Highlands Ranch Homes and Real Estate - What's the Scoop with the Views and the Land?
Often when I have a buyer considering relocating to Highlands Ranch, they will specify that they don't want anyone behind them, meaning another house. Sometimes they will be as specific as wanting to be on a greenbelt, on a park, have a mountain view or something of that nature. But it can be confusing - so here is a low down.
Mountain Views- Let's tackle this one first. First of all, if you search mountain view in the Denver MLS, you are going to find lots of properties. Many of these will just have peek-a-book views. If you are truly looking for full range mountain views - you need to be more specific and know you will need to weed out many properties - and chances are likely you will need to do some research as to what the future holds in store. What is a view today, may not be a view tomorrow. Once upon a time, it was common practice for new home builders to claim mountain views. Of course, in the contracts they didn't promise these views, although you may have paid a premium for them. Some homes that have mountain views have absolutely spectacular entire front range views - these often sit high on a hill or back to open space and can often times be priced accordingly. Its not just the house you are paying for after all.
Open Space- Particularly in Highlands Ranch, open space consists of an area that is either not yet developed or will never be developed. A popular area right now are the homes that back to the open space near Daniel's Gate. The open space behind Westridge Pointe that is currently equestrian land is also very desirable and the open space in far eastern Highlands Ranch between Eastridge Pointe and Lone Tree is also quite desirable. Open Space generally has view rights - meaning - someone can not plant a big ol' giant tree that blocks your open space view - which is often a mountain view.
Park Space- Park Space is different that Open Space. If you back to a park, yes, it is open, but you may not always have a view. Parks can and do plant trees and there may be development plans in the future for the park as well. Parks often also have mountain views, but again, make sure you know future plans as they can change. Neighbors can also plan or build (of course if they are allowed) that could interfere park views - its important to know what exactly is or is not ok, particularly if you have an HOA such as Highlands Ranch.
Green Belts -Green Belts are areas that are generally maintained and sometimes even include a trail. In Highlands Ranch, greenbelts are extremely popular as well, as they often make a very nice buffer between neighborhoods and neighbors. Green belts are also highly desirable and are often very attainable 
without the added high price adjustments that Open Space or Parks may have.
No matter what your preference is, its important to understand the guidelines if you are seeking specific property types in Highland Ranch. HOA guidelines are pretty strictly enforced - so if you do not have the right to plant a tree - don't - you will hear from someone I am sure. If these types of specific properties are important to you in your home search, then it is important to understand the difference, especially in Highlands Ranch.
If you are searching for a specific property type in Highlands Ranch or another part of the Denver metro area, it would be my pleasure to assist you in your home buying needs.
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