Fronterra Village
Commerce City, CO

Commerce City’s Largest Established Neighborhood

Fronterra Village is the largest fully built-out residential neighborhood in northern Commerce City — 1,520 homes developed between 2002 and 2018 just southeast of the 104th Avenue and Chambers Road intersection. The community was not built by a single developer in a single push. It grew section by section across multiple builders and multiple “filings,” which is the practical reason its HOA structure is more layered than a single-phase community. Richmond American Homes was the dominant builder across the single-family sections, joined by Melody Homes, KB Homes, and Dakota Homes. Pulte Homes built the 378 townhome units that represent roughly a quarter of the community’s total count.

The result is a neighborhood that feels well-settled rather than freshly built. Trees have had a decade or more to grow along many of the streets. The parks and open space network that borders and runs through the community have accumulated years of use. The school campuses within the neighborhood — Second Creek Elementary and Stuart Middle School — anchor the community’s eastern and western flanks respectively, giving daily routines a walkable school option that most comparably priced neighborhoods cannot offer.

Homes range from townhomes starting around $360,000 to single-family homes above $550,000 depending on size, condition, and location within the community. Floor plans run from approximately 1,500 square feet at the lower end to just over 3,000 finished square feet in the larger single-family sections, with most single-family homes sitting on lots between 5,500 and 8,000 square feet. Most single-family homes include basements and two to three car attached garages.

HOA and Metro District Note: Fronterra Village is organized across multiple filings, each with its own HOA governing documents. Fronterra Village Metropolitan District No. 2 — a quasi-municipal corporation and political subdivision of Colorado — also applies to portions of the community. The specific governing structure and assessments that apply to a given home depend on which filing it falls within. Buyers should request and carefully review all applicable HOA documents and Metro District disclosures before purchasing.

Train Track Note: Railroad tracks cross the western edge of Fronterra Village. Some exit routes from the community cross active rail lines, and train activity can cause delays at certain intersections. Buyers should verify which streets are affected relative to any specific address they’re considering.

104th and Chambers — The Center of Northern Commerce City

Fronterra Village sits just southeast of the 104th Avenue and Chambers Road intersection, which is the commercial and transportation hub for all of northern Commerce City. King Soopers, Walgreens, Ace Hardware, and the primary restaurant corridor are all within a quarter mile to a short drive from most front doors. Interstate 76 is accessible directly off 104th, providing a straightforward commute into central and downtown Denver in under 30 minutes in normal traffic. Highway 85 and Highway 2 add additional access options for commuters heading in different directions.

E-470 connects Fronterra Village to Denver International Airport at approximately 15 minutes — a practical advantage shared by most of northern Commerce City. Downtown Denver is roughly 20 to 25 miles southwest. The Bison Ridge Recreation Center, Commerce City’s flagship 108,000-square-foot recreation facility, is approximately 10 minutes north. Buffalo Run Golf Course is 2.5 miles away.

Fronterra Park, Second Creek Open Space, and Three Neighborhood Parks

• Fronterra Park (~19.8 acres — city park, disc golf, nature playground)
• Nature-themed hillside playground with a slide built into the terrain
• Disc golf course within Fronterra Park
• Two additional neighborhood parks with playgrounds
• Second Creek Open Space (eastern border — trails, natural drainageway)
• Second Creek Trail (connects south to Buckley Ranch area)
• Walking and biking along the Second Creek corridor
• Bison Ridge Recreation Center (~10 min — 108,000 sq ft, indoor pool, pickleball)
• Buffalo Run Golf Course (2.5 miles — public 18-hole)
• Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge (accessible via trail connections)
• Pioneer Park (Commerce City’s largest park — skate park, water park)
• Sand Creek Regional Greenway Trail (regional trail network access)

Fronterra Park is the outdoor anchor for the neighborhood. The disc golf course attracts regular use year-round, and the nature-themed playground — with its hillside slide built into a natural grade — draws families from across the northern Commerce City area. The Second Creek open space corridor along the eastern edge of the community provides a natural buffer and a continuous walking and biking trail that connects into the broader Second Creek trail system, which extends south toward Buckley Ranch and eventually links to the Rocky Mountain Arsenal’s perimeter trail.

Education in Fronterra Village

Fronterra Village has a meaningful advantage over most similarly priced neighborhoods: both an elementary school and a middle school are located within or immediately adjacent to the community, making the daily school commute genuinely walkable for most families.

All school assignments should be verified directly with School District 27J before purchasing. Attendance boundaries vary by address within Fronterra Village depending on the specific filing. Open enrollment and charter school options within 27J are available to all district families.

Where Fronterra Village Residents Eat

Fronterra Village’s dining is anchored by the 104th Avenue and Chambers Road commercial strip — the same restaurant corridor that serves all of northern Commerce City. King Soopers and Walgreens handle everyday grocery and convenience needs within a quarter mile. For sit-down dining, the options along 104th are a short drive east from most addresses in the community.

Life in Fronterra Village

Fronterra Village is a fully built-out, fully functioning neighborhood — not a community still waiting for its amenities to catch up with its homes. The parks have been there long enough to be worn in rather than worn out. The schools have had years to establish routines with the families they serve. The location at the center of northern Commerce City’s commercial corridor means that daily needs are handled without a major trip. For buyers who want an established community with real infrastructure rather than a community still finding itself, Fronterra Village is the answer in this market.