Prospect New Town
Eclectic single-family homes and multi-use properties
Most homes in Prospect New Town follow a non-traditional design that includes brightly colored exteriors. “The architecture is all over the place because they’re allowed to be bold; nothing is cookie-cutter,” Barnett says. Contemporary Craftsman homes with front gables and stone wall accents are a common sight, alongside modern multi-level homes with industrial-style architecture. These houses were built between the early 2000s and 2010s, span 2,500 to 4,200 square feet and cost $1 million to $1.5 million. Modern farmhouses are another popular housing style, with front porches and pointed roofs. These homes span 3,400 to 4,500 square feet and are priced around $1.2 million to $1.7 million. Additionally, several homes in the neighborhood come with carriage houses and a courtyard.Mixed among single-family homes are attached townhouses from the 2000s with contemporary designs. Prices range between $675,000 and $1 million. There are also a handful of modern condos and lofts atop multi-use buildings that go for $450,000 to $750,000.
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Prospect’s prosperous town center
Prospect’s town center is a hub for activity thanks to mixed-use spaces that provide local retail and restaurant options for the neighborhood. “It’s kind of an all-encompassing spot. People can walk to get a drink or get their hair done at a salon,” Barnett says. Cavegirl Coffeehouse serves organic beverages made from clean ingredients, while Babettes bakery makes freshly baked bread. Carciofi is a traditional Italian restaurant that handmakes its pasta daily. There’s also Pine Pizzeria, for wood-fired pies, and Laguna Mexican Restaurant. Prospect also has multiple wellness businesses in the neighborhood, including Aspen Chiropractic.For more options outside the neighborhood, traveling directly north on South Main Street leads to a commercial corridor at the intersection of Ken Pratt Boulevard. National retailers in the area include Lowes, Marshalls, Dick's Sporting Goods and Best Buy, among others. There are also a handful of chain restaurants like Panera Bread and Chipotle. Safeway is the closest grocery store option.
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Weekly and yearly community events
Prospect encourages a close, self-sufficient community by hosting several weekly and annual events throughout the year. In the summer months, there is yoga in the park on Saturday mornings and food trucks on Tuesdays. Porchella is a community favorite, where neighbors take turns hosting musicians to perform on their porches. There’s also a summer garden party, a chili cook-off in the fall and a 5k race for Thanksgiving.Pocket parks for a pocket neighborhood
While Prospect New Town is an urban residential area, there are a handful of green spaces nearby. Coffman Children’s Park is a pocket park in the neighborhood that has a playground area with slides and picnic tables. Less than a mile west is Left Hand Creek Park. The waterfront park has multi-use fields, a roller hockey rink, basketball and volleyball courts. Kanemoto Park is a mile north of Prospect and is known for its Tower of Compassion, a traditional Japanese pagoda structure. The green space has a seasonal outdoor pool, a playground and paved walking trails.
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Getting educated in the Saint Vrain Valley
Families living in Prospect can send their kids to schools within the Saint Vrain Valley Schools district, which offers school choice. Burlington Elementary School earns a B from Niche and Sunset Middle School receives a B-minus grade. Burlington focuses on STEM learning and has a dedicated outdoor classroom. Sunset offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme. Niwot High School maintains an A grade and, according to Niche, is the No. 1 best magnet high school in Colorado. The school offers an IB Diploma Programme and has a nationally recognized performing arts program.
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Traveling in and around Prospect
Prospect’s winding streets and sidewalks lend to the area’s bike-friendly and pedestrian-friendly atmosphere. “People are drawn to the neighborhood for its walkability. Sometimes people don’t want to touch their car, and you can get that in the city, but sometimes you don’t want to be in a main hub like that,” Barnett says. When it comes to commuting, there are Regional Transportation District (RTD) bus stops along Pike Road. Drivers can access US Route 287, known as South Main Street, on the eastern edge of the neighborhood. Heading north, around 2 miles, will lead to downtown Longmont.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Kaitlyn Clark
Kaitlyn Clark
#1 Properties
(720) 513-1718
69 Total Sales
1 in Prospect New Town
$380,000 Price
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Ian Mercier
Ian Mercier
Keller Williams Preferred Realty
(720) 966-2247
25 Total Sales
1 in Prospect New Town
$805,000 Price
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Carly Mayer
Carly Mayer
Compass Colorado, LLC - Boulder
(720) 802-3733
212 Total Sales
7 in Prospect New Town
$450K - $1.3M Price Range
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Michelle Clifford
Michelle Clifford
Compass - Boulder
(844) 722-1891
171 Total Sales
2 in Prospect New Town
$490,000 Price Range
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Shawna Blair
Shawna Blair
The Colorado RE Group LLC
(720) 677-0159
166 Total Sales
1 in Prospect New Town
$892,000 Price
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Zana Leiferman
Zana Leiferman
Real Realty Colorado LLC
(720) 780-0761
176 Total Sales
2 in Prospect New Town
$755K - $850K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Prospect Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Prospect New Town | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Prospect New Town Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Prospect New Town, Longmont sell after 123 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Prospect New Town, Longmont over the last 12 months is $375,000, up 88% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$399,000
Median Sale Price
$375,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$375,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
6%
Last 12 months Home Sales
58
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
88%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$177
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
321
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
2003
Months of Supply
0.20
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
3,156
Significantly above the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,228
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,373
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
935
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
4,791
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,642 - $4,396 per month
- The Lofts at Highlands
- 1-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 663+ Sq Ft
- 1685 Cowles Ave
- Longmont, CO
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$1,750 per month
- Condo for Rent
- 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 820 Sq Ft
- 875 Neon Forest Cir
- Unit Carriage House Unit B
- Longmont, CO
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
611
Median Age
49
Population under 18
18.7%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$101,389
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$118,971
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.3%
College Graduates
69.9%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
29.2%
% Population in Labor Force
82.1%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
15''
Average Winter Low Temperature
14°F
Average Summer High Temperature
90°F
Annual Snowfall
55''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
60
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
55
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
28
/ 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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