Firelight
By Jessica Car · Updated March 2026
Roughly 1,500 homes on Highlands Ranch's southeastern edge with modern single-family plans (2,000-3,500 sqft) built in the early 2000s. Open floor plans, finished basements, and scenic greenbelt views; Paintbrush Park and the Southridge Rec Center anchor an active residential lifestyle.
Community Anchors
- HRCA: 4 recreation centers (Northridge, Eastridge, Southridge, Westridge)
- HRCA quarterly assessment: $171/qtr ($684/yr) covers all 4 rec centers
- 70+ miles of interconnected trails
- 26+ parks
- Backcountry Wilderness Area (8,200 acres)
- Town Center: restaurants, shops, farmers market, Civic Green events
- Highlands Ranch Library
- The Links Golf Course (public 18-hole)
- Highlands Ranch Golf Club (Hale Irwin 18-hole)
- Highlands Ranch Mansion (events venue)
- Douglas County School District RE-1: 4 high schools (Highlands Ranch HS, ThunderRidge HS, Mountain Vista HS, Rock Canyon HS)
- Sky Ridge Medical Center (5-15 min for most neighborhoods)
Nearby Schools
- Heritage Elementary
- Copper Mesa Elementary
- Mountain Ridge Middle School
- Mountain Vista High School
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Price Range
$400K$1.2M
$700K–$950K
Mid-tier of Highlands Ranch
Era Built
2000–2005
19002026
Early 21st Century