California modern in Applewood. A light-filled 1960 ranch with mid-century character, single-level living, and a huge backyard that opens to a tree-lined creek corridor.
Tucked on a quiet street, this Applewood ranch has been thoughtfully refined into a light-filled, single-level retreat with stunning mid-century character.
Bamboo floors carry from the sun-bright living room, anchored by a gas fireplace, into the open kitchen with slab granite, white cabinetry, Jenn-Air range and refrigerator, and Bosch dishwasher. The primary suite includes a remodeled three-quarter bath with custom tile and walk-in shower; a remodeled full bath and flexible mudroom/drop zone add practical depth.
Outside, the lot is calm and private: mature plantings, xeriscaped beds, a covered back porch, gas-plumbed grill, refreshed side fencing and gates, and a huge backyard that opens to a tree-lined creek corridor. The tree canopy and creek create a peaceful natural edge behind the home, with filtered views and a rare sense of separation from surrounding neighbors.
The rear yard is the rare piece here: mature trees, a covered back porch, and a natural edge that feels calm, green, and removed from the surrounding streets.
The creek corridor sits beyond the usable lawn and planting beds, giving the home a softer outlook and a stronger sense of privacy than a typical Applewood lot.













The plan keeps the daily living spaces connected, places all bedrooms on one level, and adds practical support from the mudroom/drop zone and attached two-car garage.
Major systems are dialed in, which lets the architecture, light, and creekside setting carry the experience instead of a buyer walking into a project list.
The updates are practical and meaningful: radiant heat and hot water, roof, electrical, EV charging, cooling, conditioned crawl space, remodeled baths, and a flexible entry/drop zone.
This is Applewood at its best: west-side convenience without losing the quiet residential feel. Golden, the foothills, Clear Creek, and South Table Mountain set the outdoor rhythm.
From Ward Court, the story is not generic proximity to retail or commuter roads. It is the ability to live on a calm street, back to a tree-lined creek corridor, and still move quickly toward Golden, trailheads, creek paths, and mountain weekends.
The backyard gives the house its rare edge. The tree canopy, creek, filtered views, and separation from neighbors make the lot feel much quieter and more private than a typical suburban yard.
Single-level living, thoughtful updates, and a creekside Applewood setting.
3110 Ward sold June 22, 2026 for $740,000. Keep the property story handy, then call Chris when you want to find the next one.