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Columbine Knolls South vs Solstice

Columbine Knolls South and Solstice are both neighbourhoods of Littleton, CO. There are 12 homes for sale in Columbine Knolls South and 18 in Solstice as this page loaded. Solstice is the more expensive of the two: a median asking price of $927,450 against $849,900 in Columbine Knolls South, about 9% higher. By the foot it is $296 in Columbine Knolls South against $294 in Solstice — so the cheaper home is the dearer space, which usually means the homes in Solstice are simply bigger. A typical home is 3,180 square feet in Columbine Knolls South and 3,160 in Solstice, built around 1978 and 2023 respectively. Homes are moving faster in Columbine Knolls South: a median of 56 days on the market against 80 in Solstice. Columbine Knolls South is in the Jefferson County R-1 school district and Solstice is in Douglas RE-1.

Side by side

MeasureColumbine Knolls SouthSolstice
For sale today
Homes for sale1218
Median asking price$849,900$927,450
Cheapest home for sale$650,000$750,000
Dearest home for sale$1,299,000$1,650,000
Median price per sq ft$296$294
Median days on market5680
The homes themselves
Median size (sq ft)3,1803,160
Median bedrooms54
Typical year built19782023
What actually sold, last 12 months
Homes sold3447
Median sold price$842,500$929,900
Schools the homes for sale are assigned to
School districtJefferson County R-1Douglas RE-1
ElementaryNormandyCoyote Creek
MiddleKen CarylRanch View
High schoolColumbineThunderridge
Getting around, out of 10
Walkability4/106/10
Transit3/104/10
Biking5/107/10
Quiet7/108/10
Calm streets7/108/10
Getting around8/108/10

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 Knolls South

12
Homes for sale
$849,900
Median asking price
$296
Median per sq ft
56
Median days on market

Solstice

18
Homes for sale
$927,450
Median asking price
$294
Median per sq ft
80
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

Solstice

Solstice is a planned community in southwest Littleton offering modern suburban living with a mix of newer single-family homes and townhomes. The neighborhood emphasizes walkability within its borders, with parks, trails, and community amenities designed for families and outdoor enthusiasts. Proximity to US-85 and C-470 provides convenient highway access to Denver and surrounding areas.

Full Solstice guide

Questions people ask

Is Columbine Knolls South or Solstice more expensive?

Solstice is more expensive. The median asking price is $927,450 in Solstice against $849,900 in Columbine Knolls South. By price per square foot they run $296 in Columbine Knolls South and $294 in Solstice, which is the fairer comparison when the homes are different sizes.

Which has bigger homes, Columbine Knolls South or Solstice?

A typical home for sale is 3,180 square feet in Columbine Knolls South and 3,160 square feet in Solstice, 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 1978, against 2023 in Solstice.

Which sells faster, Columbine Knolls South or Solstice?

Homes for sale in Columbine Knolls South have been listed a median of 56 days, against 80 days in Solstice. Over the last twelve months 34 homes sold in Columbine Knolls South and 47 in Solstice, which is the better measure of how busy each one is.

What schools serve Columbine Knolls South and Solstice?

Columbine Knolls South is in the Jefferson County R-1 district and Solstice is in Douglas RE-1. The homes for sale in Columbine Knolls South are most often assigned to Normandy Elementary, Ken Caryl Middle, Columbine High School; in Solstice it is Coyote Creek Elementary, Ranch View Middle, Thunderridge High School. School assignment can change, so confirm with the district before it decides anything.

Which is more walkable, Columbine Knolls South or Solstice?

Symbio rates Solstice 6 out of 10 for walkability, against 4 for Columbine Knolls South. On transit they score 3 and 4.

How current are these figures?

They are not a monthly snapshot. Both neighbourhoods are read from the live MLS feed at the same instant, when you open this page, so the two sides are always measured against each other rather than against different weeks.

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Both neighbourhoods are recalculated from the live MLS feed at the moment this page loads, and both are read at 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.