Littleton, Colorado is a great place to live. There is of course the City of Littleton, incorporated in Arapahoe County but communities in surrounding areas of Denver, Douglas and Jefferson counties also have Littleton as their mailing address. Myself, I have lived in a number of comminities in Littleton, unincorporated Jefferson County, Colorado for over 30 years.
Littleton Colorado Real Estate
The city of Littleton Colorado is a rapidly growing suburb with something for everyone. Set near the beautiful Rocky Mountains, Littleton has a picturesque landscape that attracts thousands of people each year. The sun shines almost year round which makes for fun outdoor activities in all seasons. Good schools and a strong economy draw people from all walks of life. There are many great attributes to recommend Littleton Colorado.
Littleton began at the time of the Pikes Peak gold rush and was first incorporated in 1890. Now Littleton, Colorado is a town of over 41,000 residents. For bicycling enthusiasts, there are over 35 miles of biking trails within the city limits. The Platte River Greenway Trail runs from Chatfield Reservoir through downtown Denver, Colorado to Brighton, Colorado.
Littleton Colorado Homes
Littleton real estate includes a variety of residential and commercial areas from past decades, several new developments and a stylish touch of modernity. The city's historic downtown, originally developed in the 1860s, and recently redeveloped and updated provides a charming context for one of the fastest growing business communities in the state.
Among available homes in Littleton you’ll find what you’re looking for, all styles and sizes and prices range from the low $100Ks to well into the millions for luxury real estate. You'll find great starter homes, condos and townhouses here, ranchers with big yards, new construction and some beautiful executive homes built in the last decade. Many of the finest homes in Littleton are often situated on waterfront acreages and include long lists of amenities like guest houses, custom pools, and stainless steel kitchens, lush landscaping and more.
Prudent city planning kept Littleton beautiful as it attracts residents and businesses. Within the city are dozens of large parks, sports facilities, and lakes totaling almost 35 acres of parkland per 1,000 residents The Highline Canal, conceived in 1870 by James Duff, a Scotsman determined to bring water to the farms east of Denver, a 71-mile waterway is still an irrigation canal, owned and operated by Denver Water crosses the city and has become a major recreational amenity with its trail used for hiking, biking, jogging and horseback riding and can be reached by most major thoroughfares in Littleton. Chatfield Reservoir provides great water skiing, boating, sailing, and fishing in the summer while the majestic Rocky Mountains will give you plenty of options in all 4 seasons that include skiing, snowboarding, snow shoeing, mountain biking, hiking and maybe just sitting back and enjoying the beautiful scenery.
Littleton is also served by the light rail commuter train making the commute to downtown Denver convenient and affordable with access from two Littleton locations. Just 20 minutes south of the downtown Denver shopping, business, cultural and entertainment center, Littleton offers easy access to many cultural attractions including The Center for Performing Arts, Convention Center, the Pepsi Center home of the NHL Avalanche and NBA Nuggets, Invesco Field at Mile High home of the NFL Broncos.
Littleton, Colorado is home to a superb school system with many schools receiving the top rating from greatschools.com. All 10 of the public high schools are rated from 8 to 10 - the highest. Middle schools and elementary schools rate very strongly as well.
Littleton, Colorado is a terrific city that appeals to a diverse range of people. Whether you're looking for your first home or you're an "empty nester" looking for a perfect retirement locale, this friendly, comfortable suburb of Denver is a terrific place to consider.
The median home price in Littleton was $279,900 in August of 2008 a decrease of 3% compared to August of 2006 creating a great opportunity to invest in Littleton CO homes for sale. Price ranges for detached single family homes range from under $100,000 for a fix up in Old Littleton to $6M for an estate in Roxborough Park. There are great real estate deals in this beautiful area but you need a local market expert to help you. Mark Sawyer has been a resident of Littleton for over 30 years is an experienced real estate professional who has over 20 years of home buying and selling experience in the Littleton area. For true local and knowledgeable service and to find Littleton CO homes for sale contact Mark Sawyer at 720-922-9266 or mark@MarkSawyerRealEstate.com
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Lone Tree Colorado Real Estate
Among the single family homes, nearly a of them will be over a million dollars, top-of-the line quality homes with the highest up in the 3-point-something stratum. The prices for single family homes average in the upper $500K range, with the average price for a condominium just under $300K. The lowest prices you will find here will be in the mid to high 100s for a one-bedroom one-bath condo - and even at that "low end" of the market you will enjoy the convenient location, probably the use of a pool and community recreation facilities, and maybe even a mountain view.
