Buffalo Highlands
By Jessica Carcoana · Updated September 2026
One of Commerce City's newest neighborhoods, 165+ single-family and paired homes about half a mile west of 96th and Tower Road. Meritage's Canyon Collection and Lennar's Pioneer Collection offer energy-efficient new builds from the mid-$500s to $700K. Twenty minutes to DIA, 25 minutes to downtown Denver, and 10 minutes to both Buffalo Run Golf Course and Bison Ridge Rec Center.
At a glance
Community Anchors
- Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge (15,000 acres, free admission)
- Buffalo Run Golf Course (18-hole links-style public course, Keith Foster design)
- Bison Ridge Recreation Center (108,000 sq ft)
- Dick's Sporting Goods Park (Colorado Rapids MLS, concerts)
- Prairie Gateway Open Space
- South Platte River Trail
- Second Creek Open Space / Trail
- Belle Creek Trail
- 88 Drive-In Theatre (operating since 1972)
- 30+ city parks and growing trail network
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Where it sits
Inside Commerce City. Platted boundary.
Quick answersQuestions about Buffalo Highlands
Where is Buffalo Highlands?
Buffalo Highlands is in Commerce City, about 8.8 miles northeast of the Commerce City center. The map on this page shows its platted boundary from county records.
When was Buffalo Highlands built?
Homes in Buffalo Highlands were built between 2018 and 2026 (new build). Builders on record include Meritage Homes, Lennar, and Horizon View Homes.
Is there an HOA in Buffalo Highlands, and what does it cost?
Buffalo Highlands has no homeowners association on record (metro district).
What amenities does Buffalo Highlands have?
Buffalo Highlands amenities include new-construction community with modern floor plans, energy-efficient homes, and parks and open space planned.
How big are the lots in Buffalo Highlands?
Typical lots in Buffalo Highlands run 0.10–0.18 acres.
Which schools are near Buffalo Highlands?
Schools near Buffalo Highlands include Prairie View High School, Otho Stuart Middle School, and Second Creek Elementary. Verify enrollment eligibility by address.
About how many homes are in Buffalo Highlands?
County parcel records show about 890 parcels in Buffalo Highlands.
How high is Buffalo Highlands?
Buffalo Highlands sits at about 5,190 feet above sea level.
Parks and Schools
- Bison Ridge Recreation Center
- Buffalo Run Golf Course
- Prairie View High School
- Otho Stuart Middle School
- Second Creek Elementary
Verify school assignment by address with the district. Attendance boundaries do not follow neighborhood lines.
Commute and Access
- 15 minI-76
- 10 minE-470
- E 96th Ave
- Tower Rd
Transit in Commerce City: RTD bus routes along US-85 and 72nd Ave corridors · Commerce City & 72nd Station (bus and light rail connection) · RTD FlexRide on-demand service in Commerce City North · E-470 toll road for DIA commuters
Resources
- Buffalo Highlands Metropolitan District (metro district)District site; no separate HOA or dues published
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About This Profile
This profile of Buffalo Highlands was researched in April 2026. It was last reviewed in September 2026. The price range comes from listed and recently sold homes in the neighborhood. Amenity coverage is moderate, and some features rest on a single source.
Data sourced from direct and indirect online resources. Details are subject to change over time as we continue to research this area.