This stunning Highlands Ranch home offers breathtaking mountain and Downtown Denver views and features exceptional quality craftsmanship throughout. Homes at the top of the hill & backing to the highly-rated elementary school, playgrounds, and Cougar Run Park are highly coveted and rarely available. The main level features a spacious living room, dining area, and a kitchen with a double oven, cooktop, island, pantry, and eat-in space, all flowing either outside to enjoy indoor/outdoor living or into the cozy family room with a gas fireplace. The primary suite is conveniently located on the main floor, with vaulted ceilings, incredible views, a five-piece en-suite bath with a soaking tub, and a walk-in closet. A powder room and a laundry room with a utility sink complete the main level. Upstairs, a versatile loft overlooks the main living space and offers more stunning views, along with three large beds and a full bath with double sinks. The light-filled basement is perfect for entertaining, gaming, or working out and includes a bedroom, three-quarter bath, and ample storage. Outdoors, enjoy a professionally landscaped backyard with a pergola, firepit, hot tub, and a newly installed concrete patio—ideal for relaxing or entertaining while taking in sunsets and twinkling city lights. Directly behind the home, Cougar Run Park and the elementary school offer open fields, playgrounds, a picnic area, & walking paths. The three-car garage provides additional storage and backyard access. Recent updates include the professionally landscaped backyard, concrete patio areas, the pergola, & a hot tub. The exterior was painted in '21, and the primary bathroom shower surround was installed in 2024. HOA dues include access to the 4 modern rec centers that offer year-round AMAZING amenities. Now's your chance to own a home in one of the best locations in Highlands Ranch - check it out before it's gone!
Single-familyProperty Type
1997Year Built
7,013 sq ftLot Size
$248Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 garage spacesParking
Listed by Aaron Lebovic• eXp Realty, LLC
Contact: aaron@experthometeam.com,303-250-4440
Bought with Bob Kelly• Kentwood Real Estate DTC, LLC
Kathryn Hoster • LIV Sotheby's International Realty
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Sale history for 8901 Forrest Dr
Date
Event
Price
REColorado as Distributed by MLS Grid #2808778
Mar 12, 2025
Sold
$935,650
$245/sq ft
Feb 22, 2025
Pending
—
Feb 20, 2025
Listed
$915,000
$240/sq ft
Feb 13, 2025
Coming Soon
$915,000
$240/sq ft
+45
This stunning Highlands Ranch home offers breathtaking mountain and Downtown Denver views and features exceptional quality craftsmanship throughout. Homes at the top of the hill & backing to the highly-rated elementary school, playgrounds, and Cougar Run Park are highly coveted and rarely available. The main level features a spacious living room, dining area, and a kitchen with a double oven, cooktop, island, pantry, and eat-in space, all flowing either outside to enjoy indoor/outdoor living or into the cozy family room with a gas fireplace. The primary suite is conveniently located on the main floor, with vaulted ceilings, incredible views, a five-piece en-suite bath with a soaking tub, and a walk-in closet. A powder room and a laundry room with a utility sink complete the main level. Upstairs, a versatile loft overlooks the main living space and offers more stunning views, along with three large beds and a full bath with double sinks. The light-filled basement is perfect for entertaining, gaming, or working out and includes a bedroom, three-quarter bath, and ample storage. Outdoors, enjoy a professionally landscaped backyard with a pergola, firepit, hot tub, and a newly installed concrete patio-ideal for relaxing or entertaining while taking in sunsets and twinkling city lights. Directly behind the home, Cougar Run Park and the elementary school offer open fields, playgrounds, a picnic area, & walking paths. The three-car garage provides additional storage and backyard access. Recent updates include the professionally landscaped backyard, concrete patio areas, the pergola, & a hot tub. The exterior was painted in '21, and the primary bathroom shower surround was installed in 2024. HOA dues include access to the 4 modern rec centers that offer year-round AMAZING amenities. Now's your chance to own a home in one of the best locations in Highlands Ranch - check it out before it's gone!
IRES as Distributed by MLS Grid #3874383
Jul 16, 2021
Sold
$750,000
$196/sq ft
Jun 17, 2021
Listed
$750,000
$196/sq ft
+35
Step into this cheery and welcoming home. Note the vaulted ceilings and extra-large windows combining to pull in the light. This open floor plan retains a warm hospitality. As you walk further into the home, be prepared for world-class views of downtown Denver and the front range of the Rockies. Enjoy 180 degrees of some of the best views Highlands Ranch has to offer. A comfortable backyard opens to an elevated perch looking both north and west. The back patio flows nicely to the large open kitchen with eat-in space for the best of Colorado's indoor/outdoor living. The main level has a fantastic floorpan with a formal living room, formal dining, and family room with a gas fireplace. Additionally, this Richmond home contains a main-level master bedroom for simplified living and accessibility. Upstairs you will find two good-sized bedrooms, a hall bathroom, and an open loft, great for a center kids area or an office or work space. The basement in this home is fully finished with another living space, and a perfect guest bedroom/bathroom setup. Centrally located in the Venneford area with easy access to Cougar Run Park and Elementary. One of the more well-maintained homes with improvements abounding, including upgraded lighting, faucets and other hardware, furnace, a/c, humidifier, water heater, paint, roof, gutters, and smart thermostat. It stands out from the rest because it's one of the best. Truly move-in ready. You need to see this home today - don't delay.
