Olde Town Arvada is where Arvada started, and it’s still the heart of the city: a historic main street, a commuter rail stop, and blocks of homes within walking distance of it all. If you’re browsing homes for sale in Arvada, CO, it’s usually the first neighborhood buyers ask us about. As an Arvada real estate team with our office right on Grandview Avenue, these are the blocks we know best. Here’s what buyers want to know about Olde Town Arvada real estate before they start touring.
Getting around: rail to downtown in about 25 minutes
The RTD G Line stops at Olde Town Arvada Station at 7430 Grandview Ave., just south of the main street. The ride to Denver Union Station takes roughly 25 minutes, which makes downtown an easy trip without a car or a parking bill.
The station has a parking structure for drivers, and the line continues west to Arvada Ridge and Wheat Ridge/Ward. By car, Wadsworth Boulevard and I-70 are minutes away, and the foothills are a short drive west.
Things to do: a walkable historic main street
Olde Town’s core runs along Grandview Avenue and Olde Wadsworth Boulevard, with restaurants, coffee shops, breweries, boutiques and galleries in turn-of-the-century storefronts. The Arvada Beer Garden opened in July 2025 and has become a regular gathering spot.
The square hosts farmers markets, live music and seasonal festivals through the year. The Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities is about a five-minute drive for concerts, theater and gallery shows, and the Ralston Creek Trail gives runners and cyclists a path that links into the wider metro trail network.
Olde Town Arvada homes: historic character to new builds
Buyers in and around Olde Town will find a real mix:
- Historic homes: early-1900s bungalows and cottages on tree-lined streets closest to the main street
- Mid-century ranches: brick ranches on larger lots, many updated with open kitchens and finished basements
- Townhomes and condos: newer construction near the rail station, often low-maintenance with attached garages
Walkability is the big draw, so homes within a few blocks of Grandview tend to get attention fast. If you want to be in that zone, get pre-approved and ready to move when the right one hits.
Why buyers choose Colorado Urban Living
Buying in a neighborhood this popular takes an agent who knows the streets and moves fast. That’s what our team does every day.
- Over $200 million in closed sales across Arvada and the Denver metro
- Helping Colorado buyers and sellers since 2002
- #1 relocation team for RE/MAX Alliance in Colorado, so out-of-state buyers are in good hands
- Award-winning: 5280 Magazine Black Diamond Award, RE/MAX Diamond Award, and featured in Top Producer Magazine
- 500+ five-star reviews from the clients we’ve helped home
- Based in Olde Town, right on Grandview Avenue
Read what our clients say on our testimonials page.
Looking for an Arvada real estate agent?
Colorado Urban Living is a team of Arvada realtors with RE/MAX Alliance, working out of Olde Town every day. From first homes to move-up buyers, we can walk you through the blocks, the home styles and what’s coming up for sale in Arvada and across the Denver metro. Reach out to the Colorado Urban Living team or call 303.456.2128 to start your search.
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