Many high schools are the hub of their surrounding neighborhoods. Land and community developers want to give the people that live in the homes they design easy access to places that concern children of all ages. To this end, schools are planned out and built to be accessible by parents and to recreation centers. Valor Christian High School in Highlands Ranch is a prime example of this design. It sits just south of a major shopping center and less than a half mile away from one of the neighborhoods most prominent churches. Because of this design plan, finding a home near VCHS could be a great idea, whether you have children that can attend or not, so here are the top 6 Reasons to buy a home near Valor Christian High School.
1. Area Recreation– If you like to enjoy the outdoors, Highlands Ranch has 3 major parks, all of which are less than 3 miles away from Valor Christian High School. For events, there is the Highlands Ranch Recreation Center at Eastridge open to the surrounding locals. There is even Links Golf Course within shouting range of the school that is one of the more famous courses in Colorado.
2. Shea Spaces– Shea Homes is a company that has dedicated itself to creating innovative homes that utilize space, technology, and natural settings to enhance the comfort of its clients. There are very few places where their goals have been exemplified more than Shea Spaces. A small neighborhood that is just across the street from VCHS, you can find affordable houses ranging from $390,000 to $500,000.
3. Northridge Community by Falcon Park– Moving around the compass, you’ll find Northridge Community. This sub-division of Highlands Ranch features multi-level homes; most with double bay garages and other expansive amenities. Prices here start at around $450,000 and top out at $725,000.
4. Eastridge Terrace– Eastward of the high school is Eastridge Terrace. This 500 home neighborhood, set on the east side of Wildcat Reserve Parkway, includes its own recreation center. The houses are also multi-level, however there is more diversity in design than Northridge, but is priced around a similar range: $350,000 to $520,000.
5. Stone Creek at Eastridge– Just to the south of Eastridge Terrace and VCHS is Stone Creek. A modest sub-division of the Eastridge area, it contains 420 single family homes offering pricing between $350,000 and $425,000. It also has several apartment complexes nearby for small families that are not yet ready for a house.
6. Hillcrest Community– At last we come back around the circle to just northwest of Valor Christian. Here you’ll find Hillcrest Community. Most of these upscale, semi-custom, single family homes were built between 1992 and 1995. Their durability speaks to their excellent construction as they are still garnering values of $685,000 to & $865,000.
Finding a good home can depend on many factors, but if you pay attention to where planners place schools and community centers, you can find great homes for reasonable prices. The area surrounding Valor Christian High School is more than proof enough of that. Not only is it built near shopping centers and recreational highlights, but has become the central point for most of the homes around it. If you are looking for a great home in the area, one of the 5 areas above would definitely be a great choice!
Feel free to call True Performance Real Estate today and any questions you might have about purchasing a home near Valor Christian High School!
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