$1,715,535Average Value$365Average Price per Sq Ft0Homes For Sale
Carriage Hills is defined by privacy, affluent homes and the outdoors
In Carriage Hills, large luxury homes speckle the foothills just west of Boulder. The rural community is surrounded by thick forests and open spaces, which encourage an active, outdoorsy lifestyle. Carriage Hills is also gated, providing a strong sense of community, privacy and security. Downtown Boulder is only 7 miles away, so residents have convenient access to daily essentials and city amenities.
Carriage Hills' larger lot sizes provide privacy, with some properties featuring secluded, wooded areas.
Multistory hillside homes are common in Carriage Hills, featuring custom designs.
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High home values in Carriage Hills
The cost of living in Carriage Hills is higher than living in the City of Boulder. The average home value for the neighborhood is around $1,700,000, which is greater than that of Boulder’s, about $928,000. Hillside estates and millennium mansions built in the 1990s are the main housing type, with a wide variety of architectural styles. There are also a handful of custom new builds. These luxury properties span 2,000 to 6,500 square feet and are priced between $1.4 million and $2.5 million. Homes often come with acres of land that give residents more space. “It’s gorgeous […] you have some insane views. You get to see the lake and the city below,” says Nissa Hall, a Realtor® and broker associate with eXp Realty, who has over 10 years of experience.
Most residents have services set up for utilities. Propane is used to heat homes, and septic systems operate as a water source, though some properties have access to a well. High-speed internet and cable TV are also available for the area.
Many homes in Carriage Hills boast stunning views of the Flatirons or Boulder Valley.
Architectural styles vary but tend to emphasize mountain-modern or rustic mountain designs.
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Nearby trails and city parks
Natural recreation is easy to come by with Carriage Hills’ rural landscape. “There is hiking out your back door, road cycling and of course all the other activities Boulder has to offer,” says Gretchen Heine, a real estate agent with Milehimodern, who has been in the industry since the 1990s. The Anne U White Trail is a hikers-only pathway with an access point in the neighborhood. The trail crisscrosses Fourmile Canyon Creek as it journeys west. A handful of other trails travel through the canyon, including the Four Mile Creek and Foothills trails, and connect to others that span Boulder’s entire foothills region. Some of these are multi-use and allow biking and horseback riding.
A handful of city parks are less than 5 miles away with outdoor amenities:
Foothills Community Park features pickleball courts, a playground, dog park and community garden. The open space beyond the park serves as the occasional landing zone for paragliders.
Wonderland Lake Park offers multiple walking trails that surround its namesake water feature, where you can also go fishing.
Crest View Park has a playground and small wildlife sanctuary called “The Habitat.”
The Anne U. White Trail is around 3 miles round-trip, ideal for a half-day hike with friends.
Given the location of the Fourmile Canyon Creek Trail, it's not unlikely to spot wildlife.
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A close community that manages winter weather
Carriage Hills is a gated community, lending to a private atmosphere. Despite the seclusion, neighbors are close with each other. “There is a community message board, and neighbors support one another and create a friendly vibe,” Heine says.
A neighborhood homeowners association maintains the roads and plows them when it snows. The group takes care of Carriage Hills Drive – Wagonwheel Gap Road is left alone, and Lee Hill Drive is taken care of by Boulder County. “The roads leading up to [the neighborhood] are not as maintained as our properties,” Hall says.
Commuting into downtown Boulder on country roads
Carriage Hills Drive is a restricted-use road past the gate and one of the neighborhood's main thoroughfares. Commuters heading into downtown Boulder will take Wagonwheel Gap Road and connect to Lee Hill Drive to get into the city. The journey is about 7 miles, or 18 to 25 minutes, depending on traffic. Residents regularly drive into Boulder for work and essentials. Downtown Denver is roughly 36 miles away, which can take around an hour.
Carriage Hills Drive is a private road winding through the community.
Despite its quiet, rural atmosphere, Carriage Hills is only a short drive from Boulder.
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Public and private schools serving the area
Carriage Hills is served by the Boulder Valley School District, which offers choice enrollment. Children living in the neighborhood can head into the city to attend highly rated public schools such as Centennial Middle and Boulder High School. There are also a handful of private schools in Boulder, such as Shining Mountain Waldorf School and Jarrow Montessori School.
Foothill Elementary in Boulder boasts a high Niche grade.
Over 500 students attend Centennial Middle School in Boulder, Colorado.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Carriage Hills
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
1
4
Crime Score
1
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Carriage Hills Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Carriage Hills, Boulder sell after 51 days on the market compared to the national average of 54 days. The median sale price for homes in Carriage Hills, Boulder over the last 12 months is $2,250,000, up 32% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$2,295,000
Median Sale Price
$2,250,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$2,250,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
3
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
32%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$365
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes
49
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Median Year Built
1990
Months of Supply
0.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
3,541
Significantly above the national average
1,930
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
70,349
Distribution of Home Values
Source: Public Records
Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
111
Median Age
55
Population under 18
14.4%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
31.5%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$137,500
Significantly above the national average
$79,601
Average Household Income
$157,041
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
100%
College Graduates
75.6%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
37.8%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
61.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
21''
Average Winter Low Temperature
21°F
Average Summer High Temperature
88°F
Annual Snowfall
56''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
13/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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