Martin Acres
By Jessica Carcoana · Updated September 2026
Martin Acres went up in the early 1950s when Turnpike Builders laid more than 1,300 compact houses across the former Martin Farm apple orchard, and the 1873 farmhouse still stands at 35th Street and Moorhead Avenue. Lots run about 0.14 to 0.21 acres and floor plans stay small by Boulder standards, which places the subdivision at the low end of the city price range. Martin Park at 3600 Eastman Avenue is the gathering point, with a diamond field, tennis courts, a picnic shelter, Bear Canyon Creek and a little free library, and it hosts an annual pancake breakfast each September. The Denver-Boulder Turnpike runs along the north edge, Broadway is three minutes west, and the Table Mesa Park-n-Ride puts Flatiron Flyer buses to Denver within a short drive.
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 Martin Acres
Where is Martin Acres?
Martin Acres is in Boulder, about 2.0 miles southeast of the Boulder center. The map on this page shows its approximate location.
When was Martin Acres built?
Homes in Martin Acres were built between 1950 and 1965 (mid-century). Builders on record include Turnpike Builders.
What amenities does Martin Acres have?
How big are the lots in Martin Acres?
Typical lots in Martin Acres run 0.14–0.21 acres.
Which schools are near Martin Acres?
Schools near Martin Acres include Bear Creek Elementary, Southern Hills Middle School, and Fairview High School. Verify enrollment eligibility by address.
How high is Martin Acres?
Martin Acres sits at about 5,390 feet above sea level.
Parks and Schools
- Martin Park
- Tantra Park
- Viele Lake
- Bear Creek Elementary
- Southern Hills Middle School
- Fairview High School
Verify school assignment by address with the district. Attendance boundaries do not follow neighborhood lines.
Commute and Access
- 3 minBroadway
- 3 minTable Mesa Dr
- 5 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
- Tantra Park$500K–$1M (estimated)
- Keewaydin$800K–$1.4M (estimated)
- Majestic Heights$750K–$1.2M (estimated)
- Downtown / Pearl Street$450K–$2.5M
- University Hill$800K–$5M
- Goss-Grove$450K–$1.2M (estimated)
- Gunbarrel$350K–$4.7M
- Gunbarrel Green$800K–$3M (estimated)
- Crossroads$75K–$1.3M
- East Boulder$500K–$1.2M (estimated)
About This Profile
This profile of Martin Acres was researched in April 2026. It was last reviewed in September 2026. The price range comes from listed and recently sold homes in the neighborhood. Amenity coverage is strong, with several public sources confirming the list. Neighborhood association confirms Turnpike Builders origin and the 1873 Martin farmhouse at 35th and Moorhead.
Data sourced from direct and indirect online resources. Details are subject to change over time as we continue to research this area.