Homes for Sale Near Sand Creek Elementary in Highlands Ranch
Located at 8898 South Maplewood Drive just east of University Boulevard in northern Highlands Ranch (80126), Sand Creek Elementary School (Home of the Eagles) serves Pre-Kindergarten through 6th Grade students in the Douglas County School District (DCSD). Feeding directly into Cresthill Middle School and Highlands Ranch High School, the Sand Creek attendance zone borders Sand Creek Park and Big Dry Creek Park, offering buyers established 1980s–1990s single-family neighborhoods, low-maintenance resort-style communities, and two-minute commuter access to C-470 and the Denver Tech Center.
Sand Creek Elementary Zone — 30-Day, 90-Day Quarter & 12-Month Market Scorecard
Unified across Highlands Ranch ZIP codes 80126, 80129 & 80130 (capturing 100% of homes entered under both "Highlands Ranch" and "Littleton" postal cities) · Historical DOM, Median Sold & MOI data not shown on national portals.
🏡 Single-Family Detached Homes
Supply Pace: 1.5 Months (Seller's Market (< 3 Mo))| Closed Sales Metric | Last 30 Days (1 Mo) | Last 90 Days (Quarter) | Last 12 Months |
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| Homes Sold | 3 Sold | 16 Sold | 80 Sold |
| Median Sold Price | $765,000 | $800,000 ▲ +8.1% vs 12-Mo | $740,000 |
| Average Sold Price | $750,333 | $803,275 | $804,815 |
| Avg Sold $/Total SqFt | $298/SqFt | $286/SqFt | $281/SqFt |
| Average Days on Market | — | — | — |
🏘️ Condos, Townhomes & Patio Homes
Supply Pace: 1.8 Months (Seller's Market (< 3 Mo))| Closed Sales Metric | Last 30 Days (1 Mo) | Last 90 Days (Quarter) | Last 12 Months |
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| Homes Sold | 2 Sold | 10 Sold | 48 Sold |
| Median Sold Price | $545,000 | $775,000 ▲ +33.6% vs 12-Mo | $580,000 |
| Average Sold Price | $507,500 | $725,800 | $653,516 |
| Avg Sold $/Total SqFt | $292/SqFt | $311/SqFt | $311/SqFt |
| Average Days on Market | — | — | — |
🏠 Unified Active Homes in Sand Creek Elementary Zone (Includes Both "Highlands Ranch" & "Littleton" Postal Listings)
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Sand Creek Elementary Academics, Enrichment & DCSD Feeder System
Situated at 8898 South Maplewood Drive off Venneford Ranch Road and University Boulevard in northern Highlands Ranch (80126), Sand Creek Elementary School (Home of the Eagles) serves Pre-Kindergarten through 6th Grade students in the Douglas County School District (DCSD). Backing directly to the greenbelts and athletic fields of Sand Creek Park, the school combines structured literacy, mathematics, hands-on STEM labs, visual and performing arts, and before- and after-school enrichment clubs.
As part of the northern Highlands Ranch PK–6 elementary configuration, students complete 6th grade at Sand Creek Elementary before advancing just down the trail corridor to Cresthill Middle School (Grades 7–8) and Highlands Ranch High School (Grades 9–12). Families love that the entire PK–12 educational pathway sits within a single interconnected greenbelt corridor east of University Boulevard.
