The Village at Uptown
Northfield Village and Northfield Commons
Boulder’s best just got even better. Northfield Commons, a new, successful and growing neighborhood, is joined by a second community, Northfield Village, from the same four high-quality builders, adding to the excitement in popular north Boulder.
Northfield Commons
Colorado’s natural beauty – blue sky, sunshine, mountain vistas – is the backdrop for Northfield Commons. 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 homes, in a range of prices – all built by four top-notch Boulder builders known for quality and efficiency.
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 quality, less water usage and improved overall comfort, while reducing pollution and conserving natural resources.
“We have had so much success with Northfield Commons,” says sales manager Kate Lyons. “In these three years, 75 to 80 percent of our homes are now sold and occupied, and more homes are coming. We’re designing new homes and floor plans. We’ve got competitive prices, and being built green and Energy-Star rated, our homes shine over older, resale homes. Our homeowners get lower energy bills and high-quality construction.”
Prices for row homes start in the high $300,000s, duplexes in the high $500,000s, and single-family homes in the mid-$600,000s.
Contact Information for Northfield Commons
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 6 p.m. Call Kate Lyons at 303.442.0309, or e-mail her at Kate@NorthfieldCommonsBoulder.com, and visit www.NorthfieldCommonsBoulder.com.
Northfield Village
With Northfield Commons thriving, the pace is picking up at Northfield Village. “This is our up-and-coming community a few miles north of Northfield Commons, in the residential area at Jay Road and North 47th Street in North Boulder,” says Lyons. “We are doing the same good things here that have made Northfield Commons such a success. We dug ground in December and are off to a great start with our first closing and a dozen contracts – we’ll have another seven closings in June. We’re featuring the same four builders.”
This charming community will have only 130 units – with condos, town homes, row homes, duplexes and single-family homes. More floor plans and new home designs are in the works. Northfield Village has the best of both worlds: It’s located across from open space, yet close to major roads for easy commuting and convenient shopping.
Prices for condos start in the $150,000s and town homes in the $200,000s as part of the City of Boulder Homeownership Program; all condominiums and select town homes at Northfield Village meet the Program’s guidelines. Prices for town homes and row homes start in the $300,000s, duplexes and single-family homes in the $600,000s. Visit www.NorthfieldVillageBoulder.com for more information.
Contact Information for Northfield Village
The Northfield Village sales office is open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Stop by to pick up more information and walk the site – you’ll see a number of homes in various stages of construction. Contact sales associate Roz Giannasi at 303.974.5529. To learn more, check out www.NorthfieldVillageBoulder.com and view the finished site plan and great-looking architecture.
As Lyons points out: “Northfield Commons and Northfield Village are two excellent locations. Homeowners love their convenience, easy access to trails, neighborhood parks, green and Energy Star features, a variety of floor plans and choice of architectural styles. And residents with children are thrilled about the fine schools: Crestview, Centennial and Boulder High.”
Dakota Ridge Village in Boulder
When Michael Markel, owner and president of Markel Homes Construction Company, first saw the extraordinary property situated along the Foothills in northwest Boulder, he knew it was the perfect site for Dakota Ridge Village.
“It’s so rare to come across a parcel of land in the City of Boulder that’s directly adjacent to open space, with such stunning views,” he says. “As a local developer in business for almost 40 years, I felt I had a unique opportunity to build a distinctive community that would preserve the natural beauty of the site and reflect Coloradans’ tastes and connection to the outdoors.”
Dakota Ridge Village is located in North Boulder, west of Broadway and U.S. 36. Spread out over 57 acres, the community is surrounded on two sides by City of Boulder open space. The popular Foothills Trailway runs along the neighborhood’s south and west sides. Many homes have panoramic views, and everywhere is an open, expansive perspective. Residents enjoy easy access to trails and bike paths as well as city amenities, parks and a congenial neighborhood atmosphere.
Saved the best for last
The last phase of building is currently under way, with lots situated directly across from protected open space and featuring spectacular Foothills and Flatiron views. Included in the final phase are custom solar homes priced from the $800,000s to $1.5 million, from three local builders: Markel Homes, MayerMartini Homes and Murphy Homes.
At Dakota Ridge Village, Markel Homes has built a series of unique single-family homes from Markel’s newwest collection. Inspired by the heritage of the West, newwest living combines favorite traditional elements with the spacious feel of contemporary design and an attitude of urban sophistication.
• 5229 Pierre Street is part of the newwest collection and available now. Priced at $879,900, this home features multiple outdoor spaces, including two large patios and a third-floor skyloft, high-end finishes throughout and large distinctive windows for abundant natural light and expansive views.
