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Welcome to Highlands Ranch
Just 12 miles south of Denver you will find the large suburb of Highlands Ranch, a 22,000-acre master-planned community founded in 1981. The town features a wide range of restaurants, recreation centers, a large shopping mall, dozens of schools and churches, and more than 50 miles of scenic trails that wind through neighborhoods and open space. Known for its strong sense of community and exceptional amenities, Highlands Ranch consistently ranks among the most desirable places to live in the Denver metro area. Highlands Ranch has a reputation for its residents' quality of life and amenities and Douglas County was recently rated by USNews as the #1 Healthiest Community in the country.
A hidden gem within the community is the 8,200 acres of protected conservation space known as Highlands Ranch Backcountry Wilderness Area. This expansive natural area offers miles of trails, wildlife viewing, and sweeping Front Range views, with access reserved exclusively for Highlands Ranch residents. The community also hosts popular annual events that bring neighbors together, including the Taste of Highlands Ranch in May, featuring more than 30 local restaurants, and the Highlands Ranch Beer Festival, where visitors can sample beers from dozens of Colorado breweries.
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If you are curious about buying or selling your home in Highlands Ranch, contact our team today and we can guide you in all aspects of real estate.
Highland Ranch Home Market Stats
Includes single famly homes and townhomes| AT A GLANCE... | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
| Sold Homes | 1615 | 1530 | 935 | 929 | 1251 |
| Average Sold Price | $740,827 | $775,763 | $831,501 | $839,865 | $835,706 |
| Average Days on Market | 7 | 16 | 25 | 21 | 35 |
Pictured above: The Hearth neighborhood, with Southridge Recreation Center in the background. Photo © The Schossow Group
Highlands Ranch Neighborhoods & Schools
Neighborhoods
Highlands Ranch is home to dozens of great neighborhoods, such as The Hearth (pictured here), grouped into four general areas: Northridge, Southridge, Eastridge and Westridge. Each location has its own dedicated recreation center including gym and indoor/outdoor pool, though all Highlands Ranch residents are open to use any rec center.
Schools
Douglas County School District is the third-largest school district in Colorado, serving more than 68,000 students from K-12 across a variety of high-ranking public, private and charter schools. In all there are 91 Schools in Douglas County including 48 Elementary, 9 Middle, 9 High Schools, 5 Alternative and 20 Charter, plus 42 Preschool locations. High schools located in Highlands Ranch include Highlands Ranch High School, Thunderridge High School, Rock Canyon High School, Mountain Vista High School, Valor Christian High School, STEM School Highlands Ranch, Mile High Academy and SkyView Academy.
Pictured: A home in BackCountry, Highlands Ranch. Photo © The Schossow Group
BackCountry
BackCountry is an extraordinary gated community located in the heart of Highlands Ranch, Colorado located south of Wildcat Ridge and at the end of Broadway. Though new homes are now sold out, there are still many opportunites to call BackCountry home, and it's one of the most desirable places to live in the Denver Metro area.
Though there are homes in different price ranges, most homes in BackCountry typically range from $900,000 - $1,500,000. The Schossow Group is an expert in BackCountry home sales with many successful transactions in the gated neighborhood and we even have a BackCountry resident on our team.
Curious about BackCountry specifically? Learn more about the BackCountry neighborhood here.
Highlands Ranch offers great housing options for a wide range of affordability. Photo © The Schossow Group
Client Testimonial
"What a joy it was for us to work with the team at The Schossow Group. Every member of the team was helpful, pleasant and responsive throughout our home buying/construction process. Honesty and competence are the attributes we value most in a realtor and The Schossow Group has both. They are very familiar with the local and macro markets, and their integrity is unquestioned based on our experience. We highly recommend The Schossow Group."
- Paul & Lynn (View more testimonials)
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