Eagle Signature HomesKelli Eagle, REALTOR® · (720) 989-9074 · emailNew Housing55+ Living🏥 Healthcare🧘 Self-Care🐾 Pets← Full Guide
South Denver Metro · Arapahoe / Jefferson / Douglas

Moving to Littleton, Colorado

Historic & outdoorsy

A beloved historic downtown, top-rated schools, and river-and-foothills access at the doorstep. Littleton spans three counties but reads as one welcoming, established community with real character.

County
Arapahoe / Jefferson / Douglas
Typical home value
$651,000 values ↓ 1.8% YoY (Zillow)
Schools
Littleton Public Schools (A)
To downtown Denver
~10 mi · 20 min SW

✔ Best for

Top schoolsHistoric charmOutdoor access

🏡 Home prices in Littleton

Single-family homes
$550K – $4M+
Townhomes
$400K – $650K
Condos
$245K – $475K

Ranges reflect typical mid-market pricing. Luxury and custom estate homes in the neighborhood detail below go substantially higher — up to several million.

The median sale price this summer (Jun–Aug 2026, MLS) was around $651,000; overall home values are ↓ 1.8% YoY (Zillow). Want live comps for a specific street or new-build community in Littleton? Just ask Kelli.

📍 Neighborhoods in Littleton

Historic Downtown $450K–$1.5M — walkable historic Main Street core with shops, dining and light rail — the top tier  Zillow ↗
Ken Caryl $350K–$2.3M+ — foothills community with extensive trails and rec centers (Littleton mailing address)  Zillow ↗
Columbine $375K–$1.55M — large, established southwest suburb of 1970s–90s family homes  Zillow ↗
Grant Ranch $425K–$1.6M+ — lakeside master-planned community by Marston Lake with a clubhouse, pool and tennis  Zillow ↗
Southbridge $350K–$1.2M — quiet south-Littleton pocket of townhomes and single-family near the Highline Canal  Zillow ↗
Village at Littleton $425K–$850K — small HOA townhome and patio-home community, entry-level near Bowles  Zillow ↗
Bow Mar $1.3M–$4M+ — exclusive private-lake enclave of large estates on the west edge
Cherokee Ridge Estates $1.4M–$4M+ — gated luxury enclave of custom estates on 1+ acre lots near the foothills
Littleton Village $500K–$850K — newer urban-infill townhomes and homes near Broadway and the hospital
Chatfield / Meadowbrook $650K–$1.4M — semi-rural larger-lot and acreage homes near Chatfield Reservoir

🏗️ New construction & builders

Core is built out — most inventory is established resale
New construction nearby — the area's main new-build is in Sterling Ranch — see the Sterling Ranch tab
Infill & custom — scattered teardown-rebuilds and custom homes around town
Sheffield Homes — custom estate homes on larger lots
💡 Buying new construction? Have me represent you — usually at no cost to you

In many builder communities the builder will often cover your agent's commission, so it's usually free to you — but you generally must register me as your agent on your first visit, before you tour. Then I negotiate price, incentives, upgrades and contract terms on your side.

🎓 Schools

Littleton is served by Littleton Public Schools (A). Mostly Littleton Public Schools; small western pockets fall in Jeffco. Always confirm the exact school a specific home feeds into before you buy — I can verify that for any address.

High schools
Heritage High School — rating 9/10
Arapahoe High School — rating 8/10
Littleton High School — rating 8/10
Middle schools
Elementary schools
Lois Lenski Elementary — rating 8/10
Mark Hopkins Elementary — rating 7/10
Carl Sandburg Elementary — rating 6/10
Public charters (tuition-free)
Littleton Academy (K–8) — Littleton · Core Knowledge charter
Littleton Preparatory Charter (K–8) — Littleton · academic-focus charter
Early-college & specialty
EPIC Campus (LPS) — career/innovation & concurrent-enrollment campus
RMSEL — K–12 expeditionary/experiential learning
Private schools
Front Range Christian School — Christian, K–12
Mackintosh Academy Littleton — IB school for gifted learners, K–8
Mile High Academy — Adventist, PK–12
Early childhood / daycare
The Village (LPS preschool) — district-run, ages 3–5
The Goddard School – Littleton — play-based preschool
Willows Child Learning Center — long-standing early-learning center

High-school links go to the school's U.S. News profile where available; other schools link to the school's own site. Colorado is an open-enrollment state — public charters are tuition-free and admit by lottery from across the district.

🚗 Getting around & commute

Downtown DenverD-Line ~33 min
DTC~20–30 min

To Denver International Airport: ~45 min via E-470.

🌲 Parks & trails

South Platte Park & the Carson Nature Center, Chatfield State Park, and Hudson Gardens all sit within reach.

South Platte Park — 880 riverside acres with ponds and birding
Mary Carter Greenway — paved river trail linking Chatfield to the Platte
Chatfield State Park — reservoir, swim beach and foothills trails
Hildebrand Ranch — prairie-to-hogback loops near the mountains
See all south metro trails & parks on the main guide →

55+ & senior living

Littleton sits within easy reach of the south metro's active-adult communities and senior services. Ask me for current availability.

Aging Resources of Douglas County offers free transportation, in-home help, medical-equipment lending and resource navigation for residents 60+.

Touring a builder or active-adult community? Register me as your agent on your first visit — my representation is typically at no cost to you, since the builder covers it.

See the full 55+ & Senior Living guide — communities, senior centers, care options and support services.

Thinking about Littleton?

I'm Kelli Eagle — a local REALTOR® who helps buyers relocate to the South Denver Metro. I'll pull live listings, exact taxes and school assignments, and (for out-of-state buyers) do video walkthroughs.

📞 (720) 989-9074 ✉️ Email Kelli Open the full interactive guide →

Explore other communities

© 2026 Eagle Signature Homes · Kelli Eagle, REALTOR® · South Denver Metro Relocation Guide · (720) 989-9074