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Columbine Knolls South vs Sterling Ranch

Columbine Knolls South and Sterling Ranch are both neighbourhoods of Littleton, CO. There are 11 homes for sale in Columbine Knolls South and 79 in Sterling Ranch as this page loaded. Columbine Knolls South is the more expensive of the two: a median asking price of $965,000 against $768,990 in Sterling Ranch, about 25% higher. By the foot it is $279 in Columbine Knolls South against $276 in Sterling Ranch. A typical home is 3,409 square feet in Columbine Knolls South and 2,718 in Sterling Ranch, built around 1979 and 2024 respectively. Homes are moving faster in Sterling Ranch: a median of 62 days on the market against 69 in Columbine Knolls South. Columbine Knolls South is in the Jefferson County R-1 school district and Sterling Ranch is in Douglas RE-1.

Side by side

MeasureColumbine Knolls SouthSterling Ranch
For sale today
Homes for sale1179
Median asking price$965,000$768,990
Cheapest home for sale$640,000$417,695
Dearest home for sale$1,299,000$2,500,000
Median price per sq ft$279$276
Median days on market6962
The homes themselves
Median size (sq ft)3,4092,718
Median bedrooms54
Typical year built19792024
What actually sold, last 12 months
Homes sold35271
Median sold price$850,000$660,000
Schools the homes for sale are assigned to
School districtJefferson County R-1Douglas RE-1
ElementaryNormandyRoxborough
MiddleKen CarylRanch View
High schoolColumbineThunderridge
Getting around, out of 10
Walkability4/106/10
Transit3/103/10
Biking5/107/10
Quiet7/107/10
Calm streets7/107/10
Getting around8/108/10

The darker figure in each row is the lower price, the shorter wait, the bigger number or the higher score — which of those is good news depends entirely on whether you are buying or selling, and on what you want from a street.

Columbine Knolls South

11
Homes for sale
$965,000
Median asking price
$279
Median per sq ft
69
Median days on market

Sterling Ranch

79
Homes for sale
$768,990
Median asking price
$276
Median per sq ft
62
Median days on market

What each one is like

Columbine Knolls South

Columbine Knolls South is a well-established residential neighborhood in Littleton, Colorado, known for its tree-lined streets, single-family homes, and family-friendly atmosphere. Located south of Littleton's central areas, it offers convenient access to schools, shopping, and major roadways including I-25 and US-85. The neighborhood blends suburban comfort with proximity to Denver's job centers and amenities.

Full Columbine Knolls South guide

Sterling Ranch

Sterling Ranch is a master-planned community in southwestern Littleton, Colorado, designed around walkable neighborhoods and open space. The development features tree-lined streets, parks, trails, and a town center with retail and dining options. Families appreciate the strong schools, recreational amenities, and proximity to I-25 for commuting.

Full Sterling Ranch guide

Questions people ask

Is Columbine Knolls South or Sterling Ranch more expensive?

Columbine Knolls South is more expensive. The median asking price is $965,000 in Columbine Knolls South against $768,990 in Sterling Ranch. By price per square foot they run $279 in Columbine Knolls South and $276 in Sterling Ranch, which is the fairer comparison when the homes are different sizes.

Which has bigger homes, Columbine Knolls South or Sterling Ranch?

A typical home for sale is 3,409 square feet in Columbine Knolls South and 2,718 square feet in Sterling Ranch, with a median of 5 and 4 bedrooms respectively.

Which is the older neighborhood?

Going by the homes on the market today, Columbine Knolls South is the older of the two: a typical home there was built around 1979, against 2024 in Sterling Ranch.

Which sells faster, Columbine Knolls South or Sterling Ranch?

Homes for sale in Sterling Ranch have been listed a median of 62 days, against 69 days in Columbine Knolls South. Over the last twelve months 35 homes sold in Columbine Knolls South and 271 in Sterling Ranch, which is the better measure of how busy each one is.

What schools serve Columbine Knolls South and Sterling Ranch?

Columbine Knolls South is in the Jefferson County R-1 district and Sterling Ranch is in Douglas RE-1. The homes for sale in Columbine Knolls South are most often assigned to Normandy Elementary, Ken Caryl Middle, Columbine High School; in Sterling Ranch it is Roxborough Elementary, Ranch View Middle, Thunderridge High School. School assignment can change, so confirm with the district before it decides anything.

Which is more walkable, Columbine Knolls South or Sterling Ranch?

Symbio rates Sterling Ranch 6 out of 10 for walkability, against 4 for Columbine Knolls South. On transit they score 3 and 3.

How current are these figures?

They are not a monthly snapshot. Both neighbourhoods are worked out from the live MLS feed every fifteen minutes and both sides are read from the same instant, so the two sides are always measured against each other rather than against different weeks. The exact moment is stamped at the foot of this page.

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Look at either one on its own

Both neighbourhoods come from the live MLS feed, worked out again every fifteen minutes, and both are read from the same instant, so the two sides are always comparable. Figures cover residential homes; rentals, land and commercial are excluded, as are fractional co-ownership shares, which are priced per share and would distort the medians. Sold figures cover the last twelve months. Schools shown are the ones the homes for sale today are assigned to and can change - check with the district before relying on them. Market data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Common questions, answered with live Colorado numbers

These figures were worked out from the live MLS feed at September 22, 2026 at 8:38 PM Mountain time, and are recomputed every fifteen minutes.