In Chautauqua, flowers hang from front porches and sit on windowsills and going for a hike is as simple as stepping out the front door. The neighborhood was founded on a sense of community when, in 1898, the area was made into an adult education site, where speakers, musicians and teachers would come to perform and give lectures in the Chautauqua Auditorium. “The auditorium, water system and dining hall were all in place within three months of the community’s construction being approved,” says Bella Weber, a local Realtor with Coldwell Banker Residential. “My grandfather built a cottage here in the 1920s, and I spent every summer of my childhood visiting the community. It’s a lovely, secluded neighborhood with deep roots. The home is still in our family.” There are still regular performances and panels held in the auditorium, and some of the community’s cottages are reserved for guest lodging. The site was designated as a National Historic Landmark in 2006 and the community prides itself on its values of lifelong learning, love of nature, music and the arts.
In the Chautauqua neighborhood, going for a hike is as simple as stepping out the front door.
Chautauqua started as an adult learning site in the late 19th century,
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Million-dollar bungalows
The hilly streets of Chautauqua are lined with bungalows and charming cottages, and small lots are full of thick greenery and tall pines and oaks. Many houses have log-cabin-inspired interiors and large covered front porches. The average home sells for around $1.6 million, which is around $600,000 higher than the average Boulder home. Four-bedroom, 1,200-square-foot bungalows in need of some TLC go for between $1 million and $1.5 million, while recently renovated, larger homes are sold for between $1.6 million and $2.4 million.
Recently renovated, larger homes are sold for between $1.6 million and $2.4 million.
1,200-square-foot bungalows in need of some TLC go for between $1 million and $1.5 million.
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Flatiron views from hiking trails
There are numerous spots throughout the neighborhood where locals can enjoy views of the Flatirons, rock formations that adorn the side of Green Mountain, including Chautauqua Park, which features open field space, a playground and a tennis court. The Chautauqua Trail is a 1-mile out-and-back trail that can be accessed from Bluebell Road friendly for hikers, bikers and horseback riders. For a slightly more challenging route, outdoor lovers will find the Enchanted Mesa trailhead across the neighborhood on 12th Street. All of the area’s hiking routes feature panoramic views of the surrounding pine forests and mountains.
The iconic views of the Flatirons draws residents to the Chautauqua neighborhood.
Walk through the Boulder Open Space at the base of the famous Flatirons.
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Boulder Valley School District
Families are served by the highly rated Boulder Valley School District. Students can start at Flatirons Elementary School before moving on to Manhattan Middle School, which earn A and A-minus grades from Niche, respectively. Boulder High School has an A rating and is listed as the ninth-best public high school in the state, according to Niche. Home of the Panthers, Boulder High was Colorado’s first high school and partners with Boulder TEC, where students can take career and technical education courses in programs ranging from culinary arts and cosmetology to natural resources and physical therapy. Additionally, the high school has a graduation rate of 96%, which is 9% higher than the national average.
Flatirons Elementary School boasts an A grade from Niche.
Boulder High School has a graduation rate of 96%, which is 9% higher than the national average.
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Chautauqua community events
The Colorado Chautauqua continues to host events year-round, including acoustic performances, community theater and free events like the Flatiron Sounds Music Festival, where locals and visitors gather to enjoy live music and food from local vendors and shop for handcrafted goods by Colorado artisans.
Host a potluck in the Chautauqua neighborhood.
The Colorado Chautauqua continues to host events year-round.
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Drive to downtown Boulder
It takes less than 10 minutes to reach downtown Boulder via 9th Street, and travelers can use Colorado Route 119 to travel west further into the Rockies or northeast toward Longmont.
Locals can catch the RTD-bus on Baseline Road.
Locals use the wide bike lanes on Baseline Road to commute down into Boulder.
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A long standing gathering place
The Chautauqua Dining Hall has been standing for almost 130 years and serves as a restaurant and event venue. “In the early 2000s, the dining hall was renovated so it could be open for customers year-round,” Weber says. Patrons enjoy classic Colorado cuisine like bison burgers, elk sausage and Colorado trout. For household goods, locals can shop at the nearby Sprouts Farmers Market. Carelli’s is next door and is a local Italian restaurant with rustic interiors and a popular cocktail bar.
In the early 2000s, the dining hall was renovated so it could be open for customers year-round,
For groceries, shoppers drive a mile east to the nearby Sprouts Farmers Market.
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Parks in this Area
Bluebell/Baird Trail At Chautauqua Park
Sleeping Bear Playground at Chautauqua
Chautauqua Park
Transit
Airport
Denver International
52 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Chautauqua
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
2
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
13
Median Year Built
1923
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,677
Below the national average
1,933
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
2,178
Distribution of Home Values
Source: Public Records
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
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®
45/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
40/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
39/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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