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Highlands Preserve by Risewell Homes

16960 Mckay Dr, Mead, CO 80542

7 homes
8 plans
1,682 - 3,456 sqft

from $542,950

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Home at address 16953 Ballinger Cir, Mead, CO 80542
Keystone II
$599,950
- 3 bd
- 1.5 ba
- 1,911 sqft
16953 Ballinger Cir, Mead, CO 80542
Home at address 16860 Mckay Dr, Mead, CO 80542
Silverton
$680,000
- 5 bd
- 3 ba
- 3,456 sqft
16860 Mckay Dr, Mead, CO 80542
Home at address 3425 Ballinger Cir, Mead, CO 80542
Minturn
$698,000
- 3 bd
- 2 ba
- 1,917 sqft
3425 Ballinger Cir, Mead, CO 80542
Home at address 16873 Ballinger Cir, Mead, CO 80542
Jefferson
$699,950
- 3 bd
- 2.5 ba
- 2,170 sqft
16873 Ballinger Cir, Mead, CO 80542
Home at address 3435 Ballinger Cir, Mead, CO 80542
Jefferson
$709,050
- 3 bd
- 2.5 ba
- 2,170 sqft
3435 Ballinger Cir, Mead, CO 80542
Home at address 3455 Ballinger Cir, Mead, CO 80542
Gunnison
$751,250
- 3 bd
- 4 ba
- 2,758 sqft
3455 Ballinger Cir, Mead, CO 80542

Plans

Lakewood II

$542,950+

3 bd
2 ba
1,682 sqft

Keystone II

$550,950+

3 bd
3.5 ba
1,911 sqft

Jansen

$563,950+

3 bd
2.5 ba
2,208 sqft

Jackson

$594,950+

3 bd
2.5 ba
2,208 sqft

Minturn

$614,950+

3 bd
2.5 ba
1,940 sqft

Jefferson

$650,950+

3 bd
2.5 ba
2,170 sqft

Gunnison

$674,950+

3 bd
4 ba
2,758 sqft

Silverton

$724,950+

4 bd
4 ba
3,441 sqft

Community highlights

Welcome to Highlands Preserve, a single-family home community by Risewell Homes located in 16960 Mckay Dr, Mead, CO 80542. Currently, the community status is Selling. With 7 homes, including 2 move-in ready options. Highlands Preserve homes size range from 1,682 to 3,456 square feet on various lot sizes. Homes price vary between $542,950 and $793,200.

Close to Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge

29.3 miles away

Great location

Restored prairie ecosystem near Denver with mountain views, bison herds, and miles of peaceful nature trails.

29.3 miles away

Great location

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Community details

Builder(s):: Risewell Homes
Home type:: Single-Family
Selling status:: Selling

Contract to close:: 30-40 days
School district:: St. Vrain Valley School District RE 1J

Community amenities

Highlands Preserve by Risewell Homes features a set of shared elements designed to enhance the single-family setting. The amenity list includes 9 items, providing a mix of spaces for residents to access. Dining Nearby stands out as one of the shared spaces in Mead, Colorado available in this location. These features are distributed throughout the development or nearby, adding to the overall organization and functionality of the neighborhood.

Dining Nearby
Energy Efficient
Dog Park
Playground
Park Nearby
Picnic Area
Open Greenspace
Walking, Jogging, Hike Or Bike Trails
Shopping Nearby

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About the builder - Risewell Homes

2025foundation year
124communities on Jome
582homes on Jome

Risewell Homes artfully blends timeless style and innovative design to create new construction homes for a modern lifestyle. The company focuses on connectivity and sustainability for smarter, healthier living. Known for their award-winning sales team and transparent process, Risewell Homes helps buyers personalize each home with curated design packages.

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Neighborhood

Community address

16960 Mckay Dr, Mead, CO 80542

City:: Mead
County:: Weld
Zip Code:: 80542

Schools in St. Vrain Valley School District RE 1J

The St. Vrain Valley School District RE 1J manages the education options near Highlands Preserve by Risewell Homes, guiding students from primary years through graduation. The pathway begins at Mead Elementary School, teaching Elementary grades roughly 1.2 mi from home. Middle school students attend Mead Middle School, a public option for Middle grades that lists a rating of 8. The final step is Mead High School, serving High grades and situated approximately 4.3 mi from the community.

