Red Rocks area
Morrison and Indian Hills, Colorado Homes
Morrison is a small incorporated town at the mouth of Bear Creek Canyon; Indian Hills is a CDP in the hills to the southwest off US-285.
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Morrison, Colorado is 25 minutes and Indian Hills 46 minutes from downtown Denver without traffic (OSRM route, Sept. 24, 2026). Zillow's typical home value in August 2026 was $709,000 in Morrison and $659,000 in Indian Hills.
25 minutes, $709,000.
5,765 feet; 396 people in 2020; town water and sewer.
46 minutes, $659,000.
6,852 feet; 1,474 people in 2020; its own fire district.
Red Rocks, since 1941.
Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre is a National Historic Landmark run by the City and County of Denver.
| Town | Area | To downtown Denver | Elevation | Typical home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morrison Jefferson County | Front Range foothills | 16.7 mi / 25 min | 5,765 ft | $709,000 |
| Indian Hills Jefferson County | Front Range foothills | 25.6 mi / 46 min | 6,852 ft | $659,000 |
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
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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 Morrison, Colorado?
- Town. Morrison is an incorporated town of 396 people (2020 Census) at 5,765 feet.
- Town utilities. The Town of Morrison operates water and sewer utilities inside town limits.
- Fire. West Metro Fire Rescue covers the whole Town of Morrison.
- Lariat Loop. Morrison is one of three towns on CDOT's Lariat Loop Scenic Byway, with Golden and Evergreen.
What is Indian Hills, Colorado?
- CDP. Indian Hills is a Jefferson County CDP of 1,474 people (2020) at 6,852 feet.
- Fire. Indian Hills Fire Protection District (Indian Hills Fire Rescue) covers 11.4 square miles.
- Mount Falcon Park. The Jeffco Open Space park's west trailhead is at 21074 Mount Falcon Road in Indian Hills.
- Water. Jefferson County Public Health: "If you live in the mountains, water is generally supplied via wells."
What do homes cost in Morrison and Indian Hills?
- Morrison. Zillow typical home value $709,000, August 2026.
- Indian Hills. Zillow typical home value $659,000, August 2026.
- County sales. Jefferson County's single-family median sale price was $715,000, Jan-Aug 2026 (Colorado Association of REALTORS).
Zillow typical home value (ZHVI, Aug 2026) is an estimate across all homes, not a sale price.
How do you reach Denver from here?
- Morrison. Morrison sits near C-470 and US-285 at the foot of CO-74, 16.7 miles from downtown Denver.
- Indian Hills. Indian Hills reaches US-285 on Parmalee Gulch Road, 25.6 miles from downtown Denver.
- Canyon roads. CO-74 runs up Bear Creek Canyon from Morrison to Kittredge and Evergreen.
What should I check before buying here?
- Inside or outside town. Morrison town water and sewer stop at town limits. Confirm the parcel's service.
- 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.
- Fire mitigation. Ask West Metro Fire or Indian Hills Fire Rescue for wildfire mitigation guidance for the lot.
- 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).
Call or text the Kenna Real Estate Group at 303-955-4220 to ask what is for sale in Morrison and Indian Hills now.
Questions
Quick answers.
How far is Morrison, Colorado from Denver?
16.7 miles and 25 minutes to downtown Denver without traffic (OSRM route, Sept. 24, 2026).
Does Morrison have town water?
Yes, inside town limits. The Town of Morrison operates water and sewer utilities.
What is the elevation of Indian Hills, CO?
6,852 feet at the USGS point elevation for the Indian Hills place point.
Which fire district serves Indian Hills?
Indian Hills Fire Protection District (Indian Hills Fire Rescue), 11.4 square miles.
Sources
- Zillow Research ZHVI, city typical home value, Aug 2026
- OSRM public router: drive miles and minutes without traffic, run Sept. 24, 2026
- Town of Morrison: utilities
- West Metro Fire Rescue: communities covered
- Indian Hills Fire Rescue
- Red Rocks: history
- Jefferson County Public Health: water supply
- Colorado Association of REALTORS, Jefferson County market update, Jan-Aug 2026
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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