Arvada
- Median price
- $666,000
- DOM
- 35
- List to close
- 98.8%
August 2026 · Single-family homes
Go to Arvada page →West Denver real estate
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Evergreen / Conifer
- Median price
- $923,750
- DOM
- 50
- List to close
- 97.2%
August 2026 · Single-family homes
Go to Evergreen / Conifer page →Golden
- Median price
- $1,175,000
- DOM
- 25
- List to close
- 99.3%
August 2026 · Single-family homes
Go to Golden page →Lakewood
- Median price
- $639,900
- DOM
- 39
- List to close
- 98.1%
August 2026 · Single-family homes
Go to Lakewood page →Littleton
- Median price
- $695,000
- DOM
- 29
- List to close
- 99.2%
August 2026 · Single-family homes
Go to Littleton page →Real estate articles
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Kelly Bethe
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I think people hire professionals for judgment, not just paperwork and door-opening. My job is to help you understand the property, the transaction and the tradeoffs—then stay with you for as long as your decision takes.