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Columbine Knolls South vs Ken Caryl

Columbine Knolls South and Ken Caryl are both neighbourhoods of Littleton, CO. There are 10 homes for sale in Columbine Knolls South and 10 in Ken Caryl as this page loaded. Ken Caryl is the more expensive of the two: a median asking price of $1,187,250 against $842,400 in Columbine Knolls South, about 41% higher. By the foot it is $278 in Columbine Knolls South against $381 in Ken Caryl. A typical home is 3,180 square feet in Columbine Knolls South and 3,050 in Ken Caryl, built around 1980 and 1987 respectively. Homes are moving faster in Columbine Knolls South: a median of 60 days on the market against 66 in Ken Caryl. 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 Knolls SouthKen Caryl
For sale today
Homes for sale1010
Median asking price$842,400$1,187,250
Cheapest home for sale$635,000$323,500
Dearest home for sale$1,299,000$1,795,000
Median price per sq ft$278$381
Median days on market6066
The homes themselves
Median size (sq ft)3,1803,050
Median bedrooms54
Typical year built19801987
What actually sold, last 12 months
Homes sold3666
Median sold price$836,000$1,242,500
Schools the homes for sale are assigned to
School districtJefferson County R-1Jefferson County R-1
ElementaryNormandyBradford
MiddleKen CarylBradford
High schoolColumbineChatfield
Getting around, out of 10
Walkability4/105/10
Transit3/102/10
Biking5/106/10
Quiet7/107/10
Calm streets7/108/10
Getting around8/107/10

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 Knolls South

10
Homes for sale
$842,400
Median asking price
$278
Median per sq ft
60
Median days on market

Ken Caryl

10
Homes for sale
$1,187,250
Median asking price
$381
Median per sq ft
66
Median days on market

What each one is like

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

Ken Caryl

Ken Caryl is a well-established, master-planned community in southwest Littleton offering a mix of residential neighborhoods, open space, and recreational amenities. The area is known for its natural setting with access to trails, parks, and the Ken Caryl Ranch, providing outdoor-oriented living. Schools serve the community, and shopping and dining options are available nearby along major corridors.

Full Ken Caryl guide

Questions people ask

Is Columbine Knolls South or Ken Caryl more expensive?

Ken Caryl is more expensive. The median asking price is $1,187,250 in Ken Caryl against $842,400 in Columbine Knolls South. By price per square foot they run $278 in Columbine Knolls South and $381 in Ken Caryl, which is the fairer comparison when the homes are different sizes.

Which has bigger homes, Columbine Knolls South or Ken Caryl?

A typical home for sale is 3,180 square feet in Columbine Knolls South and 3,050 square feet in Ken Caryl, with a median of 5 and 4 bedrooms respectively.

Which is the older neighborhood?

Going by the homes on the market today, Columbine Knolls South is the older of the two: a typical home there was built around 1980, against 1987 in Ken Caryl.

Which sells faster, Columbine Knolls South or Ken Caryl?

Homes for sale in Columbine Knolls South have been listed a median of 60 days, against 66 days in Ken Caryl. Over the last twelve months 36 homes sold in Columbine Knolls South and 66 in Ken Caryl, which is the better measure of how busy each one is.

What schools serve Columbine Knolls South and Ken Caryl?

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

Which is more walkable, Columbine Knolls South or Ken Caryl?

Symbio rates Ken Caryl 5 out of 10 for walkability, against 4 for Columbine Knolls South. On transit they score 3 and 2.

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 October 27, 2026 at 12:38 PM Mountain time, and are recomputed every fifteen minutes.