Kinston Centerra | Loveland, CO
Kinston is a master-planned new home community located in the dynamic Centerra area of Loveland, Colorado, positioned immediately east of Interstate 25 and north of The Promenade Shops at Centerra, near Kendall Parkway and Centerra Parkway. This forward-thinking development spans 625 acres and represents one of Northern Colorado’s top-selling new home communities.
Current and announced builders in Kinston include:
- Bridgewater Homes – Bridgewater Collection (semi‑custom single‑family)
- David Weekley Homes – Kinston Cottage Collection & Mainstreet Townhomes (single‑family + townhomes)
- Lennar – Kinston: The Petal Collection (single‑family)
- Richmond American Homes – Richmond American Homes Collection & Urban Collection (single‑family + paired homes)
- Trilogy® by Shea Homes – future 55+ Trilogy Boutique Community (single‑family and paired homes, coming 2026)
Kinston
Loveland, CO
$429,990 - $989,990
1,618 - 3,685 Finished SF
18 Quick Move-In Homes
13 Pre-Sale Floor Plans
Community Amenities
Homeowners Association
$77.0
Area Schools
District
Thompson R2-J
Elementary
Riverview Pk-8
High
Mountain View
Middle
Riverview Pk-8
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Bridgewater Homes
$708,990 - $989,990
1,837 - 3,249 Finished SF
1 Quick Move-In Homes
2 Pre-Sale Floor Plans
David Weekley Homes
$429,990 - $629,990
1,680 - 2,363 Finished SF
6 Quick Move-In Homes
5 Pre-Sale Floor Plans
Dream Finders Homes
$562,500 - $575,000
2,260 - 2,560 Finished SF
2 Quick Move-In Homes
0 Pre-Sale Floor Plans
Kinston Community Overview
Developed by McWhinney (recently rebranded as Realberry), Kinston broke ground in December 2020 with a vision to create a multi-generational neighborhood where residents can truly live, work, and play. The community’s name thoughtfully blends “kinship” and “town,” reflecting its founding concept of fostering connection and community spirit. At full buildout within the next 10 to 15 years, Kinston plans to deliver approximately 2,800 homes across 15 distinct product segments, accommodating an estimated 8,000 residents.
The master plan embraces regionally traditional architectural styles—including modern farmhouse, modern Craftsman, modern prairie, and mid-century modern designs—reimagined for contemporary living. As part of the larger 3,000-acre Centerra master-planned community, Kinston benefits from established infrastructure including miles of trails, 300 acres of open space, UCHealth Medical Center of the Rockies, The Promenade Shops and The Marketplace at Centerra, a pre-K to 8th grade STEAM school, and the High Plains Environmental Center.
Master Plan and Neighborhoods
Kinston’s development follows a neighborhood-based approach designed around future parks and interconnected trails. The community’s first neighborhoods—Roundtop Park and Parkstone—feature a refreshing mix of spacious semi-custom single-family homes, paired homes, and townhomes. The VellaTerra neighborhood offers for-lease paired homes, providing additional housing options. The development prioritizes walkability and bicycle accessibility, with neighborhoods intentionally designed to make getting around on two feet or two wheels both easy and enjoyable.
Kinston Builder Overview
Kinston offers an impressive variety of homebuilders, each bringing unique architectural perspectives and home designs to the community. The initial phase launched in 2021 with three builders—Lennar, Dream Finders Homes, and Richmond American Homes—who collectively delivered 237 homesites representing five different home types. The builder lineup has since expanded to include David Weekley Homes and Bridgewater Homes, with Trilogy by Shea Homes set to join in 2026.
David Weekley Homes at Kinston presents two distinct collections at Kinston. The Kinston Cottage Collection features two-story single-family homes ranging from 2,049 to 3,898 square feet with three to seven bedrooms, offering thoughtfully designed spaces with open-concept living rooms, front porches, and back patios starting from the high $400s. Their Mainstreet Townhomes collection delivers low-maintenance living in thoughtfully designed townhomes from 1,680 to 1,846 square feet with two to three bedrooms, starting from the mid $400s.
