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Louisville

Louisville

Located in Boulder County

$2,088,379 Average Value
$380 Average Price per Sq Ft
11 Homes For Sale

Historic mining town turned residential destination

Originally founded as a small mining community in the 1880s, the City of Louisville has grown into a sprawling residential area 10 miles southeast of Boulder, with a population of over 21,000 people. Throughout its history, the city regulated over 30 mines as part of Colorado’s Northern Coalfield. Since the last coal mine closed in the 1950s, the city has thrived as a suburban destination with a vibrant arts scene and access to natural recreation. “We have a small-town feel in our people and small businesses. I like being able to walk into a business and know that I’m talking with the owner or a member of the family. It’s a different vibe,” says Rick Kron, president of the Downtown Business Association of Louisville.

Today, Louisville’s primary economic drivers are within the healthcare, technology, biomedical and advanced manufacturing industries. Top employers include Avista Adventist Hospital, Sierra Space, Rogue Wave Software and Global Healthcare Exchange. “Louisville is a great place to work, grow and do business. We have a diverse economy that supports residents and visitors through stages of their education and careers,” says Grace Johnson, communications manager for the City of Louisville.

In downtown Louisville, Colorado, a striking mining statue stands as a tribute to the town's rich history, celebrating its roots and honoring the hardworking spirit of its early settlers.
In downtown Louisville, Colorado, a striking mining statue stands as a tribute to the town's rich history, celebrating its roots and honoring the hardworking spirit of its early settlers.
Nestled near the iconic Boulder Flatirons, Louisville, Colorado, offers a perfect blend of small-town charm and outdoor adventure, with stunning views and easy access to nature's wonders.
Nestled near the iconic Boulder Flatirons, Louisville, Colorado, offers a perfect blend of small-town charm and outdoor adventure, with stunning views and easy access to nature's wonders.
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Subdivisions of single-family homes

Most of Louisville’s landscape consists of suburban neighborhoods. In 2024, the median sales price for single-family homes in Louisville was $945,000, which is a 4% increase from 2023. While Downtown Louisville is lined with contemporary and modern townhouses, neighborhoods in North Louisville have housing types such as ranch-style homes, split levels and manufactured homes. “In 2024, City Council approved the City of Louisville Housing Plan, which will expand and maintain affordable housing, increase diversity of housing stock and increase residential development opportunities,” Johnson says.

Farther south and west toward Superior, multistory Craftsman homes speckle the area, most as new construction. Paragon Estates is an established neighborhood with some of the city’s highest home values for modern estates and farmhouses. Listing prices range from $990,000 to $15 million.

Louisville's suburbs offer a harmonious blend of comfort and community, featuring tree-lined streets, family-friendly amenities, and easy access to both urban conveniences and natural beauty.
Louisville's suburbs offer a harmonious blend of comfort and community, featuring tree-lined streets, family-friendly amenities, and easy access to both urban conveniences and natural beauty.
Discover Louisville, Colorado's spacious homes, where elegance meets comfort, offering luxurious living spaces set against the backdrop of scenic landscapes and vibrant community life.
Discover Louisville, Colorado's spacious homes, where elegance meets comfort, offering luxurious living spaces set against the backdrop of scenic landscapes and vibrant community life.
Surrounding Louisville, Colorado, expansive rural spaces offer tranquil retreats, where open fields and scenic vistas create a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
Surrounding Louisville, Colorado, expansive rural spaces offer tranquil retreats, where open fields and scenic vistas create a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
Louisville, Colorado's new townhomes combine modern design with cozy comfort, offering convenient living in a vibrant community, just steps away from local amenities and natural beauty.
Louisville, Colorado's new townhomes combine modern design with cozy comfort, offering convenient living in a vibrant community, just steps away from local amenities and natural beauty.
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Louisville’s city parks and natural areas

Louisville has over 1,900 acres of open space with a trail system of over 32 miles. Daughenbaugh Open Space is known for its prairie dog population, while Coyote Run has a wetlands habitat. The Leon A Wurl Wildlife Sanctuary surrounds Harper Lake, which allows fishing and boating with a permit. There’s also the Warembourg Fishing Pond.

