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Columbine Knolls

Columbine Knolls

Neighborhood in Denver, Colorado

Denver County 80123, 80128

$814,048 Average Value
$317 Average Price per Sq Ft
12 Homes For Sale

With its origins dating to the 1960s, Columbine Knolls, primarily north of Ken Caryl Avenue in the southern Denver suburb of Littleton, has many activities, whether planned by the Homeowners Association or that locals do on their own.

Whether it’s a community garage sale, a summer picnic or an Easter Egg Hunt, the Columbine Knolls Homeowners Association ensures that life in this neighborhood is fun and engaging. “It’s an active volunteer organization that organizes events like a clean-up day, but they also have rules that homeowners need to abide by, and they are enforced,” says Kathleen Hofstra, a Realtor with RE/MAX Professionals. She’s been selling houses in the area for over 30 years. One of the focal points of recreation is the Columbine Knolls Pool, the site of the summer picnic put on by the HOA. Toddlers have their section, and the deep end offers diving boards and a water slide. Another water option is the Normandy Pool & Tennis Club, which provides season passes for individuals and families or passes to use the tennis courts.

With plenty of parking spaces off Newland Street, Marker Park has tennis courts, a playground and picnic areas close to the lot. Beyond that are large athletic fields and a paved walking trail. Columbine Manor Park was recently renovated, bringing the playground closer to the parking lot. There’s plenty of green space and room for a soccer match. Horse-riding lessons and classes center around proper equestrian care at the Denver Equestrians Riding School. They also put on a Clydesdale-driven hayride through Littleton during the Christmas season to observe the lights. Creek Side Gardens is the neighborhood greenhouse and nursery offering tips and tricks to get flowers blooming.

“The homes in the northern section of Columbine Knolls are older and will have more space between properties,” Hofstra says. “The typical house here will have three to four bedrooms in the 2,000s for square feet.” Brick ranch-style and split-levels are the popular construction built between the 1960s and the ‘80s, priced between $600,000 and $800,000. Toward the southern end of the neighborhood is where you’ll find the four and five-bedroom homes with price tags close to or exceeding one million dollars.

Children living in Columbine Knolls can attend Normandy Elementary School with its B-plus overall grade on Niche. The student-to-teacher ratio is at 15-to-1, and the school has over 300 students. Students at Ken Caryl Middle School can take elective courses, including photography and world languages and cultures. The school gets a B-plus grade on Niche. Columbine High School’s overall Niche score is an A, with A-minus grades for the administration and the teachers. All schools are part of the Jefferson County School District R-1, known by the locals as Jeffco Public Schools.

One of the most popular places is a small pizza and sandwich shop in a strip mall. Roberts Italian Restaurant and Deli has subs, burgers and salads as well. They also cater special events and have held fundraising events to benefit the Colorado Fallen Heroes Foundation. Rocky’s Corner Café and Burritos is a breakfast and lunch place—which specializes in breakfast burritos. Dogs who happen to stop by will also get a treat. For ingredients for the kitchen, stop by King Soopers, located near the corner of Pierce Street and Coal Mine Avenue.

While living in Columbine Knolls, you’re about a half hour from downtown Denver. There is a Littleton light rail station run by the Regional Transportation District, a short distance to the east. For weekend fun in the Rocky Mountains, it’ll take a couple of hours to drive to the west to reach Breckenridge or Vail.

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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Denver International

52 min drive

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Columbine Knolls US
Homicide 1 4
Sexual Assault 1 4
Assault with Weapon 1 4
Robbery 1 4
Burglary 2 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 1 4
Larceny 2 4
Crime Score 2 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$810,000
Median Single Family Price
$849,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$317
Number of Homes for Sale
12
Last 12 months Home Sales
122
Months of Supply
1.20
Median List Price
$859,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
1%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
10%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,269
Median Year Built
1970
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,663
Significantly above the national average
1,936
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
12,196

Open Houses

  • Friday, May 2
    4 - 7pm

    6325 W Portland Place, Littleton, CO 80128

    $1,000,000

    • 6 Beds
    • 3.5 Baths
    • 3,378 Sq Ft
    • 6325 W Portland Place
    • New 3 days ago

    Welcome to your beautifully reimagined retreat in the highly coveted Columbine Knolls community! Nestled on a peaceful cul-de-sac, this stunning 6-bedroom, 4-bath residence blends timeless charm with modern luxury through thoughtful updates and elevated finishes.Step inside to an airy open floorplan featuring a spacious living room with bay windows, a cozy family room with a wood-burning

    Aaron Lebovic eXp Realty, LLC

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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
3,370
Median Age
47
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
25.5%
Above the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$122,813
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$142,950

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
98.4%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
63.5%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
15.3%
% Population in Labor Force
66.9%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
17''
Average Winter Low Temperature
18°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
38''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

45 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

39 / 100

Minimal Transit

Transit Score®

0 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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