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The Ranch
Westminster, CO

Westminster’s established country club community — the Ranch Country Club anchors a neighborhood of spacious homes on generous lots with mountain views, resort-style pool, tennis courts, and a restaurant with sweeping Front Range views.

At a Glance
  • Zip Code80234
  • Home StylesRanch, Modern Farmhouse, Spanish Revival, Two-Story
  • Year BuiltLate 1980s–2000s
  • Price Range$450K – $2M+
  • HOAYes — The Ranch HOA
  • GolfRanch Country Club (18-hole private)
  • School DistrictAdams 12 Five Star Schools
  • LocationCentral Westminster · Near I-25 & 120th
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Character & History

Westminster’s Country Club Community

The Ranch is one of Westminster’s most established and recognizable neighborhoods — a golf course community built in the late 1980s and 1990s around the private Ranch Country Club. The neighborhood occupies a prime central Westminster location near 120th Avenue and Federal Boulevard, with convenient I-25 access and proximity to a dense commercial corridor.

The Ranch Country Club is a private 18-hole golf course that anchors the community’s social and recreational identity — featuring an inground pool, tennis courts, and a restaurant with panoramic mountain views. The private membership character distinguishes The Ranch from Westminster’s public golf course communities, attracting buyers who value the exclusivity and social network of a private club environment.

Home styles vary deliberately — raised ranches alongside modern farmhouses, Spanish Revival-influenced homes with stucco, and two-story designs on spacious lots. This architectural variety creates visual interest while maintaining a cohesive premium character. Townhomes in portions of the neighborhood provide entry-level options into an otherwise single-family community.

Location & Access

Central Westminster with Strong Highway Access

The Ranch’s central position near 120th Avenue provides strong connectivity — I-25 to downtown Denver (20–25 min), US-36 to Boulder (20–25 min), and Denver Premium Outlets just north. The Big Dry Creek Trail runs through or adjacent to The Ranch for non-motorized recreation throughout Westminster’s open space network.

The 120th Avenue commercial corridor provides extensive dining and retail within a short drive. The Westminster Recreation Center is nearby for additional fitness and programming.

Parks & Outdoor Life

Country Club, Parks, and Big Dry Creek

  • Ranch Country Club (18-hole private golf)
  • Club pool, tennis courts & restaurant
  • The Ranch Park — playground, volleyball, basketball
  • Big Dry Creek Trail (multi-use)
  • Westminster City Park (205 acres)
  • Westminster Recreation Center (indoor pools)
  • Mountain views from premium lots
  • Denver Premium Outlets (I-25 north)
  • Thorncreek Golf Course (nearby public)
  • Standley Lake Regional Park
  • Open space parks throughout neighborhood
  • Clear Creek Trail (regional connection)
Schools

Education in The Ranch

The Ranch is served by Adams 12 Five Star Schools with access to Mountain Range High School’s distinctive High School of Business program.

K–5
Cotton Creek Elementary (Adams 12)
A highly regarded Adams 12 elementary with an A- rating from Niche — strong academic performance and active parent community.
6–8
Silver Hills Middle School (Adams 12)
Serving The Ranch for middle school within Adams 12 — well-regarded campus with broad academic and extracurricular options.
9–12
Mountain Range High School (Adams 12)
Notable for the High School of Business — an accelerated program where students earn up to 21 college credits and complete a business internship while still in high school. Ranked sixth-best public high school in Adams County.

Always verify assignments directly with Adams 12 Five Star Schools before purchasing.

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Thinking About This Neighborhood?

The Ranch has a range of home styles and price points — from townhomes to large estate properties backing to the golf course. Understanding which sections command premiums and which HOA fees apply is important. I can help you navigate.

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Homes for Sale in The Ranch

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The Ranch’s combination of country club amenities, spacious lots, mountain views, and strong Adams 12 schools makes it one of Westminster’s most consistently desirable communities. Let’s find your home.

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