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Highlands Ranch vs Littleton · 2026

Living in Highlands Ranch vs Littleton, CO: Home Prices Compared

Littleton homes sold for a median $50,000 less than Highlands Ranch over the last 12 months. Compare price per sq ft, homes for sale and days on market.

Short answer

Which costs less, Highlands Ranch or Littleton?

Littleton. Over the last 12 months the median Highlands Ranch home sold for $700,000 and the median Littleton home for $650,000, a $50,000 difference. Price per square foot ran $291 in Highlands Ranch and $304 in Littleton.

Highlands Ranch and Littleton Side by Side

Highlands RanchLittleton
Median sale price, 12 months$700,000$650,000
Homes sold, 12 months1,1562,929
Median price per sq ft (sold)$291$304
Median sale-to-list price99.7%99.5%
Sales that closed below list51%51%
Homes for sale on Oct 31, 2026226853
Average days on market, current listings6681
Ranch-style houses for sale132185
55+ community homes for sale824
Townhomes and condos for sale61323
CountyDouglasArapahoe, Jefferson and Douglas

MLS closed sales Oct 31, 2025 to Oct 30, 2026 (Highlands Ranch) and Oct 31, 2025 to Oct 30, 2026 (Littleton); listings as of Oct 31, 2026. Counts change daily.

The Price Gap Between Highlands Ranch and Littleton Changes With Home Size

Home sizeHighlands Ranch medianLittleton medianDifference
1,800 sq ft or less$529,000$457,500$71,500
2 bedrooms or fewer$485,000$379,000$106,000
All homes$700,000$650,000$50,000
3,000 sq ft or more$980,000$988,000$8,000

Median sale prices over 12 months, MLS closed sales.

Newest Listings in Highlands Ranch

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Newest Listings in Highlands Ranch Market Stats

225
Homes Listed
69
Avg. Days on Site
$296
Avg. $ / Sq.Ft.
$718,947
Med. List Price

Newest Listings in Littleton

794 Properties Found
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Newest Listings in Littleton Market Stats

794
Homes Listed
85
Avg. Days on Site
$338
Avg. $ / Sq.Ft.
$795,405
Med. List Price

Highlands Ranch Listings Sell Faster

Homes for sale in Highlands Ranch have been on the market an average of 66 days, against 81 in Littleton. Over 12 months, 51% of Highlands Ranch sales and 51% of Littleton sales closed below the list price. In a slower market, pricing right on day one matters more than the price you hope for.

Smaller Homes and 55+ Options in Highlands Ranch and Littleton

  • Highlands Ranch: 132 ranch-style houses, 64 homes with a main-floor primary bedroom, 8 homes in 55+ communities and 61 townhomes and condos for sale.
  • Littleton: 185 ranch-style houses, 386 homes with a main-floor primary bedroom, 24 homes in 55+ communities and 323 townhomes and condos for sale. Downsizing in Littleton · Littleton ranch homes · Littleton 55+ homes

Choose Highlands Ranch or Littleton Based on These Points

  • Choose Littleton if price comes first. Its 12-month median sale was $50,000 lower, and the median price per square foot was $304 against $291.
  • Littleton also has more homes to pick from: 853 were for sale on Oct 31, 2026.
  • Expect a quicker sale in Highlands Ranch. Current listings there average 66 days on the market, against 81 in Littleton.
  • Sellers get closer to list price in Highlands Ranch: a median 99.7% of list over 12 months.

Highlands Ranch vs Littleton: questions

Is Littleton cheaper than Highlands Ranch?

Yes. Over the last 12 months the median sale in Littleton was $650,000, against $700,000 in Highlands Ranch.

Which has more homes for sale, Highlands Ranch or Littleton?

Littleton, with 853 homes for sale on Oct 31, 2026. Highlands Ranch had 226.

Do homes sell faster in Highlands Ranch or Littleton?

Current listings in Highlands Ranch average 66 days on the market, against 81 in Littleton. In the last 12 months 51% of Highlands Ranch sales and 51% of Littleton sales closed below list.

Are there 55+ homes in Highlands Ranch and Littleton?

On Oct 31, 2026, 8 homes in 55+ communities were for sale in Highlands Ranch and 24 in Littleton.

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