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Columbine Knolls South vs Sterling Ranch

Columbine Knolls South and Sterling Ranch are both neighbourhoods of Littleton, CO. There are 9 homes for sale in Columbine Knolls South and 81 in Sterling Ranch as this page loaded. Columbine Knolls South is the more expensive of the two: a median asking price of $900,000 against $714,950 in Sterling Ranch, about 26% higher. By the foot it is $277 in Columbine Knolls South against $284 in Sterling Ranch — so the cheaper home is the dearer space, which usually means the homes in Columbine Knolls South are simply bigger. A typical home is 3,490 square feet in Columbine Knolls South and 2,464 in Sterling Ranch, built around 1981 and 2024 respectively. Homes are moving faster in Sterling Ranch: a median of 65 days on the market against 71 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 sale981
Median asking price$900,000$714,950
Cheapest home for sale$635,000$420,695
Dearest home for sale$1,299,000$2,500,000
Median price per sq ft$277$284
Median days on market7165
The homes themselves
Median size (sq ft)3,4902,464
Median bedrooms54
Typical year built19812024
What actually sold, last 12 months
Homes sold35262
Median sold price$837,000$665,000
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

9
Homes for sale
$900,000
Median asking price
$277
Median per sq ft
71
Median days on market

Sterling Ranch

81
Homes for sale
$714,950
Median asking price
$284
Median per sq ft
65
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 $900,000 in Columbine Knolls South against $714,950 in Sterling Ranch. By price per square foot they run $277 in Columbine Knolls South and $284 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 3,490 square feet in Columbine Knolls South and 2,464 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 1981, 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 65 days, against 71 days in Columbine Knolls South. Over the last twelve months 35 homes sold in Columbine Knolls South and 262 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 November 7, 2026 at 2:53 AM Mountain time, and are recomputed every fifteen minutes.