Chautauqua

Updated April 2026

Arguably Boulder's most iconic address, homes sit at the base of the Flatirons adjacent to the 1898 Colorado Chautauqua National Historic Landmark. Architectural styles range from historic cottages to contemporary builds maximizing mountain views. Median around $1.95M. The Royal Arch and Flatiron trails start steps from front doors.

Typical Lot0.10–0.35 acres
Home TypesSingle-family, Luxury, Custom
AmenitiesDirect Flatirons trail access (Royal Arch, First/Second Flatiron, Bluebell Mesa), Colorado Chautauqua National Historic Landmark, Chautauqua Dining Hall, Chautauqua Auditorium (summer concert series), Ranger Cottage visitor center
Community Anchors
  • Pearl Street Mall (4-block pedestrian promenade, 200+ shops/restaurants)
  • CU Boulder campus (flagship state university, 35,000 students)
  • Chautauqua Park and Auditorium (National Historic Landmark)
  • Flatirons (iconic rock formations, 40+ miles of hiking trails)
  • Boulder Creek Path (7.5-mile multi-use trail through city center)
  • NCAR (National Center for Atmospheric Research) and Mesa Trail
  • 46,000 acres of Open Space and Mountain Parks (OSMP)
  • Boulder Reservoir (swimming, boating, fishing)
  • 29th Street Mall (open-air shopping and dining)
  • NoBo Art District (Colorado Creative District)
  • Boulder Public Library (main and branch locations)
  • North, South, and East Boulder Recreation Centers
  • Valmont Bike Park
  • Boulder Farmers Market (Saturday, April-November)
  • Boulder Country Club (27-hole golf course, Gunbarrel)
  • 300+ miles of bike lanes and multi-use paths (Bike Score 86)
Nearby Schools
  • Flatirons Elementary
  • Casey Middle School
  • Boulder High School
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Price Range
$450K$4M
$1M–$4M
Mid-tier of Boulder
Built Era
1898–1960
19002026
Historic / Mid-Century

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