Access
Only residents and their invited guests may enter. Prospective buyers tour by appointment arranged through the seller’s agent.
BackCountry, Highlands Ranch · Kaylie Curtis
BackCountry Highlands Ranch Homes for Sale
Searching for BackCountry Highlands Ranch homes for sale, or planning to sell in BackCountry? Kaylie Curtis helps buyers and sellers in this gated community on the edge of the Backcountry Wilderness Area.
BackCountry Overview
About BackCountry
BackCountry is a gated, 1,100-acre master-planned community that Shea Homes opened in 2007 in southern Highlands Ranch. It borders the 8,200-acre Backcountry Wilderness Area, a conservation property owned by the Highlands Ranch Community Association (HRCA) that is managed mainly as wildlife habitat.
The community’s hub is the Sundial House, a private clubhouse built in 2009 on a ridge with views from downtown Denver to Longs Peak and Pikes Peak. Residents share its resort-style pool, fitness and movement studios, Pikes Pub and lounge, and an outdoor amphitheater, along with about 10.5 miles of interior trails and the South Rim Trails, about 9 miles of trail on 467 acres of the wilderness area.
At a Glance
BackCountry at a glance
Homes
Semi-custom and custom homes, plus paired homes.
Fees
Most homes pay the HRCA assessment, BackCountry’s own association dues and a metro district levy on the tax bill. Confirm exact amounts for any home.
Schools
BackCountry is served by the Douglas County School District. Confirm assignments by address.
Lifestyle
Living in BackCountry
BackCountry is built for people who like to be outside. Residents walk or bike the neighborhood trails to ponds and parks, hike the South Rim Trails, and gather at the Sundial House for the pool, fitness classes, concerts at the amphitheater and community events.
Inside the gate, the Backcountry Association maintains nearly 550 acres of common areas and about 26 miles of private roads, and the trail system connects six neighborhood parks and several ponds.
As part of Highlands Ranch, residents also have access to HRCA amenities, including its recreation centers and programs, while the gate adds a second tier of privacy and private facilities.
Buyers
Buying a home in BackCountry
What to weigh before you make an offer in BackCountry.
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Tour with an agent who schedules access
Because BackCountry is gated, buyers visit by appointment. Kaylie arranges access so you can see homes efficiently.
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Add up every fee layer
Confirm the HRCA assessment, BackCountry dues and metro district taxes in writing before you commit.
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Choose the lot carefully
Views, what backs to the lot and proximity to the Sundial House and trails all shape daily life and resale.
Sellers
Selling a home in BackCountry
Planning to sell in BackCountry? These are the areas Kaylie focuses on.
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Price within BackCountry
Recent BackCountry sales on similar lots, adjusted for views, updates and condition, set the starting point.
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Feature the lifestyle
Photography and listing copy should show the setting and explain the Sundial House, trails and wilderness access.
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Keep showings smooth
Kaylie coordinates gated access for buyers and their agents and has a fee summary ready.
FAQ
BackCountry homes: common questions
Is BackCountry in Highlands Ranch gated?
Yes. Only residents and their invited guests may enter, and prospective buyers visit by appointment arranged through the seller’s agent.
What is the Sundial House?
BackCountry’s private clubhouse, with a resort-style pool, fitness and movement studios, Pikes Pub and lounge, event space and an outdoor amphitheater.
Can BackCountry residents use the Backcountry Wilderness Area?
Residents can use the South Rim Trails, about 9 miles of trail on 467 acres of the wilderness area. Much of the rest is managed for wildlife, with access through HRCA’s guided programs.
What HOA fees apply in BackCountry?
Expect the HRCA assessment, BackCountry’s own association dues and a metro district levy on the property tax bill. Confirm current amounts for any specific home.
Can Kaylie show me homes in BackCountry?
Yes. Kaylie schedules tours with the seller’s agent so you can see homes inside the gate, and she’ll send new listings that fit your search.
Contact
Talk with Kaylie about BackCountry.
Buying or selling in BackCountry? Share a few details and Kaylie will reach out personally, or call or text her directly for a private conversation about your goals.
The Gold Standard Brokerage was founded by Sean Gribbons and is run by Sean Gribbons and Kaylie Curtis together.
Thank you.
Your inquiry is on its way to Kaylie, and she’ll be in touch with you personally. For anything time-sensitive, call or text 720-357-5785.