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NEIGHBORHOOD INFO
SOUTH BOULDER
OVERVIEW
South Boulder developed primarily during Boulder’s high growth period in the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s concurrent with completion of the-then Boulder/Denver Turnpike (US 36)
Today, South Boulder is home to major employment centers, retail centers, and a variety of established residential neighborhoods including Martin Acres and Table Mesa North and South These homes were not custom homes and visitors will observe that there are ranch style homes along with many multi-level homes.
Residents like living here for the proximity to trails, easy access to University of Colorado (CU), good schools, and a slightly better value than is found in Central and North Boulder Many homes have undergone remodeling and there are many beautiful properties and quiet streets
The Table Mesa shopping center is centrally located within the sub-community and is the area’s primary retail destination. Major employers include the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) federal research laboratories, which have maintained a presence in the neighborhood since the 1950s and 1960s
AREA FACTS:
7/1/2024 to 6/30/2025
Number of sales past 12 months
127 (even 0.0%%)
Sales Mix: 701% single family; 299% attached dwellings
Schools
Elementary - Bear Creek, Mesa, Creekside, Community Montessori
Middle - Southern Hills, Summit, Halcyon (6-12)
High School - Fairview, Halcyon (6-12)
Private - Bixby School
Nearby Shopping
Table Mesa Shopping Center
Open Space, Parks
South Boulder Rec Center, Harlow Platts Park & Viele Lake, West Highland Park, Martin Park, Tantra Park, Mesa Memorial Park
Major Subdivisions
Table Mesa (North & South), Martin Acres, Hartford/Yale, Devil’s Thumb, Shanahan Ridge, Tantra Park, Majestic Heights, Bear Creek
NEIGHBORHOOD INFO
CHAUTAUQUA/UNIVERSITY HILL
Chautauqua/University Hill
OVERVIEW
The area located from Broadway to the mountains and between downtown Boulder and the National Institute of Standards and Technology can be broadly characterized as University Hill and Chautauqua.
Chautauqua is much more than just the iconic park at the base of Boulder’s most famous rock structures It is also the gorgeous sprawling neighborhood surrounding the historic park Chautauqua is one of the oldest neighborhoods in town, provides ample views of the Flatirons, and is within walking distance of all of the amenities of the Colorado Chautauqua Association
University Hill borders CU to the west. Filled with big trees, Victorian homes, and hilly streets, this neighborhood boasts some of the most beautiful architecture to be found in Boulder
The homes in this area tend to be older (1930s - 1960s) Parts of the community are abundant with CU student rentals while others are very high end The closer you get to the mountains the fewer student housing you will find Proximity to the mountains and hiking trails is a big draw
AREA FACTS:
7/1/2024 to 6/30/2025
Number of sales past 12 months
81 (down 190%)
Sales Mix:
802% single family; 198% attached dwellings
Schools
Elementary – University Hill, Flatirons High School - New Vista (charter school)
Nearby Shopping
Basemar Shopping Center (Baseline & Broadway), The Hill shopping district
Open Space, Parks
Beech Park, Smith Park, Green Mountain Memorial Park, Chautauqua Park National Historic Landmark, numerous trail access points to Boulder Mountain Parks, Flagstaff Mountain
Major Subdivisions
University Hill, University Place, Chautauqua, Flatirons, Rose Hill
NEIGHBORHOOD INFO MAPLETON HILL
OVERVIEW
The Mapleton Hill neighborhood is one of the most iconic and desirable neighborhoods in Boulder This is a historic neighborhood in Central Boulder that started in the 1880s
Many of the homes are over 100 years old and represent almost every late 19th century architectural style. This is where the original mining mavens lived when Boulder was settled.
The price per square footage basis is high and many of the houses are quite large; it is all about location
Central Boulder offers some of the best shopping, restaurants, services, entertainment, and recreation opportunities in the state
This is a central gathering place for the community and the region as a hub of civic activity A variety of iconic events such as the Farmers’ Market, Boulder Creek Festival, and many other events are hosted here
AREA FACTS:
Schools
Elementary – Whittier
Middle School - Casey
High School - Boulder
Private – Sacred Heart of Jesus
Nearby Shopping
Downtown Boulder and the Pearl Street Mall
Open Space, Parks
Mt Sanitas is a popular Boulder hike and the trailhead is at the far west end of Mapleton Avenue There is also easy access to the multi-use Boulder Creek Path
Major Subdivisions Mapleton Hill
Mapleton Hill
NEIGHBORHOOD INFO
WHITTIER
Whittier
OVERVIEW
The Whittier neighborhood is a well-established, quaint and charming neighborhood east of Broadway
A very popular area being within minutes to the Pearl Street Mall.