• 5334 2nd Street, $1,525,000 from MayerMartini Homes, sits directly across from open space to the west and offers unobstructed views of the Flatirons and the Foothills. Built in a New England style, this home features a Nana-style wall of windows, large screened-in side porch to the southwest, luxurious master suite and gourmet kitchen.
• Murphy Homes is offering 343 Dakota Boulevard, a south-facing home priced at $1,349,000, with an open and airy floor plan, awesome views from the large covered front porch and third floor skyloft, and an inviting stone entry. This beautiful home won Best in Show in the 2009 Tour of Homes.
A vibrant community
Wes Hobson, a Realtor with RE/MAX of Boulder, has lived at Dakota Ridge Village for three years. He’s pleased with how the community has evolved.
“I’m surprised how many families there are,” he says. “Seventy percent of the homeowners have kids in K through 12. At our stop, 18 to 22 kids get on the school bus every morning.”
As the father of an 8-month-old and an 8-year-old, Hobson is delighted with the big new community park that recently opened, with plenty of activities for kids of all ages. As an athlete and outdoorsman, Hobson values the easy access to open space and trails.
“Very thoughtful planning went into this place,” he says. “The alleyway is a great design. You see people come and go, and the kids play there instead of on the street – it’s safer. There are spontaneous ‘happy hours’ in the alleys; it’s a very friendly community.”
When Hobson and his wife were looking for a home, they wanted to live west of Broadway and enjoy great views. They looked at a lot of older housing. “We picked Dakota Ridge Village because it’s new construction. The floor plans are open and modern. It’s a good value compared to the older properties we saw.”
Businesswoman Roberta Gantz is another contented Dakota Ridge Village homeowner; she moved into her new home in 2006. “I am more than happy I bought it. I haven’t regretted one day. I work hard and come home and I’m ecstatic about the house they [Markel Homes] built for me.”
The neighborhood is also important to her. “This is a community for people like me – over 50, retired and not retired – and families with one or more children. It’s a real community. People are happy with their homes, their surroundings, and their community. We have nice homeowners’ associations. I love my investment.”
Markel Homes
Markel Homes, one of Colorado’s premier homebuilders, plans, develops and builds Colorado neighborhoods that integrate the natural landscape and comfortable lifestyle of the West. Innovative design and distinctive architecture characterize a Markel community, along with quality construction and green practices. Markel is a homegrown Boulder company that has built homes in various locations in Boulder County and in Fort Collins.
For information about available homes at Dakota Ridge Village, visit MarkelHomes.com or call sales manager Nancy Haney at 303.200.0488.
The Cottages at Erie Village
Sopris Homes
Kingsbridge
Like Cookies and Milk,
Life and Home at Kingsbridge go hand in hand.
What’s life if you don’t have a home to enjoy it in?
At Kingsbridge, life and home meld with what’s best in Boulder County…from accessible shopping to ample hiking and recreational opportunities to easy transportation and great schools.
At Kingsbridge, green building techniques, energy-efficiency, and plenty of storage aren’t add-ons: they’re part of every home. Less time maintaining, more time living. And with floor plans for every family, there’s no better time to turn resolution into reality.
Kingsbridge is where home is more than just a roof overhead, it is a place that sets your best intensions free.
Choose from 4 two- and three-bedroom floorplans ranging from 1,400 to 1,793 square feet. Homes start at $198,000.
Website: LiveKingsbridge.com
Phone: 303.502.5338
Email: SalesTeam@LiveKingsbridge.com
Boulder
To look for homes for sale and real estate in Boulder is to begin a search for the Colorado lifestyle.
Boulder, Colorado, located at the base of the Rocky Mountains, is noted for its progressive views and cutting edge public policies, however, that also has led more conservative types to refer to the city as "25 square miles surrounded by reality."
You can find a sampling of homes for sale in Boulder, CO to the right. Or use the link below those listings to get full search results for real estate for sale in Boulder.
But Boulder is much more.
A noted destination for runners, hikers, cyclists, mountain bikers, climbers and outdoor enthusiasts, the city of 103,000 residents is home to a host of world-class athletes and Olympians. Runners and bikers clamor to Boulder and its trails to train.
The University of Colorado — with about 29,000 students and boasting Division I athletic teams, the CU Buffaloes, competing in the Big 12 — is a premier research university.
Boulder is home to several federal labs and research institutions, among them the National Institute of Standards and Technology, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the National Center for Atmospheric Research.
