Barefoot Village: The Complete Guide to Firestone's Newest Neighborhood
Four builders, a dozen floor plans, and a neighborhood still taking shape — here's an independent look at what Barefoot Village actually is, who builds there, and how to compare it as a buyer.
By Laura Owen
If you have been researching new construction north of Denver, you have probably run into the name Barefoot Village — usually scattered across four different builder websites, each showing you only its own homes. This is the guide I wish existed when buyers first ask me about it: one honest, independent look at what Barefoot Village actually is, who builds there, what it costs, and how to think about it if you are weighing a move.
What Barefoot Village is — Firestone's newest neighborhood
Barefoot is a roughly 1,300-acre master-planned community in Firestone, just off I-25 at Exit 240, developed by Brookfield Residential. It is split into two distinct sub-neighborhoods: the older, lake-centered Barefoot Lakes, and the newer Barefoot Village. When people search "barefoot village firestone," this newer side is what they are looking for — the phase that is still actively taking shape, with several builders selling at once.
The Village sits a short walk or drive from the community's signature lakes and its resort-style amenities: a pool, clubhouse, parks, and sports courts, plus easy access to the St. Vrain River Trail and Union Reservoir nearby. The tradeoff worth naming up front is that a newer neighborhood is still filling in — some streets are finished and lived-in, others are active construction. That is normal for a community at this stage, but it is the honest picture buyers deserve.
Who builds in Barefoot Village
The thing that makes Barefoot Village homes hard to compare is that four builders sell here, each with its own portfolios, price points, and personalities. Here is the lay of the land, with pricing cited as directional context only — base prices exclude lot premiums and design center upgrades, and they change often, so verify current numbers with each builder.
Brookfield Residential — the master developer, and also a builder here. Its Novella Townhomes start in the $400s (the most attainable entry point in the community), with the Canvas Portfolio from the high $400s and Tealight from the $500s.
Pulte Homes — single-family homes from the $500s.
American Legend Homes — single-family homes from the $600s.
Richmond American Homes — Duos paired homes from the $600s and larger single-family plans from the $700s.
Across those builders, Barefoot Village homes generally run from roughly 1,950 to 3,800 square feet, so the range spans first-time-buyer townhomes to substantial single-family plans. No builder here is objectively "best" — they are genuinely different in floor plans, included features, and design center approach, and the right one depends entirely on what you value.
How to think about Barefoot Village builders as a buyer
When buyers ask me how to sort through four builders, I steer them away from starting with price and toward starting with fit. A few questions that actually narrow it down:
Attached or detached? Townhomes and paired homes carry a different lifestyle (and different HOA structure) than a detached single-family lot.
What's included vs. what's an upgrade? Two homes at the same base price can end up thousands apart after the design center. This is where budgets quietly blow up.
Lot premiums. A better lot can add real money on top of the base price — worth understanding before you fall for a specific homesite.
Build stage. A quick move-in inventory home and a to-be-built home are very different timelines and decisions.
One point I always make clear: I have no relationship with Brookfield, Pulte, Richmond American, or American Legend. That independence is the whole point — the builder's on-site agent represents the builder, and having someone in your corner who can compare all four honestly is exactly what this kind of decision calls for.
Barefoot Village is not one thing you can price at a glance — it is four builders, a dozen floor plans, and a neighborhood still coming together. The buyers who do best here are the ones who compare it as a whole rather than through any single builder's window.
Thinking about Barefoot Village?
If you are trying to make sense of the builders, the portfolios, and what is actually available right now, that comparison is exactly what I do. I have toured these models and can walk you through the differences for your situation — no obligation, just a clearer picture. Reach out any time.
Pricing is directional and subject to change — verify current base prices, lot premiums, and availability with each builder. We recommend working with an independent buyer's agent for property-specific guidance.
Laura Owen, The Owen Group at RE/MAX Momentum. Licensed in Colorado.