Littleton might be a mere 11 miles south of the bustling heart of Denver, but the vibrant suburb’s downtown center exhibits all the feels of a small town.  As one of Denver’s largest and oldest suburbs, with a population reaching about 50,000, Littleton is broken into five distinct areas, each with unique characteristics and home styles.  Littleton’s Downtown area houses Main Street and Littleton Boulevard with small boutiques offering handmade goods, relaxed eateries, and antique shops.  This area best reflects the charm with many of the original houses dating back to the early 1900s.  Despite their age, this neighborhood tends to be one of the more sought-after places to buy a home in the 80120 zip code. While the city has grown rapidly over the years Downtown Littleton remains a cultural and community center for the surrounding neighborhoods.

Marsten Lake is a family-friendly community that features an abundance of parks, playgrounds and is just a short drive to the foothills.  The communities within are meant to feel suburban, convenient yet still away from the city.

Roxborough Area is famously known for its namesake Roxborough State Park, the area is home to beautiful red-rock formations that mimic those found at the Garden of the Gods and Red Rocks Amphitheater.  The area is the most southern part of Littleton and boasts an abundance of open space, trails, and wildlife.  Some of the bigger developments in the area include Ravenna with homes situated along a golf course, Stirling Ranch which is a newer community with a mix of single-family and multi-family units, and Roxborough Park which is a family-friendly area with lots of opportunities for outdoor recreation.

The Ken Caryl area is the most western portion of Littleton bordering the foothills to the west.  It tends to be the most sought-after region due to its proximity to the mountains and easy access to C-470 which makes commuting a breeze.  Ken Caryl Valley is a large master-planned community that includes pools, a clubhouse, fitness facility, tennis courts, parks an abundance of trails, and an equestrian center. Trailmark is another area made up of two-story homes with a patio ranch section and condos that are all surrounded by open space.

And lastly, the Columbine area which is located in the southeastern part of Littleton offers various recreational activities for residents including Chatfield Lake with miles of trails and water sports such as boating and swimming.  Columbine tends to be an affordable area with family-friendly subdivisions such as Columbine Hills, Columbine Knolls, and Stony Creek.  Chatfield Bluffs is one of the more popular neighborhoods that offers single-family homes, condos, and townhomes.

As you can see if you’ve been thinking of making the move to Littleton, there are plenty of great areas to choose from and there is a lot to do, see and love in this vibrant city.