Why Live in Ken Caryl
Ken Caryl, a neighborhood in Littleton, Denver, spans 4,800 acres of open space and features 45 miles of private trails, providing residents with a unique outdoor experience. Located 19 miles from downtown Denver, it is situated between the Red Rock Mountains of the South Valley and downtown Denver. The area includes a mix of 1970s ranch-style homes and 1980s craftsman-style houses, with modern craftsman homes south of Chatfield Avenue. Local attractions include South Valley Park, a 909-acre space with mountain biking trails and rock formations, and the Ken Caryl Ranch Community Park, which offers soccer fields, baseball diamonds, and a playground. The Ken Caryl Equestrian Center provides bridle trails, while the Ken Caryl Disc Golf Course has nine holes for practice. The Ken Caryl Ranch Community Center offers fitness facilities, and Chatfield State Park, 3 miles southeast, features 26 miles of trails and a 1,500-acre lake.
Highly rated schools in the area include Shaffer Elementary, Falcon Bluffs Middle School, and Chatfield Senior High School. For dining, residents can enjoy craft beers at Lariat Lodge Brewing Company or Italian cuisine at Virgilio's Pizzeria. Grocery shopping is convenient with King Soopers and Safeway nearby. Community events like the Community Garage Sale, Food Truck Fridays, Tasty Tuesdays, Rockin' in the Ranch, and Movie in the Park foster a strong sense of community. Ken Caryl is well-connected, with Colorado State Route 470 on its western border, providing access to Lakewood, downtown Denver, and Denver International Airport.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ken Caryl a good place to live?
Ken Caryl is a good place to live, receiving 3.8 stars from its residents. Ken Caryl is considered car-dependent and somewhat bikeable with minimal transit options. Ken Caryl has 7 parks for recreational activities. It is sparse in population with 2.5 people per acre and a median age of 45. The average household income is $146,863 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 58.3% of residents. A majority of residents in Ken Caryl are home owners, with 25.3% of residents renting and 74.7% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Ken Caryl can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Ken Caryl neighborhood guide.
Is Ken Caryl, CO a safe neighborhood?
Ken Caryl, CO is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 3 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Ken Caryl?
The median home price in Ken Caryl is $845,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $169,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $4,380 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $188K a year to afford the median home price in Ken Caryl. The average household income in Ken Caryl is $147K.
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Home Trends in Ken Caryl, CO
On average, homes in Ken Caryl, Denver sell after 134 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Ken Caryl, Denver over the last 12 months is $365,000, up 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$365,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$845,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$243
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Last 12 months Home Sales
7
Median List Price
$845,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
6%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
1%
