Newlands

Updated April 2026

One of Boulder's premier residential neighborhoods with roughly 450 homes on oversized lots backing to foothills trails. Median price around $2.85M. The neighborhood balances established mid-century character with proximity to the Sanitas and Dakota Ridge trail networks. Downtown is under two miles away, but the setting feels foothill-adjacent.

Typical Lot0.25–0.75 acres
Home TypesSingle-family, Luxury, Custom
AmenitiesLarge lots with mature landscaping, Mountain trail access (Dakota Ridge, Red Rocks, Mount Sanitas), North Boulder Park nearby, North Boulder Recreation Center, Ideal Broadway Shops and Whole Foods
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
  • Foothill Elementary
  • Casey Middle School
  • Boulder High School
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Price Range
$450K$4M
$1.4M–$7.5M
Premium end of Boulder
Built Era
1950–1990
19002026
Mid-Century / Late 20th Century

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