Highlands Homes with Playground Amenities

Welcome to Highlands, Colorado, a vibrant neighborhood that beautifully marries the charm of suburban living with the excitement of urban amenities. Nestled just minutes from downtown Denver, Highlands offers residents a delightful blend of breathtaking mountain views, lush green parks, and an eclectic mix of boutiques, restaurants, and art galleries. The community is known for its friendly atmosphere and strong sense of belonging, making it an ideal place for families, young professionals, and retirees alike.

One of the standout features of Highlands is its commitment to family-friendly living, particularly through the abundance of homes equipped with playground amenities. Imagine stepping out of your back door and finding a safe, fun space for your children to play and explore. Many properties in this neighborhood come with beautifully designed playgrounds, ensuring that your little ones can enjoy hours of outdoor fun right at home. These amenities not only enhance the quality of life for families but also foster a strong community spirit as neighbors gather to watch their children play and connect over shared experiences.

In addition to playgrounds, Highlands boasts an array of parks and recreational facilities, making it easy to enjoy the great outdoors. Whether you’re hiking in the nearby foothills, picnicking at a local park, or biking along scenic trails, there’s no shortage of ways to embrace the Colorado lifestyle.

Highlands is more than just a place to live; it’s a community where families can thrive, friendships can flourish, and memories can be made. Come discover your dream home in this enchanting neighborhood today!

Newest Highlands Homes with Playground Amenities

$565,000

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 2680368 MLS

Rare opportunity to live and own in one of Denver’s limited but desirable co-housing communities. Three-bedroom Townhouse/Condo in the Hearthstone Co-housing Community of West Highlands. This clean and exceptionally well-maintained property features newer interior paint and carpet (2025). This unit features two levels plus a finished basement with a total of 3 Bedrooms, 2 ½ baths and over 1,350 total finished square feet. The main floor features extensive hardwood flooring with living room, kitchen, dining space and a powder bathroom. The kitchen is highlighted with upgraded cabinets and a full suite of appliances including gas stove. The top floor offers a full bathroom and two bedrooms - both which feature vaulted ceilings and skylights. Keep cool in the summer with a newer (2025) split A/C system with two units – one on the main and one on the top level. The finished basement includes a 3rd conforming bedroom (with an egress window), a full bathroom and living/flex space with laundry. This property features a front covered porch which overlooks the community greenbelt. It also offers a fully fenced private rear-covered deck with access to an assigned parking space (adjacent to the patio/deck). Situated in Highlands West, this property provides incredible access to restaurants, shops, and recreation. Sprouts, 24 Hour Fitness, Starbucks and bus line all within 2 blocks. This property is situated in a thriving co-housing community offering extensive events, meals and opportunities to create and maintain relationships with neighbors. Please visit the Hearthstone Co-housing website for more information. Community participation is encouraged but not required. Many community amenities provided including water/sewer, trash, mowing & snow removal. The community common house also provides a spacious indoor facility for community events and dining with a large commercial kitchen. It also features an available community guest room w/ living space & laundry.

4750 W 37th Avenue Unit 17, Denver

Courtesy of RE/MAX Leaders . jstromain@remax.net,720-308-1037

$530,000

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 5617562 MLS

Mead's the kind of town that still feels like it's in on a secret — a small Weld County community minutes off I-25 that's grown fast without losing what made people move here in the first place. Six parks. Mead Ponds and Historic Highland Lake for an evening cast. A Fishing Derby every year, a Fall Festival, a chili cook-off that gets more competitive than it should. St. Vrain State Park ten minutes out. This is a town built around Saturday mornings outside, not traffic and noise. This home sits in Highlands Preserve, a short trip from downtown Mead and Town Park, with trails, a dog park, and playgrounds woven through the neighborhood — the kind of setup where you actually learn your neighbors' names. The house backs to open space, with the Front Range unfolding past the rooftops and a community park just down the street. Inside, luxury vinyl plank runs the whole main level — durable, no-fuss flooring built for real life. Kitchen, dining, and living room flow into each other under a wall of windows that pull the afternoon light straight through the house. A fourth bedroom lives on the main level too — guest space, home office, whatever you need it to be, no trip upstairs required. Head up and a central loft gives you a second living space — media room, office, extra room to spread out. Two more bedrooms share a full bath, and the laundry's up there too, because nobody wants to haul a basket up and down stairs every week. The primary suite looks straight out at the Front Range and comes with a full ensuite — dual vanities, tiled shower, the whole deal. Outback is a blank slate: a fully fenced yard framed by that same Front Range sky, ready for whatever you want to build into it — garden, fire pit, hammock, your call. From here, Longmont's under 10 minutes away, Fort Collins, Boulder, and Denver are a straight shot down I-25, and Rocky Mountain National Park is an easy weekend trip.

16763 Chilton Drive, Mead

Courtesy of LoKation . brianaprescott1@gmail.com,720-340-9675

$580,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ IR1054036 MLS

Mountain views, outdoor living, and no Metro District make this nearly new Longmont ranch a standout. Built in 2023, this thoughtfully designed single-level home offers 1,637 finished square feet on the main level, plus a full unfinished basement ready for storage, hobbies, or future expansion. Inside, 9-foot ceilings and large windows fill the open living area with natural light. The kitchen features Whirlpool SS appliances, a spacious island, generous walk-in pantry, and plenty of room for everyday meals and entertaining. The split-bedroom layout creates privacy between the primary suite and the two secondary bedrooms. Retreat to the primary suite with a roomy walk-in closet, dual vanity, and oversized walk-in shower. Two additional bedrooms provide flexibility for guests, a home office, or creative space. A main-floor laundry adds everyday convenience. Step outside to a fully fenced, newly sodded backyard designed for Colorado living. Enjoy evenings around the stone firepit, relax beneath the pergola. A gas connection is already available for your grill, located on a level corner lot next to private open space, the home offers peaceful surroundings with Longs Peak, mountain, and golf course views from the covered front porch. Additional advantages include low HOA dues, trash service, access to a nearby clubhouse and fitness facility, and no Metro District. Fox Hill Golf Course, Union Reservoir, parks, trails, restaurants, breweries, and downtown Longmont are nearby, with convenient access to I-25 and the Boulder, Denver, and Fort Collins corridor. Experience the benefits of a nearly new home without waiting for construction or starting a yard from scratch. Schedule your private showing and discover the lifestyle waiting at 438 Overbrook Lane.

438 Overbrook Lane, Longmont

Courtesy of Reichert Real Estate . 9706892932

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