Highlands Ranch, Colorado

Highlands Ranch is in Douglas County Colorado.

A family oriented community, the area is geared toward many family activities including parks, bike paths, fitness centers and more!

Highlands Ranch is very close to the Denver Tech Center, great places to shop and fine restaurants.

One of the more popular areas to live in Douglas County, home values have steadily increased year after year.

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As part of promoting a healthy lifestyle and family community, Highlands Ranch has it's own fully equiped Recreation Center:

Highlands Ranch has a diverse history. Although the current community was founded in 1981, the first settlers built their lives in this area a long time ago. Highlands Ranch Mansion Our community's proudest historic treasure sits atop a hill overlooking the community and the mountains to the west. This Mansion has evolved over the years with rich architectural styles and personal influence and from its many owners. The ranch is operational today.

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Recognized as one of the most popular master-planned communities in the the ultimate in Rocky Mountain living. It's a community of parks, picnics and playgrounds, of award-winning schools and a thriving business community. And, it's home to neighborhoods built by 17 of Colorado's premier homebuilders offering more home designs and price ranges than any other new home community in Colorado. Highlands Ranch has a diverse history. Although the current community was founded in 1981, the first settlers built their lives in this area a long time ago. Highlands Ranch Mansion Our community's proudest historic treasure sits atop a hill overlooking the community and the mountains to the west. This Mansion has evolved over the years with rich architectural styles and personal influence and from its many owners. The ranch is operational today.

Convenience is one of the trademark features of Highlands Ranch. Recreation, shopping, and dining are within 5 minutes to most residences. Two recreation centers offer pools, gyms, meeting rooms, and tennis courts. Park Meadows Mall, with four large department stores and over 100 specialty stores, is an exciting place to shop and dine. Restaurants abound within the community from ethnic to home style.

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Diversions

Walkers, hikers and anyone on non-motorized wheels can use the community trails. Highlands Ranch also boasts several state-of-the-art recreation centers. Amenities include swimming pools indoor running tracks and climbing walls.

On a grander scale, the Rockies, about 10 miles and 20 minutes to the west via surface streets and freeway, offer an almost endless variety of recreation.

Chatfield Reservoir, popular with boaters and fishing enthusiasts, is nearby in the Chatfield Lake State Recreation Area. Park Meadows, an upscale shopping mall designed in the Craftsman style, is nearby.

Transportation

Interstate 25, which runs on the east side of Highlands Ranch, takes commuters north to the Denver Tech Center, a four-mile/15-minute trip. Downtown Denver is about 12 miles/30 minutes north on I25 but is congested during rush hour.

University Boulevard takes commuters and shoppers north for the 10 miles/30 minute trip to the upscale Cherry Creek Shopping District and another three miles/five minutes to downtown Denver.

The new state highway, C470, loops south of Denver to Highlands Ranch and in 10 Miles/15 minutes connects to Interstate 70, the major entrance to the Rockies west of Denver. Eastbound, the toll road, E470, loops north to link with Interstate 70 on the east side of town and offers a 20-mile/30-minute commute to Denver International Airport.

The new light rail system will take commuters and shoppers from its current terminus about a mile north of Highlands Ranch's northwest corner to downtown Denver in about half an hour.

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Schools

Douglas County School District, the fastest growing school district in the nation, has earned a good reputation serving Highlands Ranch with 11 elementary schools, two middle schools and two high schools.

Six charter schools exist in the district, including the Core Knowledge Charter School. The 17 preschools include a special education preschool that serves as a model training site for the state.

Highlands Ranch is one of the most successful planned communities in the nation. The master plan for the community was approved in 1979 which included 13,000 acres approved for open space, parks, trails, and community facilities.

In addition to convenience, Highlands ranch has been designed as a full service community. Two private schools, 13 elementary, 2 middle, and two high schools serve the community with additional schools still in the planning phase. Health care is also within arms reach including medical offices, specialty facilities, and hospitals. The community also features many groups, organizations, and churches. Services abound in Highlands Ranch and becoming a part of the community is as easy as a phone call.

Highlands Ranch also offers various communities within the community. Homes from the 100,000’s and above to custom homes are available. Whether your preference is traditional or contemporary you can find a home that suits your needs.