The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 80128 sells for about $532,500, or $220 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 28 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,450 a month.
ZIP 80128 — Littleton
The 80128 housing market remains stable with steady demand and limited inventory, supporting modest year-over-year price appreciation. Buyers are active, though higher interest rates have tempered the pace of sales compared to previous years. The area's strong school ratings and access to outdoor amenities continue to drive interest from family buyers.
This ZIP is ideal for family buyers and professionals seeking suburban living with access to outdoor recreation and high-quality schools, while maintaining a reasonable commute to major employment hubs.
Median prices moved up 2.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 28 days on market with 3.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.8% · poverty 3.5% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 80128, Jefferson County CO
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime rates in the 80128 area remain relatively low compared to the broader Denver metropolitan region, with property crime being the primary concern.
The area is served by highly-rated public schools within the Jefferson County School District, known for strong academic performance and college readiness.
The region faces moderate wildfire risk due to its proximity to the foothills and open space, with standard flood risks managed by local drainage infrastructure.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Denver Tech Center and major corporate campuses in the southwest metro area, with steady infill development.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Colorado) — Statutory Agricultural Land Reclassification and Improvement Valuation: Under C.R.S. § 39-1-102(1.6)(a)(I), up to two acres of land directly underlying a residential improvement on agricultural parcels are segregated and assessed at residential rates (6.80% / 7. State (Colorado) — Senior and Disabled Veteran Property Tax Homestead Exemption: Exempts 50% of the first $200,000 of actual market value of the qualifying primary residential parcel from property taxation (a maximum actual value deduction of $100,000). State (Colorado) — Colorado Split Residential Property Tax Assessment Rate Structure: Imposes annual ad valorem property taxes determined using a bifurcated assessment rate system. Assessed Value = Actual (Market) Value × Assessment Rate. Beginning for tax years 2025/2026, residential property is assessed at 6.
Residents primarily commute via C-470 and US-285 toward the Denver Tech Center and downtown Denver, with limited direct transit access.
The area features extensive access to the Foothills Park and Recreation District, including numerous trails, neighborhood parks, and proximity to Chatfield State Park.
The rental market is characterized by stable demand from families and professionals, with limited new multi-family supply and low vacancy pressure.
The local economy is anchored by the professional services, technology, and healthcare sectors, with significant employment hubs located in the nearby Denver Tech Center.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicles, with C-470 serving as the primary arterial corridor for regional connectivity.
Development is primarily focused on residential infill and the revitalization of existing commercial centers along major corridors.
The Jefferson County Assessor conducts biennial property valuations based on market data and physical inspections.
Parcels are subject to Jefferson County School District levies and various local fire and water/sanitation district assessments.
Property insurance premiums are rising due to regional wildfire risk and hail exposure, necessitating comprehensive coverage.
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Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA 80128 profiles.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Meow Wolf Denver's Convergence Station4.511.7 mi
- Downtown Aquarium4.312.5 mi
- Elitch Gardens412.4 mi
- Water World4.419.7 mi
- Dave & Buster's Denver4.29.9 mi
- Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre4.99.6 mi
- Ball Arena4.612.3 mi
- Coors Field4.713 mi
- Denver Botanic Gardens4.812.2 mi
- Empower Field at Mile High4.611.9 mi
- Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre4.99.6 mi
- Casa Bonita3.911.4 mi
- Denver Botanic Gardens4.812.2 mi
- Meow Wolf Denver's Convergence Station4.511.7 mi
- Denver Art Museum4.711.9 mi
- Denver Zoo4.613.5 mi
- Casa Bonita3.911.4 mi
- Denver Botanic Gardens4.812.2 mi
- Denver Museum of Nature & Science4.713.6 mi
- Meow Wolf Denver's Convergence Station4.511.7 mi
- Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre4.99.6 mi
- Denver Botanic Gardens4.812.2 mi
- Civic Center Park4.412 mi
- Chatfield State Park4.62.3 mi
- Lair o’ the Bear Park4.811.9 mi
- Chatfield Marina4.52.2 mi
- Chatfield Reservoir4.52 mi
- Topgolf Centennial4.410.8 mi
- Family Sports Center4.411.7 mi
- Arrowhead Golf Club4.58.6 mi
- Kennedy Golf Course4.311.9 mi
- Fox Hollow Golf Course4.46.8 mi
- Cherry Creek Shopping Center4.211.5 mi
- Park Meadows4.510.2 mi
- Colorado Mills4.311.8 mi
- Denver International Airport4.128.4 mi
- Centennial Airport4.411.8 mi
- Capital One Lounge at DEN3.328.3 mi
- Blue Sky Bistro4.723.2 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Large reservoir and park offering boating, fishing, and extensive trail networks.
Provides numerous community centers, pools, and sports facilities.
Key-figure check: median price diverges 20.2% from the nearest retained anchor (prior refresh cycle) — beyond the 12.5% tolerance; an automated validation case is open and the value publishes pending its verdict. Validation: the flagged $640,000 (+20.2% vs the prior refresh cycle) could not be independently corroborated and was reverted to the prior cycle value pending review; the case is under review in the Command Center.