If you like the feeling of country living but like the convenience of living in the city; Rock Ridge may be the perfect place for your new home. My number 5 community is in a canyon and the homes are on large lots with lots of space in-between. Paved roads and underground utilities add to the appeal. Needham Elementary and Miller Middle schools are located nearby. Homes in the Rockridge community sold in the $875,000 to $1.46M range during 2021/22, with an average price of $1.25M.
Five things that you will like about Rockridge:
1) It feels like you’re out-of-town, but you’re not
2) Great natural vegetation and maintained landscaping around homes
3) Paved roads, city water, natural gas, and city sewer
4) Community has a trolley stop
5) Relatively close to Elementary, high, and middle schools
| Attributes | Comments | Rating 1-10 |
| Quality of Roads | All paved | 10 |
| Distance to Downtown | 15 minutes | 3 |
| Snow Levels | Moderate to low | 7 |
| Yard / Lot Size | Most homes are on ¾ acre lots | 10 |
| Proximity to Schools | Needham Elementary School is 7 minutes away, Miller Middle 4 minutes away, and Durango High School is 8 minutes from community | 8 |
| Proximity to neighbors | Homes are on large lots with plenty of space in-between | 10 |
| Road / Other Noise | None | 10 |
| Proximity to poorly maintained homes | Most homes are moderately to well maintained | 7 |
| Views | Some homes have canyon views of the community | 3 |
| Age of area homes | Most of the homes were built after 1993 | 7 |
| Proximity to the River Trail | The river trail is 10 minutes away; eventually it will extend to the community | 1 |
| Proximity to public transportation | There is a trolley stop near the neighborhood | 5 |
| Architectural Requirements | The community has architectural requirements. | 3 |
| Value for Your Money | Because the community is in the city limits, are connected to city utilities and sewer, and has a country feel, buyers pay a premium compared to homes outside the city limits. | 5 |
| Appreciation Potential | Better than other in-town areas because of large lots and country feel, this is uncommon within city limits. | 8 |
| Area Landscaping | Mostly natural with adequately maintained areas near homes | 6 |
| Nearby Recreation | Open area and trails, 10 minutes to Recreation Center | 4 |
| Average Ratings | 6.294 | |