Public Records
Dec 27, 2010
Sold
$382,500
$100/sq ft
REColorado as Distributed by MLS Grid #929800
Sep 14, 2010
Listed
$399,500
$105/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 24, 1996
Sold
$261,216
$68/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,545 (+0.3%)
$10,740 + $42,250
$52,990
2024
$5,531 (+0.2%)
$10,740 + $42,250
$52,990
2023
$5,521 (+36.7%)
$12,470 + $49,890
$62,360
2022
$4,038 (−3.9%)
$9,100 + $35,100
$44,200
2021
$4,200 (+7.9%)
$9,360 + $36,110
$45,470
2020
$3,891 (−0.4%)
$8,000 + $33,950
$41,950
2019
$3,905 (+12.7%)
$8,000 + $33,950
$41,950
2018
$3,467 (+9.8%)
$8,000 + $33,950
$41,950
2017
$3,156 (−1.6%)
$7,590 + $29,090
$36,680
2016
$3,208 (−2.1%)
$7,590 + $29,090
$36,680
2015
$3,277 (+6.7%)
$7,280 + $29,310
$36,590
2014
$3,070
$7,280 + $29,310
$36,590
2013
$3,070 (+5.8%)
$7,160 + $24,500
$31,660
2012
$2,902
$7,160 + $24,500
$31,660
2011
$2,902 (−18.8%)
$8,120 + $21,660
$29,780
2010
$3,574 (+0.2%)
$8,120 + $21,660
$29,780
2009
$3,565
$10,950 + $26,480
$37,430
Tax history for 8901 Forrest Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,545 (+0.3%)
$10,740 + $42,250
$52,990
2024
$5,531 (+0.2%)
$10,740 + $42,250
$52,990
2023
$5,521 (+36.7%)
$12,470 + $49,890
$62,360
2022
$4,038 (−3.9%)
$9,100 + $35,100
$44,200
2021
$4,200 (+7.9%)
$9,360 + $36,110
$45,470
2020
$3,891 (−0.4%)
$8,000 + $33,950
$41,950
2019
$3,905 (+12.7%)
$8,000 + $33,950
$41,950
2018
$3,467 (+9.8%)
$8,000 + $33,950
$41,950
2017
$3,156 (−1.6%)
$7,590 + $29,090
$36,680
2016
$3,208 (−2.1%)
$7,590 + $29,090
$36,680
2015
$3,277 (+6.7%)
$7,280 + $29,310
$36,590
2014
$3,070
$7,280 + $29,310
$36,590
2013
$3,070 (+5.8%)
$7,160 + $24,500
$31,660
2012
$2,902
$7,160 + $24,500
$31,660
2011
$2,902 (−18.8%)
$8,120 + $21,660
$29,780
2010
$3,574 (+0.2%)
$8,120 + $21,660
$29,780
2009
$3,565
$10,950 + $26,480
$37,430
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,013 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,583
Year built
1997
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Douglas County
APN
R0374253
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 9, 2026.
PD
Planned Development District
To encourage innovative and creative design and to facilitate a mix of use in the development of a balanced community including residential, business, commercial, recreational, open space, and other selected secondary uses, in accordance with Section 24-67-101, et. seq., C.R.S. Growth should occur in a phased and contiguous manner to save on the costly, premature extension of basic infrastructure.; Development within this district should be designed to: ensure that provision is made for ample open space; ensure that environmentally and visually sensitive areas are preserved; promote layout, design and construction of residential development that is sensitive to the natural land form and environmental conditions of the immediate and surrounding area; provide or be located in proximity to employment and activity centers such as shopping, recreational, and community centers, health care facilities, and public transit; ensure the adequacy of public facilities to accommodate population growth; promote balanced developments of mixed housing types; encourage the provision of dwellings with a range of affordability; and otherwise implement the stated purpose and intent of this Resolution and the Douglas County Comprehensive Master Plan.
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Front Porch, Patio
Fencing: Full
Roof: Composition
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Unattached
Living Area: 3,583
Above Grade Finished Area: 2,643
Below Grade Finished Area: 940
Below Grade Unfinished Area: 236
Levels: Two
Ownership: Individual
Security Features: Video Doorbell
Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 7,013
Lot Size Acres: 0.16
Lot Features: Borders Public Land, Landscaped, Level, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear
Water Source: Public
Zoning: PDU
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,531
Tax Year: 2024
Parcel Number: R0374253
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Sewer: Public Sewer
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Forced Air
Location
HOA Information
Has Association
Association Name: Highlands Ranch Community Association
Association Management Type: Professionally Managed
Association Amenities: Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Park, Playground, Pool, Sauna, Spa/Hot Tub, Tennis Court(s), Trail(s)
Association Fee: $171
Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
Association Fee Annual: $684
Association Fee Total Annual: $684
Association Phone: 303-471-8958
School Information
Elementary School: Cougar Run
Elementary School District: Douglas RE-1
Middle Or Junior School: Cresthill
Middle Or Junior School District: Douglas RE-1
High School: Highlands Ranch
High School District: Douglas RE-1
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,583
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,013 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1997
Year Renovated: —
County: Douglas County
APN: R0374253
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 9, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Cougar Run Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.0mi
9/10
Cresthill Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi
6/10
Highlands Ranch High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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