Northfield Commons and Northfield Village

Distinctive features of this new, successful and growing community are sublime views, trail connections, a neighborhood park, and a pleasing variety of home styles, from traditional and Colorado craftsman to contemporary newwest style.

This appealing mix includes single-family houses, duplexes, row houses and condominiums in a range of prices – all built by four top-notch Boulder builders known for quality.

Northfield Commons occupies a 22-acre site between Kalmia Avenue and Palo Parkway in northeast Boulder. The semi-rural charm of quiet, tree-lined streets is balanced by the convenience of nearby restaurants, banks, shopping and public transportation.

Every home meets Energy Star® standards for green, eco-friendly and energy-efficient living, which means lower energy costs, healthier indoor air, less water usage and improved overall comfort, while reducing pollution and conserving natural resources.

Life at Northfield Commons

Mia Jaksic moved to Northfield Commons with her fiancé, Clay DellaCava, in April 2008. “Ours was one of the first completed houses,” she says. “I love our house. It’s a deep blue, with a Craftsman feel to it. It’s stone outside with different textures – dark brown wood and the blue.” The piece de resistance is the third-floor deck, with a hot tub and panoramic views of the mountains.

“It’s a real family neighborhood,” Jaksic says. “People are out walking, kids are playing outside, everyone gathers in the park. It’s a nice little enclave, close enough to downtown, but its own little community. It’s a very friendly place; people greet each other outside. We’ve become good friends with our neighbors. There are so many opportunities to be physically active – paths connect our community with other jogging and biking trails. During the summer we bike on cruisers and head down to Pearl Street on the bike path.”

Home Sales

“Northfield sales have had a great start for 2010,” says sales manager Kate Lyons. “We’ve finalized a dozen contracts in the last three months. For one thing, we’ve got competitive prices, and being built green and Energy-Star rated, our homes shine over older, resale homes. We’ve had people relocate here recently and we’ve got other buyers moving out of their older, inefficient homes – they would rather spend their weekends skiing and enjoying all that Colorado offers than making home repairs. Here they get improved air quality, lower energy bills, and a high level of quality construction and finishes. We have sold more than 130 homes over the three years we’ve been open; over 70 percent of our homes have been sold, and we have almost two years to completion.”

Right now only two condominiums and seven single-family homes are available; the town homes are all sold. Of course, more homes are coming. “We are designing new homes and floor plans,” Lyons says.

Prices for condos start at $155,000 for those marketed under the City of Boulder affordable housing program. Row homes start at $379,000, duplexes at $599,000. And single-family homes start at $649,000.

Trails, Parks and Recreation

Four Mile Creek Trail and Wonderland Creek Trail are accessible from the Northfield Commons bike path. Both trails lead to open space. The focal point of the community is a beautifully landscaped park, with picnic tables and a half basketball court within walking distance of every resident. Pleasant View Sports Complex borders the eastern edge of Northfield Commons, and North Boulder Recreation Center is nearby.

Contact Information

Northfield Commons is marketed by Markel Homes and Accent Properties. The sales office is located in the southwest corner of the neighborhood at Kalmia Avenue and Silverton Street. It is open daily, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call Kate Lyons at 303.442.0309, and visit www.NorthfieldCommonsBoulder.com.

A variety of condominiums at Northfield Commons meet the guidelines for the City of Boulder Homeownership Program. Visit the Northfield Commons Web site for more information.

Introducing Northfield Village

With Northfield Commons thriving, activity has begun at Northfield Village. “This is our up-and-coming community a few miles north of Northfield Commons, at Jay Road and North 47th Street in north Boulder,” says Lyons. “We dug ground in December and are off to a great start with our first six contracts. We’re featuring the same four builders.”

This charming community will have only 130 units, with the same mix of housing styles as Northfield Commons – condos, town homes, row homes, duplexes and single-family homes.

Contact Information

The Northfield Village sales office is open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, except Wednesday and Thursday. Stop by to get more information and walk the site; you’ll see some framed units. Contact sales associate Roz Giannasi at 303.974.5529, and check out www.NorthfieldVillageBoulder.com to learn more and see the finished site plan and great-looking architecture.

As Lyons points out: “With the limited amount of building allowed in the City of Boulder, Northfield Village offers something rare – a variety of brand-new, customizable homes, at great prices, in a convenient location.”