Neighbors Point
Firestone, CO

Northern Firestone New Construction — Large Lots, Open Plans, and Smart Home Standard

Neighbors Point was developed by D.R. Horton in northern Firestone beginning around 2014, with the community reaching its build-out across phases that extended into 2021. At 157 homes, it is considerably smaller than the neighboring St. Vrain Ranch and Ridge Crest communities that surround it, and that relative compactness shapes the neighborhood’s character — a tighter cluster of homes that was specifically marketed on the strength of its larger cul-de-sac lot positions rather than community-wide amenity infrastructure. The homes themselves reflect D.R. Horton’s standard for the period: open-concept main floors, spacious primary suites, finished basements in most configurations, and the Home Is Connected smart home technology suite that D.R. Horton has bundled into its product as a standard feature since the mid-2010s. For buyers who want a move-in-ready home with current technology and modern floor plans without the complexity of a multi-builder community, Neighbors Point delivers a cleaner single-builder experience.

The neighborhood sits between Sable Avenue and Buffalo Street in northern Firestone, adjacent to several of Firestone’s established residential areas and within one mile of the I-25 interchange. The lots, ranging from approximately a fifth to a quarter acre, are meaningful relative to Firestone’s newer developments and were emphasized as cul-de-sac positions in the original D.R. Horton marketing. Most homes have basements that provide the additional square footage standard in northern Colorado new construction of this era. Solar panels are not uncommon — some owned, some leased — and buyers should verify the specific arrangement for any home they consider.

Neighbors Point occupies a value tier within Firestone that has tracked with the broader market’s appreciation since 2014. The median listing price has moved substantially from the mid-$400s at original sale to approximately $648,000 in recent data, reflecting both the general northern Colorado price appreciation of the past decade and the quality of the underlying product. For buyers who compare Neighbors Point to newer Firestone construction at similar price points, the trade they are evaluating is: a slightly older D.R. Horton build with established landscaping and known neighbors versus active new construction where the community is still taking shape.

One Mile from I-25 — Firestone’s Triangle Commute from a Compact Community

Neighbors Point’s position one mile east of I-25 in northern Firestone gives it practical access to the 30-minute commute radius to Denver, Fort Collins, and Boulder that defines the Carbon Valley’s regional appeal. The neighborhood is close to the Carbon Valley Regional Library, Firestone’s commercial corridor along Colorado Boulevard, and the Milavec Lake Outdoor Recreation Area. Longmont is approximately 15 minutes west on SH-119, providing the broader retail and dining landscape that Firestone’s commercial base complements rather than replaces.

For Neighbors Point residents with children at Centennial Elementary, the school is accessible from the neighborhood — a practical morning logistics advantage in a community where many of the surrounding alternatives require a longer school commute. The Firestone Trail system, a 12-mile paved corridor built on the former coal railroad, is accessible from the broader Firestone area and gives Neighbors Point residents the extended trail access that the neighborhood’s own internal footprint does not provide independently.

Milavec Lake, the Firestone Trail, and Carbon Valley’s Park Network

• Neighbors Point Park (adjacent to community)
• Milavec Lake Outdoor Recreation Area (nearby — trails, fishing)
• Firestone/Legacy Trail (12-mile paved trail — accessible from area)
• Carbon Valley Regional Park (short drive)
• Saddleback Golf Course (18-hole public — short drive)
• Firestone’s 35+ community parks system
• St. Vrain State Park (lakes, camping, wildlife — short drive)
• Frederick Recreation Area — Milavec Reservoir (126 acres, short drive)
• Rocky Mountain National Park (~55 miles west)
• St. Vrain River corridor (accessible nearby)
• I-25 mountain corridor (ski resorts ~45-60 min west)
• Mountain views from elevated positions in the community

Neighbors Point’s proximity to Milavec Lake Outdoor Recreation Area gives residents access to one of Firestone’s most used natural amenities — a reservoir-anchored park with trails and fishing that provides a qualitatively different outdoor experience from a standard neighborhood park. The Firestone Trail’s 12-mile corridor, accessible from the broader northern Firestone area, extends the neighborhood’s outdoor reach significantly beyond what any single subdivision’s internal footprint can provide. Saddleback Golf Course’s 18-hole public layout is a short drive and serves as the community’s nearest golf amenity, accessible frequently enough to function as a regular weekday round for Neighbors Point residents who use it.

Education in Neighbors Point

Neighbors Point is served by St. Vrain Valley School District RE-1J. The school pipeline for most Neighbors Point addresses runs through Centennial Elementary, Coal Ridge Middle School, and Mead High School. This differs from the nearby St. Vrain Ranch and Ridge Crest neighborhoods, which feed to Frederick High School rather than Mead. Both Mead High and Frederick High are part of St. Vrain Valley RE-1J, but they are geographically separate schools with different communities and program offerings. Buyers with high-school-age children should understand which school their specific address feeds before purchasing.

Neighbors Point is served by St. Vrain Valley School District RE-1J but feeds Mead High School rather than Frederick High School for the secondary level. Always verify your specific school assignment directly with St. Vrain Valley RE-1J before purchasing. Open enrollment options are available within the district.

Where Neighbors Point Residents Eat

Neighbors Point’s dining circuit mirrors the rest of Firestone’s — the Colorado Boulevard commercial corridor for daily conveniences, Firestone’s locally owned restaurants for neighborhood staples, and Longmont 15 minutes west for the broader independent dining scene. The community’s location close to the town’s commercial center makes the Firestone dining options slightly more accessible than from the outer subdivisions, without materially changing the overall picture.

Life in Neighbors Point

Neighbors Point residents describe their community with the straightforwardness that tends to characterize smaller, tighter neighborhoods: good neighbors, good lot sizes, a quick I-25 on-ramp, and the Carbon Valley’s outdoor network close enough to use regularly. The community’s 157-home scale means residents know their neighbors in a way that 500-home subdivisions cannot deliver — a characteristic that the neighborhood’s original cul-de-sac-focused design intentionally supported. For buyers who find St. Vrain Ranch’s 1990s vintage requiring more renovation than they want to manage, and who don’t need the resort amenities of Barefoot Lakes at its accompanying cost, Neighbors Point’s newer D.R. Horton construction at a moderate Firestone price point is a practical and consistently satisfying answer.