Iris Hollow
By Jessica Carcoana · Updated September 2026
Iris Hollow is a small attached housing pocket on Iris Hollow Place, one turn off Iris Avenue in north Boulder, built between roughly 1975 and 1995 with units spanning 551 to 3,178 square feet and dues in the $200 to $400 range. Attached prices here run below the detached market around it, roughly $300K to $650K. Melody Park is under a mile west, and Wonderland Lake Park, reached from Poplar Avenue west of Broadway, lies about a mile and three quarters northwest with direct links into the Open Space and Mountain Parks trail network. Broadway is three minutes out, Pearl Street Mall about a mile and a half south, and US-36 roughly ten minutes.
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 Iris Hollow
Where is Iris Hollow?
Iris Hollow is in Boulder, about 1.5 miles north of the Boulder center. The map on this page shows its approximate location.
When was Iris Hollow built?
Homes in Iris Hollow were built between 1975 and 1995 (late 20th century).
Is there an HOA in Iris Hollow, and what does it cost?
Iris Hollow has a homeowners association. Dues run about $200–$400/mo; confirm the current figure with the association before you buy.
What amenities does Iris Hollow have?
Iris Hollow amenities include cozy condominium community, north Boulder location near trails and open space, and Iris Avenue corridor shopping.
Which schools are near Iris Hollow?
Schools near Iris Hollow include Columbine Elementary, Centennial Middle School, and Boulder High School. Verify enrollment eligibility by address.
How high is Iris Hollow?
Iris Hollow sits at about 5,330 feet above sea level.
Parks and Schools
- North Boulder Park
- Wonderland Lake Open Space
- Columbine Elementary
- Centennial Middle School
- Boulder High School
Verify school assignment by address with the district. Attendance boundaries do not follow neighborhood lines.
Commute and Access
- 1 minIris Ave
- 3 minBroadway
- 10 minUS-36
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
- 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+
- Newlands$1.4M–$7.5M (estimated)
- Chautauqua$1M–$4M
- Pine Brook Hills$800K–$6M (estimated)
About This Profile
This profile of Iris Hollow 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 limited because few public sources describe this neighborhood. Location confirmed on Iris Hollow Place off Iris Avenue; sale data still thin.
Data sourced from direct and indirect online resources. Details are subject to change over time as we continue to research this area.