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Lake Arbor vs Trailstone

Lake Arbor and Trailstone are both neighbourhoods of Arvada, CO. There are 9 homes for sale in Lake Arbor and 24 in Trailstone as this page loaded. Trailstone is the more expensive of the two: a median asking price of $804,870 against $600,000 in Lake Arbor, about 34% higher. By the foot it is $282 in Lake Arbor against $331 in Trailstone. A typical home is 2,032 square feet in Lake Arbor and 2,637 in Trailstone, built around 1972 and 2026 respectively. Homes are moving faster in Trailstone: a median of 22 days on the market against 25 in Lake Arbor. Both are in the Jefferson County R-1 school district, so the difference between them is the assigned schools rather than the district.

Side by side

MeasureLake ArborTrailstone
For sale today
Homes for sale924
Median asking price$600,000$804,870
Cheapest home for sale$302,000$578,990
Dearest home for sale$689,500$1,339,599
Median price per sq ft$282$331
Median days on market2522
The homes themselves
Median size (sq ft)2,0322,637
Median bedrooms44
Typical year built19722026
What actually sold, last 12 months
Homes sold3340
Median sold price$635,000$798,990
Schools the homes for sale are assigned to
School districtJefferson County R-1Jefferson County R-1
ElementaryLittleMeiklejohn
MiddlePomonaWayne Carle
High schoolPomonaRalston Valley
Getting around, out of 10
Walkability5/106/10
Transit3/103/10
Biking6/107/10
Quiet7/107/10
Calm streets7/107/10
Getting around7/108/10

The darker figure in each row is the lower price, the shorter wait, the bigger number or the higher score — which of those is good news depends entirely on whether you are buying or selling, and on what you want from a street.

Lake Arbor

9
Homes for sale
$600,000
Median asking price
$282
Median per sq ft
25
Median days on market

Trailstone

24
Homes for sale
$804,870
Median asking price
$331
Median per sq ft
22
Median days on market

What each one is like

Lake Arbor

Lake Arbor is a well-established residential neighborhood in Arvada, Colorado, known for its tree-lined streets, family-friendly atmosphere, and convenient location northwest of Denver. The area features a mix of single-family homes and offers easy access to parks, schools, and local shopping.

Full Lake Arbor guide

Trailstone

Trailstone is a newer master-planned community in northwest Arvada, Colorado, known for its modern homes, family-friendly design, and proximity to open space. The neighborhood features tree-lined streets, parks, and trail access, appealing to outdoor enthusiasts. Located near I-25 and Highway 36, it offers convenient commute options to downtown Denver and Boulder.

Full Trailstone guide

Questions people ask

Is Lake Arbor or Trailstone more expensive?

Trailstone is more expensive. The median asking price is $804,870 in Trailstone against $600,000 in Lake Arbor. By price per square foot they run $282 in Lake Arbor and $331 in Trailstone, which is the fairer comparison when the homes are different sizes.

Which has bigger homes, Lake Arbor or Trailstone?

A typical home for sale is 2,032 square feet in Lake Arbor and 2,637 square feet in Trailstone, both with a median of 4 bedrooms.

Which is the older neighborhood?

Going by the homes on the market today, Lake Arbor is the older of the two: a typical home there was built around 1972, against 2026 in Trailstone.

Which sells faster, Lake Arbor or Trailstone?

Homes for sale in Trailstone have been listed a median of 22 days, against 25 days in Lake Arbor. Over the last twelve months 33 homes sold in Lake Arbor and 40 in Trailstone, which is the better measure of how busy each one is.

What schools serve Lake Arbor and Trailstone?

Both are in the Jefferson County R-1 school district. The homes for sale in Lake Arbor are most often assigned to Little Elementary, Pomona Middle, Pomona High School; in Trailstone it is Meiklejohn Elementary, Wayne Carle Middle, Ralston Valley High School. School assignment can change, so confirm with the district before it decides anything.

Which is more walkable, Lake Arbor or Trailstone?

Symbio rates Trailstone 6 out of 10 for walkability, against 5 for Lake Arbor. On transit they score 3 and 3.

How current are these figures?

They are not a monthly snapshot. Both neighbourhoods are read from the live MLS feed at the same instant, when you open this page, so the two sides are always measured against each other rather than against different weeks.

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Both neighbourhoods are recalculated from the live MLS feed at the moment this page loads, and both are read at the same instant, so the two sides are always comparable. Figures cover residential homes; rentals, land and commercial are excluded, as are fractional co-ownership shares, which are priced per share and would distort the medians. Sold figures cover the last twelve months. Schools shown are the ones the homes for sale today are assigned to and can change - check with the district before relying on them. Market data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.