Arapahoe County  ·  Colorado  ·  ZIPs 80120 · 80121 · 80122

Central & North Littleton

The Heartland of the Denver South Metro

Littleton Public Schools  ·  Accredited with Distinction  ·  8× Colorado Dept. of Education

Three ZIP codes. One community. Central and North Littleton anchors the south metro with a walkable historic downtown, mature tree-lined neighborhoods, and a nationally recognized public school district — all within 20 minutes of downtown Denver.

~80K Area Residents
$635K Median Home Value
141% Appreciation Since 2011
3 ZIPs One School District
Curated by Jim Urban  ·  Denver's REALTOR® Since 1984  ·  CO License #ER.001096355
80120 Historic Littleton Core $596,400 Median Home Value $94,296 median household income  ·  29,445 residents
80121 Greenwood Village Adjacent $684,900 Median Home Value $142,056 median household income  ·  18,176 residents
80122 South Centennial Corridor $634,400 Median Home Value $128,691 median household income  ·  32,336 residents
Your Guide
Jim Urban
Denver's REALTOR® Since 1984
CO License #ER.001096355 40+ Years · 2,000+ Families Urban Companies By Referral Only Member

"I've been selling homes in this corridor since before most of these neighborhoods were fully built out. I know which streets back to the Highline Canal. I know which HOAs have the best reserves. And I know every school boundary change Littleton Public Schools has made in the last two decades."

Central and North Littleton is one of the most nuanced real estate markets in the Denver metro. The three ZIP codes read differently — 80120 has the character of historic downtown; 80121 touches the affluence of Cherry Hills Village and Greenwood Village; 80122 runs deep into the Centennial corridor with newer construction and high-performing schools. The data tells part of the story. The rest takes forty years of transactions to understand.

The Three ZIPs

Know the Difference Between 80120, 80121 & 80122

Same school district. Same county. Very different neighborhoods, price points, and buyer profiles. Here is what the data shows — and what it doesn't tell you.

80120 Historic Littleton Core & Santa Fe Corridor Arapahoe County
$596,400 Median Home Value +225% since 2000
$94,296 Median Household Income Above national avg. of $78K
29,445 Residents Median age 42.2 years
80121 Cherry Hills Village Adjacent & Highline Canal Arapahoe County
$684,900 Median Home Value +141% since 2011
$142,056 Median Household Income Top ZIP in Arapahoe County
18,176 Residents Median age 42.5 years
80122 South Centennial & Dry Creek Corridor Arapahoe County
$634,400 Median Home Value +56% income growth since 2011
$128,691 Median Household Income Up $46K since 2011
32,336 Residents Largest of the three ZIPs
Jim's Take

"80121 gets overlooked because people see a Littleton address and assume it's the same market as 80120. It's not. You're touching Cherry Hills Village and Greenwood Village on its borders — and buyers who understand that are getting real value compared to those premium addresses."

"Central and North Littleton is where Denver families land when they want great schools, a real neighborhood identity, and a commute that doesn't cost them their evenings. I've watched this corridor mature for forty years — the bones have always been exceptional."

Jim Urban  ·  Urban Companies  ·  Denver's REALTOR® Since 1984
Education

Littleton Public Schools — Accredited with Distinction

All three ZIP codes are served by Littleton Public Schools (LPS), Arapahoe County School District No. 6 — the only district in the Denver metro area to have been rated Accredited with Distinction eight times by the Colorado Department of Education.

Littleton High School
Public High School · Grades 9–12 · LPS District
80121 (199 E Littleton Blvd)
A−
Arapahoe High School
Public High School · Grades 9–12 · LPS District
80122 (2201 E Dry Creek Rd)
A
Newton Middle School
Public Middle School · Grades 6–8 · LPS District
80122 (4001 E Arapahoe Rd)
B+
John Wesley Powell Middle School
Public Middle School · Grades 6–8 · LPS District
80122 (8000 S Corona Way)
B+
Littleton Academy
Charter School · K–8 · LPS District
80120 (1200 W Mineral Ave)
A
Arapahoe Community College
Community College · Post-Secondary
80120 (5900 S Santa Fe Dr)
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Jim's Take on Schools

"LPS is consistently ranked among the best districts in Colorado — and the state knows it. Every major buyer doing their homework ends up here. What I tell clients is: the schools move the market. When you buy in these three ZIPs, you're buying into a district that parents across the metro actively relocate to reach."

