US-285 foothills
Conifer, Colorado Homes on US-285
Conifer is an unincorporated Jefferson County community strung along US-285 between Aspen Park and Pine Junction.
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Conifer, Colorado is 28.3 miles and 41 minutes from downtown Denver without traffic (OSRM route, Sept. 24, 2026) at 8,262 feet by USGS point elevation. Zillow's typical home value for Conifer was $742,000 in August 2026.
41 minutes to Denver.
28.3 miles without traffic on US-285, OSRM route, Sept. 24, 2026.
8,262 feet.
USGS point elevation at the Conifer place point.
$742,000.
Zillow typical home value for Conifer, August 2026.
| Town | Area | To downtown Denver | Elevation | Typical home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conifer Jefferson County | Front Range foothills | 28.3 mi / 41 min | 8,262 ft | $742,000 |
Drive: OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap to downtown Denver, without traffic (2026-09-24). Elevation: USGS point elevation at the town point. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026 (a typical value, not a sale median; ZIP level for Kittredge, Black Hawk and Keystone). Population and sources for every town: in each town page.
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Where it is.
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- Front Range foothills
- I-70 corridor
- Peak to Peak
- Summit County
- Resort
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Outline: U.S. Census Bureau. Roads from downtown Denver: OSRM on OpenStreetMap. Town points: OpenStreetMap and USGS. Drive times without traffic.
What is Conifer, Colorado?
- Unincorporated. Conifer has no town government and no Census place boundary, so the Census publishes no population for it.
- US-285. Conifer's commercial areas sit along US-285, from Aspen Park southwest toward Pine Junction.
- Meyer Ranch Park. Jeffco Open Space runs Meyer Ranch Park in the Aspen Park and Conifer area on US-285.
Which fire district covers Conifer?
- Elk Creek Fire Protection District. Elk Creek covers Aspen Park, Conifer and Pine Junction, plus parts of Pine, Evergreen and Bailey.
- Conifer Fire Protection District. Formed in 2025 when Inter-Canyon and North Fork merged; it also lists Conifer in its area.
- Check by address. Two districts name Conifer. Confirm which one serves the parcel before you ask for mitigation guidance or an insurance quote.
Is Conifer on wells and septic?
- County statement. Jefferson County Public Health: "If you live in the mountains, water is generally supplied via wells."
- Well permit. Look up the well permit with the Colorado Division of Water Resources: the file shows the allowed uses and the construction and pump records.
- Septic records. Ask the seller for the septic permit and pumping records with the disclosures.
This site has no official count of Conifer homes on wells or septic.
What do homes in Conifer cost?
- Conifer typical value. Zillow typical home value $742,000, August 2026.
- County sales. Jefferson County's single-family median sale price was $715,000, Jan-Aug 2026 (Colorado Association of REALTORS).
- Compared with Evergreen. Evergreen's Zillow typical value was $880,000 in August 2026, one minute further from Denver without traffic.
Zillow typical home value (ZHVI, Aug 2026) is an estimate across all homes, not a sale price.
What should I check before buying in Conifer?
- Kings Valley interchange. CDOT shelved the US-285 and Kings Valley Drive interchange at 60% design in summer 2025 for lack of construction funding.
- Road maintenance. Ask who plows the road to the house: Jefferson County, an HOA, a road association or the owner.
- Insurance quote first. Get a homeowners quote before the inspection deadline. The Colorado FAIR Plan covers homes that three standard insurers declined (Colorado FAIR Plan).
- Rush hour on US-285. The 41-minute drive is without traffic. Drive it at the hour you will commute.
Call or text the Kenna Real Estate Group at 303-955-4220 to ask what is for sale in Conifer now.
Questions
Quick answers.
How far is Conifer, Colorado from Denver?
28.3 miles and 41 minutes to downtown Denver without traffic (OSRM route, Sept. 24, 2026).
What is the elevation of Conifer, CO?
8,262 feet at the USGS point elevation for the Conifer place point.
What is the typical home value in Conifer?
$742,000, Zillow typical home value, August 2026.
Is Conifer a town?
No. Conifer is unincorporated Jefferson County with no Census place boundary.
Who provides fire protection in Conifer?
Elk Creek Fire Protection District and the Conifer Fire Protection District both list Conifer. Confirm by address.
Sources
- Zillow Research ZHVI, city typical home value, Aug 2026
- OSRM public router: drive miles and minutes without traffic, run Sept. 24, 2026
- USGS 3DEP point elevation service
- Elk Creek Fire Protection District
- Conifer Fire Protection District
- Jefferson County Public Health: water supply
- Jeffco Open Space: Meyer Ranch Park
- CDOT: US 285 at Kings Valley
Figures carry their source and date. Rules and prices change: the county, town or state office named above has the current version.
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