Why Live in The Knolls
The Knolls in Centennial, Colorado, is a cozy suburb located southeast of Downtown Denver. This neighborhood features a range of home styles, from townhomes shaded by cedar and loblolly pine trees to Tudor-inspired mansions with large lots. Home prices vary from $450,000 to $1 million. The area is known for its broad streets, slim sidewalks, and abundant greenery, including tall conifers and deciduous trees. The Big Dry Creek Trail, a bikeable greenway, weaves through the neighborhood, connecting to 28 miles of bike trails and 600 acres of parkland, with plans for an additional 108 miles of trails. Cherry Knolls Park, a 200-acre green space, offers wild areas, fields, courts, playgrounds, and small hills for sledding. The Cherry Knolls Shopping Center provides dining and shopping options like First Watch, Land of Sushi, and Natural Grocers. Nearby, the Southglenn neighborhood features an outdoor mall with Whole Foods, boutique and chain restaurants, and a Regal Cinema. The Knolls is within the Littleton Public Schools district, which is highly rated, with Sandburg Elementary, Newton Middle School, and Arapahoe High School all receiving high marks. The neighborhood is safer than the national average and offers convenient access to Denver's city center, 15 miles north via University Boulevard, and other major routes like Colorado State Highway 470 and Interstate 25.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Knolls a good place to live?
The Knolls is a good place to live. The Knolls is considered car-dependent and somewhat bikeable with minimal transit options. The Knolls has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is somewhat dense in population with 7.5 people per acre and a median age of 48. The average household income is $133,469 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 60.2% of residents. A majority of residents in The Knolls are home owners, with 13.4% of residents renting and 86.6% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving The Knolls can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
The Knolls neighborhood guide.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in The Knolls?
The median home price in The Knolls is $770,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $154,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.56%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $3,920 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $168K a year to afford the median home price in The Knolls. The average household income in The Knolls is $133K.
What are the best public schools in The Knolls?
The best public schools that serve The Knolls are:
What are the best private schools in The Knolls?
The best private schools that serve The Knolls are:
- Aspen Academy has an A+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 8:1 and an average review score of 5.0.
- Mile High Academy has an A Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 15:1 and an average review score of 4.3.
- St. Thomas More Catholic School has a B Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 14:1 and an average review score of 3.2.
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Home Trends in The Knolls, CO
On average, homes in The Knolls, Centennial sell after 27 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in The Knolls, Centennial over the last 12 months is $710,000, down 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$710,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$925,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$485,000
Median 1 Bedroom Sale Price
$255,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$311
Number of Homes for Sale
14
Last 12 months Home Sales
47
Median List Price
$770,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-2%
