Why Live in Kipling Hills
Kipling Hills, located south of Lakewood in Denver, features spacious subdivisions and diverse housing styles. Developed in the 1970s, the area includes Kipling Villas and Woodmar, with vinyl split-level and contemporary two-story homes, as well as brightly colored ranch-style houses. These homes typically range from 1,500 to 2,300 square feet and are situated on large lots with mature trees. Kipling Sun Townhomes offer alternative housing options with properties between 1,000 and 1,600 square feet, some including attached garages and basements. The neighborhood is safer than the national average, with limited crime.
Lilley Gulch Park is a central feature of Kipling Hills, offering walking trails, multi-use sports fields, tennis courts, and a jungle gym. The Lilley Gulch Recreation Center provides indoor amenities such as a pool and racquetball courts. Johnson Reservoir, less than a mile east, is accessible via Columbine Memorial Park and is ideal for fishing and wildlife watching. Retail and dining options are conveniently located at strip malls like Kipling Place and Bowles Marketplace, featuring stores such as CVS, ACE Hardware, and local eateries like Taco Selene and Marino's Pizzeria & Wine Bar.
Educational opportunities in Kipling Hills include Montessori Peaks Academy, a highly rated charter school for kindergarten through eighth grade, and Dakota Ridge Senior High School, which offers an IB program and a Career Explore Program. The neighborhood's layout necessitates driving for most errands, but pedestrian-friendly streets and local bus lines provide additional transportation options. Connections to South Wadsworth Boulevard and South Kipling Parkway facilitate travel to Lakewood and Denver.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kipling Hills a good place to live?
Kipling Hills is a good place to live. Kipling Hills is considered car-dependent and very bikeable with some transit options. Kipling Hills is a suburban neighborhood. Kipling Hills has 7 parks for recreational activities. It is somewhat dense in population with 6.9 people per acre and a median age of 42. The average household income is $126,392 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 41.1% of residents. A majority of residents in Kipling Hills are home owners, with 12.6% of residents renting and 87.4% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Kipling Hills can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Kipling Hills neighborhood guide.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Kipling Hills?
The median home price in Kipling Hills is $570,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $114,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.35%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,840 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $122K a year to afford the median home price in Kipling Hills. The average household income in Kipling Hills is $126K.
What are the best public schools in Kipling Hills?
The best public schools that serve Kipling Hills are:
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Are home prices dropping in Kipling Hills?
Yes, home prices in Kipling Hills are down 1% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Kipling Hills, CO
On average, homes in Kipling Hills, Denver sell after 44 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Kipling Hills, Denver over the last 12 months is $566,500, up 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$566,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$570,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$407,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$325,851
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$338
Number of Homes for Sale
17
Last 12 months Home Sales
73
Median List Price
$570,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
2%
