Denver CO · 55+ Research · 2026

Denver 55+ Communities Total Cost Comparison 2026 — All Communities at $700K

Side-by-side all-in monthly cost for every major Denver 55+ community at $700K purchase price. HOA, property tax by county, insurance, and true carrying cost.

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The Only Comparison That Matters: All-In Monthly Cost

Most Denver 55+ research compares HOA fees. We compare total carrying cost — mortgage, HOA, property tax, and insurance — because that is what you actually pay every month. At a $700K purchase price (near Denver’s $625K average):

All-In Monthly Cost Comparison — $700K Home, 20% Down, 6.5% Rate

Mortgage (same for all)~$3,539/mo
DOUGLAS COUNTY COMMUNITIES
Regency at Montaine (Toll Bros)~$4,685/mo total
Solstice (Shea, luxury)~$4,800+/mo total
Gleneagles Village~$4,149/mo total
BROOMFIELD COUNTY COMMUNITIES
Anthem Ranch~$4,300–$4,600/mo total
Skyestone~$4,200–$4,400/mo total
ARAPAHOE COUNTY COMMUNITIES
Hilltop at Inspiration~$4,364/mo total
Heritage Eagle Bend~$4,200–$4,500/mo total
KEY VARIABLES
HOA range (Denver communities)$175–$500/mo
Property tax range (all counties)$290–$380/mo
Insurance (hail coverage estimate)$200–$375/mo

The all-in range for a $700K Denver 55+ home runs $4,100–$5,000/month depending on community and county. The spread is driven primarily by HOA differences — tax rate differences between counties add $50–$90/month at this price point.

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How to Use This Comparison

Run these three steps for any community you are seriously considering: (1) Get the current HOA fee from the association or most recent MLS disclosure. (2) Look up the county effective millage rate and calculate your specific property tax. (3) Get an insurance quote from at least two Colorado carriers before closing — use this as a real number, not an estimate.

Add these to your mortgage payment and you have the true monthly carrying cost. That number — not the listing price — is what determines whether a community fits your budget over the long term.

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