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Information About Living in Highlands Ranch, CO

A-Z Directory to Highlands Ranch

More About Highlands Ranch

Almost any question you may have is answered in the A-Z Directory to Highlands Ranch.
We will be adding tons of information about Highlands Ranch to this page in the very near future- Meanwhile, browse the directory and email or call us if we can answer any other questions you may have about our great city.
303-717-8402
ronandpat@gundergroup.com

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FAQ

Where is Highlands Ranch, Colorado?
Highlands Ranch is located in Douglas County and is a southern suburb of Denver, located roughly along and south of C-470 between Santa Fe on the west and I-25 on the east
Map of Highlands Ranch

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What is Highlands Ranch's History?
In 1979 development began in what is today known as Highlands Ranch. It was part of the Louisiana Purchase in 1803! Highlands Ranch was owned by Lawrence Phipps Jr. between 1937 and 1979. In 1979 it was sold and developed by Mission Viejo Company and the first homes sold in July 1981. Residents began moving into The Ranch that same year. In 1997, J.F. Shea Co , a parent company of Shea Homes, purchased the community and Highlands Ranch remains today as a Metro District, an unicorporated area under the jurisdiction of Douglas County.

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Is Highlands Ranch a City or a Town?
Highlands Ranch is a Metro District, a Special Metropolitian District formed to provide several municipal services to The Ranch, such as water, sewage, highways, installation and maintenance of common property landscaping as well as development and maintenance of the District's park and trail system. The population is approaching 95,000 GREAT people!

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Is Highlands Ranch Divided into Areas Other
Than Neighborhood Subdivisions?
Yes, Highlands Ranch is divided into four quadrants, Northridge, Southridge, Eastridge, and Westridge. Each builder built both traditional and comtemporary style homes. Because of the rolling terrain in Highlands Ranch it is not uncommon to find huge walk-out basements and homes that back to parks and open space; many with sweeping mountain views.
The following is a breakout of The Ranch's areas:




Southridge
Subdivisions in Southridge include Firelight, The Hearth, The Overlook, Back Country, Weatherstone, Forest Glenn, Sundance, Indigo Hill, Kentley Hills and Stonebury. Some of the home builders were Sanford Homes, Berkley Homes, Joyce Homes, Ryland Homes, Shea Homes and Virden Homes.

Southridge Amenities and Schools
Village Center at Highlands Ranch boast several commercial retail stores and shops. Many Churches and Houses of Worship and Wildcat Mountain Reserve is located in Southridge. Douglas County public schools in Southridge are Bear Canyon Elementary, Saddle Ranch Elementary and Mountain Vista High School.

Eastridge
Subdivisions include Firelight, Gleneagles. Gleneagles is unque from other Highlands Ranch communities in that it is a 55 and over community. Shea Homes, Storck Homes and Richmond American Homes were the primary builders.

Eastridge Amenities and Schools
Highlands Ranch Post Office, Highlands Ranch Eastridge Recreation Center many Churches and Houses of Worship, Day Care facilities, many retail stores and restaurants as well as The Links Golf Course. Douglas County public schools located in Eastridge are Arrowwood Elementary, Foxhill Elementary, Cresthill Middle School, and Highlands Ranch High School private schools include Cherry Hills Christan school

Northridge
Subdivisions in Northridge include Pembrooke, Province Center, Richmond Pointe, Summer Hill, and Timberline Ridge. The builders were Sanford Homes, Richmond American Homes, DR Horton Homes, U.S. Home, and Writer Homes.

Northridge Amenities and Schools
AMC Highlands Ranch Centura Health Care Plaza, Highlands Ranch Business Park, 24 Theaters, many Churches and Houses of Worship, several Day Care centers, and because Northridge is nearer to C-470 and the Park Meadows Mall you will find numerous restaurants and retail shops. Douglas County public schools located in Northridge are Cougar Run Elementary, Sand Creek Elementary, and Northridge Elementary. Private schools include Highlands Ranch Christian school and Platte River Academy Charter school.

Westridge
Subdivisions include Copperfield, The Villages, Carlyle Park, Westridge Knolls, Birkdale, Turnbury, Westridge Pointe, Indigo Hills, Spring Hill, Highlands Ranch Golf Club, Impressions and Mansion Pointe. The builders were Falcon Homes, D.R Horton Homes, KB Homes, Oakwood Homes, Sanford Homes, U.S. Homes, Engle Homes, Ryland Homes, Mission Viejo, Pulte Homes, Village Builder Homes, Shea Homes, Centex Homes and Richmond American Homes.

