Windsor Gardens

Independent Assessment

Multiple sources consistently confirm that Windsor Gardens is a genuine, actively operating, legally age-restricted 55-and-older condominium community with its own homeowners association, an on-site golf course, and a full-service clubhouse — corroborated across the community's own association website, 55places.com, and multiple Denver-area real estate brokerages that specialize in the community. As a condominium community built in the 1960s and 70s and now entirely resale, reported HOA dues vary meaningfully by unit size and floor, from roughly the mid-$500s to over $1,000 per month, so buyers should not assume a single blended figure applies; resident and local-realtor commentary also describes a pattern of significant year-over-year HOA fee increases (cited as roughly 10% in one source), which buyers should factor into any long-term affordability comparison against newer 55+ communities with typically lower base dues.

Who May Find This Community Appealing

Buyers who want an established, centrally located, maintenance-free condominium lifestyle with an all-inclusive HOA fee that covers property taxes and utilities, an on-site nine-hole golf course, and a large, full-service clubhouse are a strong fit for Windsor Gardens. Its in-city Denver location also suits buyers who want walkable access to shopping and dining without leaving a gated, age-restricted community, and who prioritize a very large, active social community over a newer or larger individual unit.

Homes, Builders & Development History

Windsor Gardens was developed in Denver, Colorado between 1962 and 1973, predating the branded single-builder model common to many newer 55+ communities in this directory. The community comprises 2,689 condominium and townhome units across 143 acres, making it one of the largest age-restricted condominium communities in the United States and, by multiple accounts, Colorado's largest.

Current Pricing & Market Positioning

Pricing at Windsor Gardens varies widely depending on unit size, floor level, and view, spanning from smaller, more affordable one-bedroom units to larger two-bedroom units with premium positioning. Because the community is entirely resale and units turn over regularly given its size, buyers should request current listings and recent closed comparables for the specific unit size and building under consideration from a connected local agent.

New Construction vs. Resale Considerations

Windsor Gardens is a fully built-out, entirely resale community; there is no new construction. Buyers should budget for a full independent inspection given the age of the buildings (1962-1973), request the HOA's current financials and reserve study, and confirm the age and condition of major building systems (roofing, plumbing, electrical, elevators where applicable) before purchasing.

Taxes, Insurance & Special Assessments

Property taxes at Windsor Gardens are reportedly bundled directly into the community's all-inclusive monthly HOA dues rather than billed separately by Denver County, though buyers should independently confirm this billing structure with the Windsor Gardens Association and title company before purchasing. Colorado offers a Senior Property Tax Exemption for qualifying long-term homeowners age 65 and older, a state-level benefit separate from this community's 55+ HOA eligibility threshold; buyers should confirm current eligibility and how it interacts with the community's bundled-tax HOA structure directly with the Denver County Assessor's Office.

Golf

Emerald Greens Golf Course is Windsor Gardens' on-site, semi-private nine-hole, par-3 course, with reported green fees as low as $7 for nine holes during twilight rates. Golf operations are billed separately from base HOA dues; buyers who plan to golf regularly should confirm current green fees and any resident discounts directly with the course.

Community Layout & Lifestyle

Windsor Gardens offers a resort-style, maintenance-free condominium lifestyle centered on its large clubhouse and on-site golf course, with an extensive activities department and mature, garden-like grounds shaded by decades-old elms and pines. As one of the largest age-restricted communities in this directory, Windsor Gardens supports an unusually broad range of clubs, classes, and social programming for a community of its type, alongside amenities — a private nature preserve, garden plots, RV/boat storage — not commonly found at newer, smaller 55+ communities.

Shopping, Healthcare & Airport Access

Windsor Gardens sits at 595 S. Clinton Street in Denver, Colorado, in the city's southeast Windsor neighborhood near Interstate 225 and Cherry Creek. The location offers walkable and short-drive access to nearby shopping and dining, along with reasonably close access to both downtown Denver and the Denver Tech Center for healthcare, retail, and other services.

Age Qualification & Material Ownership Restrictions

Windsor Gardens is confirmed by multiple independent sources as a legally age-restricted 55-and-older condominium community and is widely described as Colorado's largest age-55-plus active-adult condo community. Buyers should confirm current age-verification procedures and the exact recorded covenant language directly with the Windsor Gardens Association before purchasing.

Tradeoffs & Limitations

Because Windsor Gardens was built between 1962 and 1973, buyers should budget for aging building systems and expect meaningfully higher HOA dues than newer 55+ communities, since Windsor Gardens' all-inclusive fee bundles property taxes, heat, water, sewer, and trash directly into the monthly assessment; multiple sources describe a pattern of significant annual HOA increases that buyers should weigh against comparable communities. As a fully built-out condominium community, unit sizes are generally smaller than detached single-family 55+ communities, and buyers should confirm current reserve-fund health and any planned special assessments before purchasing.

Comparison With Nearby Communities

Within the Denver metro's largest and most established 55+ condominium communities, Windsor Gardens is comparable in scale and vintage to Heather Gardens in nearby Aurora, both counted among the largest age-restricted condo communities in the country; Windsor Gardens is distinguished by its own on-site nine-hole golf course, which Heather Gardens does not have. Buyers who want an in-Denver location, an all-inclusive HOA fee, and on-site golf should focus on Windsor Gardens, while buyers who prefer newer single-family construction should look toward Douglas County's Regency at Montaine or the Enclave at Heritage Hills.

Current Listings

A connected local agent can provide current available resale inventory, recent closed comparables for the specific unit size and building, and current HOA fee amounts at Windsor Gardens.

Is Windsor Gardens age-restricted?

Yes. Windsor Gardens is confirmed by multiple independent sources as a legally age-restricted 55-and-older condominium community, widely described as Colorado's largest age-55-plus active-adult condo community.

How many homes are in Windsor Gardens?

Windsor Gardens comprises 2,689 condominium and townhome units across 143 acres, built between 1962 and 1973.

Does Windsor Gardens have a golf course?

Yes — Emerald Greens Golf Course is an on-site, semi-private nine-hole, par-3 course with its own restaurant, billed separately from HOA dues.

What is the HOA fee at Windsor Gardens?

Reported monthly dues commonly fall in a roughly $600-$800 range depending on unit size, with some units reported over $1,000/month. Dues are all-inclusive, covering property taxes, heat, water, sewer, trash, patrol, management, and activities. Confirm the current, unit-specific amount with the Windsor Gardens Association.