Development Spotlight

In May of 2024, The Renegade Group worked closely with their buyer -- Comanche Creek Holding Company, LLC (CCHC) -- to purchase a 307-acre property in Kiowa, Colorado and develop it into an architecturally aesthetic community of estate-style lots. Nestled within an “up and coming” area, it's the perfect spot for future homeowners desiring to be both close to daily amenities and also to feel like they are living on acreage away from the hustle and bustle of city living. 

Mike & Kasey are the co-founders of Comanche Creek Holding Co. As the key members of the development team, Mike & Kasey have an extensive background in real estate, construction, architecture, site planning, family ranching, sustainable agriculture, and water rights. This diverse background and professional skill set has informed the conceptual development of the project and will continue to drive the vision forward through to fruition.

The property size of over 300 acres allowed CCHC to subdivide “Chevelle” into twenty-four (24) 10-acre estate-style lots, while also allowing for the appropriate acreage to be dedicated to roadways, easements, and open space. Each lot accommodates a single-family home, and potential outbuildings and livestock.

An important part of the subdivision design is that of common open space areas, managed by a community Property Owners Association. The land dedicated for this purpose includes a greenbelt/trail that traverses throughout the development. Landscape designers worked to create and enhance natural wildlife in the open space areas and native flora will be used intentionally throughout the community to conserve water usage in the landscape.

The development site is situated on picturesque prairie and ranch land in Elbert County, Colorado between Wolf Creek and Comanche Creek. The property terrain includes some slight hills, with a general site that slopes gently downhill towards the western horizon and views of the Front Range. With an ample proximity of water, flora and fauna, it falls in a path for migratory birds and also serves as a place for mule deer and antelope to roam. 

The property is located near populated towns such as Kiowa, Elizabeth, Castle Rock and Parker, and is only a 40-minute commute to the Denver Tech Center. Based on local demographics, the need for quality homes and attractive subdivisions built close to the Denver Metropolitan area continues to increase year-over-year. In Elbert County specifically, the current inventory of small acreage estate-style lots is low, especially when considered alongside the projections for future population growth and a median household income of that’s 38% above the state average. Elbert County has seen a population growth of 20.1% in the last decade, and future projections (currently estimated around at least 50% over the next 20 years) exceed this trend due to the ever-steady growth within the region and state.

The key attractions of living in Elbert County include the local amenities and grocery stores, the light commuter traffic into Denver’s southern Metro business districts, and the incredible views of the Rocky Mountains. Economically, Elbert County’s surrounding areas consistently hold superior land values, and this is increasingly bringing in speculation home builders as well as families building their dream homes, due to the decreased land costs that allow them to put more money into their construction budgets. In turn, these higher income earners spend their money in the Kiowa/Elizabeth area upon moving there. For the average person, groceries, fuel, conveniences, and other items are purchased close to where they live. This factor will continue to result in economic growth and a sense of community for Elbert County in order to keep up with demand.

Comanche Creek Holding Co. chose Elbert County as an ideal location to build out a low-density subdivision due namely to the "up and coming" nature of the area. One simply needs to review the subdivisions in the ‘recently approved’ and ‘soon to be approved’ queues to get a good sense of Elbert County’s commitment to fulfilling the local demand for housing and community growth through continued development in the years to come. 

Even within a several mile radius of the project site, pockets of new homes and housing developments (with lots ranging from 1 acre to 10 acres, and up to 40 acres) distinctly mark the landscape, and two future high-density master-planned communities (“Prominence” and "Crescense") in particular are currently in the process of final approval and initial construction, and will provide coveted light industrial and commercial/retail amenities within just a few miles of the property itself. This reality opens up numerous opportunities for marketing and design that allows us to truly capitalize on the “prime” location of the property and surrounding developments. 

Are you a home builder looking to build a spec home in a prime location in Elbert County? Or are you a homeowner dreaming of a new spot on the horizon to call your own? Get in touch and we can discuss the range of lots and opportunity available to you at Chevelle.