Highlands Ranch Real Estate Information

Zip Codes:
80124, 80163, 80124, 80126, 80129, 80130, 80163

Highlands Ranch real estate 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. Convenience is one of the trademark features of Highlands Ranch. Recreation, shopping, and dining are within 5 minutes to most residences. Three 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.

Located 12 miles south of Denver along C-470 and approximately 1 mile west of Interstate I-25, Highlands Ranch is a popular neighborhood. Highlands Ranch offers a diverse range of housing, from condo/townhomes to multi-story mansions. Impressive
amenities include a network of outdoor recreation spots, over 40 miles of paved trails, 15 parks and more than 1,900 acres of open space complete the

In addition to convenience, Highlands ranch has been designed as a full service community. Two private schools,Highlands Ranch neighborhood info 15 elementary, four middle, and four high schools serve the community with additional schools still in the planning phase. (see Highlands Ranch Area School Map)

Health care is also within arms reach including medical offices, specialty facilities, and the newly opened Sky Ridge Medical Center in nearby Lone Tree. 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 Golf ClubHighlands 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.

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Quick facts on Highlands Ranch
  • Population: 72,000
  • Government: Unincorporated Douglas County
  • Sales Tax: 4.8%
  • Utilities: Special metropolitan service districts



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Education

Douglas County School RE-1
620 Wilcox Street
Castle Rock, Colorado 80104
(303) 688-3195
Number of Students: 18,098
Number of Schools: 28
Pupil/Teacher ratio: 20:1
Expenditure per Student: $4,268

Transportation
  • 45-60 min.- Denver Int’l Airport - 800-342-2000
  • 35-45 min.- Central Business Dist.
  • 15-20 min.- DTC/Greenwood Plaza
  • RTD Information: (303) 299-6700
Utilities
  • Gas and Electric:
  • Xcel Energies (303) 623-1234
  • Intermountain Rural Electric (303) 688-3100
  • Water: Highlands Ranch Metro District (303) 791-0430
Shopping Centers
  • Park Meadows Mall featuring
  • Nordstrom
  • Foleys
  • Eddie Bauer
  • Dillards
  • Convenience Centers
Recreation
  • Douglas County Parks & Recreation Highlands Ranch Office Heritage Park (303) 470-0140
Licenses
  • Driver’s License: 927 N. Park Castle Rock, Colorado 80103 (303) 688-4625
  • License Plates: 301 Wilcox Castle Rock, Colorado 80104 (303) 660-7440
Post Office
  • Highlands Ranch Post Office 9609 S. University Blvd. Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 (303) 470-1732
Library
  • Highlands Ranch Library 9292 Ridgeline Blvd.Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 (303) 791-7703
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