Skyestone

Independent Assessment

Multiple sources consistently confirm that Skyestone is a genuine, fully built, age-qualified 55+ community, corroborated by Taylor Morrison's own newsroom materials, the community's own HOA website (skyestone.org), and multiple real estate marketplaces. Sources consistently describe the age-qualification structure with unusual precision: at least one resident per household must be 55 or older, and no person under the age of 19 may reside in the community at all — a stricter no-minors standard than the more common 'at least one 55+ resident, 18/19-or-older occupant' HOPA-compliant structure used elsewhere, which is worth independently confirming with the HOA given its potential impact on buyers with visiting grandchildren or other young family members. Reported total home count is consistently 519 across the sources reviewed, though one brokerage listing described it more loosely as a '500-home community'; 519 is treated as the more precisely sourced figure.

Who May Find This Community Appealing

Buyers who want a fully completed, single-builder, mid-sized 55+ community with a straightforward two-tier fee structure and a genuine lock-and-leave option (the Villa collection) are a strong fit for Skyestone. Its west Broomfield location near US-36 and the Denver-Boulder corridor also suits buyers who want quick access to both cities' amenities and outdoor recreation.

Homes, Builders & Development History

Taylor Morrison developed Skyestone as an award-winning 55+ community in Broomfield, Colorado, with construction completing in December 2020. The community comprises 519 single-family ranch-style homes across two collections, including 85 lower-maintenance "Villa" homes marketed as lock-and-leave product with landscaping and snow removal included in HOA services, alongside more traditional single-family homes with optional basements.

Current Pricing & Market Positioning

Reported resale pricing at Skyestone averages around $615,000 community-wide, reflecting the mix of standard single-family and Villa-collection homes. Because the community is fully built out, all current purchases are resale; buyers should request recent closed comparables for the specific collection (standard versus Villa) and floor plan under consideration from a local agent.

New Construction vs. Resale Considerations

Skyestone is fully built out with construction completed in December 2020, so all current purchases are resale. Buyers should budget for a standard independent inspection and should request the Skyestone HOA's current financials, reserve study, and CC&R documentation before purchasing.

Taxes, Insurance & Special Assessments

Homes in Skyestone are subject to Broomfield property tax at the city-and-county's current mill levy, along with any applicable metropolitan district assessments common to Broomfield's master-planned communities. Colorado's Senior Property Tax Exemption for qualifying homeowners age 65 and older is a state-level benefit separate from this community's 55+ HOA eligibility threshold. Buyers should confirm the current mill levy and senior exemption eligibility directly with the Broomfield Assessor's Office.

Community Layout & Lifestyle

Skyestone offers a settled, fully built-out lifestyle centered on The Lodge, with an active roster of clubs, fitness classes, and weekly programs typical of a mid-sized, single-builder active-adult community. The mix of standard single-family homes and lower-maintenance Villa homes gives buyers a choice between more traditional yard-maintenance responsibilities and a more carefree, lock-and-leave lifestyle within the same overall community.

Shopping, Healthcare & Airport Access

Skyestone is located at 12091 Red Fox Way, Broomfield, Colorado, in the western part of Broomfield near the intersection of Simms Street and W. 108th Avenue, directly south of the US-36/Interlocken area. The location provides convenient access to US-36 for trips into either Denver or Boulder, along with proximity to the Interlocken business and retail corridor.

Age Qualification & Material Ownership Restrictions

Skyestone is confirmed by multiple sources, including the community's own HOA materials, as an age-qualified community: at least one person 55 years of age or older must reside in each dwelling unit, and no person under the age of 19 may reside in Skyestone at all. This no-one-under-19 standard is stricter than communities that simply require one 55+ resident alongside otherwise-unrestricted co-residents, so buyers should confirm the current guest/visitor policy for minors directly with the HOA before purchasing.

Tradeoffs & Limitations

Because Skyestone is fully built out with no new construction, all current purchases are resale; buyers should budget for inspection needs typical of homes now several years old. Skyestone's reported no-one-under-19 rule is stricter than some comparable communities' age policies, so buyers who expect to regularly host young grandchildren or other minors for extended stays should confirm the current visitor/guest policy directly with the HOA. The community's amenity package (The Lodge) is more modest in scale than larger multi-builder communities like nearby Anthem Ranch, so buyers prioritizing resort-scale amenities may want to compare both options.

Comparison With Nearby Communities

Within Broomfield's 55+ cluster, Skyestone is a smaller, single-builder alternative to the much larger, multi-builder Anthem Ranch (~1,300 homes) a short drive away, trading Anthem Ranch's resort-scale Aspen Lodge for a more modest but complete Lodge amenity center and a genuine lock-and-leave Villa option that Anthem Ranch does not offer in the same form. Buyers who want a smaller, fully settled community with straightforward HOA economics should focus on Skyestone, while buyers wanting the largest possible amenity package and deepest resale inventory should consider Anthem Ranch instead.

Current Listings

A connected local agent can provide current available resale inventory and recent closed comparables for both the standard and Villa collections at Skyestone.

Is Skyestone age-restricted?

Yes. At least one resident per household must be 55 or older, and no person under the age of 19 may reside in Skyestone at all — a stricter no-minors standard than many comparable 55+ communities. Confirm the current guest policy directly with the HOA.

How many homes are in Skyestone?

519 single-family ranch-style homes, including 85 lower-maintenance Villa homes, with construction completed in December 2020. The community is fully built out.

What is the HOA fee at Skyestone?

Reported base HOA dues are approximately $191/month for all homeowners, with an additional approximately $132/month for the 85 Villa homes covering snow removal and lawn care.

Does Skyestone have a golf course?

No on-site golf course was confirmed. Amenities center on The Lodge, with an outdoor pool, spa, pickleball courts, and a fitness/movement room.