Old Town Littleton Colorado lifestyle featuring family living, outdoor recreation, RTD light rail access, mountain views, breweries, and community amenities.

10 Things You Need to Know About Moving to Littleton, Colorado: Living in Littleton Colorado

January 07, 20263 min read
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1. Littleton Is Extremely Family-Friendly

Littleton consistently ranks as safer than over half of U.S. cities and offers endless activities for kids. Between parks, playgrounds, skate parks, and museums, families thrive here.

Notable spots include Clement Park and the Littleton Museum.


2. Top-Ranked Schools

Littleton Public Schools regularly earn top marks statewide and nationally, with multiple schools featured in Newsweek and 5280 Magazine.

This is a major reason families target Littleton specifically.


3. Real Estate Is Competitive (and Expensive)

Littleton homes are in high demand. Median home prices hover around the upper $600s, and homes often sell in under a week.

If you’re buying here, strong offers — not lowball strategies — matter.


4. RTD Light Rail Access Is a Huge Advantage

Living in Littleton gives you convenient access to Denver via the RTD Light Rail, making commuting far easier than many surrounding suburbs.

This is especially helpful with C-470 and metro traffic.


5. Outdoor Adventures Are Minutes Away

Littleton is an outdoor lover’s dream.

Local favorites include:

  • South Platte Park

  • Chatfield State Park

  • Deer Creek Canyon Park

  • Waterton Canyon

Fishing, biking, hiking, kayaking — it’s all right here.


6. Old Town Littleton Is a Major Lifestyle Perk

Old Town Littleton features 220+ shops, galleries, restaurants, and bars. It’s walkable, vibrant, and always active.

Local favorites include Jackass Hill Brewery and Smokin’ Fins.


7. Breweries Are Everywhere

Craft beer lovers feel right at home here.

Highlights include:

  • Breckenridge Brewery

  • Jackass Hill Brewery

  • Locavore Beer Works

  • Living The Dream Brewing Company


8. Local Festivals Bring the Community Together

Littleton hosts festivals year-round, including Western Welcome Week and outdoor concerts at Hudson Gardens.

Events regularly feature national music acts, food trucks, and family activities.


9. Easy Access to Mountains & Downtown Denver

From Littleton, you’re a short drive to I-70 for weekend trips to Breckenridge, Vail, and Winter Park — or hop on light rail to Denver for sports and nightlife.


10. Golfers Love Littleton

Top courses include:


Mistakes to Avoid When Moving to Littleton

  • Assuming all Littleton neighborhoods are the same

  • Ignoring traffic patterns near C-470

  • Underestimating maintenance on older homes

  • Not understanding HOA or metro district costs

  • Expecting Denver pricing without Denver competition


My Advice Based on Real Experience

I’ve helped hundreds of buyers and sellers in Littleton. The biggest mistake I see? People falling in love with a house before understanding the neighborhood, schools, or long-term costs.

As someone known for helping with older and problem homes, I see buyers overlook inspections, deferred maintenance, and zoning issues all the time — and that can get expensive fast.


Littleton, Colorado is a highly desirable place to live with excellent schools, outdoor access, and strong home values. Buyers should understand pricing, competition, and neighborhood differences before moving. The right local guidance makes all the difference.


I’m David Novak, a Littleton Realtor with RE/MAX Professionals, known as the Problem Home Solver. I’ve helped hundreds of Colorado homeowners, heirs, and investors navigate older homes, outdated properties, inherited homes, and problem real estate — with 251 closings and $138M in volume since 2016.

👉 Call or text 303-929-9660
👉 Visit ProblemHomeSolver.com

The "Problem Home Solver". Primarily serving the Littleton Colorado, and surrounding Denver metro area. Since Becoming licensed in 2016 David has closed 257 transactions for a total of $138M in volume. David Novak offers his clients his expertise earned over 25 plus years in real estate. Included in that 25 years, 16 years owning a mortgage bank, many years of buying, updating and re-selling homes as an real estate investor, currently owning and managing rental properties as well as owning a self storage facility in Colorado Springs. David began his real estate career in 1997. Today, he is one of the area’s premier real estate brokers, and in 2021 was the TOP Individual Agent in the Highlands Ranch office.

David Novak

The "Problem Home Solver". Primarily serving the Littleton Colorado, and surrounding Denver metro area. Since Becoming licensed in 2016 David has closed 257 transactions for a total of $138M in volume. David Novak offers his clients his expertise earned over 25 plus years in real estate. Included in that 25 years, 16 years owning a mortgage bank, many years of buying, updating and re-selling homes as an real estate investor, currently owning and managing rental properties as well as owning a self storage facility in Colorado Springs. David began his real estate career in 1997. Today, he is one of the area’s premier real estate brokers, and in 2021 was the TOP Individual Agent in the Highlands Ranch office.

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