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16-09-2026
Here is an overview of the news regarding the Douglas County School District’s purchase of the Meridian office building:
The Purchase DetailsAcquisition Price: The Douglas County School District (DCSD) agreed to purchase Meridian One, a four-story, roughly 140,000-square-foot office building located at 9785 Maroon Circle in northern Douglas County, for $6 million.
Deep Discount: The building had previously sold in 2014 for $12.8 million, representing a discount of over 50%. The property had been placed into court receivership in late 2023 after its former owner defaulted on loans, and a judge approved the receivership sale.
While the purchase price was $6 million, the district plans to invest approximately $23 million in renovations and buildout, bringing the total project cost to roughly $29 million.
Funding is planned through capital reserves, proceeds from prior real estate transactions, and the eventual sale of surplus district real estate.
Office Consolidation: District administrative staff has been spread out across nine non-school locations. The move brings administrative operations under one roof to improve collaboration and streamline operational overhead.
Aging Current Headquarters: The district’s long-standing Wilcox Street facility in Castle Rock required an estimated $23 million to $25 million in repairs and safety upgrades alone, without offering the expanded capacity or tenant revenue potential of Meridian One.
Projected Cost Savings & Revenue: DCSD projects that consolidating central operations will help trim ongoing annual facility operating costs significantly, contributing to long-term budget savings. Additionally, the building currently has existing third-party tenants who generate leasing revenue for the district.