COLORADO REAL ESTATE NEWS

The southern suburbs are popular with families. From historical homes to neighborhoods that
​sprung up in the 1950s and 60s all the way to new builds, the southern suburbs offer a lot of variety for homeowners. 

After serving as a working ranch for 100 years, Highlands Ranch was purchased by Mission Viejo to start a planned community in the 1980s. Highlands Ranch is one of the largest unincorporated communities in the United States. Parks, trails, shopping areas and community spaces are sprinkled conveniently throughout the community. Residents enjoy the benefits of the four recreation centers, easy access to highways for commuting, over 60 Douglas County schools and regular community events put on by the Highlands Ranch Community Association.

Homes in Highlands Ranch can start in the $300s and go up to well over $1M. With condos, patio homes, town homes and traditional homes, Highlands Ranch offers a wide variety to buyers.

Located just 10 miles north of Denver, Thornton is a popular town for Denver commuters. Up until 1953, the area was all farmland when a large parcel was purchased and the first planned community in Adams County was laid out. With over 2,000 acres of parks and open space and 81 city parks, Thornton is an attractive community for families and outdoor enthusiasts. Three area school districts serve the area including Adams County, Mapleton Public Schools and Brighton School District.
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Homes in Thornton can start in the high $200s or and go up to around the $500s. Thornton offers established communities, new builds, condos and town homes. ​

Towns west of Denver are the closest to the beautiful Rocky Mountains and have always held appeal for Colorado residents. These towns can be more expensive than their northern and southern counterparts, but savvy buyers can find homes in a variety of price ranges. Many colleges make their homes in cities west of Denver such as Colorado School of Mines and the University of Colorado at Boulder so many of these areas offer young vibrancy and energy. 

Population: 6,686  |  Median resident age: 36.4  |  Median Home Sales Price: $690,000