The houses are historic, and many are Victorian in style They are not nearly as large as the Mapleton neighborhood but are of the same era These homes were the worker’s homes when Boulder was a mining supply town
This community has a vibrant mix of older single-family homes and student housing, combined with the revitalization of East Pearl Street which makes this neighborhood an outdoor enthusiast dream.
Nearby Shopping Downtown Boulder and the Pearl Street Mall
Open Space, Parks
There are several small pocket parks in the Whittier neighborhood which add to the charming feel of this downtown neighborhood
Major Subdivisions Whittier
NEIGHBORHOOD INFO NEWLANDS OVERVIEW
Newlands
Newlands is a very classic Boulder neighborhood
Wedged in between Mapleton and Wonderland Hills, the Newlands neighborhood is a beautiful community that officially includes North Boulder Park and its baseball diamonds, playground and sheltered picnic areas
Over the last 20 years, Newlands has been transformed from an area filled with small bungalows to a community with large, new homes on smaller lots
This fantastic location backs up to the foothills and offers homeowners Mount Sanitas as a backdrop.
AREA FACTS:
7/1/2024 to 6/30/2025
Numberofsalespast12months 46(up533%)
SalesMix: 935%singlefamily;65%attacheddwellings
Schools Elementary–Flatirons MiddleSchool-Casey HighSchool-Boulder Private–SacredHeartofJesus,Mt ZionLutheran,Watershed School
Nearby Shopping North Boulder Shopping Center, Downtown Boulder and the Pearl Street Mall
Open Space, Parks North Boulder Park, Mount Sanitas hiking area, North Boulder Recreation Center, several access points to local trails.
Major Subdivisions Newlands
NEIGHBORHOOD INFO
WONDERLAND HILLS/DAKOTA RIDGE
Wonderland Hills / Dakota Ridge
OVERVIEW
This area is located in the far Northwest corner of Boulder
Wonderland Hills was developed in the 1970s and 1980s and Dakota Ridge/Northbriar Estates was developed in the 2000s The community got its start in the early 1970s as a new high-end development It was designed to be a “luxury” suburb of Boulder that provided proximity to both the foothills and the vibrant downtown scene…mountain living without all that pesky driving.
The Wonderland Hills area features a mix of condos and single-family homes Set along peaceful residential streets, this neighborhood feels farther away from town than it really is
Dakota Ridge is a fairly new area, made up of single family homes, townhomes and apartments, located north of Wonderland Hills and alongside the Boulder foothills The streets are wide and the homes have a modern feeling.
NOBO – Restaurants, coffee shops, cycling stores, etc , Lucky’s MarketPearl Street Mall is easily accessible in 510 minute via the SKIP public transportation bus line
Open Space, Parks
Foothills Community Park, Wonderland Lake Park, Foothills Off-Leash Dog Park, Fourmile Canyon
Major Subdivisions
Wonderland Hills, Northbriar Estates, Dakota Ridge
NEIGHBORHOOD INFO
NORTH BOULDER-EAST OF BROADWAY
North Boulder East of Broadway
OVERVIEW
This area is characterized by many smaller neighborhoods with a wide variety of housing styles and ages Generally, these homes were built in the 1950s – 1970s and were originally ranch style homes with fairly large lots. There have been many homes in this area that have been added-on to and remodeled.
The Columbine neighborhood is nicely tucked away in north central Boulder It is centered around the public elementary school of Columbine Elementary The school is the heart of the neighborhood
The Holiday Neighborhood in North Boulder is a "New Urban Neighborhood" marrying homes, businesses, and community parks and gardens all in one unique, newer, progressive, mixed-use community What was once the vacant 27-acre site of the Holiday Drive-In Theater is now the Holiday Neighborhood, a 333-unit community in Boulder that combines ingenuity with affordability. 42% of the housing units are permanently affordable housing
Easy access to NOBO Restaurants, coffee shops, cycling stores, etc 28th Street shopping corridor, and 29th Street Shopping Center
Open Space, Parks
Violet Park, Crestview Park, Elks Park, Parkside Park, and many other pocket parks
Major Subdivisions
North Broadway – Holiday, North Boulder, Melody Heights, Parkside, Kalmia Meadows, Winding Trail Village, Green Meadows, Columbine
NEIGHBORHOOD INFO
NORTH EAST BOULDER/PALO PARK
OVERVIEW
North East Boulder Palo Park
The northeast section of Boulder, east of 28th Street, has single family homes as well as condominium, townhome and apartment complexes.
