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Highlands Ranch, CO · Douglas County · 55+ · Resale Only

Verona at Highlands Ranch

~500 Tuscan-style townhomes and villas along the High Line Canal in Highlands Ranch. The south metro’s closest true 55+ deed-restricted community to Littleton and Jefferson County — with some important caveats the brochure doesn’t mention.

~500Homes
$400–$470/moHOA (est.)
$465K–$740KResale Range
~0.58%Douglas Co. Tax
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What Verona Is

Verona is the only true 55+ deed-restricted community in the south Denver metro corridor — the one option for buyers in Littleton, Jefferson County, or south Arapahoe who want the formal age-restriction without driving across town to Aurora or Broomfield. It sits along the High Line Canal Trail in Highlands Ranch, built between 2012 and 2016 in two phases: the Verona Building Company original phase (Italian-style Albero, Barone, and Capello floorplans) and Century Communities’ completion phase (multi-level townhomes).

Homes are attached townhomes and villas — 1,300 to 2,900+ square feet — with the Albero being the most popular: a ranch-style attached home with main-floor master and laundry, 1,500 sq ft main floor, 2,700 total with basement. The address is technically Highlands Ranch but Verona is NOT part of the Highlands Ranch Community Association (HRCA) and residents do not have access to the four HRCA recreation centers. This is a critical point that surprises a significant number of buyers who assume HRCA access is included.

What the brochure doesn’t sayVerona was originally planned with a clubhouse and pool (the “Teatro Clubhouse”) that was never built. The community voted not to build it. Residents get South Suburban Parks and Recreation District rates for their facilities — but there is no on-site clubhouse, no pool, and no fitness center within the community itself. Buyers who assume Verona has resort-style amenities because it’s in Highlands Ranch and priced in the mid-$500Ks are regularly surprised. The social scene is neighborhood-based — potlucks, walking groups, and informal gatherings — not clubhouse-driven.

What’s Actually Here

High Line Canal Trail access — directly adjacent
South Suburban Parks and Rec district rates (off-site)
HOA-managed exterior maintenance
Snow removal (driveways and walks)
Trash and recycling
Grounds and landscaping maintenance
McLellan Reservoir views (some units)
Mountain views (some units)
Active resident social groups
Dog-friendly neighborhood
The High Line Canal Trail is the real amenityThe 71-mile High Line Canal Trail runs along the back of Verona. For buyers who want to walk or bike every morning in a scenic tree-lined corridor without driving to a trailhead, this is genuinely valuable. Many Verona residents say the trail access is what they use most — more than any clubhouse would have provided.

The HOA — What’s In and What’s Not

The HOA at Verona runs approximately $400–$470/month depending on unit type and phase. This is the highest HOA in the Denver 55+ market — higher than Anthem Ranch ($240/mo), Skyestone ($195/mo), or Heritage Eagle Bend (~$285/mo). The reason is that Verona’s HOA covers everything exterior: painting, snow removal, trash, grounds, sewer, and common area insurance. It is a true maintenance-free product — you own the interior, the HOA handles everything outside.

What the HOA does not cover: the interior of your home, any interior maintenance or capital improvement, cable (included as DISH satellite), internet, or the cost of South Suburban recreation facilities.

Net-adjusted HOA comparisonAt first glance, $400–$470/month looks expensive against Anthem Ranch’s $240/month. But Anthem Ranch doesn’t cover exterior paint, roof, or exterior maintenance. When you add the cost of those services separately — exterior paint every 7–10 years, roof replacement, landscape, snow removal — the all-in comparison narrows significantly. For a buyer who wants to write one check and handle nothing exterior, Verona’s HOA is defensible at its price.

True Monthly Cost

All-in monthly cost — $550K Verona home

HOA fee (mid-range estimate)$430/mo
Douglas Co. property tax (~0.58%)~$266/mo
Homeowners insurance (CO hail risk)~$150–$200/mo
Utilities (electric, gas, water)~$150–$200/mo
Total monthly carrying cost (excl. mortgage)~$996–$1,096/mo

At $550K, Verona’s all-in monthly cost is the highest of any Denver 55+ community. The Douglas County tax rate (~0.58%) is the lowest in the metro, which partially offsets the high HOA. Insurance is lower than for a larger single-family home because the attached construction reduces individual exposure — the HOA master policy covers the building envelope.

Who Verona Is Right For

Verona attracts buyers who specifically want to stay in the south metro — near Littleton, the foothills, and the southwest side — without moving to Aurora or Broomfield. Many are downsizing from large Jefferson County or south Arapahoe homes. The High Line Canal Trail is a genuine lifestyle driver for active walkers and cyclists.

It is the wrong community for buyers who expect resort-style amenities at the price point. If a clubhouse, pool, and fitness center are important to you, look at Anthem Ranch, Skyestone, or Heritage Eagle Bend instead — all have larger amenity packages at lower HOA costs.

It is the right community for a buyer who wants true exterior maintenance-free living in a scenic location close to the mountains, doesn’t need a clubhouse, and values the south metro location over everything else.

Questions About Verona?

We can compare Verona’s all-in cost against Anthem Ranch, Skyestone, or Heritage Eagle Bend and tell you which community matches your actual priorities.

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