Denver Suburbs in the press again…

Just a quick post to let you know of yet another media blurb touching on reasons one may want to consider Denver relocation and Douglas County Colorado in particular.

According to CNN Money this month, Douglas County Ranks #4 in the nation as far as Where the Jobs Are – and they specifically make note of Highlands Ranch…  They cite a 56.2% job growth between 2002 and 2009.   Companies mentioned in the CNN article are Avaya, DISH Network and Sprint Nextel, TeleTech and there is a mention of Lockheed / ULA as well.  You can see the whole list here at CNN Money.

On a personal note I loved that the photo used in the article features Highlands Ranch’s Redstone Park – regular readers and those that know me, know this is one of my favorite places that I visit daily and have posted and mentioned it often.

Also in Colorado, Broomfield County is listed as #8 with a 50.1% job growth rate.

There was another recent article in CNN Money that mentioned Colorado areas as Best Places to Live, and Highlands Ranch Colorado was mentioned there as well.

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Highlands Ranch Ranked #12 as Best Places to Live

In the August 2010 issue of CNN Money a list of the 100 Best Places to Live was published and Highlands Ranch CO was ranked as #12.

The blurb on Highlands Ranch highlights factors such as over 8,100 acres of open space, the parks & community activities as a draw as well as the school districts.  As someone that very much enjoys the amenities of the area, I would agree – I enjoy the open space, trails and parks on pretty much a daily basis.

And as a Highlands Ranch Realtor®, I know that when folks are interested in seeing Highlands Ranch real estate with me, it is generally those same factors that they mention as their drawing points.

Location

I would also add the location – getting in & out of downtown in several manners in very easy (although I am sure we will all be very happy once the C470 construction is completed) and the growth of the RTD light rail has added to that convenience.

Other “Best Places to Live”?

Highlands Ranch was not the only mention in Colorado.  Other places in the top 25 were Fort Collins (6) and Broomfield (25).  Other Colorado mentions include: Loveland (33) and Arvada (58).   You can view the entire list and articles relating to the list here at CNN Money.

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Long ago, I posted a series of articles that featured different Highlands Ranch neighborhoods.  For the most part – the information has stayed the same.

At the time, I received a large amount of interest from these types of postings – both from inquiries by phone & emails and also I could tell from my website statistics.

I am going to go ahead an revive some of these postings and include some new ones as well.

Because much of the information has stayed the same, I am re-posting the previous article but editing it for some new/additional information as well.

Highlands Ranch Golf Club

Highlands Ranch Golf Club neighborhood is located on the west end of Highlands Ranch, CO – Douglas County.

The neighborhood is just west of Lucent Blvd and east of Santa Fe Drive.

Here are some key facts:

• Builders  in Highlands Ranch Golf Club include Richmond American Homes, Sanford/Beazer and Shea Homes.
• Zip code 80129
• Price range from $450,000-$850,000 for single family homes
• Price range from $275,000 – $330,000 for townhomes and patio homes in Birkdale and Turnbury

The Highlands Ranch Golf Club neighborhood is governed by the Highlands Ranch Community Association and also has a secondary neighborhood covenant of the Highlands Ranch Golf Club. Many of the homes offer wonderful views of the entire front range, the Highlands Ranch Golf Club and the HighLine Canal.  There are also some  homes with views of the DTC area and even some city light views available.

The schools that feed from the Highlands Ranch Golf Club neighborhood are:

• Northridge Elementary School
• Mountain Ridge Middle School
• Mountain Vista High School

For more information about schools visit the Douglas County School District Web site or the School Annual Reports.

Recreation opportunities are nearly endless throughout Highlands Ranch, but the Highlands Ranch Golf Club neighborhood has an ideal location, making recreation out your front door a true possibility.  The Highlands Ranch Golf Club is physically at the center of the homes community, offering 18 holes of championship golf on a Hale Irwin designed golf course.  Biking and running trails are plentiful, as the HighLine Canal trail runs through the Highlands Ranch Golf Club community.  The trail connects and runs through much of the Denver metro area.  Leisurely strolls on the HighLine Canal are very popular as well.

There are great parks in Highlands Ranch as well, and two are very close by.  Redstone Park is just on the other side of Town Center Drive from the west part of the Highlands Ranch Golf Club Neighborhood.  Redstone Park offers soccer fields, ball fields, tennis, fishing, a wonderful playground, batting cages, a skate park, and more.  Marcy Park is also a very nice community park that is nearby.   Rover’s Run Dog Park sits on the west side of Westridge Glen and offers a community off-leash area for your dogs to roam & play.

Shopping is also plentiful near the Highlands Ranch Golf Club – including 2 grocery stores & shops – Highlands Ranch Town Center, SuperTarget Aspen Grove Lifestyle Center and 12 – 15 minutes to Park Meadows Mall.

Commuting from the Highlands Ranch Golf Club neighborhood is a breeze – with a straight shot up Santa Fe Drive (from Town Center Drive) all the way down town, or just minutes to the Mineral Station Light Rail.  There is also an RTD bus commuting center within 5 minutes of the neighborhood.  The neighborhood is just moments from the Lucent entrance to C470, providing easy access to the entire DTC area.  The Highlands Ranch Golf Club is also a very convenient neighborhood if commuting to the Lockheed plant.