What Makes This Area

Three ZIP Codes, One Community Identity

Central and North Littleton isn't just a real estate market — it's a community with deep roots, strong civic identity, and a lifestyle that keeps residents here for decades.

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Historic Downtown Littleton
  • Main Street corridor with independent shops and restaurants
  • Light Rail station connecting directly to downtown Denver
  • Littleton Museum and Bemis Public Library
  • Regular farmers markets and community events
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Highline Canal Trail
  • 71-mile regional trail running through 80120 and 80121
  • Tree-canopied corridor for walking, running, and cycling
  • Connects to South Platte River trail network
  • One of metro Denver's most beloved green corridors
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Mountain Access
  • 30–45 minutes to major ski resorts via C-470 and US-285
  • Direct access to Chatfield State Park and Reservoir
  • Roxborough State Park and Red Rocks nearby
  • Front Range foothills visible from most neighborhoods
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Commute & Connectivity
  • RTD Light Rail W Line connects Littleton to downtown Denver
  • I-25 and C-470 provide fast highway access
  • Average commute time under 25 minutes
  • Denver Tech Center easily accessible from 80122 corridor
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Housing Stock
  • Mix of 1960s–1990s ranch homes and newer construction
  • 80121 includes larger lots with mature landscaping
  • 80122 has newer subdivisions and townhome options
  • 80120 offers walkable bungalows and historic character homes
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Market Stability
  • Arapahoe County among Colorado's most stable markets
  • Low foreclosure rates across all three ZIP codes
  • Consistent demand driven by school district reputation
  • Strong owner-occupancy rates supporting long-term values

"Littleton Public Schools has been Accredited with Distinction by the Colorado Department of Education every year since the rating was established — the only district in the Denver metro area to achieve this distinction eight times."

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Market Data

By the Numbers

Current demographic and market data for Central and North Littleton — sourced from U.S. Census Bureau ACS estimates and Arapahoe County real estate records.

80120 — Median Home Value $596,400 Up 225%+ since 2000  ·  ACS 2024
80121 — Median Home Value $684,900 +141% since 2011  ·  ACS 2023
80122 — Median Home Value $634,400 Household income up 56% since 2011  ·  ACS 2024
Combined Area Residents ~80,000 80120: 29,445  ·  80121: 18,176  ·  80122: 32,336
80121 — Median Household Income $142,056 Highest income ZIP in the three-ZIP area
80122 — Median Household Income $128,691 Above Centennial city median of $131,928
LPS District Enrollment 13,226 Students  ·  FY 2023–2024
Arapahoe County Property Tax Rate ~0.5% Among lowest effective rates in metro Denver
40+
Years Jim Has Served This Market
2,000+
Families Served by Urban Companies
95–100%
30-Day Price Strategy Success Rate
8×
LPS Accredited with Distinction
Jim's Approach

The 30-60-90 Day Pricing Strategy

After four decades in Denver real estate, Jim developed a pricing methodology that gives sellers real options — not guesswork. It's one of the reasons his listings in Central and North Littleton consistently outperform market averages.

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30-Day Price
  • Slightly below market value
  • Generates immediate buyer interest
  • Designed for fast, clean transactions
  • 95–100% success rate in Jim's career
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60-Day Price
  • Precisely at market value
  • Attracts qualified buyers on a normal timeline
  • Most common choice for sellers with flexibility
  • Balances speed and net proceeds
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90-Day Price
  • Slightly above market value
  • For sellers with maximum time flexibility
  • Targets the right buyer at a premium
  • Honest assessment — not inflated hope pricing
Why It Works Here

"In a market like Central Littleton — where buyers are often coming from within the school district — they're doing serious research. They know fair value. A well-priced home here doesn't sit. An overpriced one in these ZIPs will get punished by the market faster than almost anywhere else in Denver."

More from Jim Urban

More Resources from Jim Urban

Jim's book, his team, and a direct line to start the conversation. Everything you need to take the next step.

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The Book
Your Friend in the Real Estate Business
Jim's complete five-chapter guide to Denver real estate — the 30-60-90 pricing strategy, the Urban Advantage, the Susan Factor, and four decades of lessons condensed into one resource.
jimurbandenvercoloradorealestateconsultant.com
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Urban Companies
The Full Team Behind Every Transaction
Jim, Susan, ALeeca Thomas, Phil Barbour, and the full Urban Companies support staff. When you work with Jim, you get the whole team — not just one agent.
HomeReferralTeam.net
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