Sterling Ranch fuses suburban living with city convenience
In 2016, builders transformed 3,500 acres of farmland 20 miles south of Denver into the modern master-planned community of Sterling Ranch. “The suburbs keep getting farther out of Denver, but Sterling Ranch is close enough that you still feel a mix of city, suburban and mountain living,” says Realtor Chris Grund with Coldwell Banker, who has lived in the neighborhood since 2018. “It’s kind of a small Highlands Ranch, and it’s an active, outgoing community as a whole.” Sterling Ranch comprises nine villages with 21st-century amenities in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains.
Sterling Ranch is nestled amongst the foothills of the rocky Mountains.
The Overlook Clubhouse is a Sterling Ranch community hub with a fitness center and pool open to residents and their guests.
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Modern homes with smart utility monitoring
Freshly paved sidewalks line almost every residential street in Sterling Ranch, and cars park off the road in private driveways or garages. Single-family prices range from $500,000 to $1.4 million, while townhouses sell for $455,000 to $675,000. “A lot of people who don’t want to fix up an older house in Highlands Ranch come here to get a better value for a newer property,” Grund says. Homes blend New Traditional and contemporary architecture with the rustic elements of a prototypical Colorado cabin. Each unit is a Smart Home with modern technology, including a touchpad that monitors utility use. The community prioritized sustainability, so many properties have solar panels and dual water meters that help track indoor and outdoor water consumption.
Single-family modern traditional homes in Sterling Ranch range in price from $500,000 to $1.4 million.
Sterling Ranch has a handful of townhomes on offer too.
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Gathering spaces foster a close community
With multiple social centers and a full-time lifestyle director, residents can enjoy a different activity every day of the week. Educational seminars and neighborhood events take place in the Sterling Center, a mixed-use space with doctors’ offices, restaurants, childcare and more. Activities cater to a variety of interests for all ages. Those seeking to stay active may join the tai chi or hiking clubs, while other groups meet to play cards or discuss novels. The Overlook Clubhouse is another community hub with a fitness center and pool open to residents and their guests.
The Sterling Center in Sterling Ranch is home to a coffee shop, brewery, and an urgent care facility.
A UCHealth Urgent Care is conveniently located at the Sterling Center in Sterling Ranch.
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The Rocky Mountains and neighborhood parks provide outdoor activities
Sterling Ranch borders two state parks and the Pike-San Isabel National Forest. Residents get an annual pass to boat and camp at Chatfield State Park and hike the trails overlooking the red rocks at Roxborough State Park. The neighborhood also features 30 miles of paved running and biking pathways that connect to larger trail systems. A smattering of parks across all nine villages provides recreation space within walking distance of every home. Horseshoe Bend Park has bocce courts and community grills, and Providence Park hosts outdoor concerts and fitness classes. Prospect Park, set to finish construction in the summer of 2025, will include a turf field, inclusive, accessible play structures and a pool. Sterling Ranch is partnering with the county to build the Zebulon Regional Sports Complex, a 400-acre space adjacent to the neighborhood with ice rinks, soccer and baseball fields, and basketball courts.
Chatfield State Park in Littleton is a popular spot for fishing in the summer.
Roxborough State Park in Littleton is a popular area for hiking and biking.
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Douglas County School District ranks No. 3 in the Denver area
Childcare is available for infants as young as six weeks old at Primrose School at Sterling Ranch. Parents can choose any school within the Douglas County School District. Parts of the neighborhood are zoned for Roxborough Elementary for prekindergarten through second grade and Roxborough Intermediate School for third through sixth grades. The schools score B and B-plus ratings on Niche, respectively. Other areas are zoned for Coyote Creek Elementary, which earns an A-minus. Students then transition to Ranch View Middle and Thunderridge High, which both have A-minus scores. According to Niche, Thunderridge High ranks among the state's top 10 high schools for athletics and among the top 5% in the country. A new public elementary school will open in 2027, and John Adams Academy, a charter school covering kindergarten through 12th grade, will begin enrolling students in 2026.
Ranch View Middle School in Highlands Ranch is a top school with an A minus on Niche.
Thunderridge High School maintains an A minus score from Niche.
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Neighborhood restaurants and shopping in Highlands Ranch
In addition to medical care and remote workspaces, the Sterling Center has a few dining options. Atlas Coffee turns into Salta Winebar at night, and Living The Dream Taproom has various beers and ciders on tap. A rotation of food trucks parks outside the center every day. Locals often head to the shopping center off Rampart Range Road. The plaza has a Safeway, restaurants like JP’s Asian Bistro, and a public library. The nearest Target and King Soopers are 8 miles away in Highlands Ranch, also home to the general care and children’s hospitals.
Try one of the specialty coffees on offer at Atlas Coffee in Sterling Ranch.
Pick up groceries from Safeway located at Roxborough Marketplace in Sterling Ranch.
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State routes and light rail lead to Denver
Colorado State Highway 121 flows 10 miles north to Colorado State Highway 470, a major loop in the region. The CanAm Highway, or U.S. Route 85, heads toward downtown Denver, 20 miles away. Commuters hop on the Regional Transportation District light rail at Littleton/Mineral Station, under 10 miles away. Light rail rides into Denver Union Station take around 45 minutes.
Hop on the RTD light rail at Littleton/Mineral Station, under 10 miles from Sterling Ranch, to get around town.
The Littleton/Mineral light rail trains near Sterling Ranch can take you to Denver Union Station in around 45 minutes.
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Crime and Safety
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Homicide
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Sexual Assault
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Assault with Weapon
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Robbery
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Burglary
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Motor Vehicle Theft
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Larceny
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Sterling Ranch Demographics and Home Trends
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