewis Ranch offer resort-style living at an unbeatable price with clubhouses, pools, pickleball courts, state-of-the-art fitness centers, game rooms, demonstration kitchens, plus miles of trails.
The inclusive, over 55 communities also create a unique neighborhood culture that encourages connecting and contributing, says Linda Somers, marketing manager for Oakwood Homes active adult/luxury division.
“This gives our homeowners a new sense of purpose and turns neighbors into family.”
Homebuyers can choose from quick move-in homes or select their site, floorplan, and finishings.
The Reserve — Green Valley Ranch
Where: 4885 N Rome St. in Aurora
When: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday, 2-5 p.m. Monday
Price: Quick move-ins are available starting in the low $600s. Collections and floorplans start in the high $400s.
Phone: 720-637-3336
More info: MyOakwoodLife.com
The Retreat — Banning Lewis Ranch
Where: 9158 Braemore Heights in Colorado Springs
Price: Quick move-ins are available starting in the mid $400s. Collections and floorplans start in the low $400s.
Phone: 719-496-4142
More info: MyOakwoodLife.com
Live your best life at Hilltop at Inspiration
Hilltop at Inspiration offers a fresh approach to 55+ living with modern single-story ranch homes and exclusive resort-style amenities.
With homes by American Legend and Pulte, Hilltop 55+ is Colorado’s only multi-builder 55+ lifestyle community. Prospective homebuyers can choose from 20 single-story floor plans.
Hilltop residents enjoy exclusive access to the Hilltop Club, a resort-style clubhouse featuring a demonstration kitchen, yoga studio, state-of-the-art fitness center, six pickleball courts, tennis and bocce courts, year-round events, and classes. Plus, Hilltop has incubated 30+ social clubs, from mahjong, gardening, pickleball, hiking, and finance club to the Girls Just Wanna Have Fun club.
The Hilltop team would love to show you around with a personalized tour of Hilltop Club, and you can tour three model homes.
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Hilltop residents enjoy exclusive access to the Hilltop Club, a resort-style clubhouse featuring a demonstration kitchen, yoga studio, state-of-the-art fitness center, six pickleball courts, tennis and bocce courts, year-round events, and classes.
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Hilltop residents enjoy exclusive access to the Hilltop Club, a resort-style clubhouse featuring a demonstration kitchen, yoga studio, state-of-the-art fitness center, six pickleball courts, tennis and bocce courts, year-round events, and classes.
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Hilltop at Inspiration offers a fresh approach to 55+ living with modern single-story ranch homes and exclusive resort-style amenities.
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Hilltop residents enjoy exclusive access to the Hilltop Club, a resort-style clubhouse featuring a demonstration kitchen, yoga studio, state-of-the-art fitness center, six pickleball courts, tennis and bocce courts, year-round events, and classes.
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Hilltop at Inspiration offers a fresh approach to 55+ living with modern single-story ranch homes and exclusive resort-style amenities.
Courtesy Hilltop at Inspiration
Hilltop at Inspiration offers a fresh approach to 55+ living with modern single-story ranch homes and exclusive resort-style amenities.
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To learn more about available home plans, contact homebuilders directly.
Hilltop at Inspiration
Where: 8400 S. Winnipeg Court in Aurora
Price: From the $600s
When: Schedule a tour at InspirationColorado.com/Hilltop or drop in from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
American Legend: 303-474-4731
Pulte Homes: 720-594-4226
Thrive at Vita Littleton
At Vita Littleton, residents enjoy a community culture that lets them thrive by sharing and celebrating their passions and talents.
“Our residents help make life full here,” says Amy Zavala, lifestyle coordinator.
With more than 120 activities per month, the “vertical neighborhood” creates an atmosphere like “living in your favorite cul-de-sac,” Zavala says.
Vita Littleton offers spacious and thoughtfully designed one- and two-bedroom apartment homes with Energy Star® stainless steel appliances and high-end kitchens with gas ranges.
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Vita Littleton offers spacious and thoughtfully designed one- and two-bedroom apartment homes with Energy Star® stainless steel appliances and high-end kitchens with gas ranges.
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Vita Littleton offers spacious and thoughtfully designed one- and two-bedroom apartment homes with Energy Star® stainless steel appliances and high-end kitchens with gas ranges.
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Vita Littleton offers spacious and thoughtfully designed one- and two-bedroom apartment homes with Energy Star® stainless steel appliances and high-end kitchens with gas ranges.
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Vita Littleton’s amenities include a saltwater pool, an onsite amphitheater, a hot tub, a community room, a creative lounge, a fitness center, a dog park, and garden boxes. The Centennial Link Trail is just steps from the back door.
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Plus, residents can enjoy the breathtaking city and mountain views and gorgeous sunsets from private balconies and patios.
Amenities include performances at the onsite amphitheater, a saltwater pool, a hot tub, a community room, a creative lounge, a fitness center, a dog park, and garden boxes. The Centennial Link Trail is just steps from the back door.
Vita Littleton, located at the east end of Littleton’s historic Main Street, is an easy walk to restaurants and shopping, or residents can catch the RTD light rail.
