Real Estate Investing in Littleton, Colorado (80123)

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Denver County • Population: 45,364 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 80123 (Littleton, CO)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (57/100)

Mixed — home prices are stretched relative to local incomes. Run the math on your specific situation.

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (47/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
1 flag
  • High price-to-rent: Price-to-rent ratio 25.1 — hard to cash-flow at these prices.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Overall investment appeal

2.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

3.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $594,822
Avg Monthly Rent $1,975
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $102,722
% Renters 26.1%

Market Analysis: 80123 Littleton

The 80123 ZIP covers a section of Littleton that demands careful diligence. Prices near $595K look accessible, but the work to make a deal cash flow is real.

If the plan assumes clean turnover, on-time rent, and low maintenance on a $595K asset, 80123 is the wrong submarket. If the plan prices in friction, the yield can still work.

In the broader CO picture, 80123 is a reminder that not every low-priced ZIP is a value-add opportunity — some are simply distressed, and the difference matters.

Meanwhile, 45,364 residents fill the ZIP, renter turnover runs higher than neighboring postal codes and delinquency risk is a real line item rather than a theoretical one.

Distressed ZIPs reward experience. sturdy returns are possible in 80123, but they flow to investors who already understand how to operate in soft markets.

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🏦 Current 30-yr Fixed Mortgage Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS

Here's what matters if you're considering buying a home in Littleton:

C+ Average
Buy Confidence Score: 62/100
Affordability
10/25
Appreciation
14/25
Stability
13/20
Timing
10/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Expensive
Homes cost 5.8× the median income
Value Trend
Stable (+1.3%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $1,975/mo if you need to move
Market Conditions
COOL
More inventory, negotiating room for buyers
Bottom Line: Mixed signals in this market. Research specific properties carefully and be prepared to negotiate.
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COOL MARKET
Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO Metro Area
More inventory, negotiating room for buyers
53 days
Average time to sell
Average
12.8%
Listings with price cuts
Few Cuts
0.0%
Sale price vs asking
Below Ask
0.0%
Income needed for mortgage
Affordable
📅 Market conditions as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly from Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO metro data
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Property Strategy for 80123

Which property type performs best in this market?

Best for Cash Flow
1BR
5.4% cap rate
Best for Appreciation
5BR
+6.2% 5yr CAGR
Best Overall Value
4BR
$179,288/bedroom
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Type Median Value Est. Rent Cap Rate 5yr CAGR $/Bedroom
1BR $268,297 $2,010 5.4% +4.7% $268,297
2BR $390,920 $2,400 4.4% +4.2% $195,460
3BR $568,338 $3,140 4.0% +4.7% $189,446
4BR $717,153 $3,500 3.5% +5.4% $179,288
5BR $933,945 +6.2% $186,789

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$652K$563K$473K$384K$294K$205KJul 2006Jul 2016Jul 2026

Rent History (with trend line)

$2,084$1,929$1,773$1,618$1,463$1,307Jan 2018May 2022Jul 2026

📊 How Does 80123 Compare?

Metric 80123 Littleton Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO Colorado
Home Value $594,822 $628,174 N/A $535,778
5-Year CAGR 2.1% 2.0% N/A 4.9%
Avg Rent $1,975 $2,211 N/A -
Cap Rate 2.6% 2.7% - -
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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
2.6%
Low
5yr Growth
+2.1%
Slow

📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $594,822
Monthly Rent $1,975
Price-to-Rent 25.1:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 4.0%
Cap Rate 2.6%
5-Year IRR 4.7%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +1.3% ▲
3-Year CAGR +0.4% ▲
5-Year CAGR +2.1% ▲
10-Year CAGR +5.2% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year -3.4% ▼
3-Year CAGR +0.2% ▲
5-Year CAGR +2.6% ▲
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 2.6%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (2.6%). Financing reduces your cash-on-cash return below the cap rate. Markets like this may still make sense as IRR plays — factoring in appreciation, depreciation, and a future refinance when rates drop.

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⚠️ Risk Signals

Composite view of factors that can impact a ZIP's stability and your downside risk.

