North Boulder

Updated April 2026

Known as NoBo, a rapidly evolving neighborhood spanning older subdivisions with Cape Cods and cottages, newer contemporary builds, and the NoBo Art District along Broadway. Median around $1.1M but ranges widely from $800K condos to $5M estates. Strong investment growth profile and an increasingly vibrant arts-and-dining scene.

Typical Lot0.10–0.50+ acres
Home TypesSingle-family, Townhome, Condo
AmenitiesNoBo Art District (Colorado Creative District), Artist studios and galleries along Broadway, Ideal Market and local shops, North Boulder Park, Wonderland Lake trailhead access, Diverse housing mix from cottages to estates
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
  • Columbine Elementary
  • Centennial Middle School
  • Boulder High School
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Price Range
$450K$4M
$800K–$5M
Premium end of Boulder
Built Era
1950–2020
19002026
Mid-Century / Late 20th Century / Early 21st Century / New Build

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