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Mountain Meadows offers privacy, adventure and easy access
Surrounded by pine trees and panoramic peaks, Mountain Meadows is a remote neighborhood just east of Sugarloaf and its namesake mountain. The area’s landscape is carved with numerous hiking and biking trails, putting outdoor adventure right at your doorstep. Most mountainside homes are spaced out along dirt roads, which is attractive for those wanting Boulder prices with a bit of privacy. Since downtown Boulder is less than 10 miles away, shopping, dining and top-rated schools remain accessible.
Mountain Meadows features a mix of mountainside homes on large lots of land.
Mountain Meadows neighborhood offers scenic mountain vistas and peaceful living.
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A housing market and cost of living similar to Boulder
In Mountain Meadows, the average home value is roughly $1 million, which is close to Boulder’s average value of about $940,000, and twice as much as the national average. “[The cost of living] is right around Boulder’s average. It’s not necessarily cheaper because everywhere in the mountains, you’re going to have trip charges, like getting gas for your home,” says Michelle Clifford , a real estate broker with Compass, who has over 30 years of experience and used to live in Mountain Meadows. The median household income for the neighborhood is around $105,600 to offset the cost of living. Most properties spend an average of 36 days on the market.Multistory mountainside homes built in the 1970s are common. Most are cabin-inspired with wood exteriors, decks and balconies, though a handful are Craftsman-style with stone accents and large picture windows. These homes span 1,800 to 3,500 square feet and cost anywhere from the upper $700,000s to $1.5 million, depending on size. Smaller homes with traditional architecture are priced between the mid $500,000s and mid $800,000s. Unique properties such as barns and A-frame cottages exist but are rare to find on the market.
Mountainside homes with traditional architecture have panoramic views in Mountain Meadows.
Spacious Mountain Meadows farmhouses offer a blend of country living and modern amenities.
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Outdoor recreation is easily accessible in the mountains
Mountain Meadows’ rugged landscape and proximity to Roosevelt National Park create abundant opportunities to explore the outdoors. “There are plenty of hiking trails throughout the neighborhood. These are mainly used by residents and are not necessarily listed on public trail maps, so you never need to worry about crowds,” says Zori Levine , a broker associate with Compass, who has about 10 years of experience. If you prefer the beaten path, public trails near Mountain Meadow include: • Sugarloaf Mountain Trail, a 1.4-mile out-and-back to the mountain’s summit. • Boulder Canyon Trail, a 2.6-mile multi-use trail following Boulder Creek.• Anemone Point, a 2.2-mile loop that connects to Sunshine Canyon and Red Rocks. Less than 4 miles east, in Tall Timber , The Betasso Preserve is an open space of rolling plains with several trailheads for hiking, biking, horseback riding and winter snowshoeing. Picnic tables sit at the entrance, offering a place to rest, and fishing is allowed along Boulder Creek. Additionally, the Bihedral is a popular climbing area along Boulder Canyon Drive, around 7 miles from the neighborhood. Its granite terrain has multiple sections and sport routes.
Cycling enthusiasts in Mountain Meadows enjoy the exhilarating bike trails.
Fishing along Boulder Creek is a popular pastime for those living in Mountain Meadows and the surrounding areas.
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Top-rated public schools in Boulder County
Mountain Meadows is served by Boulder Valley School District, which enrolls over 28,350 students across Boulder County. Students living in the neighborhood are zoned to Flatirons Elementary, Casey Middle and Boulder High schools – all are top rated. Casey offers a dual immersion bilingual program, and Boulder High has career pathway programs for business, art and teaching. For higher education, the University of Colorado Boulder is about 10 miles away.
Students in Mountain Meadows are zoned to Boulder High School.
Students living in Mountain Meadows head to Casey Middle School.
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Friendly community vibes despite the seclusion
Most homes in the neighborhood sit on large, spaced-out lots, but the community still finds ways to connect. Mailboxes are located at the neighborhood’s entrance, which, according to Clifford, has become a socializing hotspot. “People are really friendly and take care of each other,” Clifford says. “They’re all good friends. When the power goes out, there’s one guy who bought a generator, and everyone will go over there to work and hang out,” Clifford says.
Country roads wind through Mountain Meadows, connecting to main roads that lead into downtown Boulder.
Traveling to Boulder or Nederland for essentials
Since Mountain Meadows is primarily residential, traveling is required for shopping and dining. “You have multiple routes you can drive,” Clifford says. “If you want to go visit other canyons, you can take the backroads.” Sugarloaf Road is the neighborhood’s main thoroughfare. Commuters can take the road east, where it connects to Colorado state Highway 119, known as Boulder Canyon Drive. It is less than 10 miles east to downtown Boulder and its shops and restaurants. Those heading to Nederland will go about 8 miles west along Sugarloaf Road, then south along Peak to Peak Highway (about 11 miles total for the commute).
Nearby services that keep the community safe
Mountain Meadows’ spaced-out landscape offers privacy and seclusion, yet the community is still close enough to local emergency services to feel safe. The neighborhood is sandwiched between Station One and Two of the Sugarloaf Fire Protection District. Both stations respond to calls for structure fires, wildfires, lost hikers and medical emergencies.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Mountain Meadows
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Mountain Meadows Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Mountain Meadows, Boulder sell after 36 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Mountain Meadows, Boulder over the last 12 months is $790,000, down 31% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
A True Mountain Retreat. This rare opportunity offers a stunning mountain property with both seclusion and convenience-just minutes from downtown Boulder, yet immersed in nature with expansive 360-degree views near national forest. Extensively and thoughtfully remodeled, the home features high-efficiency appliances, updated double-pane wood casement windows, and new doors for improved energy
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