 Littleton CO real estate is some of the best investment property in the state. With one of the lowest average "days on the market" for home sales in the Metro area, Littleton shows strong buyer demand making it an excellent place to purchase a home.
Not every Denver suburb has such a distinctive history separate from the city proper, but Littleton definitely has its own story. The town of Littleton, with its historic downtown area, tree-lined streets and 19th century buildings, can trace its roots back to the Pikes Peak gold rush of 1859. An impressive town museum, the Littleton Historical Museum, is situated on 39 acres next to Ketring Lake and tells the story of Littleton and its founding. Step back out through the gates and you're in an urbane neighborhood with great shopping and dining. Littleton truly enjoys the best of both worlds — past and present.
 If you are looking for a home in Littleton, your options are endless. From modest condos to multi-million dollar mansions, there is something for everyone in Littleton. Some of the subdivisions that offer excellent deals include areas within Highlands Ranch such as the Hearth, Eastridge, Westridge, Firelight, Kentley Hills, Stonebury, and Wildcat Ridge, just to name a few. Other areas where you're sure to find tremendous values are Governor's Ranch, Lakehurst, Marina Pointe, Roxborough, Stoney Creek, and Trailmark in the Chatfield area. One of the newer subdivisions currently under construction in Littleton is Backcountry, an upscale subdivision being developed by Shea Homes.
 Littleton homeowners enjoy sales statistics that outpace much of the Denver metro area. In general, Littleton Median Home Prices are higher than most of the Denver area while the 'Average Days on the Market' before a homes sells is significantly less than most areas. According to the most recent sales statistics available, in March of 2008 the average single family home price in Littleton was $284,456, a decrease of 8% from a year ago. There were 196 residential home sales; the highest priced home sold for $802,500, the lowest priced home sold for $233,000. For more details on home sales statistics visit my Real Estate Statistics page.
As is the case in much of the Denver area, foreclosures and bank-owned properties are increasing the supply of homes on the market, and there are many excellent Littleton properties that are under-valued and true bargains. To gain more insight into the Littleton CO real estate market, feel free to contact me at any time and I'll be happy to answer any questions you may have.
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