Homes among fall trees in Superior, Colorado, photographed in 2011.

Superior, Colorado

Homes for Sale in Superior, CO

Every Superior listing on REColorado, plus Steve’s notes on the town at US-36 and McCaslin.

Superior at a glance

A small town between Boulder and Broomfield

Superior was founded in 1896 and incorporated in 1904, reportedly named for the ā€œsuperiorā€ coal mined there.

About 13,600 people live here, with Downtown Superior and Superior Marketplace at US-36 and McCaslin Boulevard. The December 30, 2021 Marshall Fire destroyed 393 homes in Superior, including almost all of Original Town and the Sagamore neighborhood.

Population

13,637Census, 2025 estimate

County

Bouldera small unpopulated Jefferson portion

Schools

Boulder Valleyfor the whole town

Founded

1896incorporated 1904

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Wild sunflowers in a field near Superior, with the Flatirons beyond.
Aerial view of Superior and the plains around it.
Open living room with a fireplace and a wall-mounted TV, beside a railed staircase to the lower level.
Backyard with aspen trees behind a two-story home.
Steve Calley looking out over open space toward the Front Range.

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Wild sunflowers in a field near Superior, with the Flatirons beyond.
Photo: Christian Collins, CC BY-SA 2.0

The history trail and the town center

Grasso Park, a historic site behind Town Hall, and the Superior History Trail keep the coal town’s past in view. Downtown Superior, a mixed-use town center, sits at US-36 and McCaslin Boulevard beside Superior Marketplace.

Aerial view of Superior and the plains around it.
Photo: Doc Searls, CC BY 2.0

The homes

In December 2021 the Marshall Fire destroyed 393 homes in Superior, most of them in Original Town and the Sagamore neighborhood. If you’re looking at a home there, ask Steve about its history, permits and insurance.

Open living room with a fireplace and a wall-mounted TV, beside a railed staircase to the lower level.

Parks and the trail

Community Park is at 1350 Coalton Road, and the west end of the Coal Creek Trail is at South 66th Street. The US 36 & McCaslin Station has Flatiron Flyer service.

Backyard with aspen trees behind a two-story home.

What to check before you offer

  • Rebuilt and newer homesAsk for the permits, the certificate of occupancy and the builder’s warranty on any home built since 2022.
  • InsuranceGet a homeowners insurance quote early, before your contract deadlines.
  • 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 Superior; confirm the assigned schools for the address.
Steve Calley looking out over open space toward the Front Range.

Talk to Steve about Superior

Superior sits between Boulder and Broomfield on US-36, a short drive from both. Steve can walk you through it.

Day to day

Schools, parks and getting around

Schools

Parks

Town center

  • Downtown Superior
  • Superior Marketplace, beside US-36

Getting around

  • US-36 at McCaslin Boulevard
  • Flatiron Flyer at the US 36 & McCaslin Station
  • State Highways 128 and 170

School information is factual and by district. Always confirm a specific address in the district’s school finder.

Questions

Superior FAQ

Which school district serves Superior?

Boulder Valley School District. Confirm the assigned schools for a specific address with the district.

What happened in the Marshall Fire?

On December 30, 2021 the Marshall Fire destroyed 393 homes in Superior, including almost all of Original Town and the Sagamore neighborhood. Ask Steve about the history of any home you’re considering there.

Where is Downtown Superior?

At US-36 and McCaslin Boulevard, beside Superior Marketplace.

How do people get to Denver and Boulder?

US-36, with Flatiron Flyer service from the US 36 & McCaslin Station.

Nearby

Near Superior