Originally developed in the 1950s, Palo Park is named after Paul and Louise Hoffman, who used the first two letters of their first names to create the name “Palo” Palo Park is adjacent to the Fourmile Canyon Creek greenway and the Pleasant View sports complex
Boulder’s Four Mile Creek is a quiet neighborhood featuring larger homes, modern construction and easy access to the Diagonal Highway. Houses in Four Mile Creek offer contemporary design and expansive layouts, with many lots backing up to neighborhood open space
Northfield Commons, a neighborhood tucked into the residential area at Jay Road and 47th Street in north Boulder, has a variety in architecture and a wide range of home types (single family to condo lofts) in a combination of styles - traditional, craftsman and contemporary residences, all constructed with green building practices.
Iris Commons (28th and Iris), and 28th Street shopping corridor, 29th Street Shopping Center
Open Space, Parks
Palo Central Park, Mountain View Memorial Park, Sale Lake, Pleasant View Sports Complex
Major Subdivisions
Fourmile Creek, Northfield Commons, Orange Orchard, Palo Park Various condo and townhome developments
NEIGHBORHOOD INFO GUNBARREL
OVERVIEW
Gunbarrel, named after a historic local stagecoach route, is a neighborhood located northeast of Boulder proper and one of the fastest growing parts of the region
With expanding bike paths, rolling hills and more affordable housing than Boulder proper, Gunbarrel is an affordable Boulder address for many people. Gunbarrel is also where the Boulder Country Club is located, including extensive golf courses and tennis facilities.
Gunbarrel came about mainly due to IBM When IBM’s plant was built in Boulder County in 1965, they needed housing for the many executives and employees that they brought in to work at the new facility
This area is now also home to one of the top advertising agencies in the nation, Crispin Porter + Bogusky, which adds to the area’s population. Leanin’ Tree Museum of Western Art and the Celestial Seasonings factory and store/café are also popular neighborhood attractions
AREA FACTS:
7/1/2024 to 6/30/2025
Number of sales past 12 months
187 (up 63%)
Sales Mix:
625% single family; 375% attached dwellings
Schools
Elementary - Heatherwood
Middle School - Platt
High School - Boulder or Fairview
Private – Boulder Country Day School
Nearby Shopping
Gunbarrel Shopping Center, Boulder Country Club, several craft breweries with tap rooms
Open Space, Parks
Gunbarrel Ranch, Eaton Park, Heatherwood Open Space, close to Sawhill Ponds and Walden Ponds
Wildlife Habitat, White Rock Trail, Boulder Reservoir
Major Subdivisions
Heatherwood, Country Club, Country Club Estates, Twin Lakes
NEIGHBORHOOD INFO EAST BOULDER
OVERVIEW
East Boulder is one of the city’s primary employment centers
Much of the area is industrial, with many companies specializing in the scientific, research, and technology sectors, as well as more traditional industrial uses such as building contractors, warehousing and small-scale manufacturing.
Major employers in East Boulder include Ball Aerospace, Foothills Hospital, the University Center for Atmospheric Research Foothills Lab, and AGC Biologics The Boulder Municipal Airport and Boulder County Jail area also in this area
Kings Ridge and Noble Park are the two residential areas as well as East Central mobile home park
AREA FACTS:
7/1/2024 to 6/30/2025
Number of sales past 12 months 21 (even 00%)
Sales Mix:
38% single family; 62% attached dwellings
Schools
Elementary - Columbine or Crestview Middle School - Casey High School - Boulder
Nearby Shopping
Arapahoe Ave – some restaurants, few shops; close proximity to Central Boulder – 28th Street and 29th Street Shopping Area
Open Space, Parks
Christensen Park, Valmont City Park, Stazio Ball Fields, Boulder Creek Path and Greenway
Major Subdivisions
Kings Ridge, Noble Park, East Central Mobile Home Park
NEIGHBORHOOD INFO CROSSROADS
OVERVIEW
Crossroads
A large portion of the city’s commercial activity takes place in Crossroads, making this sub-community a major regional destination area due to its abundance of shopping, restaurants, services, and jobs.
