Homes for Sale in Highlands Ranch, Colorado
Highlands Ranch is proof that a master-planned community can actually deliver on the promise — 22,000 acres, developed since 1981, and still consistently ranked among the best places to live in Colorado.
One of the state’s largest communities, by design
Located in Douglas County about 12 miles south of Denver, Highlands Ranch is the largest unincorporated community in Colorado, home to just over 100,000 residents. It was planned from the start with public parks and bike paths woven through every section, and that groundwork still shows: residents have access to more than 2,000 acres of open space, over 70 miles of trails, and parks like Northridge Park and Highland Heritage Regional Park, plus several off-leash dog parks. The historic Highlands Ranch Mansion remains a cultural anchor from the community’s ranching roots.
Schools that drive demand
Highlands Ranch falls within Douglas County School District RE-1, one of Colorado’s top-performing districts. Highlands Ranch High School and Rock Canyon High School both serve the area, alongside STEM School Highlands Ranch, a standout for families prioritizing a rigorous, college-prep track.
Real estate here
Because Highlands Ranch was built out methodically over four decades, you’ll find real variety — established sections from the ’80s and ’90s alongside newer construction, all built with consistent HOA standards and amenity access across the community.
Let’s talk about your move to Highlands Ranch. With a community this size, which section you land in matters — I can help you figure out where fits.
About
Teresa Wallace is a Realtor with Realty One Group Premier and a longtime Littleton , Colorado resident. With 12 years of real estate experience, she specializes in helping buyers and sellers throughout the Littleton and the greater Denver Metro area.
