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Thornton is a home rule municipality in Adams and Weld counties in the U.S. state of Colorado, located in the northeast quadrant of the Denver-Aurora-Broomfield, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area. Thornton is 10 miles (16 km) north/northeast of downtown Denver. The United States Census Bureau reported the city’s growing population at 118,772 on April 1, 2010, a 44.2% increase from the 2000 Census population of 82,384. Thornton is the sixth-most populous city in the state of Colorado and the 213th-most populous city in the United States.

Thornton consisted solely of farmland until 1953 when Sam Hoffman purchased a lot off Washington Street about seven miles (11 km) north of Denver. The town he laid out was the first fully planned community in Adams County, and the first to offer full municipal services from a single tax levy, including recreation services and free trash pickup. Thornton was named in honor of Former Colorado Governor Dan Thornton.

The Thornton Community Association (TCA) was formed in 1954 to help guide the new community’s development. By the end of 1955, Thornton had 5,500 residents in over 1,200 homes. The TCA was instrumental in Thornton’s 1956 incorporation as a city. Oyer G. Leary was elected the first mayor.

Major highways in Thornton are I-25, I-76, SH 7, SH 44, SH 224, and E-470.

Thornton is served by the Denver Regional Transportation District (RTD), which provides bus service to Thornton and the rest of the Denver metropolitan area.

The major airport that serves Thornton is Denver International Airport.

Thornton is served primarily by three school districts: Adams County School District 12, Mapleton Public Schools, and Brighton School District 27J. These include four high schools (Thornton High School, Vantage Point High School, Skyview High School, and Horizon High School), five middle schools and fourteen elementary schools. There are several charter schools in or near Thornton: Stargate School, Colorado Virtual Academy, New America School, Westgate Community Charter School.

Thornton has several libraries and is served by the Rangeview Library District.

Thornton has 81 city parks and nearly 2,000 acres (8.1 km2) of parks and open space. There are over 80 miles (130 km) of trails throughout the city. Recreational facilities include the Margaret Carpenter Recreation Center[13] and the Thornton Community Center. Golf courses include the Thorncreek Golf Course and Todd Creek Golf.

Thornton is located at 39°54′11″N 104°57′16″W (39.903043, -104.954406).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 27.2 square miles (70 km2), of which, 26.9 square miles (70 km2) is land and 0.3 square miles (0.78 km2) (1.25%) is water.

Thornton has several shopping areas, such as Larkridge Mall, Thornton Town Center, and Thorncreek Crossing Shopping Center. Larkridge is home to national anchor tenants, big box retailers, and restaurants, and has a pedestrian village. Larkridge is anchored by Colorado’s first Sears Grand store, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Bed, Bath & Beyond, and PetsMart. DaveCo Liquor Store is the largest liquor store in the world.

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Thornton Homes for Sale

Amazing mountain views! 3.5 Acre Site custom build by Custom Homes by Dana. Private country enclave close to shopping, trains, open space and numerous amenities. Use builder's design or your own. High end finishes standard. Home site allows for outbuildings such as horse shelter, toy garage, casita or carriage house. 15-18 mos construction time. Plans by Whitten Design Group,LLC. Contact agent to set up appointment with builder. Plans are custom prepared for the Buyer. Builder puts these plans out to `hard-bid` with contractors to arrive at a fixed price. Increased costs associated with timing and availability of materials, supplies, equipment, government permits and authorizations, labor, qualified subcontractors unforeseen by Builder may be passed along to Buyer. Buyer shall be pre-qualified to carry a construction note prior to meeting the builder. $2,800,000 Active

4200 E 145 Avenue Thornton, Colorado

5 Beds 6 Baths 5,792 SqFt 3.560 Acres

Sale Type: Active Listing courtesy of Callaway Group Real Estate, LLC

Beautiful Acreage in Eastlake located just East of Eastlake #3 Park and Nature Preserve. This 5.431 Acre Property has a Small Ranch Style Home on it. Property Being Sold for Land Value. $2,199,000 Active

