About six miles from each other are the Denver suburbs of Lone Tree and Greenwood Village, two municipalities that hem in Centennial, Colorado, a burgeoning locale south of center that’s popular with professionals and families.

Lone Tree, known for its quiet, country-oriented surroundings with retail amenities within arms reach, is popular with repeat buyers. It’s known for its own symphony orchestra, and bears the distinction of being one of Money Magazine’s contenders for Best Places to Live 2007. Home prices here average in the 700s, with a wide cross-section of and variety in Lone Tree home styles, such as Lone Tree ranch/one story homes, Lone Tree two story homes, and Lone Tree three or more story homes.

Greenwood Village is a renowned center of local and national commerce, and is also home to a loyal following of folks who will claim the area as their primary residence, retirement respite, and family reunion site. With generous inventory, it’s where life and work meet for most, at a price that’s on the high side. To get a glimpse of Greenwood Village’s geography and listings hot spots, see the collection of Greenwood Village neighborhoods with interactive maps.