Conveniently located close to the Tech Center and Denver, and the Denver RTD Light Rail station at the southern end of Lines E, F & G connect you to anywhere in Denver. To the south there's Castle Rock with shopping at The Outlets at Castle Rock - a hundred major brand outlets from Adidas and Aeropostale to Zales and Zumiez. There are bargain outlets for fashion wear and shoes, jewelry, perfumes, china, books, sporting equipment and you can take a break with a latté or spend a tantalizing interlude at the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory. There are plenty of great quality golf courses within a 10 mile radius, starting with the Arnold Palmer-designed 18-hole Lone Tree Golf Club, which is owned by South Suburban Parks and Recreation. The course was once a private club, but now it is open to the public and, as is characteristic of the Lone Tree area, offers spectacular mountain views. And course, having those great views is a reminder that our fabulous Rocky Mountains are close by - and they are made for more than looking. On trails within the community as well as up in the nearby mountains, Coloradans enjoy hiking, biking and all sorts of outdoor activities under the clear blue Colorado sky.
In addition to the extensive network of parks, and trails, Lone Tree offers three separate recreation centers, each with a full curriculum of classes, programs and facilities to satisfy any level of involvement. You might expect a city with such a high level of service to have a summer concert series - and of course there is one, so bring your blankets for Swing, Rock and Jazz on those summer evenings - but how about a Symphony Orchestra? The Lone Tree Symphony Orchestra presents a classical music series with concerts year-round, and they're free! Residents also enjoy the benefits of being part of the very highly-regarded Douglas County school system. The town has two public elementary schools, Eagle Ridge and Acres Green, both of which are rated "High" in Overall Academic Performance on State Assessments. The American Academy at Castle Pines Charter School is rated "Excellent," and as you would expect in such a progressive community there is a Montessori School. Middle schoolers go to either Cresthill which is "High," or Deer Creek which has maintained a rating of "Excellent." The High school is Highlands Ranch High, Home of the Falcons, which is of course rated "Excellent."
There are 21 distinct neighborhoods or developments in Lone Tree, most with active Homeowner Associations. No fewer than ten shopping centers dot the city, with a terrific variety of quality stores and services. There are over 300 businesses in the city, representing both national chains and homegrown enterprises and providing almost 4500 jobs. Although many workers commute to the technical and professional jobs in the Tech Center and Denver, Lone Tree itself provides a surprising level of employment. The largest employers in the city are in the retail, accommodation and food services industries, which together with the health care and social assistance vocations account for almost 70% of employment in the city. Finance, education and real estate professionals, and even some manufacturing operations round out the list. It's a perfect combination, along with a health-conscious and upwardly mobile population, for the active and involved Colorado lifestyle.
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Ken Caryl Ranch Colorado Real Estate another community in Littleton, Colorado is located in unincorporated Jefferson County. In October of 1914, Colorado newspaperman John Shaffer paid $100,000 for the 3,000 acre Northern View Estate southwest of Denver. Naming the property Ken Caryl Ranch after his sons Kent and Carroll, he built what he called "a summer home." His 8000-square foot Manor House had twenty rooms and stunning views of the surrounding valley and sandstone formations. This home is still in use today as the Manor House Restaurant.
Ken Caryl Ranch residents share the enjoyment of some 4,800 acres of land reserved as open space in the surrounding foothills and valleys. The open space is home to a variety of wildlife. Mule deer, black bears, elk, coyotes, and a small number of mountain lions roam the foothills. Over twenty miles of trails make the space accessible to hikers, cyclists, and horseback riders. Ken Caryl has three recreational centers. Its Community Center is complete with ten indoor and outdoor tennis courts, an outdoor swimming pool, racquetball courts, and weight and aerobics rooms. The Bradford Park facility also has an outdoor swimming pool, tennis courts, a volleyball court, picnic area, and hiking trails. The park has both a softball diamond and soccer fields.
The Ken Caryl Equestrian Center has two outdoor rings and an indoor arena, and access to twenty-five miles of trails. Boarding, riding lessons, and a day camp are available. As if its own community enticements were not enough, Ken Caryl is a mere seventeen miles from all that downtown Denver has to offer. The Denver city lights are even visible from the ranch's Dakota Ridge at night.
Ken Caryl is a self-contained community. Its 300-acre Business Center has a post office, banks, restaurants, small retailers and major grocery stores. Over 1.5 million square feet of commercial property have been developed in the Business Center, along with a gated residential community which borders on the Deer Creek Golf Course. If you like the thought of a back yard where mule deer graze beneath sandstone formations, Ken Caryl could be the community you're looking for!
Ken Caryl Ranch's population is just over 30,000 and there are over 11,000 housing units. If you're interested in instantly searching for homes for sale in Ken Caryl Ranch, Colorado be sure to check out our free Dream Home Finder. You'll have access to all the Ken Caryl Ranch, Colorado homes for sale, hundreds pictures & virtual tours, school information, & more. It's a free service that puts the power of our 40,000 home database at your disposal, with data management authority that comes from your own specifications, to find the home they you want.