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Boulder, Colorado

Homes for Sale in Boulder, CO

Every Boulder listing on REColorado, plus Steve’s notes on the city beneath the Flatirons.

Boulder at a glance

Beneath the Flatirons, 25 miles up US-36

In 1967 Boulder voters approved the country’s first sales tax dedicated to buying open space.

The city now holds more than 46,000 acres of open space with about 155 miles of trails, and about 106,000 people live here, 25 miles up US-36 from Denver.

Population

105,689Census, 2025 estimate

County

Boulderthe county seat

Schools

Boulder Valleyabout 98 percent of the city

Open space

46,000+acres, with about 155 miles of trails

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Pearl Street in Boulder at sunset, with the foothills beyond.
A wooden fence across a green meadow below the mountains in Boulder.
Aerial view of a mid-century home with mountains in the distance.
Mid-century home with a wide front lawn.
Steve Calley on a phone call by a window, in a light blue polo shirt.

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Pearl Street in Boulder at sunset, with the foothills beyond.

Pearl Street and Chautauqua

The Pearl Street Mall, dedicated in 1977, is the heart of downtown. Chautauqua Park is the gateway to the Flatirons, and the University of Colorado Boulder opened in 1877.

A wooden fence across a green meadow below the mountains in Boulder.

The open space

More than 46,000 acres of city open space and about 155 miles of trails surround Boulder. The 5.5-mile Boulder Creek Path runs through town, and Boulder Reservoir sits to the northeast.

Aerial view of a mid-century home with mountains in the distance.

The homes

Homes of every era, from older neighborhoods near downtown to later ones farther out, with the greenbelt all around. Ask Steve how different parts of the city compare.

Mid-century home with a wide front lawn.

What to check before you offer

  • Older homesAdd a sewer line scope to the inspection and ask about the age of the roof and systems.
  • The school, by addressBoulder Valley covers about 98 percent of the city; a small northern edge is in St. Vrain. Confirm the address.
  • 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.
Steve Calley on a phone call by a window, in a light blue polo shirt.

Talk to Steve about Boulder

Weighing Boulder against Superior or Lafayette? All three are in Boulder Valley schools, and Steve can walk you through how they differ.

Day to day

Schools, parks and getting around

Schools

Open space

Downtown

Getting around

  • US-36 to Denver, about 25 miles
  • The Flatiron Flyer to Union Station
  • State Highway 119 (the Diagonal) to Longmont
  • State Highway 93 to Golden

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

Questions

Boulder FAQ

How far is Boulder from Denver?

About 25 miles up US-36, with Flatiron Flyer bus rapid transit to Union Station.

Which school district serves Boulder?

Boulder Valley School District covers about 98 percent of the city; a small, mostly undeveloped northern edge is in St. Vrain. Confirm a specific address with the district.

How much open space does Boulder have?

More than 46,000 acres, with about 155 miles of trails. In 1967 Boulder voters approved the country’s first sales tax dedicated to buying open space.

When did the Pearl Street Mall open?

It was dedicated on August 6, 1977.

Nearby

Near Boulder