Devil's Thumb
Updated April 2026
South Boulder's premier luxury enclave with sweeping Flatirons panoramas and direct access to NCAR and Mesa Trail. Homes are typically 3,600+ square feet on generous lots. Median listing around $2.19M. The neighborhood's elevated position offers some of the most dramatic views in Boulder.
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
- Mesa Elementary
- Southern Hills Middle School
- Fairview High School
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Price Range
$450K$4M
$1.5M–$5M
Premium end of Boulder
Built Era
1970–2000
19002026
Late 20th Century / Early 21st Century