South of US-285
Pine and Buffalo Creek, Colorado Homes (Jefferson County)
Pine and Buffalo Creek are unincorporated Jefferson County communities south of US-285, in the North Fork South Platte country next to Pike National Forest.
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Photos: Green forest and peaks under summer clouds, Jashan Kaleka (Unsplash).
Pine, Colorado is 46.6 miles and 75 minutes from downtown Denver without traffic, and Buffalo Creek is 69 minutes (OSRM route, Sept. 24, 2026). Zillow's typical home value for Pine was $653,000 in August 2026; Zillow publishes no Buffalo Creek value.
75 minutes, $653,000.
6,823 feet at the Pine Grove place point, ZIP 80470.
69 minutes to Denver.
6,746 feet; the Buffalo Trailhead reaches the Colorado Trail.
Two districts.
Elk Creek FPD covers parts of Pine; Conifer FPD covers Buffalo Creek.
| Town | Area | To downtown Denver | Elevation | Typical home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Creek Jefferson County | Front Range foothills | 44.2 mi / 69 min | 6,746 ft | not published |
| Pine Jefferson County | Front Range foothills | 46.6 mi / 75 min | 6,823 ft | $653,000 |
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.
Where is Pine, Colorado?
- Not Pine County. This is Pine in Jefferson County, Colorado, ZIP 80470, not Pine County, Minnesota or Pine, Arizona.
- Pine Grove. The official place point is Pine Grove (GNIS 183305), 6,823 feet by USGS point elevation.
- Pine Valley Ranch Park. Jeffco Open Space runs Pine Valley Ranch Park with Pine Lake; the Buck Gulch Trail links to Buffalo Creek Recreation Area.
Pine and Buffalo Creek have no Census place boundary, so the Census publishes no population for them.
What is Buffalo Creek?
- Pike National Forest. Buffalo Creek Recreation Area is in Pike National Forest; the Buffalo Trailhead reaches the Colorado Trail (#1776) and Green Mountain Trail (#722) (USFS).
- Elevation. 6,746 feet by USGS point elevation, 44.2 miles from downtown Denver.
- Fire. Conifer Fire Protection District, formerly the North Fork FPD based in Buffalo Creek; the merger took place in 2025.
Are homes in Pine on wells?
- 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. Ask for the septic permit, size and pumping history with the disclosures.
This site has no official share of Pine homes on wells or septic.
What do homes in Pine cost?
- Pine typical value. Zillow typical home value $653,000, August 2026.
- County sales. Jefferson County's single-family median sale price was $715,000, Jan-Aug 2026 (Colorado Association of REALTORS).
- Buffalo Creek. Zillow publishes no value for Buffalo Creek. Ask for recent sold comparables for a specific home.
Zillow typical home value (ZHVI, Aug 2026) is an estimate across all homes, not a sale price.
What should I check before buying in Pine or Buffalo Creek?
- Fire district by address. Pine is split between Elk Creek FPD and Conifer FPD. Confirm which district serves the parcel.
- Forest boundary. Check whether the lot borders Pike National Forest and ask the fire district for mitigation guidance.
- 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).
- Road and plowing. Ask who maintains and plows the road from US-285 to the house.
Call or text the Kenna Real Estate Group at 303-955-4220 to ask what is for sale in Pine and Buffalo Creek now.
Questions
Quick answers.
How far is Pine, Colorado from Denver?
46.6 miles and 75 minutes to downtown Denver without traffic (OSRM route, Sept. 24, 2026).
What county is Pine, Colorado in?
Jefferson County, ZIP 80470.
What is the typical home value in Pine, CO?
$653,000, Zillow typical home value, August 2026.
Which fire district covers Buffalo Creek?
The Conifer Fire Protection District, which absorbed the North Fork FPD in 2025.
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
- USFS: Buffalo Trailhead
- Jeffco Open Space: Pine Valley Ranch Park
- Elk Creek Fire Protection District
- Conifer Fire Protection District
- Jefferson County Public Health: water supply
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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