Why Live in Mountain Meadows
Mountain Meadows in Boulder is a residential neighborhood characterized by contemporary mountainside homes from the 1970s, multi-story cabins with wood siding, and unique housing styles like barns and A-frame cottages. Homes range from 1,800 to 3,500 square feet, with prices varying based on size and style. The area is known for its privacy, with thick forests and open land separating properties, contributing to a crime rate lower than the national average. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the proximity to Roosevelt National Park, with local hiking trails and the nearby Sugarloaf Mountain Trailhead just 3 miles away. The Betasso Preserve offers additional outdoor activities such as biking, horseback riding, and snowshoeing. For shopping and dining, residents travel approximately 9 miles to downtown Boulder, which features unique shops like University Bicycles and Mable and Moss, and dining options including Sherpa’s Adventure Restaurant and Bar, Cozobi Fonda Fina, and Nick-N-Willy’s Pizza. The commercial corridor along 28th Street, about 10 miles away, includes national retail stores and grocery options like Safeway and Whole Foods Market. Mountain Meadows is served by highly rated schools: Flatirons Elementary, Casey Middle, and Boulder High School. The neighborhood's location in Roosevelt National Forest presents environmental challenges such as potential flooding and wildfire risks, and winter weather can be more severe than in the city. Commuters use Sugarloaf Road to connect to Boulder Canyon Drive, with downtown Boulder about 9 miles away.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mountain Meadows a good place to live?
Mountain Meadows is a good place to live. Mountain Meadows is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. Mountain Meadows is a neighborhood with a crime score of 1, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. It has a median age of 54. The average household income is $132,716 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 71.2% of residents. A majority of residents in Mountain Meadows are home owners, with 15.8% of residents renting and 84.2% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Mountain Meadows can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Mountain Meadows neighborhood guide.
Is Mountain Meadows, CO a safe neighborhood?
Mountain Meadows, CO is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 1 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Mountain Meadows?
The median home price in Mountain Meadows is $1,019,900. If you put a 20% down payment of $204,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $5,290 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $227K a year to afford the median home price in Mountain Meadows. The average household income in Mountain Meadows is $133K.
What are the best public schools in Mountain Meadows?
The best public schools that serve Mountain Meadows are:
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Home Trends in Mountain Meadows, CO
On average, homes in Mountain Meadows, Boulder sell after 3 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Mountain Meadows, Boulder over the last 12 months is $955,000.
Median Sale Price
$955,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$1,019,900
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$301
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Last 12 months Home Sales
3
Median List Price
$1,019,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
