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Columbine Hills vs Columbine Knolls South

Columbine Hills and Columbine Knolls South are both neighbourhoods of Littleton, CO. There are 12 homes for sale in Columbine Hills and 11 in Columbine Knolls South as this page loaded. Columbine Knolls South is the more expensive of the two: a median asking price of $965,000 against $642,500 in Columbine Hills, about 50% higher. By the foot it is $296 in Columbine Hills against $279 in Columbine Knolls South — so the cheaper home is the dearer space, which usually means the homes in Columbine Knolls South are simply bigger. A typical home is 2,222 square feet in Columbine Hills and 3,409 in Columbine Knolls South, built around 1972 and 1979 respectively. Homes are moving faster in Columbine Hills: a median of 32 days on the market against 69 in Columbine Knolls South. Both are in the Jefferson County R-1 school district, so the difference between them is the assigned schools rather than the district.

Side by side

MeasureColumbine HillsColumbine Knolls South
For sale today
Homes for sale1211
Median asking price$642,500$965,000
Cheapest home for sale$415,000$640,000
Dearest home for sale$1,125,000$1,299,000
Median price per sq ft$296$279
Median days on market3269
The homes themselves
Median size (sq ft)2,2223,409
Median bedrooms45
Typical year built19721979
What actually sold, last 12 months
Homes sold3635
Median sold price$626,350$850,000
Schools the homes for sale are assigned to
School districtJefferson County R-1Jefferson County R-1
ElementaryColumbine HillsNormandy
MiddleKen CarylKen Caryl
High schoolColumbineColumbine
Getting around, out of 10
Walkability4/104/10
Transit3/103/10
Biking5/105/10
Quiet7/107/10
Calm streets7/107/10
Getting around7/108/10

The darker figure in each row is the lower price, the shorter wait, the bigger number or the higher score — which of those is good news depends entirely on whether you are buying or selling, and on what you want from a street.

Columbine Hills

12
Homes for sale
$642,500
Median asking price
$296
Median per sq ft
32
Median days on market

Columbine Knolls South

11
Homes for sale
$965,000
Median asking price
$279
Median per sq ft
69
Median days on market

What each one is like

Columbine Hills

Columbine Hills is a well-established residential neighborhood in Littleton, south of Denver, known for its tree-lined streets, single-family homes, and family-oriented character. The area offers convenient access to local schools, shopping at nearby centers, and quick connections to US-85 and major highways.

Full Columbine Hills guide

Columbine Knolls South

Columbine Knolls South is a well-established residential neighborhood in Littleton, Colorado, known for its tree-lined streets, single-family homes, and family-friendly atmosphere. Located south of Littleton's central areas, it offers convenient access to schools, shopping, and major roadways including I-25 and US-85. The neighborhood blends suburban comfort with proximity to Denver's job centers and amenities.

Full Columbine Knolls South guide

Questions people ask

Is Columbine Hills or Columbine Knolls South more expensive?

Columbine Knolls South is more expensive. The median asking price is $965,000 in Columbine Knolls South against $642,500 in Columbine Hills. By price per square foot they run $296 in Columbine Hills and $279 in Columbine Knolls South, which is the fairer comparison when the homes are different sizes.

Which has bigger homes, Columbine Hills or Columbine Knolls South?

A typical home for sale is 2,222 square feet in Columbine Hills and 3,409 square feet in Columbine Knolls South, with a median of 4 and 5 bedrooms respectively.

Which is the older neighborhood?

Going by the homes on the market today, Columbine Hills is the older of the two: a typical home there was built around 1972, against 1979 in Columbine Knolls South.

Which sells faster, Columbine Hills or Columbine Knolls South?

Homes for sale in Columbine Hills have been listed a median of 32 days, against 69 days in Columbine Knolls South. Over the last twelve months 36 homes sold in Columbine Hills and 35 in Columbine Knolls South, which is the better measure of how busy each one is.

What schools serve Columbine Hills and Columbine Knolls South?

Both are in the Jefferson County R-1 school district. The homes for sale in Columbine Hills are most often assigned to Columbine Hills Elementary, Ken Caryl Middle, Columbine High School; in Columbine Knolls South it is Normandy Elementary, Ken Caryl Middle, Columbine High School. School assignment can change, so confirm with the district before it decides anything.

Which is more walkable, Columbine Hills or Columbine Knolls South?

Symbio rates both 4 out of 10 for walkability. On transit they score 3 and 3.

How current are these figures?

They are not a monthly snapshot. Both neighbourhoods are worked out from the live MLS feed every fifteen minutes and both sides are read from the same instant, so the two sides are always measured against each other rather than against different weeks. The exact moment is stamped at the foot of this page.

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Look at either one on its own

Both neighbourhoods come from the live MLS feed, worked out again every fifteen minutes, and both are read from the same instant, so the two sides are always comparable. Figures cover residential homes; rentals, land and commercial are excluded, as are fractional co-ownership shares, which are priced per share and would distort the medians. Sold figures cover the last twelve months. Schools shown are the ones the homes for sale today are assigned to and can change - check with the district before relying on them. Market data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Common questions, answered with live Colorado numbers

These figures were worked out from the live MLS feed at September 22, 2026 at 8:53 PM Mountain time, and are recomputed every fifteen minutes.