Richmond American Homes at Kinston brings inspired single-family homes to Kinston with their beautifully detailed two- to four-bedroom ranch and two-story homes ranging from 1,970 to 3,900 square feet. These homes infuse character and color into the neighborhoods, with charming exteriors and open, welcoming interiors starting from the high $600s.
Bridgewater Homes at Kinston offers the Bridgewater Collection, featuring spacious semi-custom ranch and two-story homes ranging from 3,203 to 5,107 square feet with two to seven bedrooms. These expansive homes cater to growing families or those who love to entertain, with open-concept kitchens, luxurious primary suites, and options for finished basements with rec rooms and wet bars, starting from the mid $600s to over $1 million.
Dream Finders Homes at Kinston introduced the Dream Series with five beautifully open ranch and two-story floorplans ranging from 1,813 to 2,377 square feet with three to five bedrooms, available in modern farmhouse, prairie, and Craftsman exteriors starting from the $500s. Lennar provides additional single-family and paired home options ranging from 1,618 to 2,120 square feet starting from the $400s.
Trilogy by Shea Homes at Kinstone, coming in 2026, will introduce a 55-plus resort-style Trilogy Boutique Community with an initial 149 homesites and plans to eventually deliver approximately 550 homes for the active adult market. This community will feature the Freedom Collection of thoughtfully designed homes tailored to 55-plus buyers, paired with amenities designed to foster wellness, meaningful connections, and an active lifestyle.
Overall, the Kinston community offers new homes from the low $400s to over $1 million, with square footage ranging from approximately 1,600 SF to 5,100 SF. This diverse range ensures housing options for various lifestyles, from first-time homebuyers and young families to empty nesters and active adults seeking a vibrant community environment.
Kinston Community Amenities
Kinston thoughtfully integrates amenities designed to foster connection, wellness, and quality time among neighbors, friends, families, and visitors. The community’s amenity offerings blend current facilities with an ambitious vision for future enhancements that will transform Kinston into a true lifestyle destination.
Recreation Facilities and Community Centers
The Kinston Hub serves as the community’s current centerpiece, functioning as a welcome center, community gathering spot, and café all in one. This creative space houses the Hub Café by Fresh Plate, featuring a Colorado-fresh menu with breakfast, lunch, and happy hour offerings, including artisanal coffee blends, signature cocktails, and locally-sourced cuisine. The Hub offers inspiring work-from-anywhere space, a demonstration garden, several wonderful art installations, and a festive fire-pit-warmed patio with dramatic Rocky Mountain views. The venue welcomes residents and visitors alike, creating an accessible focal point for the emerging community.
Future plans include the ambitious Kinston Commons, a centralized amenity campus that will serve as the heart of the residential community. This expansive facility is planned to feature fitness and wellness rooms, large event spaces, a pool and splash pad, demonstration garden, event lawn, outdoor fire pits, and patios oriented for southwest mountain views. The iconic Community Center will welcome residents with sophisticated amenities designed to support both active lifestyles and relaxation.
Community Events and Social Programs
Kinston’s Community Life Team curates a full calendar of events designed to bring residents together throughout the year. These gatherings range from live-music happy hours and seasonal celebrations to concerts on the event lawn, fostering a tight-knit community where knowing your neighbors is normal. The programming reflects Kinston’s commitment to creating not just a place to live, but a vibrant lifestyle destination where residents can connect, explore new interests, and celebrate together.
Parks, Trails, and Open Spaces
Kinston’s outdoor amenity network represents one of its most compelling features. The community is being woven with a variety of creative parks linked like an “emerald necklace” by over 14 miles of trails that connect to Centerra’s existing 10.4-mile trail system. Plans include three signature parks and dozens of pocket parks scattered throughout the neighborhoods. Roundtop Park, one of the first neighborhood parks, provides accessible green space for residents.