Westridge Amenities and Schools
Clock Tower Residences are central in this great area. Highlands Ranch Westridge Recreation Center, Highlands Ranch Boat/RV Storage, many Churches and Houses of Worship, Day Care centers, Highlands Ranch Town Center featuring a several restaurants and shops and the beautiful Highlands Ranch Golf Course. Highlands Ranch Library and Wildcat Shopping Center and the new Target are popular areas. Douglas County public schools located in Westridge are Coyote Creek Elementary, Trail Blazer Elementary, Ranch View Middle School, and Thunderridge High School

Valor Christian High School
(The information above is deemed to be accurate, but changes can occur so we do not guarantee all information to be up-to-date. Please consult with us to verify the current information regarding these areas)

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Highlands Ranch Utilities

Gas & Electric
Xcel Energy 800-895-4999

Phone Companies

Qwest 800-244-1111
877-843-5444
AT&T 800-222-0300
Sprint 800-877-7746
MCI 800-950-5555

Cable Companies

Comcast 303-930-2001
Dish Network 800-333-3474
Direct TV 800-595-9931

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Highlands Ranch HOAs

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Are There Any Off-leash Dog Areas in
Highlands Ranch?

The Metro District offers four dog off-leash areas, located around the community, so dogs can exercise, socialize, and run off leash. Dog off leash facilities are located at:

Hound Hill
at Highland Heritage Park, south of the Quebec/University/Lincoln intersection south of the Post Office.
Parking is available at Highland Heritage Regional Park.

Digger's
at Dad Clark Park at 3385 Asterbrook Circle, west of Fairview Parkway and Summit View Parkway.
Parking is available at Dad Clark Park.

Fido's Field
at Foothills Park, at 1042 Riddlewood Drive. Lucent Boulevard, turn south on Timbervale Trail to Riddlewood.
It can also be accessed from Winterthur Way, west of Broadway.
Parking is available at Foothills Park

Rover's Run
at Redstone Park located east of Redstone Park, near the intersection of Town Center Drive and
Foothills Canyon Boulevard.
Parking is available at the Redstone Park Tennis Center.

Water is available on site during irrigation season. Rules are posted at each location. If you have questions, or to report a problem at a dog off-leash area, please contact the Metro District at 303-791-2710.

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What Churches are in
or Around Highlands Ranch?

BAPTIST Timber Ridge Church 450 Burgundy St Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 Phone: (303) 791-0633 CALVARY CHAPEL Horizon Christian Fellowship 5151 S. Federal, Ste. I-1a Highlands Ranch, CO 80123-2975 303-791-2917 Pastor: Dave Love Assistant Pastor: Dwight Nave Sunday Services 8:30am and 10:30am Midweek Service Thursdays 7pm CATHOLIC Pax Christi Catholic Church Office: 303-799-1036 5761 McArthur Ranch Road Highlands Ranch, CO 80124 Mass schedule: Saturdays at 5 pm; Sundays at 8:30 am, 10:30 am, and 6 pm St Mark Catholic Church 9905 Foothills Canyon Blvd Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 Phone: (720) 348-9700 Website: www.stmarkhighlandsranch.org COMMUNITY Cherry Hills Community Church 3900 Grace Boulevard Highlands Ranch, Colorado 80126-1111 Mountainview Community Christian 40 E Highlands Ranch Parkway Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 Phone - 303.471.9644 Email - info@mtnvw.org Website: http://www.mtnvw.org CHURCH OF CHRIST Church of Christ Broadway and Mineral Highlands Ranch, CO 303-441-9099 Church of Christ in Douglas County Mountain Vista High School 10585 Mountain Vista Ridge, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 (Junction of Wildcat Reserve with Summit View) Sunday Morning Classes - 9:15 AM Sunday Worship - 10:10 AM Wednesday Studies - 7:00 PM Information at bobbrown5@mac.com or call 720.344.5704 / 720.344.5580 http://www.cocdc.org CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS Church Of Jesus Christ Of Lds 9800 S Foothills Canyon Blvd Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 Phone: (303) 683-7986

FULL GOSPEL Living Way Fellowship (Foursquare) 345 E Wildcat Reserve Parkway Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 303.797.7076 (p) 303.797.6474 (f) Directions info@livingwayfellowship.org LUTHERAN Church at the Ranch 10730 Middlebury Way Highlands Ranch%u201A CO%u201A 80126 Ph. (303) 683-4445 Abiding Word Lutheran Church 8391 S Burnley Ct Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 Phone: (303) 791-3315 METHODISTS St. Luke's United Methodist Church 8817 S Broadway Highland Ranch, CO 80129 Phone: 303-791-0659 www.stlukeshr.com NON-DENOMINATIONAL South Fellowship Church (Solid Grounds Coffee Shop) 6560 S. Broadway Littleton, CO info@southfellowship.org www.southfellowship.org 303-797-1500 Pastor: Brad Strait PRESBYTERIAN Skyview Presbyterian Mission 9100 S Aftonwood St. Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 Phone: (303) 300-6722 EVANGELICAL Castlewood Evangelical Free Church 1733 E Dad Clark Dr Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 Phone: (303) 791-4932 Is your church listed here? Please let us know. We will be happy to add it to this website.

