$758,053Average Value$292Average Price per Sq Ft16Homes For Sale
Dreamy ranch town on the edge of Littleton
Originally a ranch town, Ken Caryl is a Littleton neighborhood offering 4,800 acres of open space and 45 miles of private trails in a planned community between the Red Rock Mountains of the South Valley and downtown Denver, only 19 miles away. "That's why we moved here. A lot of the public parks and trails get crowded, so to have private trails is pretty special," says Melinda Sanders, Realtor at eXp Realty in Englewood, who has lived in Ken Caryl for over 14 years. Craftsman homes sit next to blue pine trees and growing gardens of budding lavender and reed grass, while miniature rock ravines separate the road from spacious grassy lots. Ken Caryl Avenue cuts between two towering mountains as the route extends past the hogback into the valley, a wide-open landscape in western Ken Caryl reminiscent of the English countryside. "It's one of those neighborhoods where everyone's connected. All you have to say is, 'What street are you on?' and you immediately know where they live," says Sanders. "All the streets in the valley are named after flowers and trees, and all the streets in the North Ranch are named after animals."
Ken Caryl, originally a ranch town, is a planned community within driving distance to Denver.
Ken Caryl is draped in nature with 4,800 acres of open space and 45 miles of private trails.
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Red rocks of South Valley Park
South Valley Park is a 909-acre space traced by mountain biking trails and spellbinding rock formations in a red rock valley with mountain views just 3 miles west. Ken Caryl Ranch Community Park is a 22-acre space with soccer fields, baseball diamonds and a well-maintained playground with a climbing web on Sangre de Cristo Road, across from Shaffer Elementary School. It's horse heaven at the Ken Caryl Equestrian Center, where bridle trails circle ponds and move through pastures, giving horseback riders a new sense of adventure. In winter, inner tubes zoom down the snow-covered slopes at Sledding Hill, at the Kipling Parkway and Ken Caryl Avenue intersection. The Ken Caryl Disc Golf Course includes nine holes on a pine tree-lined green space with short distances to practice putting. The Ken Caryl Ranch Community Center includes all the fitness facilities community members desire on Club Drive at the valley's entrance. Just 3 miles southeast, the Chatfield State Park is a central landmark in Littleton with 26 miles of trails and a 1,500-acre lake.
Soak in the impressive geology of Colorado on the trails of South Valley Park.
Horseback riding is common sport at the Ken Caryl Equestrian Center.
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Exceptional schools in Jefferson County
Children may attend one of three highly rated public elementary schools in the Jeffco Public School District. Kids in the heart of Ken Caryl can attend Shaffer Elementary, which has an A-minus overall Niche grade. Shaffer Elementary offers a Kid Stage program, where students begin acting in a drama showcase course. Falcon Bluffs Middle School receives an overall grade of B-plus and is located on South Garrison Street just east of the Kipling Parkway. Bradford K8 is another highly rated elementary and middle school that serves communities in the valley, about 3 miles west. Chatfield Senior High School maintains an A-minus overall grade. Students at Chatfield can join the debate club or the mountain biking club.
Falcon Bluffs Middle School is an above average school in Littleton with a score of B+ on Niche.
Chatfield High School is a highly rated public school in Littleton.
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Rustic homes on the plains
Ken Caryl features 1970s ranch-style and split-level homes with craftsman styles built in the 1980s. Prices range from $470,000 to $1.2 million. The higher end of the price range is reserved for more modern craftsman homes with 3-7 bedrooms located south of Chatfield Avenue. A four-bedroom, two-story brick ranch home costs $650,000 - $950,000, while a three-bedroom craftsman-style home can sell for $550,000 - $1.2 million. Brick and stone exteriors mix with off-white siding and tile roofs to bring a lighter rustic appearance to many residential streets, which rise and fall with the plains beneath Ken Caryl.
In Ken Caryl you'll find modern craftsman homes on spacious grassy lots.
Two-story ranch-style homes built in the 1970s are popular in Ken Caryl.
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Lariat Lodge Brewing Company
After a long week at work, spend the afternoon trying craft beers at Lariat Lodge Brewing Company, a roomy taphouse with classic pub food in an open space. Virgilio's Pizzeria is a Italian wine bar with patio seating and an ambient dining room on San Juan Way at the neighborhood's western border. For groceries, stop at the King Soopers at the corner of Simms Street and Ken Caryl Avenue, or continue less than a mile west to Safeway. Locally owned eateries and retail establishments are dispersed along Ken Caryl Avenue, Chatfield Avenue and off the South Kipling Parkway.
Try the craft beers at Lariat Lodge Brewing Company, a welcoming taphouse in Ken Caryl.
Locals love the pizza and pasta dishes on offer at Virgilio's Pizzeria in Ken Caryl.
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Rockin' in the Ranch
The Community Garage Sale is a two-day event in June where one neighbor's trash can be another's treasure. Food trucks gather in the parking lot of the Dakota Lodge for Food Truck Fridays on several select summer nights. From May to July, Tasty Tuesdays is a weekly event with food trucks in the parking lot of the Ranch House, a central venue on Continental Divide Road. Rockin' in the Ranch is a summer concert series with live music on the soccer field of the Ranch House. At the Movie in the Park event, the community gathers on the field to try the free popcorn and watch a flick on the lawn.
Catch the bus on Ken Caryl Avenue
Ken Caryl’s western border is Colorado State Route 470, which takes traffic around the Denver metro. Lakewood is 12 miles north of Ken Caryl, and downtown Denver is 19 miles north. Commuters can catch the Regional Transit District (RTD) bus on Ken Caryl Avenue. Ken Caryl locals can drive take the CanAm Highway 15 miles north to merger onto Interstate 25, a primary route that goes north through the city. The Denver International Airport is 46 miles northeast on C-470.
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Parks in this Area
Chatfield State Park
Ken Caryl Ranch Community Park
Baseball/Softball
Picnic Area
Soccer
South Valley Park
Bike Trails
Trails
Walking Paths
Settlement Pond Park
Lake
Picnic Area
Playground
Ken Caryl Ranch House Park
Basketball
Disc Golf
Picnic Area
Eagle Meadows Park
Basketball
Bike Trails
Picnic Area
Chaucer Park
Transit
Airport
Denver International
55 min drive
Bus
W Ken Caryl Ave & Shaffer Pkwy
Reviews
Niche Reviews
3.860 Reviews
4.0Niche User
7/25/2016Niche Review
I have not really ran into any crime in this area and if something does come up police are on top of it.
4.0Niche User
7/23/2016Niche Review
Driving around Littleton, it is likely to see a police car ready to pull over unsafe drivers. I have experienced no violent crime here, nor have I met anyone who has. It is generally suburban and I have always felt safe here.
3.0Niche User
9/12/2015Niche Review
This used to be a great area to live and raise children in but it's gone downhill since I was a child.
5.0Niche User
7/25/2016Niche Review
I love this area. Its a very safe environment and I have lived here my whole life and never have I once come to a safety problem and never have I second guessed living here.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Ken Caryl
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Ken Caryl, Denver sell after 39 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Ken Caryl, Denver over the last 12 months is $691,052, down 7% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
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Demographics
Total Population
6,761
Median Age
45
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$118,109
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$146,863
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.5%
College Graduates
58.3%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
23.6%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
69.8%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
17''
Average Winter Low Temperature
18°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
77''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
41/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
29/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
9/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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