The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 80125 sells for about $825,000, or $215 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 45 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $3,457 a month.
ZIP 80125 — Littleton
The 80125 housing market remains robust, driven by high demand for new construction in master-planned communities like Sterling Ranch. Strong income levels and a high quality of life continue to attract families, keeping inventory tight and supporting steady price appreciation.
This ZIP is ideal for family buyers and professionals seeking a suburban lifestyle with modern amenities, high-quality schools, and proximity to outdoor recreation.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 45 days on market with 4.1 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
12% 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 3.5% · 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 5.9%/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 6.3%/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 80125, Douglas 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 80125 area remain low compared to regional averages, with the community generally characterized as safe and family-oriented.
Schools serving the area are highly regarded, with many institutions in the Douglas County School District maintaining strong academic performance ratings.
The area faces moderate wildfire risk due to its proximity to wildland-urban interface zones, necessitating standard fire-mitigation practices and comprehensive insurance coverage.
Economic momentum is driven by the expansion of master-planned communities like Sterling Ranch, which continues to attract new residential development and infrastructure investment.
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 rely on personal vehicles for commuting, with access to major corridors like C-470 providing connections to the Denver Tech Center and downtown Denver employment hubs.
The area features extensive access to outdoor amenities, including proximity to Roxborough State Park, Chatfield State Park, and numerous local trails and golf courses.
The rental market is characterized by high demand for single-family homes within master-planned communities, with limited vacancy pressure and steady rent growth.
The local economy is supported by a mix of professional services, technology, and retail, with many residents commuting to major employment hubs in the Denver metropolitan area.
Transportation is primarily automobile-dependent, with major highway access via C-470 facilitating regional connectivity.
Development is heavily focused on the continued build-out of master-planned communities, with ongoing infrastructure improvements to support population growth.
The Douglas County Assessor's office conducts biennial property valuations based on market data and physical inspections.
Parcels are subject to various special districts, including metropolitan districts for water, sewer, and road maintenance, as well as school and fire protection districts.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wildfire risk assessments and the prevalence of hail-resistant roofing requirements.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA 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 Station4.516.3 mi
- Downtown Aquarium4.317.1 mi
- Elitch Gardens417 mi
- Dave & Buster's Denver4.213.5 mi
- Pindustry4.110.4 mi
- Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre4.913.5 mi
- Ball Arena4.616.9 mi
- Coors Field4.717.5 mi
- Denver Botanic Gardens4.816.3 mi
- Empower Field at Mile High4.616.5 mi
- AMC Highlands Ranch 244.45 mi
- Chatfield State Park4.62.5 mi
- Pindustry4.110.4 mi
- Roxborough State Park4.85.4 mi
- Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Littleton4.55.6 mi
- Denver Zoo4.617.7 mi
- Casa Bonita3.916.2 mi
- Denver Botanic Gardens4.816.3 mi
- Denver Museum of Nature & Science4.717.7 mi
- Meow Wolf Denver's Convergence Station4.516.3 mi
- Chatfield State Park4.62.5 mi
- Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms4.63.9 mi
- The Hudson Gardens & Event Center4.67 mi
- Roxborough State Park4.85.4 mi
- Waterton Canyon Trailhead4.72.3 mi
- Chatfield Marina4.52.6 mi
- Chatfield Reservoir4.52.9 mi
- Topgolf Centennial4.411.6 mi
- Family Sports Center4.412.5 mi
- Arrowhead Golf Club4.54 mi
- Foothills Golf Course4.29.8 mi
- Fox Hollow Golf Course4.411.4 mi
- Park Meadows4.510.3 mi
- Outlets at Castle Rock4.511.7 mi
- Southwest Plaza4.37.6 mi
- Centennial Airport4.412.2 mi
- Blue Sky Bistro4.728 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Renowned for its dramatic red rock formations and extensive hiking trails.
Offers boating, fishing, camping, and a large off-leash dog area.
Deterministic aggregate of 1 researched property in this ZIP (latest reading each) — each property weighs one; per point, properties lacking the value are excluded. Property-level records (taxes, scores, permits) never roll individually.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.