Evergreen, just west of Denver, attracts visitors and residents with its quiet lakes, beautiful forests, and limitless outdoor adventures. Evergreen is a place where nature reigns and time slows down. Evergreen Lake, the town’s sparkling gem, offers year-round paddleboarding, fishing, ice skating, and hockey. Apart from its natural beauty, Evergreen’s close-knit community and rich cultural activities and traditions create a warm, welcoming mood as golden as autumn leaves. Are you considering moving to this location? Evergreen CO real estate agent Paul Temaat has extensive local knowledge and can help you find your dream property in this mountain paradise.
Things to do in Evergreen
Evergreen Nature Center
Evergreen Nature Center is at the east end of Old Town Evergreen at the Church of the Transfiguration on Bear Creek. The kids’ section has animal costumes and a crawl-in birdhouse, and the Touch Table lets kids feel animal fur and antlers. Adults can learn about local birds and animals and encounter snakes, salamanders, and newt.
Boating, Canoeing, and Paddleboarding at Evergreen Lake
Rent a boat, canoe, or paddleboard at Evergreen Lake and enjoy the day on the water. This is a terrific family activity and a creative date that will score you points.
Fishing
Bring a picnic and fishing pole to Evergreen Lake for a fun afternoon. Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, and Tiger Muskie dominate the fish population.
Mountain biking, hiking
Evergreen has many open space parks for hiking and mountain biking. Over 54,000 acres of recreational space are in 29 Evergreen parks. It is a terrific chance to work out and enjoy the mountain air.
Road Biking & Motorcycling
Road bikers climb Bear Creek Canyon, a magnificent Lariat Loop road. Many road bikers and motorcyclists climb Bear Creek Canyon for breakfast or a drink in downtown Evergreen before returning to Denver. Bear Creek Canyon Drive is known for its stunning granite cliffs, lush flora, abundant wildflowers, and roaring mountain streams.
What you should know before moving to Evergreen
The city gets lots of snow
Most Evergreen homes are located between 7,000 and 9,000 ft in altitude. There are regular heavy snow days with widespread snowfall. You shouldn’t worry. Although snow is common, it will rarely disrupt your day because it only lingers on the ground or roads for a short time. Road crews do a great job clearing roads when snowfall is higher, which happens 10% of the time.
City property taxes are modest
Evergreen’s low property taxes offset the state tax and make homebuying easier. Residential properties are assessed at 7.96% of their market value, whereas commercial buildings are set at 29%.
Evergreen is near Denver
People who prefer major cities but don’t want to live there should consider Evergreen. Before returning home, spend the day in Denver exploring its restaurants, shops, and attractions. Evergreen has easy access to Colorado’s world-class ski resorts compared to other Denver suburbs.
Cost of living above average
Evergreen’s cost of living index is 158.8, 58.8% higher than the US average. This is primarily due to 63% higher housing costs than the national average. The average Evergreen house value is $883,615. But utility prices are 13% cheaper than the national average. Bus fares and petrol prices are close to the national average.
