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Franktown

Franktown sits south of Parker and east of Castle Rock, offering a more rural side of south metro living. Open meadows, pockets of pine trees, and properties with room to spread out give the area a different feel from the larger master planned suburbs nearby.

Population estimate
472
Median sale price
$1,580,250
Median age
55.8
Median household income
$250,000+
Estimated commute to Denver
≈ 45 min
Sources, dates & estimate details · checked 2026-10-15

Census estimates via Census Reporter: 2020–2024 ACS 5-year; income in 2024 dollars. Median age margin of error: ±13 years. Household income is reported at the Census upper limit ($250,000+), not an exact dollar amount.

Realtor.com market data: monthly market-summary report, September 2026. Market geography follows the provider and may differ from Census boundaries. This is the provider’s September market-summary median sold price, distinct from asking prices and the separately dated historical charts. It uses a different provider and reporting window from the other communities; conflicting Redfin figures were not used. Provider citywide market summary is labeled September 2026; separate historical charts are labeled through August 2026. This figure uses the September summary, not the charts. Provider/property coverage and small sample differ from Census CDP and Redfin three-month series; no sale count supplied. Small sales samples can cause substantial swings; surrounding mailing areas are broader. Small sales samples can cause large price swings. The Census place does not represent the entire surrounding postal area.

Estimated driving commute: route reference, checked 2026-10-14. Approximate city-to-city drive to Denver, not a live traffic estimate. Rush hour, weather and exact addresses can add time. School assignment depends on the property address.

Public schools: Niche community Public Schools grade, checked 2026-10-14. This area-level grade is not an individual school rating or a guarantee of school assignment.

Community highlights: Reference 1, Reference 2.

Community fact check: Named recreation, downtown or transit highlights reviewed against the linked local sources. Broader lifestyle and housing character is editorial orientation. Neighborhood boundaries, price/value comparisons, school coverage and property-specific claims remain subject to address-level verification. Local reference 1.

Housing in the broader Franktown area includes established acreage homes, custom builds, and equestrian properties. Castlewood Canyon State Park is a local highlight, with hiking along Cherry Creek and canyon scenery close by. Parker and Castle Rock provide additional shopping and dining, while the crossroads at Highways 83 and 86 anchor the community.

Franktown is worth a closer look if your search centers on land, privacy, or a home with space for horses. Not every parcel permits the same uses, and the small Census community represents only part of the area buyers call Franktown. We will compare each property’s setting, access, and land use details alongside the home itself.

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