The trail system offers seamless connections to broader recreational opportunities. Residents can easily reach Houts Reservoir and Equalizer Lake, which flank the community and offer breathtaking views and wildlife habitat. The High Plains Environmental Center Lakeside Trail provides a 1.6-mile Houts loop and a 2.2-mile Equalizer loop, with the combined circuit totaling 3.2 miles. These trails connect to regional pathways extending throughout Loveland and beyond, creating an interconnected network perfect for walking, running, and cycling.
Pet Amenities
Kinston is notably dog-friendly, with residents frequently commenting on the welcoming environment for pets. The community features potty stations throughout the neighborhood with waste bags and trash stations conveniently located for dog owners. Trails and parks provide excellent opportunities for walking dogs, and the community’s design encourages responsible pet ownership. While Kinston itself doesn’t have a dedicated dog park within its boundaries, nearby Fairgrounds Park and Mehaffey Park offer excellent off-leash dog park facilities just minutes away.
Outdoor Recreation Near Kinston
Beyond Kinston’s internal amenities, the community benefits from proximity to exceptional recreational destinations. Houts Reservoir allows kayaking and canoeing (no motorized boats), with designated fishing zones along the shoreline. Equalizer Lake prohibits all watercraft but offers excellent fishing from the shoreline and a fishing pier located west of Old Canal Park. These side-by-side lakes provide tranquil settings for outdoor enthusiasts while serving as important wildlife habitats.
The nearby Chapungu Sculpture Park spans 26 acres and displays 82 monumental stone sculptures from Zimbabwean artisans throughout natural and landscaped gardens. This one-of-a-kind outdoor exhibit offers walking trails, benches, community gathering areas, and hosts summer concerts, weddings, and special events. The High Plains Environmental Center features native plant demonstration gardens, a Wild Zone natural play area, a native plant nursery, and educational programs about land stewardship, native plants, and wildlife habitat.
Kinston Schools & Education
Students residing in Kinston attend schools within the Thompson School District (Thompson R2-J), an above-average public school district serving more than 15,000 students across 30 schools including 16 elementary, 4 middle, 5 high, 3 PK-8, and 2 charter schools.
Public Schools Serving Kinston
Riverview PK-8 serves as the primary school for Kinston students, offering preschool through eighth-grade educational programming. Established in August 2021, Riverview is conveniently located within the Thompson River Ranch community in Johnstown at 3550 Barkwood Drive. The school’s attendance boundary encompasses communities east of Interstate 25, including northeast Loveland and the Kinston area. As a PK-8 school, Riverview offers seamless transitions between elementary and middle school grades, supporting the development of long-term relationships with students and families. The unique structure reduces the number of transitions students experience during their educational journey, allowing them to focus on learning instead of adapting to new buildings, procedures, and staff.
Mountain View High School serves students in grades nine through twelve and stands as the fourth public high school in Loveland. Located at 3500 Mountain Lion Drive, the school opened in 2000 and accommodates approximately 1,075 students. Mountain View operates as a comprehensive high school with a focus on personalized learning and integration of arts and technology. The school is home to LISA (Loveland Integrated School of the Arts), the district’s music and arts magnet program, which opened in 2007 and emphasizes critical thinking and problem-solving through an arts-infused curriculum. Mountain View also houses the national pre-engineering program Project Lead the Way, offering students diverse pathways for academic and career exploration. The school provides 17 Advanced Placement courses, concurrent enrollment opportunities, Career and Technical Education programs, and extracurricular athletic programming in 19 sports.
Plans include a future school within the Kinston master plan that will be part of the Thompson School District, though specific details and opening dates have not been announced.
Private School Options
Families seeking private education have several options within close proximity to Kinston. Resurrection Christian School, located on Crossroads Boulevard is one of the closest, offering preschool through twelfth-grade education for approximately 1,600 students. The school provides a comprehensive program including AP, dual credit, and honors classes, along with robust athletics and extracurricular activities.
