The Boulder, Colorado Lifestyle
'Tis a privilege to live in Colorado" proclaimed the 19th Century entrepreneur Frederick Bonfils, and nowhere is that privilege more evident than when you live in Boulder, Colorado. From historic homes to the most modern residences imaginable, Boulder has it all when it comes to real estate.
Boulder's emphasis on green building and sustainable living is pervasive in both residential and commercial real estate. And while you'll surely want to see the historic Victorian home featured in Mork and Mindy, the cutting edge is in new home construction in Boulder.
If you're looking to call Boulder home, or just looking for a new place to live, we've got you covered. Your Boulder covers historic landmarks, spotlights some of the most stunning real estate in town, and let's you know which homes are currently for sale.
There’s a stunning home for sale that overlooks the edge of old North Boulder from the foothills. And for a mere $7,900,000, it can be yours.
This 8775 square foot, 5 bedroom, 5 bath (plus 2 half-baths) home is, as you would expect for the price, amazing. Located on Timber Lane in the southeastern portion of Pine Brook Hill neighborhood this modern mansion literally puts you up and over Boulder.
This will come as absolutely no shock at all to Boulder residents. We have the highest average home prices in Colorado, according to a report recently released by Coldwell Banker Real Estate.
The report examines 26 real estate markets in Colorado, and ranks them accordingly. Coldwell also ranks average home prices in over 2,000 other U.S. markets.
Boulder came in at number one in Colorado with an average home price of $929,496. Boulder County towns also ranked well, with Longmont at number 10 (average home price of $505,080) and Lafayette at number 11 ($505,018).
I live in Arapahoe Ridge in East Boulder County, and I’m surprised by a combination of two things.
One is that the existing homes market continues to rise, and days to contract continue to go down. The other being that at the same time, we are seeing an explosion of new home construction in Louisville, Lafayette, and Erie. There really are new homes in Boulder County coming along.
While it has a name that some find hard to properly pronounce, Niwot has been emerging as a below-the-radar hip mini-version of Boulder. Located along Colorado Highway 119/Diagonal Highway about 10 miles from Boulder and 7 miles from Longmont, Niwot is a mix of old farm town charm, and a community anchor for several significant residential neighborhoods. One can own a multi-million dollar mansion in Somerset, or a funky old bungalow in old town, and still have the same ZIP code.
Have you always felt that, even in Boulder, you were just too far separated from your food? Are you tired of your mornings consisting of conference calls without a set agenda? Do you feel like you just need more space than what you currently have available in Boulder?
Well then, my friend, you are in luck, because a ranch is going up for auction on Friday, June 5th. It’s a different kind of Boulder “luxury” home – and quite close to nature.
Maytag Mountain Ranch is selling their land in fifteen 100-acre parcels to the highest bidders in their auction on the 3,000-acre ranch. Yes, that Maytag. Well, actually, the son of that Maytag.
Boulder Heights is a modern-day mountain subdivision. With lots that encompass several acres, houses in this neighborhood are large and spacious but feel like they are tucked away in the mountains. The reality is that if you live here, you’re actually only five miles from downtown Boulder. Not bad for the chance to commune closely with nature on a daily basis and sleep at elevations up to 8,000 feet, huh?
Tucked away in the northeast part of town, Boulder’s Four Mile Creek is a quiet neighborhood featuring larger homes, modern construction and easy access to the Diagonal Highway. (It’s also an actual stream that flows through Four Mile Canyon so don’t get too confused.) The neighborhood isn’t that far from the hustle of Boulder but with the many cul-de-sacs and few through-streets, it offers a feeling of community that’s lacking in other parts of town. With the large lots and gorgeous landscaping, Four Mile Creek is a great place for Boulder-loving families needing more space.
Sandwiched in between Whittier and Old North Boulder neighborhoods, Boulder’s exclusive Hillcrest neighborhood is perched high on a hill above Boulder’s floodplain. This translates to the centrally-located neighborhood being very small and exclusive. There are wide winding roads, homes featuring modern design, and expansive views that sweep from the foothills to the Flatirons. Anyone lucky enough to call this area of Boulder home can (literally) look down on the rest of Boulder.
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 affordable housing, Gunbarrel is beginning to look a lot like home for many people.
South Boulder, commonly known as SoBo, is the southwest neighborhood located between Table Mesa and Broadway. Houses here border the foothills and sit in the shadow of South Boulder Peak. SoBo is one of the most desirable (and affordable) neighborhoods for families with children, mainly because of the great schools, the easy access to the Skip bus line and US 36 — plus the simple fact that there are lots of other families to be found here.