All That Highlands Ranch Has to Offer Near Tresana! Shea Homes knows building a new home isn't just about where you'll live. It's also about how you'll live. From incredible standard features to the highest quality construction, everything they do is designed to create the most enjoyable building and living experience for you. Instead of making do with the limited number of standardized floor plans offered by other builders, Shea Homes at Tresana offers numerous floor plans with flexible living space that allow you to customize your home to fit your individual life style. Why settle for almost perfect? The Montage and Essenza Collections also feature outdoor living space - giving you even more room to live "la dolce vita" - the sweet life. At Tresena, location is key. A home here lets you experience the benefits of urban-style living with all the comforts and convenience that this vibrant new neighborhood has to offer. This ideal location gives you easy access to a seemingly endless array of nearby amenities, shops and entertainment options. You can be anywhere in five steps, five minutes or five miles - it's all right outside your door. Walk to Whole Foods® or visit the Tattered Cover Book Store, Landsdown Arms Pub & Bistro, and other shops in the Highlands Ranch Town Center. And nearby are numerous major shopping retailers and restaurants. Since Tresana is part of Highlands Ranch, you'll also enjoy access to the community parks, over 60 miles of trails, state of the art recreation centers, and much more. You'll also be able to take advantage of the award-winning Douglas County schools, plus a full spectrum of shopping, dining and entertainment choices. Cardel Homes @ Clocktower Shops, cafés and diversions. A world of natural wonders at arm's reach. And an inspired blend of condominiums and townhomes in one of the country's Top 12 Places to Live. Welcome to Clocktower, in the haven of Highlands Ranch, where modern conveniences meet the tranquility of nature. From the brilliant big picture to the smallest of details, Cardel Homes and Clocktower have overlooked nothing. With a perfect balance of life, style and sanctuary, Clocktower offers true neighborhood vitality unlike anywhere else. Discover the rhythm of Clocktower living.

