Denver, CO · Denver County · 55+ · Gated · Near DIA

The Reserve at Green Valley Ranch

500-home gated 55+ community in northeast Denver’s Green Valley Ranch neighborhood — golf course adjacent, 20 minutes to DIA, and a Denver city address. The closest large gated 55+ community to Denver International Airport.

500Homes
~$275/moHOA (est.)
$400K–$650KPrice Range
~0.70%Denver Co. Tax

What Makes the Reserve Different

The Reserve at Green Valley Ranch sits adjacent to the Green Valley Ranch Golf Club in northeast Denver — a neighborhood that was purpose-built around a golf course and has a distinct suburban feel despite having a Denver city address. The gated entry and golf adjacency at a price point below most southwest Denver options make it a genuine value proposition for certain buyers.

DIA is approximately 20 minutes away — the closest major Denver 55+ community to the airport. For buyers who travel frequently, maintain a second home, or have family in multiple cities, the airport proximity has real daily-life value that is hard to quantify but buyers consistently mention.

Denver County tax — the trade-off for the city addressDenver County’s property tax rate (~0.70%) is the highest in the Denver metro, higher than Douglas County (~0.58%), Broomfield (~0.55%), or Arapahoe (~0.65%). On a $500K home, Denver County produces ~$292/month in property tax vs ~$242/month in Douglas County — a $50/month difference ($600/year). Buyers choosing the Reserve primarily for its Denver address should factor this tax premium into their carrying cost calculation.

Amenities

Gated entry
Clubhouse with social rooms
Pool
Fitness center
Golf course adjacent (Green Valley Ranch GC)
Walking trails
Community events
Lawn care included in HOA

True Monthly Cost

All-in monthly cost — $500K Reserve home

HOA fee (est.)~$275/mo
Denver Co. property tax (~0.70%)~$292/mo
Homeowners insurance (CO hail)~$135–$180/mo
Utilities~$165–$210/mo
Total monthly carrying cost (excl. mortgage)~$867–$957/mo

Questions About the Reserve at Green Valley Ranch?

We can compare the Reserve against Fairway Villas, Heritage Eagle Bend, or any other Denver metro 55+ community.

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