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South Denver Metro · Douglas County

Moving to Highlands Ranch, Colorado

Amenity-rich & organized

One of the most successful master-planned communities in the country — organized into 'ridge' sub-communities, with an enormous trail and rec-center system. Predictable, amenity-loaded, and consistently well-kept.

County
Douglas County
Typical home value
$710,472 ↓ 2.8% YoY
Schools
Douglas County Schools (A−)
To downtown Denver
~13 mi · 25 min S

Best for

Trails & rec centersTurn-key livingResale value

🏡 Home prices in Highlands Ranch

Single-family homes
$600K – $1.3M+
Townhomes
$450K – $700K
Condos
$260K – $450K

Typical overall value is around $710,472 (↓ 2.8% YoY). Want live comps for a specific street or new-build community in Highlands Ranch? Just ask Kelli.

📍 Neighborhoods in Highlands Ranch

Northridge $255K–$2.3M — one of the oldest villages, north near County Line and the Northridge Rec Center
Westridge $360K–$1.5M — west-side village around Westridge Rec Center and Redstone Park, strong trail access
Eastridge $350K–$1.2M — diverse east-side village by the Eastridge Rec Center — the most affordable entry points
Southridge $460K–$1.35M — south-central village anchored by the large Southridge Rec Center
Firelight $600K–$1.2M — newer southeast subdivision near the Backcountry open space
BackCountry $650K–$4.3M+ — gated luxury enclave on the far south end with the private Sundial House and trails
The Hearth $600K–$1.1M — newer southeast village near Redstone Park and the rec center
Town Center / Civic Green $500K–$850K — walkable brownstones and townhomes around Civic Green Park and the shops
Verona (55+) $550K–$800K — low-maintenance 55+ patio homes and townhomes near Town Center
Wildcat Ridge $600K–$1.6M+ — upscale gated pocket off Wildcat Reserve Pkwy on the Lone Tree edge — some homes carry a Littleton address

🏗️ New construction & builders

Largely built out — almost all inventory is resale
BackCountry by Shea Homes — gated luxury enclave, now in final/resale phases
Sterling Ranch (adjacent) — new construction from the mid-$400s next door
Lennar · Richmond American · Pulte — among the active builders at Sterling Ranch
Taylor Morrison · TRI Pointe · Trumark — more Sterling Ranch collections
💡 Buying new construction? Have me represent you — usually at no cost to you

In many builder communities the builder will often cover your agent's commission, so it's usually free to you — but you generally must register me as your agent on your first visit, before you tour. Then I negotiate price, incentives, upgrades and contract terms on your side.

🎓 Schools

Highlands Ranch is served by Douglas County Schools (A−). All four Highlands Ranch high schools rate 9/10 on GreatSchools — one of the metro's strongest clusters. Always confirm the exact school a specific home feeds into before you buy — I can verify that for any address.

🚗 Getting around & commute

DTC~15–25 min
Downtown Denver~30–40 min

To Denver International Airport: ~40 min via E-470.

🌲 Parks & trails

The 8,200-acre Backcountry Wilderness Area, the historic Highlands Ranch Mansion, and Redstone Park headline 70+ miles of trails.

Backcountry Wilderness Area — 8,200 acres and 25+ miles of natural-surface trails
East/West Regional Trail — ~27-mile paved corridor for hiking & biking
Highline Canal Trail — flat, tree-lined multi-use path through the community
Bluffs Regional Park — 2.7-mile loop with mountain and skyline views

55+ & senior living

Highlands Ranch sits within easy reach of the south metro's active-adult communities and senior services. Ask me for current availability.

Aging Resources of Douglas County offers free transportation, in-home help, medical-equipment lending and resource navigation for residents 60+.

Touring a builder or active-adult community? Register me as your agent on your first visit — my representation is typically at no cost to you, since the builder covers it.

See the full 55+ & Senior Living guide — communities, senior centers, care options and support services.

Thinking about Highlands Ranch?

I'm Kelli Eagle — a local REALTOR® who helps buyers relocate to the South Denver Metro. I'll pull live listings, exact taxes and school assignments, and (for out-of-state buyers) do video walkthroughs.

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