3225 E 124th Avenue Thornton, Colorado

3 Beds 2 Baths 1,348 SqFt 5.430 Acres

Sale Type: Active Listing courtesy of RE/MAX NORTHWEST INC

Amazing mountain views! 3.5 Acre Site custom build by Custom Homes by Dana. Private country enclave close to shopping, trains, open space and numerous amenities. Use builder's design or your own. High end finishes standard. Home site allows for outbuildings such as horse shelter, toy garage, casita or carriage house. 15-18 mos construction time. Plans by Whitten Design Group,LLC. Contact agent to set up appointment with builder. Plans are custom prepared for the Buyer. Builder puts these plans out to `hard-bid` with contractors to arrive at a fixed price. Increased costs associated with timing and availability of materials, supplies, equipment, government permits and authorizations, labor, qualified subcontractors unforeseen by Builder may be passed along to Buyer. Buyer shall be pre-qualified to carry a construction note prior to meeting the builder. $1,990,000 Active

4100 E 145 Avenue Thornton, Colorado

4 Beds 3 Baths 5,884 SqFt 3.560 Acres

Sale Type: Active Listing courtesy of Callaway Group Real Estate, LLC

Zoned PD (PUD) and next to the Light rail, the city would to see a small neighborhood of single family homes developed like is being built at 128th and Ulster. This 3.44 acres of high potential development land is at the southeast corner of East 124th Avenue and York Street in Old Eastlake. There is an existing farm house, water well rights, and a septic system. The Eastlake Light Rail station only 1100 feet to the northwest. The new Eastlake Post Office is across the street to the north along with the new York St Depot Co-Working office building. Adjacent to the land on the south is Eastlake #2 Open Space which is 29.5 acres of open space and wildlife habitat. Amazing Location, Amazing Opportunity! Plenty of open space to the west also offers amazing mountain views for your development. Currently zoned A-1. Don't let this opportunity get away from you! $1,250,000 Active

12380 York Street Thornton, Colorado

3 Beds 1 Baths 1,243 SqFt 3.440 Acres

Sale Type: Active Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Realty Success

Come see this meticulously maintained and charming home in the Hawks Ridge neighborhood of Todd Creek. This well appointed home has 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, tile floors in the entry and main traffic areas, an upgraded appliance package in the kitchen, and upgraded finishes. The eat-in kitchen has granite countertops and stainless appliances including a GE Monogram double oven & microwave, Viking gas cooktop, & built-in GE Monogram refrigerator. The main floor has 10' ceilings throughout with vaulted ceilings in the living room, a main floor primary bedroom with coffered ceiling & 5-piece primary bath, separate dining room and office/study over a finished walk-out basement with 10' ceilings, a guest suite with its own bath and 2 additional bedrooms. Both the 3-car garage and 2,025 sq. ft. shop are heated. The shop has two 14' overhead doors and room for all your toys and/or RV. The property is zoned for 2 horses, irrigated with water provided by the HOA, and has been beautifully landscaped with lots of trees, two large garden areas and a heated greenhouse. Come see this home before it's gone! $1,150,000 Active

10280 E 142nd Avenue Thornton, Colorado

4 Beds 4 Baths 3,875 SqFt 1.590 Acres

Sale Type: Active Listing courtesy of C3 Real Estate Solutions LLC

Location, location, location! In the coveted Heritage Todd Creek, 55+, Gated Golf Course Community, this stunning contemporary Ranch Home leaves nothing to desire. When entering the neighborhood, you see this beauty in a cul-de-sac, backing to the 18 tee box and amazing water feature on the course as well as our majestic Rocky Mountains. Enter the home to the captivating modern lighting, gorgeous Engineered Wood flooring, 2 Secondary Bedrooms, and Full Bathroom. Continue to the Great Room and Dining Area, all situated off the Gourmet Kitchen, great for entertaining! Kitchen includes pull outs in the below cabinets as well as a custom pull out system in the huge pantry. 5 Burner Gas Stove, Refrigerator, Double Ovens, Dishwasher, Microwave (all Included) and huge Island round out this perfect Kitchen. Convenient Office located off the Great Room as well as your covered patio with new Railings and Gate (2022), Upper Deck Shades, Gas pipe for Grilling, Gas Fire Pit, and 60k in Landscaping upgrades. Primary Bedroom is thoughtfully positioned at the back of the home with bay windows enveloping the gorgeous views of the golf course and mountains. Room darkening blinds make this a haven for sleep. Step into your ensuite Primary Bathroom generous shower, and large walk-in Closet. This fully finished Basement is one you won't forget. With an additional Bedroom, Full Bathroom, 5 separate Storage Areas and incredible Great Room (Pool Table included), it's the extra space you need. Walk out from your fantastic Basement to an oasis that awaits you on your lower deck. Hot Tub (included), Gas Pit, Irrigated Flower Pots, and Rachio Sprinkler System all await you from one the best lots in the community! This Ranch has a Oversized 2.5 Tandem Garage, plenty of space for your golf cart and a convenient 220 volt plug for easy charging. New Carpet 2020 and Whole House Attic Fan 2022, are just a few of the many updates in this gem. See it soon, this one won't last long! $1,125,000 Active

