Applewood Knolls homes in Lakewood sold for $659,000 to $1,775,000 in 15 closings we verified from January through October 2026, with a middle sale of $880,000. Most sold at or below their final asking price, and updated homes on larger lots brought the highest prices.
Applewood Knolls is one of the best-known mid-century subdivisions on the west side of Lakewood. Its ranch and split-level homes, generous lots and mountain views draw steady interest, and owners there often ask the same question: what are houses actually selling for this year?
The answer depends on which homes you count. Real estate portals label homes as “Applewood Knolls” that sit outside the original plat, including a duplex complex and homes in neighboring subdivisions, so a quick search can mix very different properties. For this post, we checked individual listing records and kept only single-family homes inside the subdivision.
Jason Sirois is a Realtor with FORM at Compass Denver and an Applewood resident. Below are the verified 2026 sales, what separated the higher prices from the lower ones, how the neighborhood compares with the wider 80215 ZIP code and Denver metro, and what the current listings show.
Where is Applewood Knolls?
Applewood Knolls was developed by Mike A. Leprino in 12 filings, from the first in February 1959 to the last in April 1976, with 765 homes platted in total, according to the neighborhood’s history site. The core of the subdivision runs from about W. 26th Avenue north to W. 32nd Avenue, between Taft Street on the west and Oak Street and the Rocky Mountain Ditch on the east. The last two filings sit north of 32nd Avenue in Wheat Ridge.
Most homes date from about 1959 to the early 1970s. The lots we verified in 2026 sales ran from 0.19 to 0.43 acres. None of the listing records we checked showed a monthly HOA fee; the neighborhood’s swim and tennis club operates separately on a membership basis. The subdivision is also known for Taft Park and its footbridges over the ditch.
What did Applewood Knolls homes sell for in 2026?
We verified 15 single-family closings inside Applewood Knolls between January and October 2026 from public listing records. Prices ranged from $659,000 to $1,775,000. Sorted by price, the middle sale was $880,000. That middle figure is our own count of these 15 sales, not a published neighborhood median.
| Close date | Address | Sold price | Beds | Lot (acres) | Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 16 | 11880 Swadley Dr | $1,775,000 | 5 | 0.39 | 1960 |
| Mar 26 | 11954 W. Applewood Knolls Dr | $1,050,000 | 4 | 0.29 | 1962 |
| Apr 21 | 2759 Simms St | $659,000 | 4 | 0.24 | 1962 |
| Apr 29 | 11881 W. 26th Ave | $975,000 | 4 | 0.28 | 1965 |
| May 27 | 12032 W. 27th Dr | $1,270,000 | 4 | 0.19 | 1965 |
| Jun 18 | 2897 Robb Cir | $880,000 | 4 | 0.26 | 1960 |
| Jun 26 | Address withheld | $875,000 | 5 | 0.26 | 1962 |
| Jun 26 | 12173 W. 27th Dr | $850,000 | 5 | 0.24 | 1971 |
| Jul 6 | 3076 Nelson Ct | $924,000 | 3 | 0.31 | 1970 |
| Jul 13 | 11793 W. 28th Ave | $875,000 | 5 | 0.26 | 1961 |
| Aug 21 | 11068 W. 31st Ave | $720,000 | 4 | 0.29 | n/a |
| Aug 28 | 2900 Quail St | $825,000 | 5 | 0.24 | 1968 |
| Sep 22 | 11347 W. 26th Pl | $1,360,000 | 4 | 0.21 | 1967 |
| Oct 16 | 3077 Owens Ct | $810,000 | 5 | 0.31 | 1969 |
| Oct 30 | 11820 W. 30th Pl | $925,000 | 5 | 0.30 | 1960 |
Source: public brokerage listing records for each home, checked November 11, 2026. A few other 2026 sales appear on portals with incomplete records and are not included.
What separates a $700,000 sale from a $1.3 million sale?
With homes of similar age on similar lots, condition and finish level drive much of the spread. The listing descriptions show it: 12032 W. 27th Dr., marketed as an exceptional mid-century modern, sold for $1,270,000, above its $1.2 million asking price, while 3077 Owens Ct., marketed as a sweat-equity opportunity, sold for $810,000.
