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Olivine
8012 W Long Dr,
Littleton, CO 80123
Studio - 3 Beds $1,595 - $3,895
Switchback on Platte
6419 S Vinewood St,
Littleton,
CO
80120
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Bedrooms
2 - 3 bd
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Bathrooms
1 - 2 ba
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Square Feet
1,000 - 1,115 sq ft
Switchback on Platte
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APARTMENTS IN LITTLETON, CO Welcome to Switchback on Platte, an adventurous apartment community nestled in the heart of Littleton, CO, and minutes away from Downtown Denver. Choosing one of our apartments in Littleton, CO, means more than just finding a place to live its about discovering a place to relax and proudly call your own. Whether you opt for a one-, two-, or three-bedroom apartment, each residence is thoughtfully designed with high ceilings, fully-equipped kitchens, and captivating mountain or courtyard views.
About Switchback on Platte
APARTMENTS IN LITTLETON, CO Welcome to Switchback on Platte, an adventurous apartment community nestled in the heart of Littleton, CO, and minutes away from Downtown Denver. Choosing one of our apartments in Littleton, CO, means more than just finding a place to live its about discovering a place to relax and proudly call your own. Whether you opt for a one-, two-, or three-bedroom apartment, each residence is thoughtfully designed with high ceilings, fully-equipped kitchens, and captivating mountain or courtyard views.
Switchback on Platte is an apartment community located in Arapahoe County and the 80120 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Littleton 6 attendance zone.
Unique Features
- 9 Ceilings
- Courtyard View
- Functional One-, Two-, & Three-Bedroom Layouts
- Beautiful Native Landscaping of Colorado
- Central Air Conditioning
- Mountain View
- Washer and Dryer in Select Homes
- * Amenities listed above are subject to change
- In-Home Storage
- Shaded Picnic Areas for Outdoor Lounging
Community Amenities
Fitness Center
Playground
Clubhouse
Picnic Area
- Clubhouse
- Fitness Center
- Playground
- Courtyard
- Picnic Area
Apartment Features
Washer/Dryer
Air Conditioning
Dishwasher
Stainless Steel Appliances
- Washer/Dryer
- Air Conditioning
- Dishwasher
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Kitchen
- Quartz Countertops
- High Ceilings
Location
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Situated about ten miles south of Downtown Denver, Littleton is frequently recognized as a great place to live. Founded in 1890, Littleton is proud of its rich heritage. The city honors its past with the Littleton Historical Museum, a living museum that recreates life on a 19th-century farm and homestead with extensive exhibits and rare artifacts.
Littleton blends past and present in its charming downtown area, which is brimming with exciting restaurants, bars, art galleries, and specialty shops in turn-of-the-century buildings along a tree-lined Main Street. Many Littleton residents gather downtown as well as at a host of community events, including Western Welcome Week, Summerset Festival, and the Colorado Irish Festival.
Outdoor recreation is a substantial part of life in Littleton, with more than 1,400 acres of parks and open spaces in addition to over 200 miles of trails set against a stunning backdrop of the Rocky Mountains.
Learn more about living in Littleton
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 2 min | 0.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 12 min | 7.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 22 min | 12.2 mi |
Switchback on Platte is within 2 minutes or 0.0 mile from Denver Seminary. It is also near Arapahoe C.C., Littleton and University of Denver.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
370 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
260 Students
Nearby
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
552 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,754 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
Nearby
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
Nearby
School data provided by
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Transportation options available in Littleton include Littletown-Downtown, located 1.4 miles from Switchback on Platte. Switchback on Platte is near Denver International, located 33.9 miles or 47 minutes away.
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.4 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.6 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 3.4 mi |
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Drive: | 9 min | 4.6 mi |
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Drive: | 10 min | 6.2 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 18 min | 11.8 mi |
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Drive: | 19 min | 12.0 mi |
| Drive: | 21 min | 13.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 30 min | 13.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 21 min | 13.9 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Denver International
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Drive: | 47 min | 33.9 mi |
Time and distance from Switchback on Platte.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 2.0 mi |
Switchback on Platte has 3 shopping centers within 2.0 miles, which is about a 4-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Hudson Gardens
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Walk: | 8 min | 0.5 mi |
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Carson Nature Center
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.8 mi |
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South Platte Park
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Drive: | 3 min | 2.1 mi |
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Littleton Historical Museum
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.5 mi |
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DeKoevend Park
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Drive: | 13 min | 6.4 mi |
Switchback on Platte has 5 parks within 6.4 miles, including Hudson Gardens, Carson Nature Center, and Littleton Historical Museum.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 8 min | 3.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 4.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 10 min | 6.0 mi |
Switchback on Platte has 3 hospitals within 6.0 miles, the nearest is Colorado Mental Health Institute at Fort Logan which is 3.9 miles away and a 8 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 51 min | 22.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 75 min | 60.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 84 min | 70.3 mi |
Switchback on Platte has 3 military bases within 70.3 miles, the nearest is Buckley Space Force Base which is 22.3 miles away and a 51 minute drive.
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6419 S Vinewood St
Littleton, CO 80120