Centennial (Cherry Creek SD) for families buying in Denver

• Best price-to-school-quality K-8 in the metro: 6 verified in-window comps $635K–$1M, Cherry Creek SD elementary/middle is genuinely top-tier
• $850K bullseye comp (8413 E Jamison Cir) sold within the trailing 6 months — proof your budget works here
• Cul-de-sac and quiet-street-heavy layout matches the family's stated preference
• Strong soccer culture; CCSD ranked #1 in CO for athletics
• Good DTC and I-25 access; light rail option for downtown commute

• Cherry Creek HS culture is a real concern for a low-pressure family — plan B at HS stage required
• Less walkable than Central Park or Wash Park; suburban grid favors driving
• Less mature tree cover; summer heat on west-facing lots without shade
• Further from I-70 ski corridor than Littleton or Lakewood (45–50 min vs 35–40 min)

50.2°F annual mean (37°F low / 64°F high), 15.0 in precipitation per year (DENVER CENTENNIAL AP, 0.8 mi away).

FEMA flood zone X — area of minimal flood hazard. Flood insurance is optional but available.

Moderate earthquake hazard — peak ground acceleration 0.11g at the 2%-in-50-year design level (USGS NSHM E2014B).

☀️ Sunny but lower tree cover than Wash Park or Bonnie Brae — newer subdivisions have less mature canopy. Verify shade on the specific lot.

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How are the schools in Centennial (Cherry Creek SD)?

Elementary (Cottonwood Creek Elementary): Cottonwood Creek ranks #28 best public elementary in Colorado; Belleview ranks #23 (and is a K-8, giving the same continuity advantage as Bill Roberts). Both run Gifted & Talented programs and consistently outperform state averages. CCSD overall ranks #30 of 115 CO districts (4 stars on SchoolDigger) with a 16:1 ratio. CCSD is also ranked #1 in Colorado for athletics on Niche — relevant for soccer-loving kids. Elementary (alt) (Belleview Elementary (K-8)): Cottonwood Creek ranks #28 best public elementary in Colorado; Belleview ranks #23 (and is a K-8, giving the same continuity advantage as Bill Roberts). Both run Gifted & Talented programs and consistently outperform state averages. CCSD overall ranks #30 of 115 CO districts (4 stars on SchoolDigger) with a 16:1 ratio. CCSD is also ranked #1 in Colorado for athletics on Niche — relevant for soccer-loving kids. Middle (Campus Middle School): Campus Middle School is the primary feeder to Cherry Creek HS. District alumni reviews are largely positive ('diverse and brought a community feel'). Honors and pre-AP curriculum starts in middle school. We did not surface any specific bullying incidents at Campus MS in reviewed sources, though one isolated HS-level review at CCHS mentioned discipline concerns. High (Cherry Creek High School): Here's the honest tradeoff: Cherry Creek HS is academically excellent (#15 in Colorado, #655 nationally, 31 AP courses, 85% reading proficiency) but it's also a 3,800-student campus with a 63% AP participation rate and explicit parent reviews flagging stress and inadequate mental health support. One 2024 review: 'CCHS may not be suitable for every student, especially those in need of academic and mental health support. Due to its large size, the school struggles to provide individualized attention.' For a low-pressure-cooker family, this is a yellow-to-red flag at the high school stage. The K-8 years are outstanding; the HS endpoint requires a Plan B (open enrollment to a different CCSD HS, or private at the HS stage if the fit is wrong).

What does a home cost in Centennial (Cherry Creek SD)?

Recent sold comps in Centennial (Cherry Creek SD) include 8413 E Jamison Cir, Centennial, CO 80112 at $850,000 (2025-10-02, 4/3, 2,424, $351). Plus 5 other verified sold comps in the section above.

What's the commute from Centennial (Cherry Creek SD)?

25–30 min to LoDo via I-25 northbound (longer at rush). Light rail at Arapahoe at Village Center / Dry Creek stations adds reliability. DTC-adjacent — strong fallback if healthcare partner ever switches to a south-metro employer.

What's the earthquake risk in Centennial (Cherry Creek SD)?

Moderate earthquake hazard — peak ground acceleration 0.11g at the 2%-in-50-year design level (USGS NSHM E2014B).