Highlands Ranch Information (Denver, Parker, Lone Tree: bank owned, condos, buying a house)

[kimmer]

BTNS_TX
Thank you so much for putting together all this info about the south burbs! We just got back from visiting Denver and we love it. This info will help us greatly in our search for the right spot.
Thanks!

[Kibbiekat]

Thank YOU for condensing all of that helpful info about HR. My hubby started a job in Littleton about 4 weeks ago, and we are trying to decide where to live. We also are leaning toward HR.

[BTNS_TX]

You are all very welcome. I didn't provide any of the information, just a more convenient way to locate it all in place of hours of searching. There so much there, even I find something new when I reread it!

[sizzlemee2]

thank you thank you thank you,,,you have saved me hours...we live east of san diego about 15 miles and want to relocate to denver. my husbands sister lives in northglen and their brother in new jersey wants to retire there also. i am 56, husband 49 and we have a 20 year old daughter, 17 year old son and 14 year old son. we need a kid friendly area where to see their friends in the bad weather they won't have to drive miles over icy roads...so having lots of kids their age at hand is really what we want. we love the homes in castle rock, that is really where my husband wants to light. Homes are gorgeous and spacious compared to our 3000 sq ft home here,,,but I don't want to go overboard with space just because we can. I have a hard time keeping this clean,,,, if anyone has info on areas that have much to walk to from home, fun stuff for kids, or around water--i would love to live on waterfront property--and being near public transportation like l-rail would be great. I appreciate all info. We know California but are in the dark about Colorado. My husband has arthritis and aches in the cold here, does he have a chance to survive there? And I am a gardener and love to be working in the dirt. thanks a million, sissi

[charliesd]

Hi,
I just read your post and completely understand the confusion about where to live in Denver. We just moved here from Maryland, and were at a loss as where to live. We purchased a great home in HR for $400,000 but wish we would have purchased in Littleton. Lots seem to be bigger and homes have a more established feel, with bigger trees, shrubs etc, and homes are quite a bit cheaper. My husband is 52 and I am 48 with no children living at home. But I have a question for you. We are vacationing in San Diego in March and are looking for a nice (luxury) hotel that is on the beach. Any suggestions for us?

[kimmer]

Charliesd,

Try La Valencia in La Jolla, L'Auberge Del Mar in Del Mar, or maybe Paradise Point in Mission Bay (this one's on the bay, not the ocean).

The hotels in La Jolla or Del Mar will have a lot of shops/restaurants to walk to.

[GOLFNSKI]

I lived in Castle Pines which is inbetween Highlands Ranch and Castle Rock, its a very nice community, homes seem to have larger lots than in Highlands Ranch where you can see what your neighbor is cooking but its also alot more expensive. Living in Connecticut and working in NYC Denver was a culture shock for me, the things i missed most were the beach, greenery of the northeast and food.. However theres tons to do outside there, i still go back and go skiing, great communities to raise a family the schools are good, crime seems to be low. Its a nice place, watch out for altitude sickness. Drink lots of water and eat pasta lol.

[JJMAC]

Can you please tell me how far CastlePines would be from the airport?

Thanks.

[TinajaCo]

Takin E-470 (a toll highway) it would probably be around 40-45 minutes. Taking I-225, I'd add 10-15 minutes.

[KrisluvThreePrinces]

Great post, thank you!!

I have been researching a lot, as well.

We just went out there last weekend and purchased a home in Highlands Ranch. I was very impressed with the area!