Sterling Ranch is a fast-growing master-planned community in northeast Colorado Springs, located just off Vollmer Road north of Black Forest Road. The neighborhood features a mix of new single-family homes by top builders like Classic Homes and Vantage Homes. Residents enjoy access to large parks with playgrounds, picnic areas, basketball courts, and open turf fields. Outdoor lovers appreciate the miles of paved and natural trails and nearly 40 percent of the land kept as open space. The Sterling Center is the hub for community events and includes businesses like a coffee shop, urgent care, and retail. Every home in Sterling Ranch comes with fiber internet and smart home features. Uniquely, each household also receives an annual Colorado State Parks pass, giving residents free access to state parks all over Colorado. For more on community features, see the official amenities page and the developer site.
Sterling Ranch falls in the Academy School District 20, which offers high-performing schools, including planned new campuses within the neighborhood. The Homeowners Association is managed by Sterling Ranch Community Authority Board, which oversees amenities, parks, and neighborhood services; details are available here. Families enjoy the Overlook Recreation Center, with its pool, fitness center, and multipurpose rooms. The community’s location allows for quick access to both the Powers Corridor and Black Forest nature areas. Most people do not know that Sterling Ranch uses “smart city” technology for energy and water monitoring, which helps the community stay sustainable as it grows.