2011 Real Estate Review Castle Pines Village
2011 Home Sales in Castle Pines Village were down about 13% from 2010. 82 homes sold in 2011 compared to 94 homes in 2010 and 54 homes in 2009. Buyers are still being cautious, and still looking for the best deal and value for the money. Currently we have 84 homes for sale and 10 homes under contract. Home prices range from $275,000 to $7,400,000. Below is the breakdown of current homes for sale and homes sold in 2011.

Homes For Sale                # Sold                 YTD in 2011
Less than $600,000              12                            26
$ 600,000 - $799,999           16                             22
$ 800,000 - $999,999           19                             12
$1,000,000 - $1,499,999     10                             14
$1,500,000 - $1,999,999       7                                4
$2,000,000 - $2,499,999     10                                2
$2,500,000 - $2,999,999       3                                0
More than $3,000,000            7                                2

The 82 homes that sold in 2011 represent over $73 million in total sales compared to over $89 million in 2010. Sold prices ranged from $295,000 to $3,150,000. Of the 82 homes sold, 60 were under a million and 22 were over a million. That is about the same number as 2010 which indicates that we still have a very soft market.

What To Do with Landscape & Construction Waste
Landscape materials that are put out as trash for Waste Management may only be placed on the curb on the day of pickup and no earlier than 5am. You may place these items next to your house until pickup day, but you may receive a notice of violation and fine if you put them out on the curb before then. Please note that WM will pick up a maximum of 10 bags per home at one time. Please contact WM at 303.797.1600 if you need to request a special pickup. Visit the CPV website for more information about WM’s trash service in the Village. Thank you for helping us to keep our community beautiful!

Notice from the Wildlife Committee: Rodents
Wildlife officials have confirmed an increase in rodent populations. We have wood rats (packrats), Norway rats, voles and mice in the Village. Damage prevention and control methods include: exclusion by sealing openings, removing vines from fences and buildings, cutting back shrubs and eliminating weeds, snap traps, live traps and glue boards. Ultrasonic devices have not been proven effective.

Lost & Found
Did you lose something at one of the Village facilities such as the Fitness Center, the Tennis Courts, the Summit Club or the Canyon Club? ES has accumulated quite a few items. Stop by the Emergency Services window in the CPHA building to provide a description of your item.

Wildlife Enthusiasts: Pictures Wanted
The Wildlife Committee (WC) is collecting photos featuring the varied wildlife in our community. All photos will be used for resident viewing purposes only: to include photo displays at special Homes Association events, a slideshow on this website, and a framed collage at the media center within the CPHA office. Photos will become the property of the CPHA, but will not be used for commercial purposes. Photos will be accepted throughout the year. Send JPEG photos to admin@castlepinesvillage.org . High resolution files preferred and CD disks can be dropped off to the CPHA office in c/o of the Administrator, Lisa Goodwin. Questions? Contact the Wildlife Committee at 303.952.0932

Starting to Plan Your Spring Landscaping Project?

The new Castle Pines Village Landscape Standards and the CPV Approved Plant list are now available.  All exterior modifications to your property, including landscaping, must first be reviewed and approved by the Design Review Committee. The DRC is available to assist you in planning your project and there are 2 on-staff landscape technicians to help walk you through the entire approval process.  For more information or to schedule an appointment, please contact the DRC at 303-814-1345 or email drc@castlepinesvillage.org

Dogs Off Leash
The Village Rules and Regulations concerning pets are to help ensure that your pets are good citizens of the Village. When not on your property your dog must be on leash at all times, and this includes all open space areas. Animal waste that is left behind can pose health hazards to people and other pets so please remember to clean up after your pet. “Mutt Mitt” stations are located around the Village for your convenience. Please feel free to take as many of these handy bags as you need for future walks. Note that these bags are to go with the user and not be left behind at the dispenser station. Emergency Services Officers will periodically monitor the open space areas to ensure that dogs are on-leash. 

Feeding Wildlife
With the exception of feeding birds (seeds, suet, and hummingbird nectar), feeding or baiting wildlife on Castle Pines Village properties is prohibited. Regardless of how benevolent a person’s intentions, feeding hurts wildlife. Feeding creates an unnatural behavior that disrupts the natural balance. It also attracts prey species and predators to your home where they can create a safety risk to your family and pets. In the end, it is the animals that usually suffer. For expanded discussions on the hazards that feeding wildlife can create, please review the sections on black bears and mountain lions. Article: Living with nature in Castle Pines Village

Approved Utility Box Paint
If your utility pedestals/boxes are in need of painting, please download the color formula HERE that you can use at any paint store. Do not paint mailboxes or posts: they are to stay natural and weathered. Questions? Call Bill Holwell, our DRC landscape technician at 303-814-1345.