South Boulder
Revamping 1950s suburbia
South Boulder’s planned residential streets include short, curved roads and several loops along Moorhead Avenue. Most homes in the neighborhood were built between the 1950s to 1970s and sit on grassy lots with driveways. Traditional ranch-style homes, split-levels and tri-levels make up many of the housing options, with attached garages and brick and vinyl exteriors. These properties range from 1,000 to 2,500 square feet and can cost $775,000 to $1.1 million. There are also townhouses in the neighborhood with traditional architecture that go for $500,000 to $700,000.Remodeled homes with contemporary and modern features have become popular in South Boulder. “A lot of people are coming in and redoing the older houses, either working with the footprints or tearing them down and carrying their own vision,” says Realtor Lydia Creasey, Team Leader of Lydia’s Home Team with RE/MAX Alliance, who has almost 20 years of experience. These revamped properties can go for $1 million to $1.6 million.
Flatiron trails and park facilities
The neighborhood is situated with the Rocky Mountain flatirons to the west and large open spaces with creeks to the east. “People love the proximity to trails, and how easy it is to run or hike in the area,” Creasey says. The Kohler Mesa Trail has an access point in the neighborhood that follows a 4-mile loop filled with wildlife and wildflowers. Additionally, South Boulder has neighborhood parks that add green to the area. Martin Park has a playground, a baseball diamond, tennis courts and multi-use paths. A tree sculpture with bears carved into its side is a marker of the park that hints at its proximity to Bear Canyon Creek. Further south, Tantra Park has a four-pole slackline course. The University of Colorado Boulder has a handful of park facilities off Table Mesa Drive, including a tennis complex. The South Boulder Campus Lake has dirt paths surrounding it that are popular among dog walkers.Boulder’s quality schools with quality programs
Families living in South Boulder can send their children to schools within the Boulder Valley School District. Creekside Elementary School maintains an A grade from Niche and offers an English Language Development program for its international students. For sixth through eighth grade, students can either attend Summit Middle School or Southern Hills Middle School. Both earn A grades. Summit is the district’s first public charter school and a four-time Blue Ribbon Award winner. Fairview High School boasts an A-plus grade. Ranked as the No. 5 Best Public High School in Colorado, according to Niche, it offers International Baccalaureate and Advanced Placement programs.Traveling around South Boulder
South Boulder provides multiple modes of transportation. The Table Mesa Park-N-Ride is a mecca for Regional Transportation District (RTD) bus services, with lines that go throughout Boulder and one that heads to Denver’s Union Station. “The neighborhood has easy access for commuting. If someone lives in South Boulder, they can easily commute to Denver for work,” Creasey says. Within the neighborhood itself, there are bus stops along Broadway, Moorhead Avenue and Table Mesa Drive. Those who prefer driving can use Broadway, also known as Colorado Highway 93, and the Denver-Boulder Turnpike to travel throughout the area. The Denver International Airport is 40 miles away.A shopping plaza of options
While most of South Boulder is comprised of residential areas, The Table Mesa Shopping Center has abundant shopping and dining. “There are some locally owned restaurants and breweries and coffee shops that are an attraction to people,” Creasey says. “The area also has some good conveniences.” Whole Foods Market and King Soopers are nearby grocers, and there are a handful of sportswear and equipment stores like Runners Roost and Neptune Mountaineering as well. Neptune Café & Bar serves beverages from local coffee roasters, while South Side Walnut Café has gourmet coffee drinks that pair well with their American breakfast platters. Walnut Cafe is a community staple that often participates in local events and donates to local Boulder charities. Across the street, Under the Sun Pub & Pizza has a wood-burning oven for their pies, plus house brews. In the northern tip of the neighborhood along Baseline Road, the Base-Mar Shopping Center has several fast food and chain restaurants.


Agents Specializing in this Area
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Kiki Kidder
Compass - Boulder
(855) 740-6995
57 Total Sales
1 in South Boulder
$553,000 Price
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Clare Gleason
eXp Realty LLC
(720) 605-3264
43 Total Sales
2 in South Boulder
$900K - $975K Price Range
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Amy Metz
eXp Realty, LLC
(720) 807-0697
39 Total Sales
1 in South Boulder
$920,000 Price
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Zana Leiferman
Real Realty Colorado LLC
(720) 780-0761
176 Total Sales
4 in South Boulder
$461K - $1.2M Price Range
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David Scott
Slifer Smith & Frampton-Bldr
(720) 807-3617
39 Total Sales
1 in South Boulder
$540,000 Price
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Laura Nixon
Five Four Real Estate, LLC
(720) 500-7197
68 Total Sales
1 in South Boulder
$815,000 Price
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | South Boulder | US |
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Homicide | 2 | 4 |
Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
Robbery | 4 | 4 |
Burglary | 5 | 4 |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
Larceny | 5 | 4 |
Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
South Boulder Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in South Boulder, Boulder sell after 55 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in South Boulder, Boulder over the last 12 months is $429,990, up 19% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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