Kinston's Location & Proximity
Kinston’s strategic location within the Centerra master-planned community places residents at the crossroads of convenience, recreation, and Front Range accessibility. The community sits immediately east of Interstate 25 at the Highway 34 intersection, one of Northern Colorado’s primary commercial hubs.
Downtown Loveland Access
Downtown Loveland, centered at 4th Street and Cleveland/Lincoln, sits approximately 15 minutes from Kinston by car. The charming downtown district offers a vibrant shopping and dining scene, cultural attractions, and community events throughout the year. Loveland, known as America’s “Sweetheart City,” is located 46 miles north of the Colorado State Capitol in Denver and 45 minutes from Rocky Mountain National Park.
Shopping and Retail
Kinston residents enjoy unparalleled shopping convenience with two major retail centers within walking or short driving distance. The Promenade Shops at Centerra, located just north of Kinston off Highway 34, features over 75 shops and restaurants in an outdoor lifestyle center format. Anchor stores include Macy’s, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Barnes & Noble, and Best Buy, while specialty retailers like White House Black Market, Express, Banana Republic, Build-a-Bear Workshop, and Victoria’s Secret provide diverse shopping options. The center features a Main Plaza hosting outdoor movies and events, a seasonal ice skating rink, walking paths to Chapungu Sculpture Park, and the MetroLux 14 Theatre for entertainment. Many merchants welcome leashed dogs, and pet amenities include water stations throughout the shopping area.
The Marketplace at Centerra, positioned as Northern Colorado’s largest outdoor power center, offers 35 additional shops, cafés, and restaurants. Major tenants include Target, Sportsman’s Warehouse, JoAnn Fabrics, Old Navy, Ross, Marshalls, and PetSmart, along with dining options such as Chick-fil-A, Panera Bread, and Noodles & Company. The center maintains 99 percent occupancy and recently underwent renovations, demonstrating its continued popularity and relevance.
Recreational Opportunities Near Kinston
The Kinston area provides exceptional access to outdoor recreation. Houts Reservoir and Equalizer Lake, immediately adjacent to the community, offer fishing, kayaking, and miles of scenic trails with opportunities for bird watching and wildlife viewing. The High Plains Environmental Center, located approximately 11 minutes from Kinston Hub, provides educational programming, native plant gardens, and additional trail access.
Boyd Lake State Park, situated roughly 11 minutes away, spans 1,700 surface acres and accommodates all types of watercraft including ski boats, jet skis, sailboats, canoes, and stand-up paddleboards. The park features a marina offering rentals, gas, and supplies, along with a sandy beach, fishing piers, boat ramps, picnic areas, and camping facilities. Carter Lake, located in the foothills of southwest Loveland, provides 1,100 acres of water surrounded by 1,000 acres of public lands for boating, water skiing, sailing, scuba diving, swimming, fishing, hiking, and rock climbing.
The Budweiser Events Center (now Blue Arena), a multi-purpose venue located near Crossroads Boulevard and Interstate 25, hosts Colorado Eagles hockey games, concerts, family shows, and special events year-round. This 7,500-seat facility brings entertainment options directly to the Loveland community.
Healthcare Access Near Kinston
UCHealth Medical Center of the Rockies anchors the Centerra medical campus at 2500 Rocky Mountain Avenue, providing comprehensive healthcare services to the region. This 193-bed regional medical center specializes in heart and trauma care and opened in 2007. The facility features two intensive care units, a birthing center, special care nursery, medical and surgical nursing units, and full-service radiology and laboratory departments. Surgical services include general surgery, cardiothoracic procedures, orthopedic trauma, neurological trauma, and robotic-assisted surgery. The hospital has earned ANCC Magnet designation multiple times and numerous American Heart Association recognitions for adhering to evidence-based treatment guidelines. The medical center’s convenient location within Centerra ensures Kinston residents have immediate access to advanced healthcare services.
