Why Live in Tall Timber
Tall Timber, located in the hills of Sugarloaf Mountain in Boulder, is a remote neighborhood characterized by winding country roads and secluded mountain homes. The area is known for its friendly community and scenic surroundings. Betasso Preserve, with its numerous hiking and biking trails like the Betasso Link Trail and Canyon Loop, offers ample outdoor recreation opportunities, including horseback riding and on-leash dog walking. Bummers Rock provides panoramic views of the mountains and plains. Boulder Flycasters Memorial Park and the Boulder Canyon Tunnel are notable attractions nearby, with Boulder Creek offering water activities such as kayaking and fishing. Homes in Tall Timber are set on large plots of land, featuring contemporary mountain designs from the late 1970s and rustic cabins, as well as older traditional homes from the 1960s. Families in the neighborhood have access to highly rated schools in the Boulder Valley School District, including Flatirons Elementary School, Casey Middle School, and Boulder High School. While the neighborhood lacks commercial development, downtown Boulder, 6 miles away, provides dining and shopping options. The area is primarily car-dependent, with Sugarloaf Road connecting to State Highway 119 for access to Boulder. Environmental challenges include potential flooding and wildfire risks, mitigated by levees and the presence of the Sugarloaf Fire Protection District Station Two.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tall Timber a good place to live?
Tall Timber is a good place to live. Tall Timber is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. Tall Timber is a neighborhood with a crime score of 2, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. It has a median age of 51. The average household income is $138,843 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 68% of residents. A majority of residents in Tall Timber are home owners, with 16.7% of residents renting and 83.3% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Tall Timber can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Tall Timber neighborhood guide.
Is Tall Timber, CO a safe neighborhood?
Tall Timber, CO is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 2 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Tall Timber?
The median home price in Tall Timber is $7,712,500. If you put a 20% down payment of $1,542,500 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.16%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $37,630 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $2M a year to afford the median home price in Tall Timber. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Tall Timber is $139K.
What are the best public schools in Tall Timber?
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Home Trends in Tall Timber, CO
On average, homes in Tall Timber, Boulder sell after 307 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Tall Timber, Boulder over the last 12 months is $1,400,000, up 16% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$1,400,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$1,400,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$467
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Last 12 months Home Sales
1
Median List Price
$7,712,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
10%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
16%