Lock the door, catch the flight
Lock-and-leave second homes near Denver International Airport.
Condos, townhomes and lock-and-leave homes for sale near Denver International Airport, for a second home or a winter base: Union Station is 37 minutes from the airport on the A Line train; Central Park is about 25 minutes by car without traffic.
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An hour or less to DIA
Condos and townhomes over $800,000 in Denver, Greenwood Village, Centennial, Lone Tree and Parker
This grid shows condos and townhomes from $800,000 in Denver, Greenwood Village, Centennial, Lone Tree and Parker, highest price first. For only the listings that say lock-and-leave, use the button below.
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Drive time first
How do I choose a lock-and-leave second home near DIA?
Pick the drive time to DIA first, then the HOA. A lock-and-leave second home works when the HOA handles the exterior, the yard and the snow, and when your insurance covers the months the home sits empty.
How far is each area from DIA?
- Green Valley Ranch, Denver About 18 minutes, 10.6 miles, without traffic.
- Reunion, Commerce City About 18 minutes, 11.2 miles, without traffic.
- Brighton About 22 minutes, 17.0 miles, without traffic.
- Central Park, Denver About 25 minutes, 17.3 miles, without traffic.
- Southlands, Aurora About 28 minutes, 23.1 miles, without traffic.
- Union Station and LoDo, Denver About 34 minutes, 24.4 miles, without traffic.
- Cherry Creek North, Denver About 37 minutes, 24.0 miles, without traffic.
- Greenwood Village and the DTC About 37 minutes, 27.6 miles, without traffic.
- Union Station by train. The A Line runs from Union Station to the airport in 37 minutes.
What makes it lock-and-leave?
- The HOA handles the outside. Roof, exterior, landscaping and snow. The HOA budget shows what the dues cover.
- Water and heat. A main water shut-off, leak sensors and a smart thermostat set for winter.
- Insurance while you are away. Many policies limit coverage after the home sits empty for a set number of days. Ask your agent.
- Mail and packages. A concierge, a mailroom or a neighbor who checks in.
What rules apply to a second home?
- Short-term rentals. Denver allows them only in your primary residence; other cities and HOAs set their own rules.
- Second-home financing. Lenders set occupancy and down-payment rules for second homes. Mike Oswald at Rate: (720) 677-5816. You may use any lender.
- Property taxes. The county assessor values the home the same way as a primary residence.
- Utilities. Keep the heat on through the winter so the pipes do not freeze.
Quick answers
Second homes near DIA: questions, answered.
How long does it take to get to DIA from Cherry Creek?
About 37 minutes by car without traffic. From Union Station, the A Line train takes 37 minutes.
Which areas are closest to the airport?
Green Valley Ranch and Reunion are about 18 minutes without traffic; Central Park about 25 minutes; Southlands in Aurora about 28 minutes.
Can I rent my second home while I am away?
Denver allows short-term rentals only in a primary residence. Other cities and every HOA set their own rules; read them before you buy.
What does lock-and-leave mean?
A home where the HOA handles the exterior, the landscaping and the snow, so you can travel without arranging upkeep.
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