Heritage Hills
Annexed into the city in 2001. Lone Tree Elementary, a Douglas County School District school, is on Heritage Hills Circle.
City of Lone Tree, Douglas County · Kaylie Curtis
Lone Tree Luxury Homes
Looking at luxury homes for sale in Lone Tree, or getting ready to sell? Lone Tree is a home rule city in Douglas County, south of Denver along I-25, with established golf course neighborhoods and the RidgeGate master-planned community. I help buyers and sellers here with The Gold Standard Brokerage.
- LocationDouglas County, along I-25 south of Denver
- NeighborhoodsHeritage Hills, Carriage Club, RidgeGate and more
- TrailsBluffs Regional Park and the East/West Regional Trail
- SchoolsDouglas County School District; confirm by address
Lone Tree
About the City of Lone Tree
The first homeowners moved into the original Lone Tree development in 1982, and Lone Tree Golf Club opened in 1985 as its centerpiece. Residents voted to incorporate in November 1995, and Lone Tree became a Colorado home rule city in 1998. The city annexed the 3,500-acre RidgeGate property in 2000, and Heritage Hills, Centennial Ridge and Carriage Club in 2001.
The city describes its founding goals as high design standards, thoughtful planning, brick fencing and curated landscaping. Today it has its own police department, a civic center, the Lone Tree Arts Center and a recreation center, along with Sky Ridge Medical Center and Park Meadows.
Sources: City of Lone Tree, cityoflonetree.com (City History, RidgeGate Planned Development, Parks, Trails & Open Space, Schools and Resident Guide). Checked November 2026.
Neighborhoods
Where buyers look in Lone Tree
Carriage Club and the golf course neighborhoods
Carriage Club was annexed in 2001. Lone Tree Golf Club, the original centerpiece of the community, has been owned by South Suburban Parks and Recreation since 1991.
RidgeGate West
About 1,500 acres west of I-25, home to Sky Ridge, the Lone Tree Arts Center, the recreation center, the library, Bluffs Regional Park and hundreds of acres of open space. It is close to fully developed.
RidgeGate East
About 2,000 acres east of I-25, including the RidgeGate Parkway and Lone Tree City Center light rail stations and Schweiger Ranch. Plans include three residential villages, a new city center and a regional park.
Parks & Trails
Trails, parks and open space
Bluffs Regional Park has a 2.7-mile soft-surface loop trail, with its trailhead at 10099 Crooked Stick Trail, and connects to the Highlands Ranch and South Suburban trail systems. The East/West Regional Trail runs 27 miles one way through grasslands and oak bluffs, linking Highlands Ranch, Castle Pines, Lone Tree and Parker.
Most parks and trails in the city are managed by South Suburban Parks and Recreation District. Others are managed by homeowner associations or the Rampart Range Metropolitan District. Schweiger Ranch, settled in 1874, hosts community events.
HOAs, Districts & Schools
HOAs, metro districts and schools
Most Lone Tree neighborhoods have an HOA, and some are also in a metropolitan district that shows up on the property tax bill. Look up every taxing district for an address on the Douglas County assessor’s site. My guide to metro districts in Colorado explains how those levies work.
Lone Tree is in Douglas County School District. The city lists Acres Green, Eagle Ridge and Lone Tree elementary schools, Cresthill Middle School and Highlands Ranch High School among the schools serving the community, and a new elementary school is planned for RidgeGate in 2027. Confirm the assigned schools for an address with the district’s School Locator Map.
Buyers
Buying a luxury home in Lone Tree
Before you write an offer, here’s what I check—and read how closing costs work for Colorado buyers so the wire amount is clear.
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HOA and metro district
Read the HOA covenants and design rules, and check the tax record for any metro district levy before your deadline.
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What’s planned nearby
RidgeGate East is still being built out. Review the city’s RidgeGate plans so you know what is planned near the home.
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Inspections
Plan for radon, sewer scope, roof and soils evaluations. My luxury home inspection checklist covers each one.
Sellers
Selling a luxury home in Lone Tree
Buyers compare Lone Tree with nearby suburbs, so the listing has to explain what sets the home apart.
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Pricing from the right comparables
Recent sales in the same neighborhood, adjusted for golf course or mountain views, lot and condition.
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Explain the neighborhood
Listing copy that covers the HOA, any metro district and nearby trails and amenities clearly.
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Documents ready early
HOA documents, the Seller’s Property Disclosure and permits for past work organized before listing.
FAQ
Lone Tree: common questions
When did Lone Tree become a city?
Residents voted to incorporate in November 1995, and the first City Council meeting was held in June 1996. Lone Tree became a home rule city in 1998.
What is RidgeGate?
RidgeGate is a 3,500-acre planned development on both sides of I-25, annexed into Lone Tree in 2000. The west side is close to fully developed, and the east side is still being built out with residential villages, a new city center and a regional park.
When did Heritage Hills and Carriage Club join Lone Tree?
The city annexed Heritage Hills, Centennial Ridge and Carriage Club in 2001.
What schools serve Lone Tree?
Lone Tree is in Douglas County School District. The city lists Acres Green, Eagle Ridge and Lone Tree elementary schools, Cresthill Middle School and Highlands Ranch High School among the schools serving the community. Confirm assignments with the district for the address.
Are there trails in Lone Tree?
Yes. Bluffs Regional Park has a 2.7-mile loop trail, and the East/West Regional Trail runs 27 miles one way, connecting Highlands Ranch, Castle Pines, Lone Tree and Parker.
Keep Exploring
Nearby areas and guides
Kaylie Curtis
Luxury Real Estate Agent
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