Erie, Colorado
Homes for Sale in Erie, CO
Every Erie listing on REColorado, plus Steve’s notes on a coal town that sits in two counties.
Erie at a glance
An 1874 coal town in two counties
Erie incorporated on November 16, 1874 and took its name from Erie, Pennsylvania. By 1895 Briggs Street had eleven saloons.
Today about 41,000 people live on both sides of the Weld and Boulder county line, with I-25 to the east and the I-25, E-470 and Northwest Parkway interchange to the southeast.
Population
40,904Census, 2025 estimate
Counties
Weld and Boulder25,509 and 15,395 residents
Schools
St. Vrainabout 84 percent; Boulder Valley in the southwest
Founded
1874incorporated November 16
Saved searches
Start with a search in Erie
Each card opens a live search of REColorado listings, updated as they change.
01
Photo: Erie Bard, CC BY-SA 4.0
02
03
04
Newest listings in Erie
$530,000
689 Skyhook Street Erie, Colorado
3 Beds 4 Baths 1,924 SqFt 0.03 Acres
Active Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty 56
$599,950
840 Brimble Court Erie, Colorado
3 Beds 3 Baths 3,252 SqFt 0.2 Acres
Coming Soon Listing courtesy of Rick Robertson
$690,000
1159 Sunrise Drive Erie, Colorado
3 Beds 2 Baths 3,990 SqFt 0.15 Acres
Active Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty- Denver West
$390,000
2745 Blue Sky Circle 1-202 Erie, Colorado
3 Beds 3 Baths 1,607 SqFt
Active Listing courtesy of Jen Realty
$595,000
155 Kattell Street Erie, Colorado
4 Beds 3 Baths 2,552 SqFt 0.17 Acres
Active Listing courtesy of Elevate BNB Management
$580,000
1927 Windemere Lane Erie, Colorado
3 Beds 3 Baths 3,096 SqFt 0.1 Acres
Active Listing courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Rocky Mtn Realtors
$825,000
360 Pleades Place Erie, Colorado
5 Beds 5 Baths 4,238 SqFt 0.14 Acres
Coming Soon Listing courtesy of HomeSmart Realty
$649,900
603 Hendee Court Erie, Colorado
5 Beds 3 Baths 2,377 SqFt 0.21 Acres
Active Listing courtesy of Colorado Realty Partners
01 / 05
Historic Old Town
Historic Old Town runs along Briggs Street, where the town’s coal-mining past is still in the buildings. The Erie Community Center, on Powers Street, opened on January 5, 2008.
The homes
Old Town houses near Briggs Street, and newer neighborhoods spreading out across both counties. The county line decides the school district and the tax bill, so ask Steve which side an address is on.
Trails and the airport
The Coal Creek Trail starts at Vista Parkway and runs through Lafayette and Louisville to Superior. Erie Municipal Airport sits on State Highway 7, about three miles west of I-25.
What to check before you offer
- Weld or Boulder CountyThe county line decides the school district and the property tax bill. Confirm which side the address is on.
- Which school districtSt. Vrain Valley serves most of Erie; the southwest is Boulder Valley.
- 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.
- Near the airportIf the home is close to Erie Municipal Airport, visit at a busy time of day.
Talk to Steve about Erie
Erie is a short drive north from Broomfield. Steve can walk you through both sides of the county line.
Day to day
Schools, parks and getting around
Schools
- St. Vrain Valley Schools for about 84 percent of the town
- Boulder Valley School District in the southwest
Recreation
- Erie Community Center, 450 Powers Street
- Coal Creek Trail
Old Town
- Downtown Erie along Briggs Street
- Erie’s history
Getting around
- State Highways 7 and 52
- I-25 to the east
- US-287 to the west
- Erie Municipal Airport on State Highway 7
School information is factual and by district. Always confirm a specific address in the district’s school finder.
Questions
Erie FAQ
Which county is Erie in?
Both. About 25,500 residents live in Weld County and about 15,400 in Boulder County. The county line decides the school district and the tax bill.
Which school district serves Erie?
St. Vrain Valley Schools covers about 84 percent of the town; the southwest part is in Boulder Valley School District. Confirm a specific address with the district.
Where is Old Town Erie?
Along Briggs Street, the historic downtown of the 1874 coal town.
Does the Coal Creek Trail start in Erie?
Its east end is at Vista Parkway in Erie. The trail runs about 14 miles through Lafayette and Louisville to Superior.
Nearby
Near Erie
Resources
Erie sources
- Town of ErieTown services, parks and news
- St. Vrain Valley SchoolsConfirm the schools for a specific address
- Boulder County AssessorRecords for the Boulder County side
- Walk Score: ErieWalkability for Erie addresses
Photos marked on this page by Erie Bard (CC BY-SA 4.0), Erie Bard (CC BY-SA 4.0), Erie Bard (CC BY-SA 4.0), Mikepascoe (CC BY-SA 4.0), via Wikimedia Commons.
Contact
Looking in Erie?
Call or text (720) 219-4801. Steve will help you sort out which county, and which district, fits you.