West Pleasant View, CO

Located right next to Golden in Jefferson County, West Pleasant View is a quiet residential neighborhood of around 4,300 people. Sitting right where the metro area meets the Rocky Mountain foothills, the neighborhood offers scenic views and a laid-back feel. Residents have Golden mailing addresses, and quick access to U.S. 6, Colfax Avenue, and South Golden Road makes it easy to commute into Denver or head west into the mountains for the weekend.

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Daily life here comes with all the conveniences of neighboring Golden and Jefferson County. Students attend Jeffco Public Schools, and locals frequently spend time outdoors at Pleasant View Community Park or along the Clear Creek trail system. Living in this unincorporated pocket gives homeowners a bit more breathing room and flexibility, all while keeping them minutes from local employers, the Colorado School of Mines, and favorite neighborhood restaurants.