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Stonegate, Parker CO: Metro Districts, HOA & Buyer Guide

Stonegate homes use Parker addresses but sit in unincorporated Douglas County, with metropolitan districts that run the pools and parks and a separate HOA. Here is how they fit together, and what to verify before you make an offer.

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Prepared by Ohana Style Realty. Facts checked: November 3, 2026.

Quick answer: what is Stonegate?

Stonegate is a community with Parker, Colorado mailing addresses that the area's districts describe as unincorporated Douglas County. Stonegate Village Metropolitan District (SVMD) says it covers approximately 639 acres and handles water and wastewater, open space and recreation facilities. A second district, Stonegate North Villages Metropolitan District, is a separate entity whose pool and courts are north of Lincoln Avenue.

The key buying point: a metro district is not an HOA. Stonegate homes can involve a metro district, an owners association and, for some condos or townhomes, an additional community association. For the wider area, see our Moving to Parker guide.

Geography and how Stonegate relates to Parker

SVMD describes itself as located in unincorporated Douglas County, and its office address is on Stonegate Parkway in Parker, CO 80134. The northern district says it sits just south of E-470, between Chambers Road and Jordan Road, in unincorporated Douglas County. Its own pages describe the east and west sides differently, so check a map for the exact address.

A Parker mailing address does not by itself tell you which town, county services or districts apply. Confirm the jurisdiction for your address with the Douglas County Assessor and your title commitment.

Stonegate Village Metro District vs. the HOA

A metropolitan district is a governmental entity with limited powers under Title 32 of Colorado law, governed by elected board members who are residents and property owners. SVMD says its taxes mainly pay down debt for water and wastewater facilities, and it also charges fees, including a monthly park and recreation fee on the utility bill.

SVMD states plainly that it is not the HOA. Covenants, parking, trash service, yard or roof modifications, quarterly dues and association documents belong to the HOA, which SVMD's site says is managed by PCMS. The Stonegate Village Owners Association's site confirms that the pools and amenities are owned and maintained by two metropolitan districts, not the HOA, and says condo or townhome owners may also have access to a separate pool through their own community. The North Villages district likewise says it is separate from both SVMD and the HOA.

Verify before you buy: buyers must verify the recorded declarations, HOA dues, special assessments, reserves and insurance, plus district fees and the property tax statement, for the specific address.

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Pools, parks and recreation

The district pages describe two recreation systems. The pool and tennis courts south of Lincoln Avenue are owned and operated by SVMD; those north of Lincoln Avenue belong to Stonegate North Villages Metropolitan District, which has its own phone-based pass system. Use requires living inside a district's borders, and renters must show proof of residency. Do not assume a home has pool access; confirm which district serves it.

SVMD lists pools, gazebos and parks, a community center, open space, tennis courts and pickleball courts. Its gazebos are free for residents on a first-come basis, and the community center can be reserved. The North Villages district publishes a walking-trails map and describes rolling open space, playgrounds and tennis courts. We do not state fees, hours or pass costs, since they change by season.

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Our home search covers Colorado homes and is not filtered to Stonegate. Stonegate is used loosely in listings, so ask us to confirm the district, the association and the fees for any home you like.

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Housing: what the public sources say

The sources we opened do not give a housing mix, so we do not state home types, ages, sizes or prices. The HOA's site mentions condominiums and townhomes with their own communities, which suggests more than one product type. Ask for the exact subdivision and the association or associations that apply to each home.

Schools: use the DCSD locator

Douglas County School District assigns neighborhood schools by address through its School Locator Map, and says boundaries can change to accommodate growth. Enter the exact address and confirm with the district. We do not state school assignments or rate schools.

Shopping and transportation

RTD's Lincoln / Jordan Park-n-Ride is at 16775 Lincoln Ave. in Parker, with 102 free parking spaces, and serves routes 483 and PD. Route 483 runs between Lincoln Station and Nine Mile Station, and the weekday schedule we viewed lists the Lincoln & Jordan stop. We do not claim it is close to any particular home, so check RTD's trip planner for your address and hours.

For shopping, Park Meadows in Lone Tree publishes a store and restaurant directory, and the North Villages district describes easy access to Park Meadows and other shopping areas without giving distances. We do not state drive times.

Property taxes, district fees and due diligence

Your Douglas County property tax statement lists the taxing authorities that apply to a property, and SVMD tells residents to look for its assessment there. The county explains that mill levies are set by the taxing authorities, such as school districts, cities and special districts. Published district notices and materials do not all show the same mill levy figures, so we state none. Buyers must check the Douglas County tax bill and the Assessor's records for the exact address, and ask the seller and title company about any district fees.

Douglas County's Treasurer provides online property account search for tax statements and payments. Ask which district serves the home, what fees appear on the utility bill, and whether any special assessment is pending.

Colorado HOA law basics

Colorado's Common Interest Ownership Act (CCIOA) governs HOA communities. The state's HOA Information and Resource Center explains the law but does not regulate HOAs or settle disputes, which are treated as civil matters. Most associations must register with the Division of Real Estate each year, and one that fails to register may be unable to enforce a lien for assessments. CCIOA lists what an association must make available to unit owners, including its budget, current assessments, financial statements, insurance list, rules and the most recent reserve study. Buyers usually receive these through the seller and title company.

What buyers should check before offering

Confirm the address, jurisdiction and district: Stonegate Village or Stonegate North Villages. Request the HOA declaration, budget, assessments, insurance list and rules, and any condo or townhome association documents. Pull the Douglas County tax statement. Check the school locator. Ask how pool and court access works for that home.

New to buying in Colorado? Start with our home buyer guide. Also exploring the area? See our The Pinery guide.

Frequently asked questions

Is Stonegate in the Town of Parker?

Stonegate Village Metropolitan District says it is in unincorporated Douglas County, and addresses use Parker, CO 80134. Confirm the jurisdiction for an address with the Douglas County Assessor.

Is Stonegate Village Metropolitan District the HOA?

No. SVMD says it is not the HOA, which handles covenants, dues and modifications. The HOA's own site says the pools are owned by two metro districts, not the HOA.

Are there two Stonegate metro districts?

Yes. SVMD operates the pool and courts south of Lincoln Avenue and Stonegate North Villages Metropolitan District operates those to the north. They are separate entities.

What is the Stonegate mill levy?

We do not state one. Published notices vary, so check the Douglas County tax bill and the Assessor's records for the address.

Can I use the Stonegate pools?

Pool use is for residents inside a district's borders, and renters must show proof of residency. Access differs by district and by home, so confirm before you buy.

Which school district serves Stonegate?

Douglas County School District assigns schools by address through its locator. We do not state assignments.

Can I get to Stonegate by RTD?

RTD's Lincoln / Jordan Park-n-Ride, with routes 483 and PD, is at 16775 Lincoln Ave.. We do not state distances, so check RTD's planner for your address.

What should I ask for before buying a Stonegate home?

Ask for HOA documents that CCIOA lists among association disclosures, any condo or townhome association documents, the district services and fees that apply, and the Douglas County tax statement.

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Sources and editorial notes

This guide draws on public sources, facts checked November 3, 2026. Confirm details for any address before you buy.

Prepared by Ohana Style Realty. Ohana Style Realty, Littleton, Colorado. 720-706-1411. Neighborhood information is general, gathered from the public sources listed above, and is not legal, tax or insurance advice. Verify details for any address before you buy.