
What the Welby Gardens Vote Means for West Arvada Home Values
Did the Welby Gardens project in Arvada get approved? No. On April 22, 2026, the Arvada City Council deadlocked 3-3 on the conditional use permit for Avalon Arvada — the 384-unit apartment and 51-townhome project proposed for the former Welby Gardens greenhouse site at 17201 W. 64th Avenue in the 80

New Construction vs. Resale Homes in West Arvada: What Buyers Need to Know in 2026
Should you buy new construction or a resale home in West Arvada in 2026? West Arvada has both active new construction — primarily in Candelas, a 1,500-acre master-planned community with 90+ available homes and builders offering rate buy-downs near 4.99% — and strong resale inventory in established n

Is Now a Good Time to Sell Your House in Arvada?
Is now a good time to sell a house in Arvada? For most of Arvada, no — citywide data shows 2026 has shifted toward a buyer's market, with average home values down 3.8% year over year to $611,829 and homes sitting longer before going under contract. But that average hides a lot. Candelas and Olde Tow
