Highlands Ranch is located south of Denver in Douglas County, one of the fastest growing areas in the country. This master-planned community was created in the early 1980s and encompasses about 23,000 acres, while 13,000 are set aside for open space with numerous hiking and biking trails, parks, and recreational facilities. The community is family oriented and provides residents with low crime rates, excellent schools, plenty of recreational opportunities and easy access to the Denver metropolitan area. Shea Homes, one of the most reputable builders in the country, has developed the land in Highlands Ranch. Whether you are looking for new construction or resale, you can find it in this community. All single-family homes, condos, townhouses and estates in Highlands Ranch bear the unique, one-of-a-kind elegance and beauty that Colorado homes are known for.
The area around Highlands Ranch features plenty of activities for those who enjoy the great outdoors. The trail along the historic Highline Canal allows residents to bicycle all the way to downtown Denver. Accessibility to and from Denver and the south suburbs is excellent. C-470 and I-225 provide access east and west and I-25 provides access to North Denver. There is easy access to downtown via the light rail which starts in the southwest Mineral/Santa Fe corridor. The community is also conveniently located near the foothills, providing easy access to the mountains for skiing, hiking and limited stakes gambling in Central City and Black Hawk.
Highlands Ranch Real Estate Market: Prices of Highlands Ranch Homes for Sale
Highlands Ranch's real estate market is diverse, allowing residents to find everything from starter homes to magnificent Highlands Ranch estates. Condominiums in Highlands Ranch and Denver area townhouses start at under $70,000 and range to the mid-$600,000s. Highlands Ranch homes with two to three bedrooms start at around $180,000. Larger Douglas County homes with four to five bedrooms, sky lights, hardwood floors and central air conditioning start in the low $300,000s and go up to $600,000 and more.
For grand Highlands Ranch estates complete with multiple fireplaces, vaulted ceilings, full basements, wine cellars and swimming pools, prices start from the low $700,000s and range up to $1 million and more. Many Highlands Ranch properties include spectacular views of the city and surrounding mountains.
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Highlands Ranch Real Estate Stats and Trends for the week of May 14th, 2012: homes priced around $320,906 compared to $320,906 the previous week, to remain steady with no change in listing price. For Wednesday, May 16th, the current national mortgage rate for a 30 year fixed mortgage is 3.75%; the 15 year fixed rate is at 3.02%. For a loan larger than conventional conforming loans, or 'jumbo' loan, the 30 year rate is 4.38%, while the 15 year jumbo rate currently is at 3.60%. You can calculate your mortgage rate with our mortgage calculators. Get local info and homes for sale in Highlands Ranch CO. View active real estate listings for different types of properties including new homes, houses for sale, foreclosures, short sales, and price reduced listings. Find information and property resources including prices of recently sold homes, neighborhood information, crime stats, home values, and schools in Highlands Ranch to help you find the best home!