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    Colliers Hill in Erie, CO

    Erie, Colorado

    Colliers Hill is part of the broader market for new construction homes in Erie — see how it compares to other new construction homes in Northern Colorado before you decide.

    Community Overview

    Colliers Hill is a large master-planned community in Erie, CO (80516), positioned along the Erie Parkway corridor with an elevated setting that’s marketed for Front Range views and quick access into Old Town Erie and the Denver/Boulder commute orbit. It’s not a small subdivision—Colliers Hill is built as a multi-neighborhood master plan with a “community lifestyle” pitch centered on trails, parks, sports fields, and big amenity facilities. Housing spans multiple builders and price points, so “Colliers Hill” isn’t one product; it’s a collection of product types and phases under one umbrella. In the Colorado new-build landscape, Colliers Hill competes as a mature, well-known master plan where the amenities are a real part of the value proposition—not just a promise on a brochure.

    About the Community

    Colliers Hill is established enough that the community identity and amenity system are tangible today, but it still behaves like an active master plan where availability comes in waves rather than an endless buffet. A key sign of ongoing evolution is the addition of major amenities over time—Colliers Hill added a second amenity center (“The Ascent”) and a second pool, which means parts of the community may feel more “complete” now than they did a few years ago, while other pockets can still be working through buildout cadence and surrounding development rhythm. If you need a firm move date, inventory homes already underway are typically the safest path; if you want the best lot placement, expect fewer options at any one time and more competition for the placements that feel quiet, private, and fully “settled.” This is also a community where it’s worth driving at different times—amenity-day weekends and weekday evenings can feel very different depending on where your lot sits relative to the clubhouses and main connectors.

    Builder & Inventory Behavior

    Colliers Hill markets itself as featuring multiple builders, and you’ll see major production builders actively advertising here (for example, Richmond American has a Colliers Hill community page with the standard “options/lot premiums may not be included in price” disclosures). In multi-builder master plans, pricing and incentives are rarely “community-wide”; they’re typically builder-by-builder and home-by-home, with the most realistic leverage showing up on specific inventory homes tied to closing timelines. Builder variety is a benefit, but it also means you have to compare contracts and inclusions carefully—one builder’s “standard” can be another builder’s upgrade. The practical buyer prep here is to ask for the included-features sheet and the lot premium (if any) on the exact home you want, then have your lender run address-level taxes before you decide it’s “affordable.”

    Mark's Insight

    "Buyers tour Colliers Hill and think “master plan = easy decision,” but the real decision is whether you’re comfortable with the cost structure and governance layers that pay for the lifestyle. Colliers Hill openly directs residents to both the HOA and the Metro District, and Erie’s own town guidance is clear that metro districts are taxing entities and a neighborhood can have both an HOA and a metro district—so you need to budget like it’s a layered system, not just “normal taxes.” The second thing buyers misunderstand is micro-location: “near the clubhouse/pool” can be a win or a regret depending on your tolerance for summer activity, parking, and noise. Third, don’t assume every home in Colliers Hill carries the same monthly burden—metro district mill levies and HOA/sub-area responsibilities can vary, and that’s where buyers get payment shock if they rely on generic estimates. And finally, the upgrade trap is real in builder-rich communities: you can “afford Colliers Hill” on base pricing, then overrun your budget when lot premiums and the cost to match model-home finishes pile up."
    Mark Leavitt, Northern Colorado Realtor

    Mark Leavitt

    Nixon Team at RE/MAX Alliance

    Costs & Fees to Know

    Many new construction communities in Northern Colorado use metro districts to finance infrastructure like roads, utilities, and amenities. This can add $150–$500+ per month to your housing costs depending on the mill levy. Understanding your true monthly payment—including metro district taxes, HOA dues, and property taxes—is essential before you buy.

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    HOA Information

    Colliers Hill has an HOA, and their own FAQ states the monthly HOA fee is anticipated to be approximately $96, with coverage that includes maintenance of common areas (parks/entries, etc.)—but that number still needs to be verified for the exact home and filing you’re buying. In communities like this, HOAs typically control exterior standards, fencing rules, landscaping expectations/timelines, and visible changes, and enforcement can feel stricter near prominent streets or amenity corridors. Also note that amenity access and community operations often have separate “rules of use” layers (clubhouse/pool policies, guest limits, etc.), so buyers should read those documents early if they care about how the amenities will work in real life

    Metro/Tax District Info

    Colliers Hill is governed by the Colliers Hill Metropolitan Districts, and the district site states it’s authorized to incur up to $45,000,000 of debt with a maximum debt mill levy of 50 mills (subject to adjustment) per the service plan—this is exactly why your property tax line deserves real attention here. A recent district budget document for Colliers Hill Metro District No. 1 references an adjusted maximum mill levy of 63.434 mills, which is a major monthly-payment variable compared to non-district neighborhoods. Erie’s guidance emphasizes that metro districts are taxing entities and that the town does not manage them day-to-day, so you should treat “district + HOA” as a long-term structure you’re opting into. The buyer-protective move is simple: have your lender underwrite taxes using the exact address-level tax profile for the home you’re buying (not a generic county estimate), then stack in HOA dues to confirm the true all-in monthly payment before you commit.

    Is This Community Right for You?

    Great Fit If You...

    Buyers who want a true master-planned lifestyle in Erie with trails, parks, sports fields, and major amenity centers they’ll actually use Buyers comfortable with layered governance (HOA + metro district) in exchange for a community that’s built around shared infrastructure Buyers who can underwrite affordability using all-in monthly cost (metro district taxes + HOA + insurance), not just purchase price Buyers who like having multiple builder options and are willing to compare inclusions/contract terms carefully Buyers planning medium- to long-term ownership who want a community identity that holds beyond “new build buzz”

    May Not Be Ideal If You...

    Buyers with tight monthly ceilings who are trying to avoid metro district tax layers and potential escrow/payment variability Buyers who strongly dislike HOAs, exterior standards, or amenity-use rules and don’t want approvals/constraints to be part of ownership Buyers who want a small, quiet neighborhood with minimal community activity (amenity hubs can bring seasonal traffic and noise) Buyers expecting semi-custom freedom and open-ended changes after contract (builder processes and HOA standards tend to lock things down) Buyers who shop only by base price and haven’t budgeted for lot premiums + typical post-close spend (yard, fence, window coverings)

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    Nearby Comparable Communities

    Westerly (Erie) — Compared for Erie master-planned living; key difference is it’s a newer large-scale master plan with its own metro district/HOA structure and different builder mix. Sunset Village (Erie) — Compared by buyers wanting Erie new construction; key difference is builder/process (Lennar) and how inventory/release cadence differs from a multi-builder community. Erie Highlands (Erie) — Compared for master-plan convenience; key difference is community maturity and the specific amenity/fee structure that drives the all-in monthly payment.

    Location

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    Near 1292 Summit Rise Dr, Erie, CO 80516

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