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Gold Hill offers mountain living in a close community
Gold Hill is a historic residential neighborhood perched above Left Hand Canyon, about 11 miles west of Boulder. The former mining camp has grown into a mountain community with a main street that serves as a local gathering spot. Large homes and rustic cabins speckle the forested landscape, with expansive lots allowing privacy. Residents have easy access to outdoor recreation and multiple commuter routes that can take them into the city for essentials.
Gold Hill sits on the site of the first major discovery of gold in Colorado.
Gold Hill is surrounded by thick forests and panoramic views.
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A housing market spanning centuries
Living in Gold Hill costs less than living in the city. The median sales price for a home in the neighborhood is around $765,000. “This area is popular with mountain people who appreciate living in nature, privacy, views and being surrounded by other mountain folk,” says Roger Walker, a senior broker associate with Compass, who has over 20 years of experience.
Rustic farmhouses and wood cabins are the main housing type along Gold Hill’s Main Street. Some of these properties are from as early as the 1870s. Prices range between the lower $200,000s and the lower $600,000s. Farther out, winding dirt roads lead to larger, more modern homes from the 1990s. Contemporary, multistory mountain homes are common for the area and cost around the lower $800,000s to $1.5 million. Luxury estates sit at the higher end of the price range.
Rustic farmhouses in Gold Hill are a common sight.
Gold Hill was established in 1859 as a mining camp, and is now a mountain community
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Reliable utility services for Gold Hill properties
Despite Gold Hill’s secluded location, homes have access to reliable utilities. Propane is used for most heating systems, and properties have a septic system for water. Starlink provides high-speed internet to the area, making remote work possible. The cost for these utilities is a bit higher compared to city living, but many residents have a monthly plan in place.
Retail and dining amenities in Gold Hill
Main Street has a small selection of commerce. The Gold Hill General Store & Pub is over 150 years old. In the warmer months, it serves homemade meals and sells groceries, as well as local artisan goods. The store also operates as a community gathering spot. Many cyclists coming from Boulder use the General Store as a pit stop. Next door, Gold Hill Inn doubles as a place to stay and a fine-dining restaurant. There’s a beer garden outside with picnic tables. “They do have an outdoor venue, so you can order from the restaurant and sit outside. And there’s a stage where they have live music pretty often,” Walker says.
Bicyclists often stop by The Gold Hill General Store & Pub for a bite to eat.
The Gold Hill General Store & Pub has homemade meals, groceries and local artisan goods.
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Trails, creeks and other opportunities for recreation
Gold Hill is nestled at the edge of Roosevelt National Forest, providing easy access to outdoor recreation. The Switzerland Trailhead is about 3 miles west and follows old, abandoned railroad tracks. Hiking, biking and horseback riding are allowed, plus camping with a permit. Nearby is the Mount Alto Picnic Area, which has a large open field where visitors can explore the ruins of an old chimney.
Several valleys decorate the surrounding landscape, including the Gold Run and Left Hand creeks. “The creeks are pretty rocky and tough to navigate when the water levels go down, but playing, swimming in pools, wading and tubing are all possibilities,” Walker says.
Biking is a popular pastime in the Gold Hill area.
Gold Hill is surrounded by valleys with thick forests and hiking trails.
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Lefthand Canyon Drive is a main thoroughfare that connects to nearby towns.
Commuting into Boulder via major roadways
Multiple commuter routes travel from the neighborhood to Boulder in under 30 minutes, including to areas such as Mapleton Hill and Downtown:
Sunshine Canyon Drive will take you straight into Boulder, entering through the Mapleton Hill neighborhood.
Gold Run Road will take you into Downtown, after turning into Fourmile Canyon Drive and connecting to Colorado state Highway 119.
Lickskillet Road will connect you to Lefthand Canyon Drive. It is a seasonal street open from April to November.
Boulder’s local bus service has a stop at Gold Hill Inn along its Gold Hill Climb (GHC) route. The ride into the city is about 40 to 50 minutes. Sunshine Canyon Drive is on Boulder County’s primary snow removal route, making it the preferred course when there’s snow.
Risky weather conditions for the mountains
Winter weather can sometimes make mountain life difficult. The neighborhood sees roughly 106 inches of snow annually, which is more than Boulder’s average of 89 inches. While the surrounding main roads get plowed by Boulder County, many of Gold Hill’s residential roads are unpaved. “When you live in the mountains there’s the chance you get more snow than in town, but we most of the time rely on someone in the community who’s got a snowplow,” Walker says. “It’s a neighborly community where everyone looks out for each other.”
Additionally, Gold Hill has a risk of potential wildfires in the summer months due to the area’s thick forests. The Fourmile Canyon Fire of 2010 was an extreme case of this environmental challenge. To combat the risk, the Gold Hill Fire Protection District has a station on Main Street.
Winding dirt roads lead to large mountainside homes in Gold Hill.
Gold Hill is a historic mountain community with many unpaved roads.
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Boulder County’s nearby public schools
Gold Hill is served by the Boulder Valley School District. Children can start their education at Gold Hill Elementary School, which is in the neighborhood. From there, students will head into the city for middle and high school. The district offers bus services that will pick up and drop off students.
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Crime and Safety
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Homicide
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4
Sexual Assault
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4
Assault with Weapon
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4
Robbery
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4
Burglary
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4
Motor Vehicle Theft
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Larceny
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Crime Score
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Gold Hill Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Gold Hill, Boulder sell after 61 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Gold Hill, Boulder over the last 12 months is $765,500, up 283% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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