Boulder Homes For Sale

Located in Boulder Valley where the Rocky Mountains meet the Great Plains, Boulder, Colorado is about twenty-five miles northwest of Denver and is the 11th most populous city in the state. Pure heaven for the outdoor enthusiast, Boulder offers many amenities including: world class hiking trails (including the popular Chautauqua Park), biking trails and rock climbing galore for all skill levels. This charming town of free thinkers is home to the University of Colorado campus (the state’s largest university) and promises unparalleled scenic vistas and sunshine more than 300 days per year.

The Victorian past and high tech architecture blend beautifully in the neighborhoods and potential Boulder homes for sale. This town of about 100,000 residents is blessed with an idyllic location and a Boulder home is still an excellent long-term investment. According to real estate figures, the average listing price for a home in the area is $745,000 and the median sales price is $400,000. Boulder Colorado real estate data sets the average price per square foot at $262.

Originally a winter base for nomadic native-American tribes of southern Arapaho, Utes, Cheyenne, Comanche and Sioux, the first recorded European settlers arrived in 1858 when Boulder was considered part of the Nebraska Territory. Boulder Creek is the primary water flow through the city derived from melting snow and some minor springs. It was named long before the city was founded in honor of all the large granite boulders that have flowed through the creek, which is a tributary of the South Platte River since the beginning of time.

Until the mid 1900s, gold, silver, and coal mining sustained the local economy but declined in the 1940s when the city began a program of “clean industry” that persists to this day.

There are many interesting events that occur every year in Boulder, Colorado. The 12th Annual Aerial Dance Festival is a unique summer event, which provides an opportunity for all who dare to experience the sheer joy of dancing in the air. The Boulder Creek Hometown Fair held in September features arts and crafts, a food court, a beer garden, a Chili Inferno Cook-Off, a Classic Cars Show and a carnival with rides for children. The 16th Annual Asian Festival showcases the arts and culture of local Asian communities through music, song, dance, food and visual arts. This event, as well as many others, are free and open to the public.

No visit to Boulder would be complete without a trip west to see the imposing slabs of sedimentary stone along the foothills that are known as the Flatirons. These formations provide a unique backdrop for the city and are a recognizable Boulder landmark.

Surrounded by more than 36,000 acres of recreational open space, and nature wildlife preserves, Boulder CO is a land of beauty and promise. It offers a wonderful, healthy lifestyle, breathtaking scenery and a civic vision for a sustainable future.