The Numbers
All-in monthly cost — $650K NorthSkye home (estimated)
HOA fee (TBD — estimated based on comparable Toll Brothers)~$200–$250/mo
Weld Co. property tax (~0.55%)~$298/mo
Homeowners insurance (CO hail)~$175–$230/mo
Utilities (new construction, efficient)~$170–$220/mo
Total monthly carrying cost (excl. mortgage)~$843–$998/mo
Weld County tax — the northern corridor advantageErie sits in Weld County (parts also in Boulder County — verify your specific lot). Weld County’s ~0.55% effective rate is among the lowest in the Denver metro, similar to Broomfield County. On a $650K home that’s ~$298/month — lower than Arapahoe or Jefferson County ($352/month) on the same home. Over 20 years that’s approximately $13,000 in tax savings vs mid-range metro counties.
HOA fees not yet finalizedNorthSkye is actively under construction and HOA fees are not yet publicly established. The estimates above are based on comparable Toll Brothers Regency communities nationally. Verify current HOA rates directly with Toll Brothers before any purchase decision. Also confirm whether your specific lot falls in Weld County or Boulder County — some NorthSkye parcels are in Boulder County, which has a higher tax rate (~0.60%).