In addition to the natural landscape, Louisville has 37 designated parks. This includes 16 playgrounds, 14 athletic fields, a skate park, a community dog park and an arboretum. The Coal Creek Golf Course is the city’s public 18-hole course. For indoor athletic facilities, the Louisville Recreation Center has a pool and several sports courts. The attached Senior Center provides classes and programs.

Davidson Mesa Trail offers breathtaking views and a serene escape, seamlessly connecting outdoor enthusiasts to Louisville, Colorado, with easy access to the city's parks, paths, and vibrant community life.
Davidson Mesa Trail offers breathtaking views and a serene escape, seamlessly connecting outdoor enthusiasts to Louisville, Colorado, with easy access to the city's parks, paths, and vibrant community life.
Louisville, Colorado's quaint architecture in its city parks, charms with its blend of historic and modern designs, featuring cozy cottages and vibrant storefronts that reflect the town's rich heritage and welcoming vibe.
Louisville, Colorado's quaint architecture in its city parks, charms with its blend of historic and modern designs, featuring cozy cottages and vibrant storefronts that reflect the town's rich heritage and welcoming vibe.
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Community events and cultural hotspots

Historic Downtown Louisville is a cultural epicenter, with dozens of galleries, studios and live music opportunities. The Louisville Center for the Arts hosts various concerts, art shows and theater productions in its Victorian-era schoolhouse. Another live music venue is the Steinbaugh Pavilion, which hosts the Louisville Street Faire concert series every Friday night in the summer. There’s also the First Friday Art Walk throughout the Louisville Art District. According to Johnson, the city’s Public Arts & Events department put on 26 events in 2024, including concerts and public art unveilings.

The city’s deep roots can be discovered at the Louisville Historical Museum. Its three buildings hold everything from artifacts and photographs to a replica of the city and a staged coal miner’s house.

Steinbaugh Pavilion in Louisville, Colorado, is a vibrant community hub, hosting lively events and gatherings, where locals enjoy music, markets, and more in a welcoming open-air setting.
Steinbaugh Pavilion in Louisville, Colorado, is a vibrant community hub, hosting lively events and gatherings, where locals enjoy music, markets, and more in a welcoming open-air setting.
Louisville, Colorado, thrives with arts and crafts, showcasing local talent through galleries, festivals, and workshops, where creativity and community spirit beautifully intertwine.
Louisville, Colorado, thrives with arts and crafts, showcasing local talent through galleries, festivals, and workshops, where creativity and community spirit beautifully intertwine.
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Downtown Louisville’s local shops ands restaurants

In addition to its cultural impact, downtown has over 100 local businesses and restaurants for casual shopping and dining. “The retail scene consists primarily of small but mighty upscale specialty shops,” Kron says. There are vintage shops, clothing boutiques, gift shops and novelty stores selling everything from outdoor gear to candy or jewelry. When it comes to food, Downtown has a selection of brunch spots, American bistros, pizzerias and international cuisine. “Our restaurants range from sandwiches to steaks, from better-than-dives to a James Beard-nominated bakery,” Kron continues. There are also coffee shops and cafes. Louisville’s nightlife can be found at various bars and breweries along Main Street. For more shopping and dining, McCaslin Boulevard has a handful of commercial areas, including Centennial Center, with ethnic eateries, small businesses and grocery stores.

Downtown Louisville, Colorado, tempts taste buds with its diverse culinary scene, offering everything from gourmet delights to sweet treats, set in a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere.
Downtown Louisville, Colorado, tempts taste buds with its diverse culinary scene, offering everything from gourmet delights to sweet treats, set in a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere.
Downtown Louisville's cafes offer cozy havens for coffee lovers, serving up rich brews and delectable bites in charming settings, perfect for relaxation and connection.
Downtown Louisville's cafes offer cozy havens for coffee lovers, serving up rich brews and delectable bites in charming settings, perfect for relaxation and connection.
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Top-rated schools in Boulder County

Louisville is served by the Boulder Valley School District (BVSD), which earns an A grade from Niche and enrolls roughly 28,400 students across 56 schools. Of these, four elementary, two middle and one high school are zoned in Louisville. According to Niche, BVSD is ranked the No. 2 best school district in Colorado. Families can also send their children to one of the six private schools in the city.