Boulder also is renown for its dining scene, boasting scores of restaurants including the nationally known Frasca, The Kitchen, the Flagstaff House, L’Atelier, Mateo and Q’s.
- Pearl Street
- Twenty-Ninth Street Mall
North, South and East Recreation Centers, YMCA, The Spot Climbing Gym, dozens of community parks, open space, dog parks
Population: 91,685
Population density: 3,884.1 /sq mi
Median Household Income: $44,748
Avg. household size: 2.19
Age distribution:
- 7.8% are under 10
- 14.4% between 10-19
- 29.8% in their 20s
- 14.9% in their 30s
- 13.6% in their 40s
- 9% in their 50s
- 4.4% in their 60s
- 6.4% are over 70
Median age: 33
Relationship status:
- 38.6% married
- 49.1% single
- 8.8% divorced
- 3.5% widowed
Percent single: 27.5% of population are single males, 21.6% of population are single females
Homes with children: 18.7% have kids
Home Type:
- 70.1% single-family
- 21.9% condo
- 7.9% other
Owners v. Renters: 49.4% own; 50.6% rent
Avg. single-family home value:
- 1 BD – $370,000
- 2 BD – $400,000
- 3 BD – $494,000
- 4BD – $639,000
Avg. condo value:
- 1 BD – $156,000
- 2 BD – $212,000
- 3 BD – $307,000
- 4BD – $415,000
Home size in Sq. Ft.:
- 1,000 or less – 21.8%
- 1,000-1,400 – 18.9%
- 1,400-1,800 – 15.1%
- 2,300-2,800 – 20%
- 2,800-3,600 – 18.1%
- more than 3,600 – 6%
Median home size: 1,644 sq. ft.
Year built:
- 2000-present – 5%
- 1980-1999 – 29.6%
- 1960-1979 – 45.7%
- 1940-1959 – 12.1%
- 1920-1939 – 3.2%
- 1900-1919 – 3.6%
- before 1900 – 0.7%
Avg. year built: 1972
Commute time:
- 20.2% – 10 min. or less
- 46.1% – 10-20 min.
- 14.4% – 20-30 min.
- 7.9% – 30-45 min.
- 6.9% – 45-60 min.
- 4.5% – more than 60 min.
Avg. Commute time: 20.508 min.
- July is on average the warmest month, with an average high temperature of 87 degrees.
- December and January are on average the coldest months, with average high temperatures at 46 degrees, and average lows at 21 and 19 degrees, respectively.
- April and May are on average the wettest months, with an average of about three inches of precipitation.
- The highest temperature on record was 104°F in 1954.
- The lowest temperature on record was -24°F in 1990.
Chautauqua
About Chautauqua
Chautauqua is an east Boulder, Colorado, neighborhood, bordered by Baseline Road on the north and Chautauqua Park to the west. It's one of Boulder's older neighborhoods, and is full of homes with unique architectural details.
Chautauqua Park is a favorite among tourists and locals alike. The park offers miles of hiking, biking and equestrian trails. Climbers scale the rugged walls of the Flatirons in summer and children enjoy sledding the hills in winter. The park is also home to the Chautauqua Dining Hall, a National Historic Landmark built in 1898, and a classic American restaurant. The Chautauqua Community House and Auditorium host concerts, silent films and more entertainment year round.
Residents of the Chautauqua neighborhood enjoy easy access to the University of Colorado, downtown Boulder and U.S. 36.
Erie Commons
About Erie Commons
Located off the Leon A. Wurl Parkway in eastern Erie, CO, Erie Commons is a development of single-family homes, row homes and condominiums by Shea, Morrison and Standard Pacific Homes. The neighborhood is bordered on the east by parks and open space and the northern part of the community encircles the Erie Community Center and Erie Library.
The neighborhood's Lehigh Park contains a community swimming pool and the neighborhood also includes a developing retail and mixed-use sector.
Broadlands
About Broadlands
Broadlands is a country club community located in Broomfield, Colorado, that includes a range of building options, from custom-built homes to town homes.
The focal point of the community is Broadlands Golf Course, a 117-acre, 18-hole championship course that winds throughout the neighborhood. Broadlands also boasts community parks with covered picnic areas and soccer fields and eight miles of trails that connect the neighborhoods. The Broadlands Community Center offers a pool, spa and workout facilities. Plaster Reservoir offers boating and fishing in the warmer months.
Broadland's location provides easy access to Boulder, Denver, the airport and shopping.
Students attend Adams County Schools.
