Erie Highlands
Erie, CO
Northeast Erie’s family-focused community — streets intentionally oriented toward Longs Peak and the Indian Peaks, Highlands Elementary built within the neighborhood, and a 4,000-square-foot clubhouse with pool and waterslide.
- Zip Code80516
- Home StylesCraftsman, Two-Story, Ranch
- Year Built2016–2024
- Price Range$500s – $1.3M
- HOAYes — clubhouse & pool
- School DistrictSt. Vrain Valley School District
- BuilderOakwood Homes — Carriage House Collection
- LocationNE Erie · W. of I-25 · Erie Parkway corridor
Mountain Views Built Into the Plan
Erie Highlands was conceived with a specific design ambition that distinguishes it from most of Erie’s other master-planned communities: the street grid was deliberately laid out to orient views toward Longs Peak and the Indian Peaks Wilderness to the northwest. In most residential developments, lot orientation is driven by site geometry and utility placement. At Erie Highlands, the planning team worked backward from the mountain panorama, positioning streets and homes so that the Longs Peak and Indian Peaks views would be a daily experience rather than an occasional reward for the right roofline angle.
The community’s central park and Highlands Elementary School, both located at the highest point of the development, were positioned for the same reason: maximum panoramic access for the amenities that residents use most. The park and school sit atop the community, with views extending across the Front Range that frame everyday activities with the kind of Colorado landscape that draws people to this corridor in the first place.
Oakwood Homes — a Colorado-based homebuilder that has been building in the state for decades and recently earned Colorado Sun Reader’s Choice recognition — is the community’s sole builder, offering the Carriage House Collection. The Carriage House Collection is characterized by a charming take on traditional residential architecture: wood frames, decorative posts, craftsman detailing, and thoughtfully designed floor plans in the 1,438 to 2,315 square foot range. Oakwood also offers larger homes reaching higher price points for buyers seeking more space within the community. The fiber-optic internet infrastructure throughout Erie Highlands is a practical feature that reflects the community’s awareness of its buyer profile: professionals who work from home and need reliable high-speed connectivity as a baseline requirement.
Between US-287 and I-25, Equal Access to Boulder and Denver
Erie Highlands’ position east of Erie Parkway and west of I-25 gives it the most direct interstate access of any Erie master-planned community. I-25 Exit 232 is minutes away, placing downtown Denver approximately 27 miles south and Boulder approximately 22 miles northwest via Erie Parkway and State Highway 7. DIA is approximately 22 miles east — among the closest commutes from any Erie neighborhood to the airport. The community’s position also makes it the logical entry point for buyers coming from I-25 who want Erie’s character without navigating through the town’s central core.
Erie Community Center, Erie Community Park, and the Erie Public Library are all accessible within a short drive. The Erie Parkway commercial corridor handles grocery and everyday retail needs. Old Town Erie’s Briggs Street dining scene is 10–15 minutes west via Erie Parkway.
Trails, Open Space, and Longs Peak on the Horizon
- Highlands Community Park (at peak elevation — mountain views)
- Longs Peak and Indian Peaks views (street-oriented)
- 4,000 sq ft clubhouse (pool with waterslide, gym, meeting room, terrace)
- Trails throughout community to nearby parks and playgrounds
- Acres of surrounding open space
- Erie Community Center (indoor pool, lazy river, climbing — short drive)
- Erie Community Park (splash pad, skate park — short drive)
- Coal Creek Trail (regional connection)
- Thomas Reservoir (fishing, walking — nearby)
- Colorado National Golf Club (short drive south)
- Erie Lake (fishing, picnicking)
- Over 40 miles Erie trail network
Education in Erie Highlands
Erie Highlands is served by the St. Vrain Valley School District — one of the strongest public school districts in northern Colorado. Highlands Elementary, built within the community itself, is the defining school feature for Erie Highlands families.
Always verify current school assignments directly with St. Vrain Valley School District before purchasing.
Where Erie Highlands Residents Eat
Erie Highlands draws from the Erie Parkway commercial corridor for daily needs and Old Town Erie’s Briggs Street for destination dining — with the added advantage of the quickest I-25 access of any Erie community for Denver dining options.
Erie’s farm-to-table anchor on Briggs Street is a 10–15 minute drive from Erie Highlands — the go-to for special occasions and consistently one of the best restaurants in northern Boulder County.
Stem Ciders’ Erie taproom and outdoor patio — the town’s most popular warm-weather social gathering spot, accessible within minutes from Erie Highlands.
The Erie Parkway commercial corridor provides grocery, pharmacy, and everyday dining within easy reach of Erie Highlands.
Colorado National’s on-site restaurant — dinner with unmatched Front Range mountain views in a setting that Erie Highlands residents access more easily than most Erie communities.
Lafayette’s nationally recognized craft brewery is 15 minutes southwest — a regular destination for Erie Highlands residents who appreciate quality craft beer.
Old Town’s neighborhood specialty coffee shop is a short drive west along Erie Parkway — the community’s café alternative to chain options.
Living in Erie Highlands
Erie Highlands delivers on its core promises: new construction quality, in-community elementary school, mountain views from your street, fiber-optic connectivity, and a resort-style clubhouse — all at the most accessible price point among Erie’s active new construction communities.
Intentionally designed street orientation gives Erie Highlands residents daily Longs Peak and Indian Peaks views from their neighborhoods and homes — a planning choice that distinguishes the community from Erie developments where mountain views are incidental rather than deliberate.
A 4,000-square-foot clubhouse with a meeting room, gym, and community gathering spaces, plus a seasonal outdoor pool featuring a waterslide — the community’s social center for summer months.
The newest campus in the Erie Highlands community, positioned at the development’s highest elevation for maximum views — children walk through the neighborhood to their own school, a practical and community-building feature that most Erie master-planned communities still aspire to.
Fiber-optic internet infrastructure is built into Erie Highlands’ design — a practical daily-life advantage for work-from-home professionals who need reliable connectivity as a baseline requirement.
Oakwood Homes offers both build-from-ground-up options and quick move-in homes for buyers with shorter timelines — providing flexibility that many other Erie communities’ builder lineups don’t match.
Erie Highlands’ position between US-287 and I-25 gives it the most direct interstate access of any Erie master-planned community — meaningful for commuters and frequent flyers who value the time savings on daily or weekly trips.
Homes for Sale in Erie Highlands
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Erie Highlands delivers Longs Peak views from your street, a walk-to-school elementary campus, fiber-optic connectivity, and Oakwood Homes’ quality at the lowest starting price of any active Erie master-planned community. I can help you navigate finding the right home. Let’s talk.