Vacancy
2.5%
Low risk
Landlord Climate
5.0/5
Friendly
Value Trend (5yr)
+2.1%
Stable
Eviction process: Moderate Rent control: Favorable

Demographics in 80123

Population: 45,364

💰 Median Household Income
$102,722
This area
$102,722
State
$79,719
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
26.1%
This area
26.1%
State
26.4%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
2.5%
This area
2.5%
State
-25.8%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
52.5%
This area
52.5%
State
5.8%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
41.0 years
This area
41.0 years
State
-0.1 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
2.5%
This area
2.5%
State
18.7%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 84.0%
Other/Mixed 9.0%
Hispanic/Latino 6.5%
Asian 5.8%
Black/African American 1.1%
👶 Under 18
19.9%
This area
19.9%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
20.2%
This area
20.2%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
3.4%
This area
3.4%
USA
11.5%

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🎓 Schools in 80123

B+ Avg School Grade
11 Schools
16.3:1 Avg Class Size
$17,825 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

A+ Excellent

Centennial Academy of Fine Arts Education

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
337 Students
👨‍🏫
13.2:1 Class Size
💰
$21,061 Per Student
A Very Good

Goddard Middle School

📚 06 – 08 Middle
👥
562 Students
👨‍🏫
15.0:1 Class Size
💰
$21,061 Per Student
A Very Good

Grant Ranch ECE-8 School

📚 Pre-K – 08 School
👥
296 Students
👨‍🏫
13.7:1 Class Size
💰
$19,296 Per Student
A Very Good

Blue Heron Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
333 Students
👨‍🏫
12.7:1 Class Size
💰
$16,228 Per Student
A Very Good

Wilder Elementary School

📚 K – 05 Elementary
👥
592 Students
👨‍🏫
20.1:1 Class Size
💰
$21,061 Per Student
B+ Above Average

Deer Creek Middle School

📚 06 – 08 Middle
👥
527 Students
👨‍🏫
17.2:1 Class Size
💰
$16,228 Per Student
B+ Above Average

Governor's Ranch Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
421 Students
👨‍🏫
16.2:1 Class Size
💰
$16,228 Per Student
B+ Above Average

Leawood Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 06 School
👥
341 Students
👨‍🏫
16.7:1 Class Size
💰
$16,228 Per Student
B+ Above Average

Montessori Peaks Charter Academy

📚 Pre-K – 08 School Charter
👥
449 Students
👨‍🏫
16.9:1 Class Size
💰
$16,228 Per Student
B Good

Ken Caryl Middle School

📚 06 – 08 Middle
👥
724 Students
👨‍🏫
18.1:1 Class Size
💰
$16,228 Per Student
C+ Average

Columbine High School

📚 09 – 12 High School
👥
1,667 Students
👨‍🏫
19.4:1 Class Size
💰
$16,228 Per Student
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🎓 Nearby Colleges & Universities

8 Nearby 4,808 Off-Campus Students
C
Empire Beauty School-Littleton
44 students · 1.6 mi
D
Denver Seminary
837 students · 2.7 mi
C
Arapahoe Community College
13,978 students · 2.8 mi
C+
United Beauty College
12 students · 5.4 mi
C
Colorado School of Healing Arts
60 students · 5.7 mi
C
Paul Mitchell the School-Denver
231 students · 6.5 mi
C
Colorado Christian University
8,254 students · 6.9 mi
B
University of Denver
13,387 students · 7.1 mi

Investor Insight: With 4,808 students living off-campus nearby, this area has strong rental demand from the college population.

Frequently Asked Questions

What monthly rent should investors expect in Littleton, CO?

Rental rates in Littleton, CO average $1,975/mo. Tenant demand and $595K home values make the yield look reasonable by investor standards.

Which real estate strategy fits Littleton, CO?

Investors who focus on careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management typically do well in Littleton, CO. The numbers - $595K homes against $1,975/mo rents - support that play.

How strong is Littleton, CO for real estate investors?

Littleton, CO rates 3.0/5 for investability. With median values at $595K and rents near $1,975/mo, the market offers reasonable fundamentals for rental investors.

Can I house hack in Littleton, CO?

Littleton, CO offers a challenging house-hacking opportunity. Small multifamily or rent-by-the-room plays can pair well with the $1,975/mo rent level.

What is the average home sale price in Littleton, CO?

Typical homes in Littleton, CO go for around $595K. The 5-year CAGR of 0.0% measured price movement.

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