7779 Spruce Court Thornton, Colorado

4 Beds 4 Baths 4,590 SqFt 0.200 Acres

Sale Type: Active Listing courtesy of Osgood Team Real Estate

This stunner will take your breath away, from the moment you step across the threshold. If you think it looks beautiful on the outside, just wait until you see what is in store for you on the inside. Craftsmanship and attention to detail greet visitors around every corner and with so many custom details, it would be tough to cover everything here. This immaculate home is massively upgraded in just about every way imaginable. It features custom LED lighting and controls throughout (LED lighting should last 20+ years without changing out a single bulb), custom chandeliers and light fixtures, luxurious and super durable Shaw Pro Melrose Oak simulated hardwood flooring, high-end stainless steel appliances, California Closets and pantry, and that's just scratching the surface within the confines of the house. Outside boasts custom concrete curbing all around the manicured landscape (obscured now by the veil of winter), coach lighting as well as a Jellyfish LED lighting package around the home's exterior, paver sidewalks and patios, a French drain system that runs along the outskirts of the property (every downspout empties into it), an 8x8 CalSpa jetted hot tub with custom pergola, a Ted's Shed, upgraded electrical outside and under the deck. No expense was spared in creating the ultimate Mile High oasis, this home covers all of the bases for you! This is also one of the few homes in the neighborhood with an unobscured view of the foothills, from its rear deck. The open floorplan and sprawling interior spaces offer all of the options and flexibility needed to realize the most ambitious of lifestyle goals. This absolute showpiece of craftsmanship and pride of ownership is a must-see, and you do NOT want to miss the listing video! https://youtu.be/CrTt2jszMvM $1,000,000 Active Under Contract

6137 E 143rd Avenue Thornton, Colorado

5 Beds 6 Baths 5,089 SqFt 0.200 Acres

Sale Type: Active Under Contract Listing courtesy of RE/MAX ALLIANCE

Anticipated Completion June 2023. Beautiful 3,882 Sq. Ft. Superhome features 5 Bedroom, 4.5 bath home features a convenient Next Gen suite with a private entrance, living room, kitchenette, bedroom, bathroom 2 + 1 car garage and unfinished basement. Beautiful upgrades and finishes throughout including luxury vinyl plank flooring, stainless steel appliances, covered deck and more. The best of Colorado living the latest technology. Lennar provides the latest in energy efficiency and state of the art technology with several fabulous floorplans to choose from. Energy efficiency, and technology/connectivity seamlessly blended with luxury to make your new house a home. What some builders consider high-end upgrades, Lennar makes a standard inclusion. You will not be disappointed. This community offers single family homes for every lifestyle. Close to dining, shopping, entertainment and other amenities. So much to see and do in this charming community something for everyone. Photos and walkthrough tour are model only and subject to change. $975,000 Pending

14671 Dahlia Way Thornton, Colorado

5 Beds 5 Baths 5,756 SqFt 0.180 Acres

Sale Type: Pending Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Masters Millennium

