Why Live in Grant Ranch
Grant Ranch, a lakeside community in Lakewood, Colorado, is home to 8,000 residents and offers a quintessential Colorado lifestyle. Located 15 miles south of Denver and bordered by the Rockies, the neighborhood provides easy access to mountain activities and camping. Residents enjoy lakefront activities on Bowles Reservoir Number One, including swimming, paddleboarding, sailing, and fishing. The community features 10 miles of walking trails and 130 acres of open space, with amenities like a swimming pool, tennis courts, and a community center at Grant Ranch Village Center. Nearby, Robert F Clement Park offers a splash pad, pickleball courts, walking paths, and an outdoor amphitheater. Golf enthusiasts can visit Pinehurst Country Club, Foothills Golf Course, or Racoon Creek Golf Course.
The neighborhood boasts a variety of home styles, including condominiums, townhouses, duplexes, and single-family homes, with brick, siding, and stucco facades. Many homes have attached garages and lakeside properties feature floor-to-ceiling windows with waterfront views. Students in the area attend highly rated schools such as Blue Heron Elementary, Summit Ridge Middle School, and Dakota Ridge High School.
Grant Ranch is well-served by major retailers and shopping centers along South Wadsworth Boulevard, with grocery options like Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, and Sprouts Farmers Market. Dining options include Corvus Coffee Roasters and The Lake House Kitchen & Tavern. For entertainment, residents can visit Southwest Plaza for shopping or AMC theater in Bowles Crossing for movie nights. The community is active with events and clubs organized by the Village Center, and Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre is just 10 miles west. Grant Ranch is 15 miles from downtown Denver and 5 miles from downtown Littleton, with public transit options available.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Grant Ranch a good place to live?
Grant Ranch is a good place to live. Grant Ranch is considered car-dependent and somewhat bikeable with some transit options. Grant Ranch is a suburban neighborhood. Grant Ranch has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly sparse in population with 4.9 people per acre and a median age of 46. The average household income is $95,419 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 58.6% of residents. A majority of residents in Grant Ranch are renters, with 50.8% of residents renting and 49.2% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Grant Ranch can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Grant Ranch neighborhood guide.
What are the best public schools in Grant Ranch?
The best public schools that serve Grant Ranch are:
What are the best private schools in Grant Ranch?
The best private schools that serve Grant Ranch are:
- Colorado Academy has an A+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 6:1 and an average review score of 4.5.
- Denver Christian School has an A- Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 9:1 and an average review score of 4.1.
- Havern School has a student teacher ratio of 3:1 and an average review score of 4.8.
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