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491 Red Thistle Drive, Highlands Ranch, CO – $1,099,000

  • 4 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • 3,473 Sqft
  • .11 Acres
  • 4 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • 3,473 Sqft
  • .11 Acres

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491 Red Thistle Drive

Welcome home to this stunning, thoughtfully updated residence located in the highly sought-after Backcountry community. This Berkeley-built home showcases designer finishes and attention to detail throughout every room. The open-concept floor plan features engineered hardwood floors, upgraded lighting, and custom window coverings.The inviting entryway opens to a striking staircase and a beautifully designed accent wall. At the front of the home, the piano room offers versatile functionality and can easily serve as a home office, playroom, or library. The gourmet kitchen is truly impressive, featuring quartz countertops, under-cabinet lighting, a built in oven, a microwave, wine refrigerator and soft-close cabinetry that flows seamlessly into the dining area. A spacious island expands the kitchen footprint and provides ample seating,perfect for entertaining. The kitchen opens to the great room, highlighted by a stylish gas fireplace! Enjoy breathtaking sunrises from deck! Outdoor living is enhanced by a covered deck with a gas line for both a fire pit and a grill, a putting green, and a low-maintenance xeriscaped yard. The oversized 2 car garage offers additional storage for a golf cart and features an upgraded epoxy floor. Upstairs, the hallway opens to a loft-style office or exercise space. The spacious primary suite includes a stylish ensuite bathroom with upgraded tile and a walk-in closet. Two additional bedrooms, a laundry room and a full bathroom complete the upper level.The garden-level basement offers a nanny or mother-in-law suite that includes a bedroom with an adjacent bathroom, a wine fridge and counter space! There is a second great room that is perfect for movie nights or game days. Enjoy ample storage, and a whole-house humidifier and dual zone for heat and air. Backcountry offers an exceptional lifestyle with access to the Sundial House, Lost Coffee, pools, restaurants, scenic walking and biking trails, and vibrant community gatherings!

Listing Office: RE/MAX Professionals

Essential Information

  • MLS® #1889916
  • Price$1,099,000
  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms4.00
  • Full Baths1
  • Half Baths1
  • Square Footage3,473
  • Acres0.11
  • Year Built2019
  • TypeResidential
  • Sub-TypeSingle Family Residence
  • StatusActive

Community Information

  • Address491 Red Thistle Drive
  • SubdivisionBackcountry
  • CityHighlands Ranch
  • CountyDouglas
  • StateCO
  • Zip Code80126

Amenities

  • Parking Spaces2
  • # of Garages2
  • ViewLake, Mountain(s)
  • Is WaterfrontYes
  • WaterfrontPond

Amenities

Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Gated, Pond Seasonal, Pool, Spa/Hot Tub, Trail(s)

Utilities

Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available

Parking

Floor Coating, Oversized, Storage

Interior

  • HeatingForced Air
  • CoolingCentral Air
  • FireplaceYes
  • # of Fireplaces1
  • FireplacesGas, Great Room
  • StoriesTwo

Interior Features

Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings, High Speed Internet, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Primary Suite, Quartz Counters, Radon Mitigation System, Smart Window Coverings, Smoke Free, Sound System, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar

Appliances

Bar Fridge, Dishwasher, Disposal, Humidifier, Microwave, Oven, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Sump Pump

Exterior

  • RoofConcrete
  • FoundationSlab

Exterior Features

Fire Pit, Gas Valve, Lighting

Lot Description

Greenbelt, Landscaped, Open Space, Sprinklers In Front

Windows

Double Pane Windows, Egress Windows, Window Coverings

School Information

  • DistrictDouglas RE-1
  • ElementaryStone Mountain
  • MiddleRanch View
  • HighThunderridge

Additional Information

  • Date ListedJanuary 16th, 2026

Listing Details

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Listing information last updated on January 17th, 2026 at 3:37am MST.