Why Live in Southridge
Southridge in Highlands Ranch is a residential neighborhood characterized by winding roads and cul-de-sacs, with homes featuring landscaped lawns and attached garages. The area is divided into subdivisions like The Hearth, Firelight, and Wildcat Ridge, all showcasing Modern Craftsman architecture with stone accents and picture windows. Homes range from 1,200 to 4,600 square feet, built between the 1990s and early 2000s. Multiple homeowners associations manage amenities such as pocket parks and clubhouses. Southridge is rich in green spaces, including Paintbrush Park with its playground, bocce ball court, and sports fields, and Red-Tail Park, which offers basketball courts and a baseball field. The Southridge Recreation Center provides indoor and outdoor fitness facilities, while the Firelight Trail and Bluffs Regional Park offer extensive trails for walking, biking, and horseback riding. Commercial options are limited to The Shops at Highland Walk, featuring a King Soopers and fast-food outlets, with more extensive shopping available 2 miles north at Village Center West. The neighborhood is pedestrian-friendly, though most residents drive, with Interstate 25 located 5 miles east and U.S. Route 85 accessible 7 miles west. Schools in the area, part of the Douglas County School District, are highly rated, including Arrowwood Elementary, Copper Mesa Elementary, Mountain Ridge Middle School, and Mountain Vista High School.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Southridge a good place to live?
Southridge is a good place to live. Southridge is considered somewhat walkable and bikeable. Southridge is a neighborhood with a crime score of 2, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. Southridge has 4 parks for recreational activities. It has a median age of 40. The average household income is $188,767 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 69.9% of residents. A majority of residents in Southridge are home owners, with 11.8% of residents renting and 88.2% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Southridge can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Southridge neighborhood guide.
Is Southridge, CO a safe neighborhood?
Southridge, CO is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 2 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Southridge?
The median home price in Southridge is $800,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $160,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.75%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $4,150 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $178K a year to afford the median home price in Southridge. The average household income in Southridge is $189K.
What are the best public schools in Southridge?
The best public schools that serve Southridge are:
What are the best private schools in Southridge?
The best private schools that serve Southridge are:
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Home Trends in Southridge, CO
On average, homes in Southridge, Highlands Ranch sell after 36 days on the market compared to the national average of 51 days. The median sale price for homes in Southridge, Highlands Ranch over the last 12 months is $777,601, up 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$777,601
Median Single Family Sale Price
$788,500
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$509,500
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$475,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$292
Number of Homes for Sale
76
Last 12 months Home Sales
285
Median List Price
$800,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
3%
