Whether it’s spending summers hiking in the mountains or winters skiing in Chatfield State Park, residents of Columbine West enjoy easy access to some of the Denver metro’s best outdoor escapes. The neighborhood includes a blend of single-family homes and townhouses bordered by sidewalks that lead right to highly rated Jefferson County schools. Columbine West’s civic association has a strong presence in the neighborhood, organizing annual events at the local park and beautification projects throughout the year. Shoppers will find both grocery and retail options nearby, while commuters benefit from easy routes to major employers despite a lack of regional highways. “It’s a great area of town and a good first-time buyer area,” says Mindi Sanders, a lifetime resident of the Denver metro area and Realtor with eXp Realty. Located just south of Denver and Lakewood and just north of Littleton, Columbine West offers a comfortable and quiet suburban experience with walkable schools, nearby shopping centers and an active community association.
Bring your boat to the marina at Chatfield State Park in Littleton.
About 16 miles from downtown Denver, Columbine West is a sought-after neighborhood.
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A mix of split-levels and townhouses in Columbine West
Laced along a string of cul-de-sacs, homes in Columbine West feature mostly ranch and split-level styles, with a combination of brick and vinyl siding. While the median single-family home price sits around $618,000, these 2,000-square-foot homes can range from under $550,000 to nearly $700,000, depending on the number of rooms and recent renovation status. “For Denver, that’s below our average, so that’s considered really affordable,” Sanders says. Three distinct townhouse developments, including Columbine Townhouses and Terrace at Columbine, are intermixed, offering compact options with a median price of $425,000.
As part of the Columbine West community, homeowners contribute annual dues to the civic association, which maintains the neighborhood’s covenants and organizes events throughout the year. While the community’s covenants include requiring approval for architectural changes, owners don’t need to consult the committee when choosing exterior paint colors.
Rows of colorful split-level homes sit on manicured lawns in Columbine West.
Columbine West townhouses offer an affordable option, with most units selling for under 450,000.
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Columbine High has award-winning programs
As part of Jeffco Public Schools, students in Columbine West can attend the walkable Dutch Creek Elementary and Ken Caryl Middle, which score grades of B and B-plus on Niche, respectively. Most students will move on to Columbine High, which scores an A on Niche and offers more than 25 Career and Technical Education courses, including Geometry in Construction. The school is also known for its award-winning drama club and the annual Run for Remembrance 5K, which honors the victims of the infamous 1999 school shooting by raising funds for the local Columbine Memorial and the school’s Frank DeAngelis Academic Foundation.
Columbine High School is a highly rated, public school in Littleton with an A on Niche.com.
Dutch Creek Elementary School is an above average school with a B rating on Niche.com.
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Year-round adventures at Chatfield State Park
Proximity to foothills trails and the expansive Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre means Columbine West residents have their pick of outdoor adventures. But closer to home, local spots like Victory Park and Columbine West Park are inviting locations for after-school playdates and summer pool parties. The neighborhood is also home to a stretch of the pristine, paved Dutch Creek Trail, which is part of an expanding network that will eventually connect nearby Weaver Park to the regional C-470 Bikeway.
Spanning nearly 4,000 acres, Chatfield State Park is a year-round destination for boating, fishing, hiking, skiing and camping. The prominent, 1,500-acre reservoir is open to both motorized and non-motorized boats and even includes a sandy swim beach. Dog lovers are big fans of the roughly 70-acre off-leash dog park, while birders will find tons of species nesting near Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms, a working farm that sits right across South Wadsworth Boulevard. And to the north of the neighborhood, Robert F. Clement Park is home to the Columbine Library, a contemporary playscape and a spacious sports park beside Columbine High.
Chatfield State Park has tons of paved trails to take in.
Challenge your friends to a game of pickleball or tennis at Robert F. Clement Park in Littleton.
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A festive Fourth of July bike parade
Columbine West’s active civic association organizes a handful of events throughout the year, with the annual standout being the colorful Fourth of July bike parade. Neighborhood garage sales, mixers and smaller events like Easter Egg Hunts are also easy ways for the community to connect.
Groceries and more at Coalmine Shopping Center
The neighborhood’s closest shopping centers are concentrated along South Pierce Street, including King Soopers and casual restaurants at Coalmine Shopping Center. Angie’s Restaurant has served the community since the 1960s, while other veteran businesses like Robert’s Italian Restaurant and Deli are popular stops at the nearby Columbine Plaza. Just north of the neighborhood, Bowles Crossing offers access to big-name stores such as DSW, Ross Dress for Less and Trader Joe’s, plus a movie theater and a gym. Additional shops line South Wadsworth Boulevard, which Sanders says is one of the area’s main retail and commercial corridors.
For groceries head to the Coalmine Shopping Center just northwest of Columbine West.
Angie’s Restaurant is a cozy local favorite near the northeast corner of Columbine West.
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Bus stops on Ken Caryl Avenue
Although Columbine West has no highways, major thoroughfares like South Wadsworth Boulevard offer routes north toward Lakewood, a convenient way to make the 16-mile drive to downtown Denver. South Wadsworth also connects with state Route 470 to the south, which links with Interstate 25 for an easy commute to the Denver Tech Center. An express lane with a toll was recently added to C-470, and Sanders says that “really helps with the traffic congestion.” The Regional Transportation District, known locally as RTD, provides public bus stops along West Ken Caryl Avenue, and light rail stations are just a few miles away in Lakewood.
Columbine West is mostly a car-dependent area, though there are a few bus stops.
Hop on the light rail train at Littleton Station, under four miles from Columbine West.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
5,164
Median Age
42
Population Density
9 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$116,478
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$119,299
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95.5%
College Graduates
51.8%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
11%
% Population in Labor Force
74.2%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
17''
Average Winter Low Temperature
18°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
77''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
45/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
29/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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