The Highlands Ranch Golf Club community is approximately a 45 minute commute from Denver International Airport.

To learn more about the Highlands Ranch Golf Club neighborhood and real estate that is available now, feel free to contact me. It would be my pleasure to assist you.

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What is the best Highlands Ranch Neighborhood to buy a house in?

That is a question I am asked often by Denver relocation clients looking to move to Highlands Ranch and purchase a home.

The answer.

It depends.

I know, not what you wanted to hear.

But truly it does.

The best to you, may not be the best to the guy that asks me the question tomorrow.

The real question is, what are you looking for?  What is important to you?  What do you find valuable?

Are you working downtown and its important to have a very quick drive in and out of downtown? A neighborhood on the west side of Highlands Ranch may suit you well then so that you have a quick zip up Santa Fe Drive.

Or perhaps you want a 15 minute bike ride to a light rail station? Lucky for you, you have options. The east side of Highlands Ranch will let you zip to the Lincoln light rail station, or the west side to the Mineral Station.

Are you looking for a neighborhood with a second HOA and a pool? There are not many private pool communities in Highlands Ranch, so that limits your choices there – try Timberline Ridge, Weatherstone, Indigo Hill, Falcon Hills, The Highwoods or The BackCountry.

Read More about theses areas:
Highlands Ranch Homes and Neighborhoods – Neighborhoods With A Pool
Weatherstone Neighborhood: Highlands Ranch, CO
Highlands Ranch Luxury Homes – The Highwoods
Highlands Ranch Real Estate – Timberline Ridge Neighborhood
Highlands Ranch Real Estate – Indigo Hill Neighborhood
Highlands Ranch New Homes – The BackCountry Community

Perhaps you prefer to be in a location that is on or very close to a large park? Westridge Pointe, Westridge Glen and the Highlands Ranch Golf Course neighborhoods are very close to Redstone Park, Marcy Park and the Highline Canal. 

Read more about these neighborhoods in Highlands Ranch:
Highlands Ranch Golf Club Neighborhood: Highlands Ranch, CO
Westridge Glen – Highlands Ranch, Colorado
Westridge Pointe – Highlands Ranch, Colorado

Want to walk to restaurants & shops in Highlands Ranch? Try Westridge Knolls or the Town Center ClockTower Residence or on the other side of town – Eastridge Pointe is in a great location to walk to the shopping in that area.

Highlands Ranch Neighborhoods – Westridge Knolls
Highlands Ranch Real Estate – Highlands Ranch Town Center

Regardless of what is right for you – there are so many options in Highlands Ranch that there is something for you.  Make sure you choose a Highlands Ranch Realtor that knows the neighborhoods well. Give me a call, tell me what is important to you and we will find the right fit for you.

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Well the time seems to just keep flying by, way too fast! Here we are in June already and so I wanted to take a look at the sales numbers so far this year for the Highlands Ranch real estate market. However, since this real estate market can be difficult to understand and more difficult to predict, I wanted to only look at the SOLD homes which clearly indicate what the market has really done.

Highlands Ranch is broken down into three separate zip codes. This is the easiest way to determine statistics for this area, since many listings may indicate Littleton yet they are in Highlands Ranch. With this in mind, the three zip codes are 80129, 80126 and 80130.  The largest area of Highlands Ranch is in the 80126 zip code and so it also has the greatest number of homes sold.  I broke them down to two price ranges for this zip code only,  up to $450k and $451k and above. Here are the numbers.

Date Range 1/1/2010 – 6/1/2010 (Source: Metrolist.  Statistics are for single family residential property only. All figures are deemed reliable and not guaranteed)

Highlands Ranch Homes Sold – 80129

Total Sold – 148
Avg Days on Market – 82
Avg NET Sold Price – $332,849
Avg Price/Square Foot(NET) $159
% Sold/Orig. List Price – 93.51%

Highlands Ranch Homes Sold – 80126 – $1k – $450k

Total Sold – 196
Avg Days on Market – 72
Avg NET Sold Price – $293,335
Avg Price/Square Foot(NET) $149
% Sold/Orig. List Price – 94.17%

Highlands Ranch Homes Sold – 80126 – $451k and above

Total Sold –31
Avg Days on Market – 125
Avg NET Sold Price – $630,249
Avg Price/Square Foot(NET) $175
% Sold/Orig. List Price – 90.73%

Highlands Ranch Homes Sold – 80130

Total Sold – 159
Avg Days on Market – 82
Avg NET Sold Price – $314,098
Avg Price/Square Foot(NET) $157
% Sold/Orig. List Price – 94.10%

There are the numbers. So what do they mean?

It looks like throughout Highlands Ranch the average home sells in just about 3 months, with an average price just over $300k and most negotiate just under 7% off the original list price. This information can help you determine the average market so far this year.

If you are looking to sell your Highlands Ranch home and you want a professional to help you market your home to meet or beat the numbers, just let me know, I would love to help.

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