Morgan Hill
Erie, CO

Views & Open Space

Morgan Hill is a 220-acre master-planned community developed by Community Development Group, the same developer behind Erie Commons and Colliers Hill, positioned north and east of Old Town Erie in one of the town’s more rural-feeling corners. The community’s 490 planned homes are arranged to take advantage of the site’s most distinctive feature: a large open space buffer maintained in its natural state to the west, which creates the unobstructed mountain views and walkout basement opportunities that Morgan Hill’s western-edge lots command a meaningful premium for.

The homes were built by two national builders — Lennar and Century Communities. Lennar brought its Everything’s Included approach and multi-generational “Next Gen” floor plans with private in-law suites. Century Communities brought 14 floor plan options from 1,638 to 3,500 square feet with both ranch and two-story layouts. Both builders offer lots with mountain views and walkout basement options on the community’s western edge.

Morgan Hill is part of a Metro District — an important financial consideration that buyers should factor into their evaluation. Metro Districts are common in new Colorado communities and are used to finance public infrastructure (roads, utilities, parks), but they result in higher property tax rates than comparable homes in non-Metro District communities. The Metro District levy adds meaningfully to the effective monthly cost of homeownership and should be included in any affordability calculation before purchasing in Morgan Hill.

The community is approximately 10 minutes from Old Town Erie’s Briggs Street, accessible via Erie Parkway, and close enough to the Erie Community Center, Erie Community Park, and Public Library for practical regular use. Erie High School — with its Academy of Engineering and Aerospace — is accessible via Erie Parkway and serves as the high school for the community.

North of Old Town, Near I-25

Morgan Hill’s position north and east of Old Town Erie puts it among the most rural-feeling of Erie’s master-planned communities while maintaining reasonable access to the town’s commercial and civic infrastructure. Erie Parkway connects to I-25 (Exit 232) approximately three miles east, placing Denver approximately 27 miles south and Boulder approximately 22 miles northwest. Old Town Erie and its Briggs Street dining scene are 10 minutes south via Erie Parkway.

Indian Peaks Golf Course — a highly-regarded public course in Lafayette — is accessible within a short drive southwest, and the Erie Community Center provides comprehensive recreation including indoor pools and fitness. The community’s northwestern open space buffer reduces the noise and visual density that more densely platted Erie communities experience, contributing to the rural character that Morgan Hill’s marketing emphasizes.

Mountain Views, Open Space Buffer, and Community Pool

• Natural open space buffer (west boundary — mountain views)
• Mountain views with walkout basements on western lots
• Central outdoor pool (community amenity)
• Adjacent neighborhood park
• Network of open space uses — pocket parks and trails
• Erie Community Center (indoor pool, lazy river — short drive)
• Erie Community Park (splash pad, skate park — short drive)
• Indian Peaks Golf Course (short drive SW)
• Coal Creek Trail (regional — short drive)
• Erie Lake and Thomas Reservoir (nearby)
• Over 40 miles Erie trail network
• Old Town Erie and Briggs Street (10 min south)

Education in Morgan Hill

Morgan Hill is served by the St. Vrain Valley School District — consistently ranked among Colorado’s top 25 public school districts and Erie’s primary educational system. The school pipeline follows the standard Erie route through Erie Elementary, Erie Middle, and Erie High.

Always verify current school assignments directly with St. Vrain Valley School District before purchasing.

Where Morgan Hill Residents Eat

Morgan Hill’s north Erie position makes Old Town Erie’s Briggs Street the primary dining destination, with the Erie Parkway commercial corridor handling everyday grocery and casual dining needs.

Living in Morgan Hill

Morgan Hill’s defining appeal is the combination of mountain views, natural open space buffer, and two builder choices — for buyers who want new construction in a more rural feeling environment north of Old Town while staying within easy Erie access.