Back in 1859, the first homestead was purchased from the United States in the area that was to become Highlands Ranch, Colorado. Home to nomadic native Americans such as the Ute, Cheyenne, and Arapaho, its elevation is 5,682 feet and its another populated area of Douglas County, where so many have found a home in Colorado. Douglas County real estate is unique in many ways, and the first homesteader surely had much to learn about the climate, the terrain, and the flora and fauna. Today, builders and buyers must take into account a number of unique factors. That's why Larson & Associates is a great realtor choice: not only have we been doing real estate for over 25 years; we've also built over 30 unique custom homes, and we're experienced in land development. If you want a home in Highlands Ranch, you can count on our expertise to make the building or buying of some of the nicest real estate available an informed, successful process.
Outdoor recreation is a hallmark of this part of Douglas County. With 22 parks, 2,000 acres of natural open space, more than 70 miles of trails, you can't help but be outdoorsy in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. Home to the Backcountry Wilderness area, it's a great place to hike and take in nature's bounty. You'll find wildflowers, like the prickle poppy and lupine, shrubs like mountain mahogany, and grasses like prairie junegrass and crested wheat grass. A quick fifteen-minute drive down Interstate 470 will take you from this area to Parker Colorado. Real estate is prized there too, and a number of parks let residents take advantage of this great natural wonder.
In addition to the smaller parks located within the four main municipalities of Douglas County, state managed parks and national forests also provide plenty to do any time of year. If you are lucky enough to own Parker, Colorado real estate, you probably know all about some of these areas, like Castlewood Canyon State Park and Roxborough State Park. Any Douglas County real estate, in fact, is within driving distance of these naturally inspiring areas. You can hike trails or even head up to the South Platte River and do some boating, fishing or swimming. These activities and more will always be close at hand when you invest in local real estate.
