The Ranch
By Jessica Carcoana · Updated September 2026
A golf course community centered around the Ranch Country Club, an 18-hole course with pool, tennis courts, and a restaurant with mountain views. Home styles span raised ranches, modern farmhouses, and Spanish Revival influences on spacious lots, built between 1979 and 1995 with 2,000 to 5,000 finished square feet. Townhouses from $390K offer an entry point; single-family homes median around $450K.
At a glance
Community Anchors
- Standley Lake Regional Park (3,000 acres, boating, fishing, camping, wildlife refuge)
- Westminster City Park (skate park, sports fields, Butterfly Pavilion access)
- Westminster Hills Open Space and Dog Park (420 acres, off-leash)
- Legacy Ridge Golf Course (18-hole Arthur Hills design, public)
- The Ranch Country Club (18-hole private, pool, tennis, restaurant)
- Hyland Hills Golf Course
- Greenway Park Golf Course
- Big Dry Creek Trail (regional multi-use trail)
- Westminster Promenade (24-screen theater, Ice Centre, bowling, dining)
- The Orchard Town Center (retail, dining, entertainment)
- Downtown Westminster (105-acre mixed-use redevelopment)
- Butterfly Pavilion (invertebrate zoo and butterfly conservatory)
- Westminster Station Park and Nature Playground
- 54+ city parks and 40+ miles of trails
- Westminster Recreation Center
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Where it sits
Inside Westminster. Platted boundary.
Quick answersQuestions about The Ranch
Where is The Ranch?
The Ranch is in Westminster, about 5.0 miles north of the Westminster center. The map on this page shows its platted boundary from county records.
When was The Ranch built?
Homes in The Ranch were built between 1979 and 1995 (late 20th century).
Is there an HOA in The Ranch, and what does it cost?
The Ranch has a homeowners association. Dues run about $50–$120/mo; confirm the current figure with the association before you buy.
What amenities does The Ranch have?
The Ranch amenities include Ranch Country Club (18-hole golf, pool, tennis, restaurant), The Ranch Park (playgrounds, volleyball, basketball), Big Dry Creek Trail access, and Westminster Recreation Center nearby.
How big are the lots in The Ranch?
Typical lots in The Ranch run 0.10–0.33 acres.
Which schools are near The Ranch?
Schools near The Ranch include Cotton Creek Elementary, Silver Hills Middle School, and Mountain Range High School. Verify enrollment eligibility by address.
What is the nearest light-rail station to The Ranch?
About how many homes are in The Ranch?
County parcel records show about 490 parcels in The Ranch.
How high is The Ranch?
The Ranch sits at about 5,320 feet above sea level.
Parks and Schools
- The Ranch Park
- Big Dry Creek Trail
- Westminster Recreation Center
- Cotton Creek Elementary
- Silver Hills Middle School
- Mountain Range High School
Verify school assignment by address with the district. Attendance boundaries do not follow neighborhood lines.
Commute and Access
- 5 minI-25
- 10 minUS-36
- W 120th Ave
- N Zuni St
Transit in Westminster: RTD B Line commuter rail, Westminster Station (11 min to Denver Union Station) · RTD Flatiron Flyer bus rapid transit (US-36 BRT to Boulder/Denver) · RTD local bus routes along Federal, Sheridan, Wadsworth, and 120th corridors · Westminster Station park-and-ride · Church Ranch park-and-ride (US-36 BRT)
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About This Profile
This profile of The Ranch 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 strong, with several public sources confirming the list.
Data sourced from direct and indirect online resources. Details are subject to change over time as we continue to research this area.