Other factors that show up in the records:
- Finished square footage. Many Applewood Knolls homes have finished basements, and listing records often show total and above-grade square footage separately. Compare like with like when weighing two homes.
- Lot size and setting. Lots in our sample ran from about a fifth to more than four tenths of an acre, and lot size, slope and views vary from street to street.
- Bedroom count and layout. Seven of the 15 homes had five bedrooms, and the rest had three or four.
Are Applewood Knolls homes selling above or below asking?
Mostly at or below. Of the 15 verified sales, three closed at or above their final list price: 12032 W. 27th Dr., 2897 Robb Cir. and 11881 W. 26th Ave. The rest closed below their final asking price, and several had already reduced the price before going under contract. 11793 W. 28th Ave., for example, was first listed at $999,000 and sold for $875,000 after two reductions.
That pattern matches the wider market. In the 80215 ZIP code, which includes Applewood Knolls, Redfin reports a median sale price of about $675,000 for the three months ending October 2026, up 0.8% from a year earlier, with homes taking a median of 26 days to sell compared with 21 a year earlier. Across the seven-county Denver metro, the Colorado Association of Realtors reported a September 2026 median of $565,000, down 1.7% from a year earlier.
Applewood Knolls sits well above the ZIP-code median, which includes smaller homes and attached properties, but it is following the same broader trend of more negotiation and longer marketing times than in the peak years.
What is for sale in Applewood Knolls right now?
As of November 11, 2026, public listing pages showed several active single-family listings inside the subdivision, with asking prices from $875,000 to $1,499,000. Two of them had reduced their price in the past two weeks, and one had been on the market for about four months. Inventory changes quickly, so check current listings before drawing conclusions.
For a broader view of prices across the area, see our post on average home prices in Applewood in 2026. If you are weighing improvements before a sale, our post on building a detached ADU on a quarter-acre Applewood Knolls lot covers what Lakewood allows.
What should Applewood Knolls sellers and buyers take from this?
For sellers, the 2026 sales show that pricing to the home’s actual condition matters. The homes that sold at or above asking were either fully updated or priced in line with recent comparable sales. Homes that started high often sat, reduced and still sold below the original price.
For buyers, the spread means there is a real choice between move-in-ready homes at the top of the range and homes that need work at a lower entry price. Inspection findings, the age of major systems and the cost of any planned updates are worth pricing before writing an offer.
For neighborhood context, schools and local amenities, see our Applewood community page. Jason Sirois and the FORM Team at Compass Denver can pull the closest comparable sales for a specific Applewood Knolls address.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median home price in Applewood Knolls, Lakewood?
No source publishes an official median for the subdivision. Among 15 single-family sales we verified from January through October 2026, the middle sale was $880,000, with a range of $659,000 to $1,775,000.
What was the highest sale in Applewood Knolls in 2026?
11880 Swadley Dr. sold for $1,775,000 in March 2026. It is a five-bedroom home built in 1960 on a 0.39-acre lot.
Does Applewood Knolls have an HOA?
The listing records we checked showed no monthly HOA fee. The Applewood Knolls Swim and Tennis Club is a separate, membership-based club. Recorded covenants exist for the filings, so a title search shows what applies to a specific lot.
Is Applewood Knolls in Lakewood or Wheat Ridge?
Most of the subdivision is in Lakewood, with an 80215 ZIP code. The last two filings, north of W. 32nd Avenue, are in Wheat Ridge.
How long do Applewood Knolls homes take to sell?
It varies by home. Across the 80215 ZIP code, Redfin reports a median of 26 days on market for the three months ending October 2026. Several 2026 Applewood Knolls listings took longer and sold after price reductions.
How old are the homes in Applewood Knolls?
The subdivision was platted in filings from 1959 to 1976, and most homes date from about 1959 to the early 1970s.
This article is general information based on public listing records and market reports available as of November 11, 2026. Sale data reflects the records we could verify and may not include every transaction. It is not an appraisal or financial advice; contact a qualified professional about a specific property.
