Lafayette, Colorado
Homes for Sale in Lafayette, CO
Every Lafayette listing on REColorado, plus Steve’s notes on a Boulder County coal town with one school district.
Lafayette at a glance
A Boulder County coal town with an Old Town
Mary E. Miller founded Lafayette in 1888 and named it for her late husband, Lafayette Miller. It incorporated on April 2, 1889 and grew as a coal-mining town.
Today about 30,000 people live here, with Old Town on Public Road, Waneka Lake Park on the north side of town, and Boulder Valley schools across the whole city.
Population
30,116Census, 2025 estimate
County
Boulderall of the city
Schools
1 districtBoulder Valley for the whole city
Founded
1888by Mary E. Miller
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Newest listings in Lafayette
$420,000
1803 Lydia Drive 105 Lafayette, Colorado
3 Beds 2 Baths 1,890 SqFt 0.74 Acres
Active Listing courtesy of Serene Realty
$765,000
805 Kimbark Street Lafayette, Colorado
3 Beds 2 Baths 1,207 SqFt 0.25 Acres
Active Listing courtesy of eXp Realty LLC
$725,000
1319 Lander Lane Lafayette, Colorado
3 Beds 3 Baths 2,195 SqFt 0.09 Acres
Active Listing courtesy of Compass Colorado, LLC - Boulder
$889,000
2656 Long Lane Lafayette, Colorado
5 Beds 4 Baths 3,659 SqFt 0.12 Acres
Active Listing courtesy of Rocky Mountain RE Inc
$1,200,000
676 Stage Station Way Lafayette, Colorado
5 Beds 4 Baths 4,962 SqFt 0.17 Acres
Active Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Elevate
$689,000
1509 Harvest Drive Lafayette, Colorado
3 Beds 3 Baths 2,350 SqFt 0.08 Acres
Active Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty-Boulder
$515,000
1544 Sanitas Lane Lafayette, Colorado
2 Beds 3 Baths 1,266 SqFt 0.03 Acres
Active Listing courtesy of Rhae Group Realty
$595,000
410 W Chester Street Lafayette, Colorado
3 Beds 2 Baths 1,120 SqFt 0.16 Acres
Active Listing courtesy of Kelly Right Real Estate of Colorado
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Old Town on Public Road
Old Town Lafayette centers on Public Road and Festival Plaza. The Lafayette History Museum, an 1890s miner’s cottage at 108 E. Simpson Street, is a good first stop.
The homes
Miners’ cottages near Old Town, and newer neighborhoods toward the edges of the city. Ask Steve how the two compare before you tour.
The lake and the trail
Waneka Lake Park, at 1600 Caria Drive, has a loop trail with a mountain view. The Bob L. Burger Recreation Center is on Baseline Road, and the 14-mile Coal Creek Trail runs through town between Superior and Erie.
What to check before you offer
- Older homes in Old TownMany were built in the coal-mining era. Ask about the foundation, sewer line and electrical, and add a sewer scope to the inspection.
- Metro district and HOA costsNewer Colorado neighborhoods often sit in a metropolitan district that adds to the property tax bill, and many carry HOA dues. Get both figures in writing before your contract deadlines.
- The schoolBoulder Valley serves the whole city; confirm the assigned schools for the address.
Talk to Steve about Lafayette
Lafayette sits between Boulder and Broomfield. Steve can walk you through Old Town and the newer neighborhoods on the edge of town.
Day to day
Schools, parks and getting around
Schools
- Boulder Valley School District for the whole city
Old Town
- Old Town on Public Road
- Festival Plaza
- Lafayette History Museum
Getting around
- US-287 through town
- State Highway 7 (Baseline Road)
- State Highway 42 (95th Street) toward US-36
- The Northwest Parkway nearby
School information is factual and by district. Always confirm a specific address in the district’s school finder.
Questions
Lafayette FAQ
Which school district serves Lafayette?
Boulder Valley School District serves the whole city. Confirm the assigned schools for a specific address with the district.
Where is Old Town Lafayette?
On Public Road, around Festival Plaza.
Where is Waneka Lake?
At Waneka Lake Park, 1600 Caria Drive, with a loop trail around the lake.
Is Lafayette in Boulder County?
Yes, the whole city is in Boulder County.
Nearby
Near Lafayette
Resources
Lafayette sources
- City of LafayetteCity services, parks and news
- Boulder Valley School DistrictConfirm the schools for a specific address
- Boulder County AssessorProperty records and values
- Walk Score: LafayetteWalkability for Lafayette addresses
Photos marked on this page by Mikepascoe (CC BY-SA 4.0), Jeffrey Beall (CC BY 4.0), Erie Bard (CC BY-SA 4.0), Christian Collins (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons.
Contact
Looking in Lafayette?
Call or text (720) 219-4801 and tell Steve what you want nearby.