The Hearth Homes for Sale in Highlands Ranch, CO
Centered around the Southridge Recreation Center, Wildcat Mountain Elementary, and miles of connected greenbelt trails, The Hearth is one of the most walkable and sought-after neighborhoods in southern Highlands Ranch. Built primarily between the late 1990s and mid-2000s, the enclave blends classic front-porch streetscapes, open two-story and ranch floor plans, and direct feeder access to Mountain Vista High School.
The Hearth, Highlands Ranch — Live Market Pulse & Sold Scorecard
Anchored on Highlands Ranch ZIP codes 80126, 80129 & 80130 to automatically capture all listings entered under both "Highlands Ranch" and "Littleton" postal cities.
- 11052 Woodhurst Circle — $665,000 · 4 Bed · 4 Bath · 2,155 SqFt · The Hearth (Listing courtesy of Keller Williams DTC via REcolorado)
- 10468 Applebrook Circle — $750,000 · 3 Bed · 3 Bath · 2,151 SqFt · The Hearth (Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Leaders via REcolorado)
- 10978 Bluegate Way — $879,000 · 4 Bed · 4 Bath · 3,618 SqFt · The Hearth (Listing courtesy of Equity Colorado Real Estate via REcolorado)
- 10914 Valleybrook Circle — $1,099,000 · 6 Bed · 6 Bath · 5,050 SqFt · The Hearth (Listing courtesy of Engel & Voelkers Pikes Peak via REcolorado)
- 4900 Bluegate Drive — $760,000 · 5 Bed · 5 Bath · 4,000 SqFt · The Hearth (Listing courtesy of Full Circle Realty CO via REcolorado)
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Why The Hearth Is the Anchor of Southridge
If you ask long-time residents which neighborhood captures the true hub-and-spoke lifestyle of Southridge, The Hearth almost always tops the list. Built primarily between 1998 and 2005 along McArthur Ranch Road and East Wildcat Reserve Parkway, the community was intentionally designed around two everyday anchors: Wildcat Mountain Elementary School and the flagship Southridge Recreation Center.
Constructed by Shea Homes, Richmond American Homes, Oakwood Homes, and U.S. Home, The Hearth offers a versatile mix of welcoming front-porch two-story residences, open-concept ranch plans, and elevated ridge-top homes with walkout basements. Tree-lined sidewalks and greenbelt underpasses allow kids to walk or bike to elementary school and afternoon swim practice while giving homeowners immediate access to the southern open-space trail network.
The Hearth At-a-Glance: Architecture, Lots & Feeder Matrix
Compare the core architectural specs, builder profiles, recreational amenities, and Douglas County School District (DCSD) feeder assignments across The Hearth:
| Category | The Hearth Neighborhood Profile | Builder & Engineer Advisory Note |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Build Era & Builders | Developed between 1998 and 2005 by Shea Homes, Richmond American Homes, Oakwood Homes, and U.S. Home. | Features modern engineered floor joists, copper or PEX supply plumbing, 150-amp to 200-amp electrical panels, and open family-room sightlines. |
| Floor Plans & Lot Orientation | Traditional two-story and ranch single-family homes ranging from roughly 2,000 to over 4,600 finished square feet with two- and three-car garages. | Rolling foothills pockets provide daylight walkout basements and elevated rear decks overlooking open greenbelt corridors. |
| Community & Amenity Access | Full HRCA membership access to all four recreation centers and the Backcountry Wilderness trail system. | We review each specific property’s current HOA disclosures, architectural guidelines, and tax certificate during contract due diligence. |
| Flagship Recreation Hub | Directly surrounds the Southridge Recreation Center at 4800 McArthur Ranch Road and connects to the Wildcat Mountain trailhead. | Being able to walk to the rec center pools, fitness weights, and trailhead adds enduring resale demand across every market cycle. |
| Assigned DCSD Feeder Track | Served by Wildcat Mountain Elementary School, Mountain Ridge Middle School, and Mountain Vista High School. | Wildcat Mountain Elementary sits directly inside The Hearth, while Mountain Ridge Middle and Mountain Vista High sit just minutes east. |
The Hidden Costs of Buying in The Hearth: A Builder & Engineer’s Guide
Homes in The Hearth have reached the 20-to-28-year mark—a pivotal window where original builder components meet modern renovation potential. When we walk a listing together, I use my background as an residential builder, home rehab expert, and engineer to inspect three high-impact areas:
1. Sloped Southridge Grading, Retaining Walls & Basement Slabs
Because McArthur Ranch Road and the surrounding cul-de-sacs step up into the southern ridges, many lots in The Hearth feature terraced yards and walkout or garden-level foundations over Douglas County’s expansive clay soils. During our walkthrough, I help you know what to ask your licensed inspector regarding floating basement slabs, structural steel teleposts, garage aprons, and backyard retaining walls, verifying that roof downspouts and side-yard swales maintain positive drainage away from the foundation perimeter.
2. Original Late-1990s / Early-2000s Windows, Siding & Deck Framing
South- and west-facing elevations in Southridge absorb intense afternoon sun and wind. On original 1998–2005 builds, we check double-pane vinyl and wood-clad windows for failed thermal seals, inspect exterior fiber-cement or composite trim around sunny upper gables, and examine elevated wood decks for ledger-board flashing, post-base hardware, and rail stability. If a deck needs composite resurfacing or expanded outdoor living space, we can map out the structural design and cost on the spot.
3. Mechanical Lifespans & Open-Concept Kitchen / Basement Remodels
If a home in The Hearth still runs its original furnace, central A/C condenser, or water heater, we factor replacement timelines directly into your negotiation strategy. Better yet, the late-1990s and early-2000s structural framing in The Hearth is ideal for high-ROI cosmetic transformations—such as removing dated kitchen desk nooks and half-walls to build a single-level quartz island, updating primary bathrooms, or finishing an lower level with a media lounge and guest bath.
Southridge Rec Center, Paintbrush Park & Feeder Schools
Everyday convenience is where The Hearth truly shines. Having the Southridge Recreation Center right inside the neighborhood means year-round access to resort outdoor pools, indoor lap swimming, cardio and weight rooms, gymnasiums, and fine-arts pottery studios without getting in the car. Step behind the rec center and you are immediately on the Wildcat Mountain trailhead leading into the 8,200-acre Backcountry Wilderness Area, while nearby Paintbrush Park offers multi-use athletic fields, a playground, and picnic pavilions.
Families also prize The Hearth for its cohesive school feeder path. Younger students attend Wildcat Mountain Elementary right inside the community before advancing to Mountain Ridge Middle School and Mountain Vista High School just down Wildcat Reserve Parkway, while commuters enjoy quick access to Broadway, University Boulevard, C-470, and the RidgeGate / I-25 corridor.
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