| Build Era & Subdivisions | Typical Home Styles & Lot Profiles | Builder, Remodel & Due Diligence Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Established 1980s–1990s Single-Family Enclaves (Eastridge, Northridge, Falcon Hills, Falcon Creek) | Mature shade trees, generous backyards, classic 2-story, ranch, and tri-level floor plans, and Big Dry Creek or Sand Creek Park greenbelt lots. | Prime candidates for open-concept kitchen island remodels, composite deck upgrades, and asking licensed inspectors to review grading and mechanical lifecycles. |
| 2000s–2010s Master-Planned & Low-Maintenance Enclaves (Palomino Park, Carlyle Park, Turnbury, Verona) | Gated resort-style condominiums, lock-and-leave townhomes, patio homes, and nearby 2000s single-family layouts near C-470 and Quebec Street. | Focus on kitchen and bathroom refreshes, lower-level basement finishes, and reviewing property-specific HOA disclosures during due diligence. |
| Brand-New Construction & Newer Luxury Comparisons Across Highlands Ranch | Fully renovated greenbelt estates in Falcon Hills and Eastridge compared against newer custom construction and 2000s/2010s luxury builds in Backcountry, Tresana, and Firelight. | Compare immediate University Boulevard and C-470 commuter access against newer southern luxury floor plans and club amenities. |
| Campus Access & Feeder Verification (8898 S Maplewood Dr) | Park-side neighborhood campus off Venneford Ranch Road feeding Cresthill Middle School and Highlands Ranch High School. | Confirm every individual street address on the official DCSD School Locator map before writing an offer in northeastern 80126 and 80130. |
Comparing Homes Across the Build Eras of Highlands Ranch
Because the Sand Creek Elementary attendance boundary sits just south of C-470 between University Boulevard and Quebec Street (80126 and 80130), buyers enjoy rapid commutes to the Denver Tech Center and Inverness while comparing homes across all three build eras of Highlands Ranch:
- Established 1980s & 1990s Single-Family Neighborhoods: Surrounding Maplewood Drive and Venneford Ranch Road in Eastridge, Northridge, Falcon Hills, and Falcon Creek, buyers find mature tree canopies, spacious fenced yards, and traditional two-story, tri-level, and ranch floor plans with exceptional remodeling potential.
- 2000s & 2010s Master-Planned & Resort-Style Communities: Along the northern Colorado Boulevard and Quebec Street corridors, enclaves such as Palomino Park, Carlyle Park, Turnbury, and Verona deliver late-1990s through 2010s construction ranging from gated resort-style condominiums and townhomes to two-story single-family homes with 9-foot ceilings.
- Brand-New Construction & Newer Luxury Comparisons: Families comparing a remodeled greenbelt home near Sand Creek Park against brand-new construction or newer luxury builds in Backcountry, Tresana, and Firelight can weigh mature northern lot privacy and immediate C-470 access against newer architectural footprints.
A Builder and Engineer’s Perspective on Remodeling & Due Diligence Near Sand Creek
Many single-family residences in the Sand Creek Elementary zone were built between 1985 and 1998. Touring homes with a Realtor who is also a residential builder, home rehab expert, and engineer helps you envision high-impact layout updates while knowing what questions to ask your independent inspection professionals:
- Opening Up 1980s & 1990s Kitchen Layouts: Original floor plans along Venneford Ranch Road and Maplewood Drive often separate the kitchen from the family and dining rooms with peninsula counters, soffits, or partition walls. We share general construction knowledge and explore layout ideas for creating a wide center island, adding pantry storage, and opening sightlines to the backyard, while helping you know what questions to ask a licensed structural engineer before modifying framing.
- Basement Remodeling, Greenbelt Lots & Soil Drainage: Homes backing to the Sand Creek and Big Dry Creek greenbelts frequently feature walkout or garden-level basements. We brainstorm lower-level layout ideas for media rooms, guest suites, and home offices while helping you prepare targeted questions for independent, licensed home and structural inspectors regarding perimeter grading, downspout extensions, and foundation performance in Douglas County clay soils.
- Decks, Outdoor Living & Mechanical Due Diligence: Mature backyards bordering northern trails are ideal for upgraded composite decks, covered patios, and refreshed landscaping. During showings, we also help you assemble a checklist of questions for your licensed third-party home inspector covering roof covering age, window seals, electrical panel capacity, and plumbing materials.
Verifying DCSD Attendance Boundaries & Master HRCA Recreation Access
Homeowners within the Sand Creek Elementary zone enjoy full access to all four Highlands Ranch Community Association (HRCA) recreation centers, anchored less than a mile south by the Eastridge Recreation Center at 9568 University Boulevard and to the west by the Northridge Recreation Center at 8800 South Broadway. Directly adjacent to the school, Sand Creek Park offers a playground, multi-use athletic field, picnic pavilion, and paved trail connections into the Big Dry Creek, Dad Clark Gulch, and Highline Canal trail networks. During due diligence on any home, we review all property-specific HOA disclosures so you have complete clarity on architectural guidelines and community amenities.
School attendance boundaries are assigned by the DCSD Department of Planning and Construction and approved by the Board of Education. Because attendance lines dividing Sand Creek Elementary, Northridge Elementary, Cougar Run Elementary, and Eagle Ridge Elementary follow specific collector streets across 80126 and 80130—and because MLS school fields are manually entered by listing agents—buyers should always verify exact street addresses directly with DCSD prior to purchasing a home.
Frequently Asked Questions
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