Shadycroft Acres
By Jessica Carcoana · Updated September 2026
Shadycroft Acres is one of the few acreage pockets inside Littleton city limits, with lots of roughly 1.25 to 2.25 acres along West Shadycroft Lane and Shadycroft Drive in Arapahoe County. Houses date from the 1950s through the 1990s and carry two to four car garages plus outbuildings, and horse keeping on the larger parcels gives the area a rural edge inside the city grid. Horseshoe Park and Carbone Park on South Elati Street are the nearest public open space, both under a mile east. West Mineral Avenue runs about half a mile south, and the Mineral light rail station where Mineral meets South Santa Fe Drive is roughly a mile west.
At a glance
Community Anchors
- Historic Downtown Littleton Main Street, shops, brewpubs, galleries
- Aspen Grove Shopping Center
- Southwest Plaza Mall
- Chatfield State Park and Reservoir
- Roxborough State Park
- South Platte Park (880 acres, 5 fishing lakes)
- Hudson Gardens & Event Center
- Littleton Museum (two living-history farms)
- Town Hall Arts Center
- Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield
- Hildebrand Ranch Park (1,671 acres)
- Columbine Country Club
- Arrowhead Golf Club
- Ken Caryl Ranch Open Space and equestrian center
- Ketring Park (55 acres, fishing lake)
- Heritage High School (top 200 in US)
- Chatfield High School
- Columbine High School
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Where it sits
Inside Littleton. Platted boundary.
Quick answersQuestions about Shadycroft Acres
Where is Shadycroft Acres?
Shadycroft Acres is in Littleton, about 2.1 miles south of the Littleton center. The map on this page shows its platted boundary from county records.
When was Shadycroft Acres built?
Homes in Shadycroft Acres were built between 1955 and 1995 (mid-century / late 20th century).
What amenities does Shadycroft Acres have?
Shadycroft Acres amenities include equestrian-friendly with horse-sized lots, Horseshoe Park and Carbone Park nearby, large 2–4 car garages, and rural character within the city.
How big are the lots in Shadycroft Acres?
Typical lots in Shadycroft Acres run 1.25–2.25 acres.
Which schools are near Shadycroft Acres?
Schools near Shadycroft Acres include Runyon Elementary, Euclid Middle School, and Heritage High School. Verify enrollment eligibility by address.
What is the nearest light-rail station to Shadycroft Acres?
The nearest RTD light-rail station is Littleton / Mineral (C Line and D Line), about 0.8 miles from Shadycroft Acres.
About how many homes are in Shadycroft Acres?
County parcel records show about 42 parcels in Shadycroft Acres.
How high is Shadycroft Acres?
Shadycroft Acres sits at about 5,470 feet above sea level.
Parks and Schools
- Horseshoe Park
- Carbone Park
- Runyon Elementary
- Euclid Middle School
- Heritage High School
Verify school assignment by address with the district. Attendance boundaries do not follow neighborhood lines.
Commute and Access
- S. Santa Fe Dr
- S. Broadway
- W. Mineral Ave
Transit in Littleton: RTD D Line light rail, Littleton/Downtown, Mineral Ave stations · RTD bus routes along Santa Fe, Wadsworth, and Broadway corridors · I-25 express lanes to downtown Denver via C-470 interchange · Platte River Trail system (multi-use, connects to downtown Denver)
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About This Profile
This profile of Shadycroft Acres was researched in March 2026. It was last reviewed in September 2026. The price range is an estimate built from comparable nearby neighborhoods rather than from direct listings. Amenity coverage is moderate, and some features rest on a single source.
Data sourced from direct and indirect online resources. Details are subject to change over time as we continue to research this area.