Welcome sign greets you at Monarch High School in Paragon Estates.
Welcome sign greets you at Monarch High School in Paragon Estates.
Students are the highest priority at 
 Douglass Elementary School in Paragon Estates.
Students are the highest priority at Douglass Elementary School in Paragon Estates.
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Navigating in and around Louisville

Colorado’s Regional Transportation District (RTD) provides multiple bus services throughout Louisville. A park-and-ride bus station sits at U.S. 36 & McCaslin Boulevard. U.S. Route 36 is the city’s main highway system, running along Louisville’s southwestern edge. Commuters can use it to head 10 miles northwest to Boulder or 22 miles southeast to Denver. The U.S. 36 Bikeway runs alongside the highway for cyclists. “Cars and bikes remain the two primary modes of transportation in Louisville. In areas like Historic Downtown, you’ll see many people opting for bikes, e-bikes and foot travel year-round,” Johnson says. The Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport is about 6 miles away in Broomfield for charter flights.

Moderate weather and low crime

Louisville’s semi-arid climate and moderate temperatures mean the city experiences all four seasons; however, the area is also at risk of potential wildfires. The Marshall Fire was the most destructive wildfire in Colorado’s history, impacting over 550 homes in Louisville in December 2021. To help manage risk, the Louisville Fire Protection District has three stations in the city.

According to FBI statistics, from 2019 to 2023, the Louisville Police Department reported violent crime rates consistently lower than state and national crime rates. However, the December 2023 reported crime rate of 59 per 100,000 people is 74% higher than the previous year’s. Property crime rates were also consistently lower than the state’s, but higher than the national rate.

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Louisville Housing Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$850,000
Median Sale Price
$861,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$995,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$1,099,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$569,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
4%
Last 12 months Home Sales
172
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-42%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$380

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes for Sale
11
Months of Supply
0.80

Open Houses

  • 142 S Fillmore Ave, Louisville, CO 80027

    $855,000

    • 4 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,938 Sq Ft
    • 142 S Fillmore Ave

    Experience warmth and versatility in this beautifully updated ranch, tucked away on a quiet street. The thoughtful floorplan creates an effortless flow, ideal for both lively gatherings and peaceful retreats. At the heart of the home, a remodeled kitchen shines—bright and inviting with abundant cabinetry and a generous island that becomes the hub for morning coffee or casual conversation.A

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    Danna Hinz
    RE/MAX Alliance
    (720) 571-8170
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  • 946 W Willow St, Louisville, CO 80027

    $707,900

    • 3 Beds
    • 1 Bath
    • 1,028 Sq Ft
    • 946 W Willow St
    • New 6 days ago

    Welcome to this beautifully maintained ranch-style home in the heart of Louisville. This charming residence offers effortless single-level living with three spacious bedrooms and a bath with a walk-in tub, perfect for comfortable everyday life. Flooded with natural light, the open-concept living and dining areas flow seamlessly into an eat-in kitchen featuring stainless steel appliances and ample

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    Danna Hinz
    RE/MAX Alliance-Lsvl
    (720) 605-1349
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  • 744 Owl Dr, Louisville, CO 80027

    $765,000

    • 4 Beds
    • 2.5 Baths
    • 1,842 Sq Ft
    • 744 Owl Dr

    Offering a $15,000 seller concession with acceptable offer to be used for mortgage rate buy down or closing costs! Newly painted exterior adds to the appeal of this well-maintained home that features a bright, open floor plan with vaulted ceilings and great natural light throughout. Fresh interior paint, updated lighting, and engineered wood flooring give the space a clean, modern feel. Upstairs,

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    Janet Leap
    RE/MAX of Boulder, Inc
    (877) 939-5618
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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Neighborhoods in Louisville

Property Mix - Square Feet

Louisville Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
20,225
Median Age
44
Population under 18
22.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$133,388
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$160,542

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
98%
College Graduates
67.9%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
32.7%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
74%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
21''
Average Winter Low Temperature
21°F
Average Summer High Temperature
88°F
Annual Snowfall
56''

Area Factors

Very Bikeable

Bike Score®®

82 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®®

37 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address. CAP Index provides objective, accurate, and consistent data to help measure, compare, and mitigate crime risks.

Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. Our sources include: Accuweather, Public Records and Neustar. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.
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