10. The Village Cooperative Chatfield
resort-style saltwater pool, yearround hot tub with spectacular views, community gardens, a ‘Velo Room’ bike shop, pet spa, well-appointed great room, and modern community spaces hosting an active social calendar. Offering one and 2-bedroom floor plans that include amenities, activities, assigned parking, and valet trash service. The location is very walkable to shops and restaurants; and trails and RTD Light Rail are right outside your door.
WHERE: 2100 W. Littleton Blvd, Littleton; from Broadway, west on Littleton Blvd
1.3 mi. to Bemis, turn south. Or from Jeffco, take Bowles east past Santa Fe, becomes Alamo Ave, continue east 5 blocks to Bemis; or from RTD Light Rail’s Littleton Station, head north and east.
WHEN: By appointment only, Mon-fri
PHONE: 720-697-2100
WEB: Vitalittleton.com is one of the most recent senior co-ops to arrive in Colorado—an age-62-plus concept that has become a surprise hit with buyers for the up-front purchase costs that seem modest compared to what regular homes go for now. And cooperatives have socialoriented amenities and super-low maintenance that people over age 62 want from a downsize home.
Co-ops were already hugely popular in the upper Midwest before arriving here. Real Estate Equities Development, which has popularized co-ops over the past 15 years, already has 41 either complete or under development around the country—including ten here in Colorado to date.
The one headed to Chatfield in south Jefferson County west of downtown Littleton will have 55 units —only a few remaining before it starts construction for 2023 delivery. You can still find 2-bedroom, bath-and-a-half plan with an ‘equity share’ of just $185,000. The buyer will get over 1,200 sq. feet of finished space—plus common spaces and amenities designed to foster quick friendships with like-minded neighbors. Owners get a flat 3% appreciation compounded annually, for whenever you sell.
Owners then pay a monthly fee that covers the master mortgage, property tax, grounds and amenities, and maintenance way beyond typical communities—even changing a lightbulb. On a larger home (2-bed/2-bath, 1,500 sq. feet) the equity share runs $245,000, and the monthly would be $2,200. Call to arrange an appointment to view what’s still available.
WHERE: Construction site: 9155 W. Fairview Ave, Littleton; from Wadsworth Pkwy west on Ken Caryl 4 blks to Garrison, south
PRICE: Equity shares start at $187,000, monthly fee starts at $1,700
PHONE: 720-779-2100
EMAIL: Chatfield@reedevelopment.com
WEB: Villagecooperative.com