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Columbine West vs Leawood

Columbine West and Leawood are both neighbourhoods of Littleton, CO. There are 7 homes for sale in Columbine West and 8 in Leawood as this page loaded. Leawood is the more expensive of the two: a median asking price of $687,500 against $599,000 in Columbine West, about 15% higher. By the foot it is $304 in Columbine West against $313 in Leawood. A typical home is 1,966 square feet in Columbine West and 2,238 in Leawood, built around 1977 and 1972 respectively. Homes are moving faster in Columbine West: a median of 36 days on the market against 52 in Leawood. Both are in the Jefferson County R-1 school district, so the difference between them is the assigned schools rather than the district.

Side by side

MeasureColumbine WestLeawood
For sale today
Homes for sale78
Median asking price$599,000$687,500
Cheapest home for sale$569,900$565,000
Dearest home for sale$679,900$775,000
Median price per sq ft$304$313
Median days on market3652
The homes themselves
Median size (sq ft)1,9662,238
Median bedrooms34
Typical year built19771972
What actually sold, last 12 months
Homes sold3819
Median sold price$592,500$700,000
Schools the homes for sale are assigned to
School districtJefferson County R-1Jefferson County R-1
ElementaryDutch CreekLeawood
MiddleKen CarylKen Caryl
High schoolColumbineColumbine
Getting around, out of 10
Walkability4/105/10
Transit3/104/10
Biking5/106/10
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 West

7
Homes for sale
$599,000
Median asking price
$304
Median per sq ft
36
Median days on market

Leawood

8
Homes for sale
$687,500
Median asking price
$313
Median per sq ft
52
Median days on market

What each one is like

Columbine West

Columbine West is a well-established residential neighborhood in Littleton, Colorado, characterized by tree-lined streets, single-family homes, and a strong sense of community. Located in south Littleton near C-470, the area offers convenient access to shopping, schools, and major employment corridors while maintaining a quieter, suburban feel.

Full Columbine West guide

Leawood

Leawood in Littleton is a well-established residential neighborhood known for its tree-lined streets, solid single-family homes, and family-oriented character. Located south of downtown Littleton, it offers convenient access to schools, parks, and local shopping while maintaining a quieter suburban feel.

Full Leawood guide

Questions people ask

Is Columbine West or Leawood more expensive?

Leawood is more expensive. The median asking price is $687,500 in Leawood against $599,000 in Columbine West. By price per square foot they run $304 in Columbine West and $313 in Leawood, which is the fairer comparison when the homes are different sizes.

Which has bigger homes, Columbine West or Leawood?

A typical home for sale is 1,966 square feet in Columbine West and 2,238 square feet in Leawood, with a median of 3 and 4 bedrooms respectively.

Which is the older neighborhood?

Going by the homes on the market today, Leawood is the older of the two: a typical home there was built around 1972, against 1977 in Columbine West.

Which sells faster, Columbine West or Leawood?

Homes for sale in Columbine West have been listed a median of 36 days, against 52 days in Leawood. Over the last twelve months 38 homes sold in Columbine West and 19 in Leawood, which is the better measure of how busy each one is.

What schools serve Columbine West and Leawood?

Both are in the Jefferson County R-1 school district. The homes for sale in Columbine West are most often assigned to Dutch Creek Elementary, Ken Caryl Middle, Columbine High School; in Leawood it is Leawood Elementary, Ken Caryl Middle, Columbine High School. School assignment can change, so confirm with the district before it decides anything.

Which is more walkable, Columbine West or Leawood?

Symbio rates Leawood 5 out of 10 for walkability, against 4 for Columbine West. On transit they score 3 and 4.

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.