East Boulder
By Jessica Carcoana · Updated September 2026
East Boulder runs from 28th Street out to the city's eastern edge, built mostly between the 1960s and the 1980s on lots of 0.12 to 0.25 acres, where pop top second stories are the common way owners add square footage. The East Boulder Community Center at 5660 Sioux Drive holds a 25 yard indoor lap pool, pickleball, basketball and volleyball courts, and shares its site with East Boulder Community Park, which adds a dog park plus tennis, handball, and squash courts. Flatirons Golf Course sits at 5710 Arapahoe Avenue. Arapahoe Avenue and Foothills Parkway carry most of the traffic, and the US-36 interchange is about five minutes away.
At a glance
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)
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Where it sits
Inside Boulder. Approximate area.
Quick answersQuestions about East Boulder
Where is East Boulder?
East Boulder is in Boulder, about 2.8 miles southeast of the Boulder center. The map on this page shows its approximate location.
When was East Boulder built?
Homes in East Boulder were built between 1960 and 2010 (mid-century / late 20th century / early 21st century).
What amenities does East Boulder have?
East Boulder amenities include East Boulder Community Center, growing tech industry employment nearby, chef-driven restaurant scene along Arapahoe, Flatirons Golf Course, and more affordable entry point to Boulder.
How big are the lots in East Boulder?
Typical lots in East Boulder run 0.12–0.25 acres.
Which schools are near East Boulder?
Schools near East Boulder include Eisenhower Elementary, Manhattan Middle School, and Fairview High School. Verify enrollment eligibility by address.
How high is East Boulder?
East Boulder sits at about 5,320 feet above sea level.
Parks and Schools
- East Boulder Community Park
- Flatirons Golf Course
- Teller Lake
- Eisenhower Elementary
- Manhattan Middle School
- Fairview High School
Verify school assignment by address with the district. Attendance boundaries do not follow neighborhood lines.
Commute and Access
- 2 minArapahoe Ave
- 3 minBaseline Rd
- 5 minUS-36
- 3 minFoothills Pkwy
Transit in Boulder: RTD Flatiron Flyer (FF1, FF2), express bus to Denver via US-36 (50-65 min) · RTD BOLT, express bus to Denver (limited stops) · RTD DASH, downtown Boulder circulator · RTD SKIP, Broadway high-frequency route · RTD HOP, Broadway-to-campus circulator · RTD JUMP, Table Mesa to Gunbarrel crosstown · Community Cycles bike share stations · Boulder B-Cycle stations throughout downtown and university area
Other Neighborhoods in Boulder
- Palo Park$400K–$1.2M
- Melody Heights$500K–$1M (estimated)
- Iris Hollow$300K–$650K (estimated)
- Rolling Hills$900K–$2M (estimated)
- Baseline Sub$500K–$900K (estimated)
- Aurora 7$650K–$1.1M (estimated)
- Hillcrest / Panorama Heights$500K–$3M+
- Spring Valley$750K–$1.8M (estimated)
- Heatherwood$650K–$1.1M (estimated)
- Mapleton Hill$1.5M–$5M+
About This Profile
This profile of East Boulder was researched in April 2026. It was last reviewed in September 2026. The price range is an estimate built from comparable nearby neighborhoods rather than from direct listings. Amenity coverage is moderate, and some features rest on a single source. Amenities verified against city location pages; price range remains an area wide estimate.
Data sourced from direct and indirect online resources. Details are subject to change over time as we continue to research this area.