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Welcome to Boulder

Boulder is known as one of the best places to live in the U.S. for good reason. Entrepreneurs, athletes, scientists, professors and outdoorsy folks are some of the 100,000 residents of Boulder. With miles of trails in the beautiful Flatirons and world class skiing an hour away, Boulder is as an active town. And a super foodie town as well. Downtown’s pedestrian Pearl Street Mall includes art galleries, boutiques and some of the best restaurants in the U.S., even a James Beard award winner.  But the centerpiece of Boulder is The University of Colorado Boulder campus with its wealth of cultural events, Buffs athletics and a diverse student body. 

It’s no wonder that Boulder has been acclaimed over the years, including:

  • The Happiest City in the U.S., National Geographic, 2017

  • No. 1 in Bloomberg Brain Concentration Index, Bloomberg, 2019, which measures the concentration of residents working in science, technology, and engineering occupations or who have science and engineering college degrees or post-graduate degree

  • No. 1 of the 50 Best College Towns in America, Best College Reviews, 2019

  • Boulder Top U.S. Housing Market for Growth and Stability (for 5th consecutive year), SmartAsset, 2019

                           BELOW ARE A FEW BOULDER NEIGHBORHOODS. CALL ME FOR INFO ON ALL OF THEM.

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South of the CU Campus, SOBO is bordered to the west by the gorgeous Flatirons. Home to both the U.S. Commerce Department Scientific Labs and the National Center for Atmospheric Research, SOBO is chock full of scientists. SOBO has a number of public schools including 3 elementary schools, a K-8 Montessori school, two middle schools and one of Boulders two high schools, Fairview High. Go Knights! The schools are so closely located that you will see biking/walking trains of kids each morning. The central hub, the Table Mesa shopping mall, has literally one of everything you need. A grocery store, bagel shop, brew pub, hardware store, etc.

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South of the CU Campus, SOBO is bordered to the west by the gorgeous Flatirons. Home to both the U.S. Commerce Department Scientific Labs and the National Center for Atmospheric Research, SOBO is chock full of scientists. SOBO has a number of public schools including 3 elementary schools, a K-8 Montessori school, two middle schools and one of Boulders two high schools, Fairview High. Go Knights! The schools are so closely located that you will see biking/walking trains of kids each morning. The central hub, the Table Mesa shopping mall, has literally one of everything you need. A grocery store, bagel shop, brew pub, hardware store, etc.

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South of the CU Campus, SOBO is bordered to the west by the gorgeous Flatirons. Home to both the U.S. Commerce Department Scientific Labs and the National Center for Atmospheric Research, SOBO is chock full of scientists. SOBO has a number of public schools including 3 elementary schools, a K-8 Montessori school, two middle schools and one of Boulders two high schools, Fairview High. Go Knights! The schools are so closely located that you will see biking/walking trains of kids each morning. The central hub, the Table Mesa shopping mall, has literally one of everything you need. A grocery store, bagel shop, brew pub, hardware store, etc.

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NOBO, which is north of Downtown, is comprised of beautiful tree lined residential streets with more modern architecture than SOBO and two shopping districts.  And while SOBO has the Flatirons, North Boulder has Mount Sanitas. It's a popular hike but If hiking isn't your thing, you can cross country ski at North Boulder Park when the snow falls. Or walk/bike/run around Wonderland Lake. On the cultural side, NOBO has become the new hub of the local art scene with monthly Art Walks and annual Open Studios.  And NOBO is home to three excellent elementary and one middle school. It's a great place to live!

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This is one of the most coveted spots in all of Boulder. This dreamy, shaded neighborhood is lined with 100-year-old trees and stately homes. Homeowners enjoy turn of the century architecture, complete with craftsmanship, natural elements, sprawling lawns, and expansive front porches.. It's reminiscent of some Northeast towns. And all of this only steps from the restaurants and shops of Pearl Street. It's like living in the suburbs in the heart of a cool city. With excellent public schools - an elementary and middle school - within walking distance.

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Located at the base of the Flatirons, Chautauqua is one of the most scenic and popular areas with amazing access to hiking, biking, and other outdoor activities. Trailheads are literally backup to residents’ backyards. During the summer months, concerts being held at Chautauqua Auditorium echo through the fields and front porches of the neighborhood. The lawn is a sea of picnic blankets for the concerts. It’s not a very quiet neighborhood because there are lot of tourists and thru-traffic but for good reason. There are plenty of cultural events, great hiking and it’s close to the University of Colorado Boulder. 

The following schools are within or nearby Boulder. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Type

Arapahoe Ridge High School

6600 Arapahoe Avenue, Boulder, CO, 80303

PUBLIC

9th - 12th

 

Fairview High School

1515 Greenbriar Boulevard, Boulder, CO, 80305

PUBLIC

9th - 12th

 

Boulder Prep Charter High School

5075 Chaparral Court #1, Boulder, CO, 80301

PUBLIC

9th - 12th

 

New Vista High School

700 20th Street, Boulder, CO, 80302

PUBLIC

9th - 12th

 

Boulder High School

1604 Arapahoe Avenue, Boulder, CO, 80302

PUBLIC

9th - 12th

 

Leadership Academy of Colorado

1942 Broadway Street Ste 314c, Boulder, CO, 80302

PUBLIC

6th - 12th

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