$1,401,673Average Value$203Average Price per Sq Ft1Home For Sale
Conveniently located residential neighborhood
Serving as the bridge between Downtown Boulder and the Rocky Mountains, West Pearl is a residential neighborhood with access to the best of both worlds. As such, entertainment is quick to come by, with shopping and dining to the east and natural land with outdoor recreation further west and south. The area may be small, but it has condos and comfortable homes of all sizes.
Enjoy the sunset along West Pearl and downtown Boulder.
Enjoy a grand view of West Pearl and Boulder from the famous Flatirons.
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Old and new residential properties
Half of West Pearl’s streets are lined with residential buildings. “There are some newer builds as you get closer to the foothills, but for the most part it’s mostly turn-of-the-century single-family homes,” says Associate Broker Sophie Kloor with House Einstein, who is also a Boulder native. Modern condominiums with brick or wooden exteriors and balconies sit next to Victorian townhouses. These properties range from small units with one bedroom and 600 square feet for $525,000 to larger ones that have five bedrooms and 3,000 square feet for $3.75 million. On the western and northern ends of the neighborhood, homes emerge with their own yards, shaded by mature trees. Craftsman bungalows with traditional architecture and porches range from 1,000 to 2,300 square feet and go for $1 million to $1.7 million.
Discover modern living in a contemporary condo building in West Pearl.
Eclectic rows of Victorian homes with unique influences in West Pearl.
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Shopping and dining to the east
With the tail end of Downtown’s commercial spaces backing up against the neighborhood's eastern edge, West Pearl’s Walnut Street and Pearl Street have an abundance of locally owned, unique shops and restaurants. On the way to the mountains, outdoor adventurists can head to Canoe Club for reliable clothing, and University Bicycles has gear for the next ride. When it comes to food, Sherpa’s Adventure Restaurant and Bar is an eclectic eatery that specializes in traditional Nepalese dishes. Himalayan folk art decorates the inside, creating a boho-chic atmosphere. Additionally, Nick-N-Willy’s Pizza is a regional chain serving up savory slices. Grocery stores in the area include Whole Foods Market and Natural Grocers Downtown’s nightlife bleeds into West Pearl. The Bitter Bar is a modern cocktail establishment with a lounge area and an extensive list of specialty drinks.
West Pearl is known for its inclusive and youthful community.
Canoe Club offers fun clothing options for your next night out in West Pearl.
Friends gather atop Avanti to enjoy the setting sun near West Pearl.
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Creeks and pocket parks
Several mountain trailheads are within reach just outside of West Pearl, such as Mount Sanitas and Crown Rock. “West Pearl is really close to Boulder Creek Trail, which connects to other mountain trails and a lot of bike paths,” Kloor says. Boulder Creek flows through the neighborhood, south of Boulder Canyon Drive, and is surrounded by lush greenery. Evert Pierson Kid’s Fishing Pond sits next to it, offering children the chance to catch cuttbows along its piers. In addition to Boulder’s natural landscape, West Pearl contains several pocket parks maintained by the city. Canyon Pointe Park and Hiram Fullen Park both have open fields and turfs for visitors to enjoy, plus picnic areas to relax. Flowers add splotches of color to the gardens. Fortune Park is another smaller green space that sits adjacent to a community garden managed by Growing Gardens, a non-profit dedicated to supporting the community’s agricultural needs. The North Boulder Recreation Center is less than 2 miles away, offering facilities such as a gymnastics center, aquatics center and outdoor tennis courts.
Cool off and enjoy Boulder Creek in West Pearl.
Canyon Pointe Park offers scenic trails and playgrounds in Boulder.
A local loves to water the garden every day in Fortune Park.
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A-rated schools in Boulder
Children living in the area can attend nearby schools within the Boulder Valley School District. Flatirons Elementary earns an A grade by Niche and offers a Nordic Ski Program that takes advantage of the Rockies. From there, students can attend A-minus-graded Casey Middle School, which offers a bilingual program. Boulder High School is the oldest established high school in Colorado and maintains an A grade. The school is known as an Advanced Placement (AP) Focus School, offering over 30 AP-level courses. Families who want to go the private school route can send their kids to September School for sixth through 12th grade. Located in West Pearl, September School earns an A grade and is ranked the No. 3 Best High School for the Arts in Colorado, according to Niche.
Flatirons Elementary School
in the Sugarloaf neighborhood.
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Driving and riding around West Pearl
Boulder Canyon Drive cuts through the neighborhood, making it easy to reach the rest of Boulder. Also known as Colorado State Highway 119, it serves as the main road for commuters. “It’s pretty car-dependent here, but the area is small so it’s easy to get around,” Kloor says. For public transportation, there are bus stops for local transit services along the thoroughfare. Additionally, West Pearl is bicycle-friendly, holding a Bike Score of 95. Boulder’s electric cycling system, B-Cycle, has a docking station on 6th & Canyon, where riders can partake in daily rentals around Downtown.
Buses offer easy public transit options in West Pearl.
West Pearl is more wooded than the rest of Boulder.
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Parks in this Area
Green Leaf Park
Betasso Preserve
Hiram Fullen Park
Boulder Creek
Canyon Pointe Park
Dakota Ridge Trailhead
Evert Pierson Memorial Kids' Fishing Ponds
Fortune Park
Chautauqua Park
Transit
Airport
Denver International
53 min drive
Bus
Canyon Blvd & 6th St
Bus
Canyon Blvd & 3rd St
Bus
Canyon Blvd & 4th St
Bus
Canyon Blvd & Pearl St
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
West Pearl
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
6
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
6
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
West Pearl Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in West Pearl, Boulder sell after 83 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in West Pearl, Boulder over the last 12 months is $505,585, up 102% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
774
Median Age
43
Population under 18
14.7%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
24.3%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$75,338
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$125,119
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
99.7%
College Graduates
86%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
33.7%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
71.4%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
21''
Average Winter Low Temperature
21°F
Average Summer High Temperature
88°F
Annual Snowfall
56''
Area Factors
Biker's Paradise
Bike Score®
96/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
84/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
50/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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