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A rural neighborhood in the foothills
Situated deep in the foothills and surrounded by numerous creeks, Altona is a rural neighborhood roughly 11 miles north of Boulder that has stunning views and plenty of recreation on all sides. “One of the nicest aspects of Altona is that it provides the seclusion of the mountains with easy access to town," says Real Estate Broker William Greig with Compass. Most homes are spread out and have plenty of privacy, though the Lake of the Pines gated community resembles a suburban neighborhood. The area is equal distance from Boulder and Longmont.
The hillside homes of Lake of Pines sit adjacent to Allen Lake.
There's lots of land for ranches in Altona.
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Altona’s spread-out homes and gated community
Most homes in Altona sit on large acres of rolling land, though varying in housing styles. Sprawling ranch-style homes are common for those with farmland and can cost anywhere between $665,000 and $2 million. Farmhouses and contemporary mountain homes in the area are larger, ranging between 2,500 and 6,000 square feet, and are priced between $975,000 and $3 million. These properties share features such as wrap-around porches and picture windows, though many of the mountain homes have rustic, cabin vibes with wood siding and fireplaces.
At the northern tip of Altona, Lake of the Pines is a private, gated community of 80 houses that surround Allens Lake. “Having a private lake is one of the nicer amenities to have in Boulder with the potential for direct water access from your house,” Greig says. Many of the homes in this community are multi-generational luxury estates with floor-to-ceiling windows, outdoor pools and patios. Aside from the other contemporary mountain homes in the private community, these properties cost $3 million to $5 million.
Lake of Pines private community has many hillside homes.
You'll find mountain homes throughout Altona.
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Scenic trails alongside creeks
There are several trails with access points in Altona – the ones in the east, like the Joder Trail, explore the area’s wide-open space and prairie lands, while the others in the west, like Heil Valley Ranch and Corral Trail, go into the foothills. The Left Hand Canyon Trail provides a scenic overlook of the Left Hand Valley Reservoir and has several natural swimming areas along the way for cooling off. Buckingham Park is a picnic area close by that sits along Left Hand Creek. Most of these trails are accessible to hikers, bikers and horseback riders, though only a handful allow dogs on leashes. Lake Valley Golf Club is a private, 18-hole course 6 miles away. While the course is only playable to members, its restaurant, Persimmon Grill, is open to the public. Additionally, Allens Lake provides plenty to residents living within Lake of the Pines. “The road surrounding the lake is less than 2 miles around, making it the perfect walk to take with kids or a dog,” Greig says. Residents can also kayak, canoe, swim and fish on the water or relax at the Lake of the Pines Beach.
A beautiful creek runs through Buckingham Park.
Practice your swing at the private course at Lake Valley Golf Club.
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Leaving town for errand runs
Opportunities for shopping and dining in Altona are almost nonexistent. The Greenbriar Inn is the only restaurant in the area, though it is considered a Boulder County Landmark. The fine dining establishment serves traditional American dishes with a seasonal menu. Residents can also head to Niwot, roughly 11 miles away. The Garden Gate Café is a breakfast spot, while Farow is a bistro that uses hyper-local ingredients for its meals. Longmont is 12 miles away from Altona and is a retail shopping hotspot. Along Hover Street, there are several big-box stores like Kohls and Boot Barn, and chain restaurants like Texas Roadhouse and Raising Cane’s. Grocery stores in the area include King Soopers, Sprouts Farmers Market and Whole Foods Market. Additionally, Longmont’s Downtown is lined with boutiques, antique stores, sporting goods stores and novelty shops selling everything from candles to records. Local restaurants include The Roost, with its upscale pub food, and Lucile’s Creole Café, with its Cajun-inspired breakfasts.
Enjoy dinner outside on a beautiful summer evening at The Greenbriar Inn.
Garden Gate Cafe is a popular breakfast and brunch place in Niwot.
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A-rated public schools in St. Vrain Valley
Families living in Altona can send their children to schools within the St. Vrain Valley School District. Blue Mountain Elementary School maintains an A grade by Niche and teaches inquiry-based learning with a focus on science and technology. From there, students can attend Altona Middle School, which earns an A-minus grade and has an IDEALab for problem-based projects. Silver Creek High School has an A grade and partners with Front Range Community College to offer a P-TECH program that encourages students to earn an associate degree in cybersecurity.
Altona Middle School boasts an A-minus Niche grade.
Silver Creek High School boasts an A Niche grade.
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Driving through Altona
With Altona’s expansive rural landscape, driving a vehicle is almost required. Most of the winding neighborhood streets are dirt, though there are a couple of major paved roads such as Nelson Road and Left Canyon Drive. US Route 36 travels north and south through Altona and can connect commuters to Boulder and Lyons. There is one RTD bus stop at US 36 & Lake Ridge Trail, providing transportation outside of the neighborhood.
There's lots of land for ranches in Altona.
Well manicured homes and neighborhoods in Altona are nestled by grass fields.
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Celebrating a private community’s closeness
Within Lake of the Pines, the private community hosts several events throughout the year to bring people together. Holiday celebrations include an Easter egg hunt, a Fourth of July parade and pumpkin carving in the fall. There’s also a Spring Clean Up Day that ends in a community-wide barbeque. Every year, Lake of the Pines puts on a fundraiser event to restock Allens Lake with fish.
A private neighborhood community sits on Allen Lake.
Lake of Pines Beach is a fun place to take you furry best friend for a walk.
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Altona Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Altona, Boulder sell after 64 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Altona, Boulder over the last 12 months is $1,302,500, up 13% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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