Why Live in Prospect New Town
Prospect New Town in Longmont is known for its eclectic architecture, featuring brightly colored exteriors and a mix of contemporary Craftsman homes, modern multi-level houses, and modern farmhouses. Homes in this neighborhood, built between the early 2000s and 2010s, range from 2,500 to 4,500 square feet and often include unique features like front gables, stone wall accents, and carriage houses with courtyards. The area also has attached townhouses and modern condos atop multi-use buildings. Prospect New Town is home to several parks, including Coffman Children’s Park with its playground and picnic tables, and Left Hand Creek Park, which offers multi-use fields, a roller hockey rink, and courts for basketball and volleyball. Kanemoto Park, known for its Tower of Compassion, provides a seasonal outdoor pool and paved walking trails. The neighborhood's town center is bustling with mixed-use spaces, local retail, and dining options such as Cavegirl Coffeehouse, Babettes bakery, Carciofi, Pine Pizzeria, and Laguna Mexican Restaurant. Wellness businesses like Aspen Chiropractic are also present. For additional shopping and dining, residents can head north on South Main Street to a commercial corridor featuring national retailers and chain restaurants. Prospect New Town fosters a close-knit community with events like yoga in the park, food trucks, Porchella, a summer garden party, a chili cook-off, and a Thanksgiving 5k race. The neighborhood is bike-friendly and pedestrian-friendly, with RTD bus stops and access to US Route 287 for commuting. Families can send their children to highly rated Niwot High School, part of the Saint Vrain Valley Schools district.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Prospect New Town a good place to live?
Prospect New Town is a good place to live. Prospect New Town is considered somewhat walkable and bikeable with some transit options. Prospect New Town has 1 park for recreational activities. It has a median age of 49. The average household income is $118,971 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 69.9% of residents. A majority of residents in Prospect New Town are home owners, with 28.3% of residents renting and 71.7% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Prospect New Town can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Prospect New Town neighborhood guide.
Is Prospect New Town, CO a safe neighborhood?
Prospect New Town, CO is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 3 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Prospect New Town?
The median home price in Prospect New Town is $399,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $79,800 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,070 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $89K a year to afford the median home price in Prospect New Town. The average household income in Prospect New Town is $119K.
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Home Trends in Prospect New Town, CO
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.
Median Sale Price
$375,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$375,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$177
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Last 12 months Home Sales
58
Median List Price
$399,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
6%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
88%