Vita Littleton
Where: 2100 W. Littleton Blvd in Littleton
When: Visit during open houses on Dec. 7 and 15; call to schedule a tour or take a virtual tour.
Price: One-bedroom floorplans starting at $2,200 per month
Phone: 720-619-8378
More info: vitalittleton.com
Experience resort-style living in Denver
The Waterford blends the feel and amenities of a luxurious, secluded oasis with the convenience of city living.
This stunning resort-style community in the Cherry Creek School District offers 112 units on 7.5 acres of meticulously landscaped grounds, with ponds, waterfalls, hundreds of trees, and breathtaking mountain views.
The Waterford units feature floor-to-ceiling windows, a laundry room, deeded garage parking spaces, and a 100-square-foot storage room. Each unit has an individual heating cooling system to allow precise regulation of temperatures and no shared common venting or odors from neighbors. The building is pet-free except for approved service or support animals. Monthly HOA fees range from $750 to $2,069, all-inclusive. There are no age restrictions.
Residents also enjoy 24/7 doorman service, three elevators, onsite maintenance and cleaning from long-time staff, access to the fitness center, indoor-outdoor pool/spa/hot tub, open grassy areas, and lit tennis and pickleball courts.
Agent Ginger Wilson at Marlex Real Estate has one-, two-, and three-bedroom units available, including a rare opportunity for a penthouse. Size ranges from 1,248 to 3,420 square feet, and prices range from $449k to $1 million.
“It’s difficult to find this quality of Denver Metro living under $1 million,” Wilson says.
The Waterford
Where: 1900 E. Girard Place, Englewood
When: By appointment
Price: From $449k to $1M
Phone: 303-717-6815
Discover your dream home
Koelbel and Company offers luxury townhomes in three desirable locations perfect for empty nesters with floorplans, including main floor primary suites, elevators, and rooftop decks.
CityHomes at Boulevard One
Only four townhomes remain in this community located in the heart of Central Denver. With walkability to Boulevard One’s Exchange retail center and the Lowry Town Center; plus easy access to major employment centers; these homes offer convenience and lock-and-go living for those who like to travel or spend time at home.
The townhomes feature rooftop decks and attached garages. One home is ready this winter, with the remaining three completing construction in late spring or early summer.
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The CityHomes at Boulevard One rooftop decks provide spectacular views.
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This three-story home at CityHomes at Boulevard One features elevator access, an open kitchen and dining area on the second floor, and a primary suite and additional bedroom on the third level.
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The end units at CityHomes at Boulevard One provide a main-level primary suite, three outdoor spaces and a two-car garage. Interior units feature elevator access, and a primary suite and additional bedroom on the third level.
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Where: 84 Oneida Court in Denver
When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday and Monday.
Price: From $1.2 to $1.7 million
Phone: 303-300-8789
More info: Koelbelco.com/boulevardone
Prelude at Tava Waters
These Koelbel townhomes are in a gated community and offer access to Windsor Lake, state-of-the-art fitness center, pool, and onsite restaurant — making this the ultimate in resort-style living.
These stylish townhomes with close proximity to Cherry Creek North and Lowry neighborhoods will feature sleek designs and flexible plans, allowing you to make your home your own.
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The stylish Prelude at Tava Waters townhomes feature sleek designs and flexible plans.
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The stylish Prelude at Tava Waters townhomes offer opportunities to expand your living space outdoors.
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This highly configurable Prelude at Tava Waters two-story home features sleek designs and flexible space to meet whatever life throws your way.
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Three floorplans are available, and one offers a main floor primary suite. All offer rooftop decks and attached garages. With homes under construction, now’s your chance to choose your 1,200- to 2,000-square-foot home and select your finishes.
Where: 888 S. Valentia in Denver
When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday and Monday. Contact the sales team to schedule an appointment.
Price: From $600,000 to $900,000
Phone: 303-300-8844
More info: koelbelco.com/prelude
Montmere at Autrey Shores
These luxury Koelbel townhomes offer the perfect combination of a lock-and-go senior lifestyle with spectacular Flatirons views and easy access to either Boulder or Denver. They sit beside beautiful Autrey Reservoir and are within walking distance of Flat Iron Crossing’s restaurants and shops.
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Koelbel’s luxury townhomes provide spa-like baths in their primary suites.
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The primary suites in Koelbel’s luxury townhomes provide plenty of room to relax and unwind.
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At Montmere at Autrey Shores buyers can choose between seven floorplans for three-story townhomes that range from 1,460 to 2,979 square feet. The contemporary plans feature rooftop decks. Some plans include an option for an elevator or a three-car garage.
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Buyers can choose between seven floorplans for three-story townhomes that range from 1,460 to 2,979 square feet. The contemporary plans feature rooftop decks. Some plans include an option for an elevator or a three-car garage.
With a few homes available for quick move-in and prices starting in the $700s, these homes offer a more affordable option in Boulder County.
Where: 2343 Lakeshore Lane in Superior
When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday and Monday.
Price: From $700s to $1.4M
Phone: 303-300-8845
More info: koelbelco.com/montmere
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