Thornton, Colorado
Homes for Sale in Thornton, CO
Every Thornton listing on REColorado, plus Steve’s notes on the city along I-25.
Thornton at a glance
Along I-25, north of Denver
Thornton began in 1953, when developer Sam Hoffman bought land off Washington Street, and incorporated in 1956.
It has grown north ever since, and today about 148,000 people live between I-76 in the south and E-470 in the north, with the N Line running to Union Station.
Population
147,766Census, 2025 estimate
County
Adamsa small unpopulated Weld portion
Schools
4 districtsmostly Adams 12
Rail
N Linethree Thornton stations
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Newest listings in Thornton
$384,900
13752 Garfield Street C Thornton, Colorado
2 Beds 3 Baths 1,216 SqFt 0.04 Acres
Coming Soon Listing courtesy of HomeSmart
$455,000
11642 Monroe Street Thornton, Colorado
3 Beds 2 Baths 2,184 SqFt 0.17 Acres
Coming Soon Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Preferred Realty
$416,000
867 E 98th Avenue 1203 Thornton, Colorado
3 Beds 3 Baths 1,622 SqFt 0.04 Acres
Active Listing courtesy of Keller Williams-DTC
$500,000
3581 E 124th Place Thornton, Colorado
2 Beds 2 Baths 1,448 SqFt 0.05 Acres
Active Listing courtesy of Redfin Corporation
$610,000
2901 E 102nd Place Thornton, Colorado
3 Beds 3 Baths 2,965 SqFt 0.08 Acres
Active Listing courtesy of Resident Realty North Metro LLC
$380,000
12566 Eudora Street Thornton, Colorado
3 Beds 2 Baths 1,070 SqFt 0.02 Acres
Active Listing courtesy of Distinct Real Estate LLC
$900,000
15714 Xenia Way Thornton, Colorado
3 Beds 3 Baths 3,930 SqFt 0.14 Acres
Active Listing courtesy of Sellstate Altitude Realty
$500,000
13130 Birch Way Thornton, Colorado
3 Beds 3 Baths 2,074 SqFt 0.15 Acres
Active Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Alliance - Olde Town
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A planned suburb that kept growing
Thornton was named for Governor Dan Thornton. It started as a planned suburb off Washington Street in the 1950s, and the city’s neighborhoods get newer as you head north toward E-470.
The homes
Original neighborhoods in the south and newer ones in the north. Steve has sold homes across Thornton, from townhomes to newer two-story homes near 164th Avenue.
Recreation and the N Line
The Carpenter Recreation Center on Colorado Boulevard and the Trail Winds Recreation Center on Holly Street anchor the city’s west and north. Denver Premium Outlets sits just off I-25, and the N Line, opened in 2020, runs from Original Thornton/88th, Thornton Crossroads/104th and Eastlake/124th to Union Station.
What to check before you offer
- Which school districtAdams 12 serves most of the city, 27J the east and northeast, and Mapleton and Adams 14 the south. Confirm the address.
- Metro district and HOA costsNewer Colorado neighborhoods often sit in a metropolitan district that adds to the property tax bill, and many carry HOA dues. Get both figures in writing before your contract deadlines.
- Toll roadsE-470 is a toll road; if the commute uses it daily, count the tolls.
- Older homes in the southAdd a sewer line scope to the inspection.
Steve in Thornton
Tell Steve where you work and what you want nearby, and he’ll narrow Thornton to a few neighborhoods worth touring.
Day to day
Schools, parks and getting around
Schools
- Adams 12: most homes, west and central
- 27J Schools: the east and northeast
- Mapleton and Adams 14: the south
Shopping
- Denver Premium Outlets
- Everyday shopping along I-25
Getting around
- I-25 through the west side
- I-76 to the south, E-470 (toll) to the north
- The N Line from three Thornton stations
School information is factual and by district. Always confirm a specific address in the district’s school finder.
Past sales
Homes Steve has sold in Thornton
1972 E 164th Place
Thornton, CO
5 bd · 3 ba · 3,096 sq ft
$625,000
3067 E 143rd Avenue
Thornton, CO
3 bd · 3 ba · 4,118 sq ft
$754,250
13398 Race Street
Thornton, CO
5 bd · 4 ba · 2,379 sq ft
$508,000
12581 Glencoe Street
Thornton, CO
4 bd · 3 ba · 3,496 sq ft
$670,000
Questions
Thornton FAQ
Which school district serves Thornton?
Four districts share the city. Adams 12 serves most homes in the west and center, 27J the east and northeast, and Mapleton and Adams 14 the south. Confirm a specific address with the district.
Is there a train from Thornton to Denver?
Yes. The RTD N Line opened in 2020 and runs from Original Thornton/88th, Thornton Crossroads/104th and Eastlake/124th to Union Station.
When did Thornton start?
In 1953, as a planned suburb off Washington Street. It incorporated in 1956 and was named for Governor Dan Thornton.
Where are the newer neighborhoods?
Generally in the north of the city, toward E-470. The original neighborhoods are in the south.
Nearby
Near Thornton
Resources
Thornton sources
- City of ThorntonCity services, parks and news
- Adams 12 school finderConfirm the schools for a specific address
- Adams County AssessorProperty records and values
- Walk Score: ThorntonWalkability and transit
Photos marked on this page by Billy Hathorn (CC BY-SA 3.0), via Wikimedia Commons.
Contact
Looking in Thornton?
Call or text (720) 219-4801 and tell Steve what you want nearby.