The Hearth Overlook Collection Shea Homes now offers three unique new designs at the Overlook Collection in The Hearth neighborhood of Highlands Ranch. With base prices starting from the low $400s, these homes will range from 2,751 to 3,113 square feet of stylish, yet practical, living space. Each of the three elevations available will express a different cottage motif that incorporates a considerable amount of stone on all sides of each home. Notable features include a plan with a third-level retreat off of the master bedroom and another with an optional third-level bonus room. This neighborhood will enjoy close proximity to the The Shops at Highland Walk, the Recreation Center at Southridge, future community park and trail system access, and Backcountry Wilderness Area, as well as all the other exceptional amenities available throughout Highlands Ranch. Richmond American Homes- BackCountry Building one dream home at a time Best Buy in Highlands Ranch! For over three decades, Richmond American has built new homes for more than 160,000 families across the nation. Their calling cards? Superior craftsmanship, value and a commitment to customer service from start to finish. But their true passion is personalization. Cookie cutter is not their style. They believe your home should have your name on it. their best success happens when they take it one home, one buyer, one dream at a time. That's why they prefer to wait to finish your home until they have your input. With them, you get to choose important things like cabinets, countertops and bathroom tile. A better way to build a home? They think so. With them, it's personal. That's the true Richmond American difference. Call us for Buyer's Representation on your new home purchase. Ron and Pat 303-717-8402 Luxury Custom Home builders in BackCountry ADES DESIGN BUILDERS Since construction of our first home 27 years ago, Ades Design Builders, Inc., has been building great homes and a great reputation in Colorado. We have completed more than 300 custom homes in Front Range neighborhoods from Castle Rock to Boulder, and in the mountain communities of Evergreen and Summit County. In recent years, Ades Design has focused its activity largely in Douglas County where new, high-quality developments match the company's quality construction. An Ades Design home is custom designed both for the site and for the client; each home takes advantage of the natural amenities of the building site and the design is directed by the client's needs, wishes, and budget. Ades Design Builders is experienced in Built Green%u2122 and ENERGY STAR construction practices, and can advise clients about these programs and incorporate them into projects at the client's request. Ades Design Builders benefits from relationships built over the years with the best sub-contractor trade partners, design professionals, and others that ensure consistently superior homes. With expertise and experience on its side, Ades Design enjoys creating architecturally adventurous homes as well as more traditional ones; utilizing newer technologies and materials, including sustainable and recycled products as well as well-established materials; and always working to bring the homeowner's dream to fulfillment in a cost-effective manner. ADVANCED BUILDING CONCEPTS Advanced Building Concepts was created in the early 1980's and continually builds some of the most elegant homes throughout the Denver area's most prestigious custom home enclaves. The Denver Post, the Rocky Mountain News and Colorado Homes and Lifestyle Magazine have praised Advanced Building Concepts for consistently building the highest quality and extremely energy-efficient homes. The philosophy of Ronald Sheets, owner of Advanced Building's Concepts, is built on a firm commitment to construct the home of his clients' dreams through hands-on involvement and full price disclosure. This disclosure, along with Sheets' insistence on having only the very best local craftsmen work on his custom homes, provides the assurance that clients will proceed through the construction process with trust and confidence in the enduring quality of their new home. Advanced Building Concepts continually strives to incorporate the utmost in cutting-edge technology in their exquisite custom homes. As a result, Ron Sheets and Advanced Building Concepts have experienced a steady stream of highly satisfied homeowners over the past decades. MALIBU HOMES Each year, Malibu Homes, Inc., builds a limited number of custom homes in the Denver area's finest neighborhoods, for those select clients who demand meticulous attention to detail. A recognized force in residential construction, Malibu Homes, Inc., was founded by Glen Zahorka on the philosophy that enduring quality is built on attitude and commitment. Insistent on doing everything well, Zahorka believes the very best designs contribute little unless they are brought to successful completion through quality construction. In addition to creating beautifully sited signature homes that meld with the natural landscape, this custom homebuilder designs homes that are a unique reflection of each client's tastes and interests. The high standards set by Zahorka continue to identify the firm. However, the true measure of Malibu Homes' reputation and success can be found among the company's clients, who remain friends long after a home is built. This is the result of a strong commitment to customer service and Zahorka's belief that the builder-client relationship, like any good partnership, is built on trust. This commitment is the watchword of Malibu Homes, whose charismatic young president has made homebuilding a lifetime goal%u2014creating homes that satisfy his own, and his clients', demands for quality. With degrees and professional experience in both real estate and finance, Zahorka offers expertise in all aspects of homebuilding%u2014from hands-on construction knowledge, to sound financial management, to exquisite architectural design. SHEFFIELD HOMES Founded in 1978, Sheffield Homes has established a reputation for uncompromising quality, value and customer service. As an exclusive Colorado builder, Sheffield understands the local market and the diverse needs and desires of its customers. Sheffield builds true "Customized" homes showcasing a unique "flexibility" that enables buyers to personalize their new home in whatever custom manner that they wish. A Sheffield home is virtually loaded with an incredible array of decorator upgrades and designer appointments that far transcend features found elsewhere. Sheffield Homes is also known for the communities within which it builds. Only the finest master-planned communities in the best locations are selected. Many of Sheffield's neighborhoods are distinguished by spacious homesites that provide generous spacing between homes, plenty of room to breathe and roam and very rare privacy. Sheffield Homes... Colorado roots, customer driven! TERRACINA CUSTOM HOMES John Russo, owner of Terracina Custom Homes; has been building custom homes in the Metro Denver area for years. John knows how to give his buyers the quality and involvement it takes to create a custom home. He has built a reputation on his distinctive style and creative "one of kind master pieces". WALL CUSTOM HOMES Welcome to Wall Custom Homes. We are a second generation Colorado homebuilder that has been building homes for Colorado families for over 47 years. We build luxurious homes in award winning communities. Our homes are constantly being improved upon from the concept to creation by researching new designs and building methods to keep our homes vibrant and innovative. We strive to create individuality in our designs for our particular clienteles' needs. Please be advised that the new home salesperson always represents the builder and never the buyer. For Buyer representation please contact us. Once you visit without your Realtor most builders will not allow buyer representation. (There ought to be a law against this practice, but there isn't) Call or E-Mail For Your Private Tour of all The New Home Communities in Highlands Ranch 303-717-8402 or email: ronandpat@gundergroup.com We would love to meet you! Highlands Ranch Outdoors The Highlands Ranch Metro District owns and maintains an impressive network of outdoor recreation amenities. With 22 parks, more than 70 miles of trails, and 2,000 acres of natural open space areas, Highlands Ranch is home to active people and a diverse wildlife population. In fact, 85 percent of homes in Highlands Ranch are located within one quarter mile of a park, open space area or trail. Our community has approximately 25 acres of park land per one thousand residents. In addition, there are two skate parks, an outdoor inline hockey rink, four dog off-leash areas, eight lighted public tennis courts, three lighted ball fields, an historic park and three community gardens. The Backcountry Wilderness Area (formerly known as OSCA), is a wonderful place to hike and view nature. For questions about living near open space, including wildlife issues, protecting pets in your backyard, the threat of wildland fire, noxious weed management, our environmental education program, and best open space management practices, visit the Open Space Information Center. The center provides information to address these and other commonly asked questions. Highlands Ranch Community Association (HRCA) owns and manages the Backcountry Wilderness Area, 8,200 acres of natural open space and trails.