Governors Ranch
By Jessica Carcoana · Updated September 2026
Governors Ranch occupies unincorporated Jefferson County between West Belleview Avenue, South Kipling Street, and West Bowles Avenue, with Littleton addresses in the 80123 ZIP. Detached houses and townhomes built from 1975 to 1995 sit on lots of about 5,000 to 9,000 square feet, and the association covers exterior maintenance and snow removal. Shared amenities include a pool open May through September, eight tennis courts with four of them lighted, pickleball, and a clubhouse available for rental. Governor's Ranch Elementary at 5354 South Field Street stands inside the neighborhood and falls in the Jeffco Columbine articulation area. Southwest Plaza is about a mile and a half southeast, and C-470 is five minutes south by way of Kipling.
At a glance
Community Anchors
- Historic Downtown Littleton Main Street, shops, brewpubs, galleries
- Aspen Grove Shopping Center
- Southwest Plaza Mall
- Chatfield State Park and Reservoir
- Roxborough State Park
- South Platte Park (880 acres, 5 fishing lakes)
- Hudson Gardens & Event Center
- Littleton Museum (two living-history farms)
- Town Hall Arts Center
- Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield
- Hildebrand Ranch Park (1,671 acres)
- Columbine Country Club
- Arrowhead Golf Club
- Ken Caryl Ranch Open Space and equestrian center
- Ketring Park (55 acres, fishing lake)
- Heritage High School (top 200 in US)
- Chatfield High School
- Columbine High School
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Where it sits
Inside Littleton. Platted boundary.
Quick answersQuestions about Governors Ranch
Where is Governors Ranch?
Governors Ranch is in Littleton, about 4.5 miles west of the Littleton center. The map on this page shows its platted boundary from county records.
When was Governors Ranch built?
Homes in Governors Ranch were built between 1975 and 1995 (late 20th century).
Is there an HOA in Governors Ranch, and what does it cost?
Governors Ranch has a homeowners association. Dues run about $75–$130/mo; confirm the current figure with the association before you buy.
What amenities does Governors Ranch have?
Governors Ranch amenities include community pool (May–September), 8 tennis courts (4 lighted), pickleball courts, large clubhouse available for rental, year-round community events, and HOA covers exterior maintenance and snow removal.
How big are the lots in Governors Ranch?
Typical lots in Governors Ranch run 5,000–9,000 sqft.
Which schools are near Governors Ranch?
Schools near Governors Ranch include Governor's Ranch Elementary, Ken Caryl Middle School, and Columbine High School. Verify enrollment eligibility by address.
About how many homes are in Governors Ranch?
County parcel records show about 520 parcels in Governors Ranch.
How high is Governors Ranch?
Governors Ranch sits at about 5,600 feet above sea level.
Parks and Schools
- Governors Ranch Park
- Southwest Plaza area
- Governor's Ranch Elementary
- Ken Caryl Middle School
- Columbine High School
Verify school assignment by address with the district. Attendance boundaries do not follow neighborhood lines.
Commute and Access
- 5 minC-470
- W. Belleview Ave
- S. Kipling St
- W. Bowles Ave
Transit in Littleton: RTD D Line light rail, Littleton/Downtown, Mineral Ave stations · RTD bus routes along Santa Fe, Wadsworth, and Broadway corridors · I-25 express lanes to downtown Denver via C-470 interchange · Platte River Trail system (multi-use, connects to downtown Denver)
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About This Profile
This profile of Governors Ranch was researched in March 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. Neighborhood school verified as Governor's Ranch Elementary in the Jeffco Columbine articulation area.
Data sourced from direct and indirect online resources. Details are subject to change over time as we continue to research this area.