Grades PK-05Public
mead elementary school
1.2 mi
520 welker ave.
9/10
Grades 06-08Public
mead middle school
1.3 mi
620 welker ave.
8/10
Grades 09-12Public
mead high school
4.3 mi
12750 county road #7
7/10
Grades PK-05Public
fall river elementary school
5.9 mi
1400 deerwood drive
7/10
Grades 06-11Private
transitional school
5.9 mi
14770 n 107th
na
Grades 06-08Public
trail ridge middle school
6.1 mi
1000 button rock drive
4/10

GreatSchools’ Summary Rating calculation is based on 4 of the school’s themed ratings, including test scores, student/academic progress, college readiness, and equity. This information should only be used as a reference. Jome is not affiliated with GreatSchools and does not endorse or guarantee this information. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility. Data provided by GreatSchools.org © 2025

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Places of interest

The broader Mead region is supported by various Education venues that serve local residents. Lincoln College of Technology is one of the several locations identified, situated approximately 33.2 mi away. These points of interest are intermixed with other destinations, creating a multi-layered regional map. This distribution highlights the variety of local destinations in Mead, Colorado.

Business Center

JBS USA Headquarters – Greeley13.4 mi

Google Boulder Campus21.0 mi

Ball Aerospace24.0 mi

River

St. Vrain Creek15.1 mi

Cache la Poudre River (lower)20.3 mi

Big Dry Creek21.4 mi

Factory

Vestas Blades America16.5 mi

Military Base

Greeley Air Guard Station22.1 mi

Education

Colorado State University23.1 mi

Pima Medical Institute28.8 mi

Mountain

Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge29.3 mi

Getting around

Mobility around Highlands Preserve by Risewell Homes is measured through specific environmental indices that aid in commute planning. The Walk Score of 10 (Car-Dependent) indicates the level of pedestrian support in the neighborhood. Cycling conditions follow a similar metric, expressed through a Bike Score of 24 and its Somewhat Bikeable category. These indicators highlight getting around Mead, Colorado.

Walk score ®

10 /100

Car-Dependent

Bike score ®

24 /100

Somewhat Bikeable

Air quality

In the broader Mead area, air quality is monitored to track environmental consistency. For the Jan 15, 2026, the status for Highlands Preserve by Risewell Homes is reported as Good. Specific pollutant data shows OZONE at 43 (Good). These figures from AirNow help define the environmental conditions near Highlands Preserve by Risewell Homes.

The 30-day average AQI:Good

050100150200300>300

Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.

The 30-day average pollutant concentrations

PM2.5Good39

PM10Good44

OZONEGood43

Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.

Provided by AirNow

Air quality

Natural hazards risk

To assist with long-term planning, data regarding the area around Highlands Preserve by Risewell Homes is organized into measurable categories. Information from FEMA allows for a structured view of local factors, ensuring that residents have access to the same high-quality data used by analysts. This transparency is vital for understanding the nuances of the local environment. The measurement for Riverine flooding, for instance, is documented with a score of 97.74 and a rating of Relatively High. This contributes to a data-driven regional hazard risk context, allowing for a deeper understanding of the physical surroundings.

Riverine flooding97.7

Relatively High

Wildfire74.9

Relatively Low

Earthquake70.4

Relatively Low

Heat wave0.0

No Rating

Strong wind75.7

Relatively Moderate

Tornado96.3

Relatively High

Winter weather79.4

Relatively Moderate

Cold wave99.1

Very High

Drought60.0

Relatively Low

Hail95.6

Relatively Moderate

Lightning91.2

Relatively High

Ice storm72.0

Relatively Moderate

Landslide19.0

Relatively Low

Provided by FEMA

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Financial details

New Homes in Highlands Preserve are priced from $542,950, offering a compelling opportunity for homebuyers. These homes are a great value, priced over 10% below the area's average of $704,500. In terms of ongoing costs, the community features HOA fees of $200/quarterly, ensuring a well-maintained neighborhood that can increase property value over time.

Average home price in Mead, CO 80542

$704,500

Average new home price

$318

Average price per sqft

Calculated based on the Jome data

Taxes & HOA

HOA fee: $200/quarterly

Financials

Estimated monthly payment

Highlands Preserve by Risewell Homes

Welcome to our Highlands Preserve community in Mead, Colorado! This community offers a variety of single-family and main-level living floor plans ranging from 1,682-4,641 square feet. Whether you’re looking to grow your family, or looking to downsize, Highlands Preserve has something for everyone! These are High Performance Homes designed to respect the planet, with money-saving innovation, to stay healthier and offer home automation technology so it’s easier to take on every day. Highlands Preserve is located just a minute from the downtown area of Mead and an easy commute to Denver, Fort Collins, Boulder, and Longmont. Enjoy having the Town Park and Ames Park just minutes from your home. Life at Highlands Preserve comes with planned neighborhood parks, play areas, dog parks, picnic areas, and trails for hiking and biking. Stop by or schedule an appointment today to see all the Highlands Preserve has to offer!

Last checked Jan 13, 5:22 pm

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Community highlights

Community details

Community details

Community amenities

About the builder - Risewell Homes

Neighborhood

Community address

Schools in St. Vrain Valley School District RE 1J

Places of interest

Getting around

Air quality

Air quality

Natural hazards risk

Financial details

Average home price in Mead, CO 80542

Taxes & HOA

Financials

Estimated monthly payment

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