Anticipated Completion July 2023. Beautiful 3,882 Sq. Ft. Superhome features 5 Bedroom (4 main / 1 NextGen suite), 4.5 bath home features a convenient Next Gen suite with a private entrance, living room, kitchenette, bedroom, bathroom 2 + 1 car garage and unfinished basement. Beautiful upgrades and finishes throughout including luxury vinyl plank flooring, stainless steel appliances, covered deck and more. The best of Colorado living the latest technology. Lennar provides the latest in energy efficiency and state of the art technology with several fabulous floorplans to choose from. Energy efficiency, and technology/connectivity seamlessly blended with luxury to make your new house a home. What some builders consider high-end upgrades, Lennar makes a standard inclusion. You will not be disappointed. This community offers single family homes for every lifestyle. Close to dining, shopping, entertainment and other amenities. So much to see and do in this charming community something for everyone. Photos and walkthrough tour are model only and subject to change. $962,900 Active

14721 Dahlia Way Thornton, Colorado

5 Beds 5 Baths 5,756 SqFt 0.180 Acres

Sale Type: Active Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Masters Millennium

Anticipated Completion May 2023. Beautiful 3,882 Sq. Ft. Superhome features 5 Bedroom, 4.5 bath home features a convenient Next Gen suite with a private entrance, living room, kitchenette, bedroom, bathroom 2 + 1 car garage and unfinished basement. Beautiful upgrades and finishes throughout including luxury vinyl plank flooring, stainless steel appliances, covered deck and more. The best of Colorado living the latest technology. Lennar provides the latest in energy efficiency and state of the art technology with several fabulous floorplans to choose from. Energy efficiency, and technology/connectivity seamlessly blended with luxury to make your new house a home. What some builders consider high-end upgrades, Lennar makes a standard inclusion. You will not be disappointed. This community offers single family homes for every lifestyle. Close to dining, shopping, entertainment and other amenities. So much to see and do in this charming community something for everyone. Photos and walkthrough tour are model only and subject to change. $950,000 Pending

14631 Dahlia Way Thornton, Colorado

5 Beds 5 Baths 5,756 SqFt 0.180 Acres

Sale Type: Pending Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Masters Millennium

Anticipated completion April 2023! Gorgeous Superhome features 3870 Sq. Ft. - 5 Bedroom, 4.5 bath home features a convenient Next Gen suite with a private entrance, living room, kitchenette, bedroom, bathroom 2 + 1(side load) car garage and unfinished basement. Beautiful upgrades and finishes throughout including luxury vinyl plank flooring, stainless steel appliances, covered deck and more. The best of Colorado living the latest technology. Lennar provides the latest in energy efficiency and state of the art technology with several fabulous floorplans to choose from. Energy efficiency, and technology/connectivity seamlessly blended with luxury to make your new house a home. What some builders consider high-end upgrades, Lennar makes a standard inclusion. You will not be disappointed. This community offers single family homes for every lifestyle. Close to dining, shopping, entertainment and other amenities. So much to see and do in this charming community something for everyone. $950,000 Pending

14600 Dahlia Way Thornton, Colorado

5 Beds 5 Baths 5,744 SqFt 0.390 Acres

Sale Type: Pending Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Masters Millennium

Brand new Toll Brothers home ready Summer 2023. Limited-time financing incentives available. Don't miss this stunning Quandary home with the Multi-Generation Suite! The Quandary's welcoming covered entry and foyer reveal the lovely formal dining room, soaring two-story great room, and views to the desirable covered patio. The gourmet kitchen makes a statement with its premium finishes. 42 Maplecrest MDF cabinets in Chai Latte, upgraded Whirlpool stainless steel appliances, and overside island with breakfast bar are showcased by granite countertops. A flex space on the main level of the home is perfect for a home office or study. Relax in the secluded second-floor primary suite that boasts a free-standing soaking tub, separate shower with incredible tile upgrades and an enormous walk-in closet. Additional highlights include a large loft on the upper floor, a convenient powder room, centrally located laundry on the second level, and plenty of storage throughout. The Multi-Generation Suite includes a bedroom suite, living room, a kitchenette and one car-garage allowing for total privacy. Don`t miss this opportunity to be a part of our amenity rich community in Thornton! North Hill's resort-style amenities center features community gathering rooms, a zero-entry community pool, hot tub, state of the art fitness center, trails and 9-acre park with basketball court. $950,000 Active

6278 E 141st Drive Thornton, Colorado

6 Beds 5 Baths 5,364 SqFt 0.190 Acres

Sale Type: Active Listing courtesy of Compass - Denver

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