Recommended subdivisions in Highlands Ranch (real estate, HOA, new house)

[aztoco]

Ok, thanks to everyone for all the Highlands Ranch information! I know it's been talked to the death, but one specific question now that we are TRULY getting into the house buying process.

I know the whole area is nice and there's not any bad areas, but is there anyone who particularly likes their subdivision? Our price range is $275-$350 and I just wanted to see if there are any specific subdivisions that are nicer or more well kept, etc. Not so much the HOA thing, but just if you like your neighborhood, hang out with the neighbors, and feel great about the kids playing out front, etc.

Any info will help! Thanks in advance!

[2bindenver]

I like Indigo Hills. They are building new houses in The Hearth. There is Westridge, Kentley Hills - what do you like/want/need?

[aztoco]

Thanks for those, I'll have to investigate more now.

We are not looking for a new build necessarily, but just a nice newer 4bd/3ba. Definitely the best schools (but I hear they're really all the same in HR, unless I'm wrong). Basically we want a nice subdivision with young families who don't let their houses/yards get run down and who like to socialize. I guess the reason why I ask is because where I am now, I could tell someone that the subdivision directly south of us and east of us just have a nicer feel. They have their own school right in the subdivision, the parks are a bit better, and there's endless walking/bike paths that seem to go on forever. My subdivision just isn't quite there even though it's just a street away. I guess they're all the same, but just thought I'd ask.

Also, I know this is probably a dumb question, but how do you know the n/s exposure based on the home address? I live in a very easy to get around grid city. Odd number houses are on the south side of the street, evens on the north. Does this hold true everywhere?

[BenWolfe]

Originally Posted by aztoco

Also, I know this is probably a dumb question, but how do you know the n/s exposure based on the home address? I live in a very easy to get around grid city. Odd number houses are on the south side of the street, evens on the north. Does this hold true everywhere?

Most of the streets in Highlands ranch have many turns so this is not a reliable was of determining exposure. Exposure is a searchable field in the MLS, but it is not a searchable field on most public sites. Your real estate agent will be able to limit the search to the exposure you are looking for.

[formercalifornian]

Originally Posted by BenWolfe

Most of the streets in Highlands ranch have many turns so this is not a reliable was of determining exposure. Exposure is a searchable field in the MLS, but it is not a searchable field on most public sites. Your real estate agent will be able to limit the search to the exposure you are looking for.

Try Zillow.com for satellite images of the house that interests you. It's free and provides a lot of excellent information. I use it to get a feel for the general setting of a property, and it's an easy way to determine exposure.

[2bindenver]

I like google earth better or mapquest or MS streets & trips - but sometimes they can be wrong too.

For the most part the evens are on the south side of the street and the odds are on the north. I live at the top of a cul de sac and have an odd number, my house faces southwest, not south like my other odd numbered neighbors.

[aztoco]

Thanks! I guess it's not as easy as I thought it would be but I'll leave that one to the realtor. I hadn't thought about using google earth though. Thanks

[2bindenver]

Your Realtor should already be familar with the neighborhoods within the Highlands Ranch subdivision. It is a subdivision, not a city or a town.

All properties within Highlands Ranch are subject to the CC&R's - a house does not stay unpainted, or junked for long.