The Twenty Ninth Street Mall is a major draw and is located on the former site of the Crossroads Shopping Center
Within Crossroads, the development pattern shifts from a grid of streets and alleys west of Folsom to a more auto-oriented pattern to the east featuring longer “super-blocks” lined with retail and surface parking lots The western half of the Boulder Junction area is also located in Crossroads.
Several residential neighborhoods and developments are located within Crossroads and mostly north of Pearl Street Less than 10% of the residential neighborhoods in this area have single family homes, and over 90% of the area is considered high density residential There are also two mobile home parks and an affordable housing community
7/1/2024 to 6/30/2025
Number of sales past 12 months
Schools
Elementary - Columbine Middle School - Casey High School - Boulder
Nearby Shopping 29th Street Mall, Whole Foods Shopping Center, all 28th and 30th Street retail areas
Open Space, Parks
The Boulder Creek Path borders the south end of this area The area includes Scott Carpenter Park and community swimming pool, the East Mapleton baseball fields, Howard Heuston Park, and Elmer’s Two Mile Park
Major Subdivisions
Iris Hollow, Orchard Grove, Remington Post, Willow Brook, Cordry Court
SOUTHEAST BOULDER
OVERVIEW
Southeast Boulder
Southeast Boulder is home to a variety of established residential neighborhoods with a good mix of moderately priced homes, condominiums and some larger homes.
This area is a typical suburban area with nice neighborhoods and good access to downtown Boulder and Foothills Hospital The East Boulder Recreation Center is a main amenity, as are established retail and employment areas
The Williams Village area is a notable landmark featuring two prominent towers that were built in the 1960s to house CU students.
Several arterial streets flow through the area, including Highway 36, Foothills Parkway, Baseline Road, and Arapahoe Avenue
There are both rentals (mostly as you get closer to CU) and owner occupied homes in this area
AREA FACTS: NEIGHBORHOOD INFO
7/1/2024 to 6/30/2025
Number of sales past 12 months
226 (up 235%) Sales
495% single family; 505% attached dwellings
Schools
Elementary - Douglass, Eisenhower, High Peaks
Middle School – Manhattan, Horizon K-8, Nevin Platt
High School - Boulder or Fairview
Private - Friends School, Mackintosh Academy
Nearby Shopping Meadows Shopping Center, Base-Mar Shopping Center, Arapahoe Rd restaurants
Open Space, Parks Arrowood Park, Aurora 7 Park, Burke Park, Arapahoe Ridge Park, Keewaydin Meadows Park, East Boulder Recreation Center and Park, Flatirons Golf Course, Meadows Swim & Tennis Club
Major Subdivisions East Aurora, Frasier Meadows, East Foothills, Country Meadows, Hoover Hills, Keeywaydin
OVERVIEW
Many of the areas in the eastern part of unincorporated Boulder County have a Boulder, CO address but are not within the city limits Most of these neighborhoods are characterized by homes on large lots, often an acre or more, no sidewalks, and very few restrictions or covenants from their HOAs
Many homes in these neighborhoods have been rebuilt or remodeled, while others are still in their vintage 1970s-1990s condition Mixed zoning allows horses or other livestock on some properties
Willow Creek neighborhood has community pasture land for horses Park Lake residents enjoy use of their private neighborhood lake and picnic area, as well as direct access to the Teller Farm Trail Children who reside in the Paul Nor neighborhood have convenient access to Douglass Elementary School that abuts the neighborhood.
White Hawk Ranch is the newest of these East county subdivisions with properties that are considered luxury homes Additional luxury homes may be found in Spanish Hills and Paragon Estates, both neighborhoods that boast some of the best views of the Boulder Flatirons
7/1/2024 to 6/30/2025
Number of sales past 12 months
38 (down 156%)
Sales Mix: 100% single family; 0% attached dwellings
Schools
Elementary – Douglass Middle School –Nevin Platt High School -Centaurus or Fairview
Nearby Shopping
Atlas Valley (95th & Arapahoe), Meadows Shopping Center, Louisville – shops off of McCaslin or South Boulder Road
Open Space, Parks
Teller Farm Open Space, YMCA (nearby), Indian Peaks Golf Course (nearby)
Major Subdivisions
Paul Nor, Park Lake, Fairview Estates, Willow Creek, White Hawk Ranch, Spanish Hills, Paragon Estates
