Rolling Hills
By Jessica Carcoana · Updated September 2026
Rolling Hills holds single-family houses built between about 1965 and 1985 on lots of 0.15 to 0.35 acres, a south Boulder pocket usually listed alongside Devil's Thumb but set lower on the slope. Harlow Platts Community Park at 1360 Gillaspie Drive is the closest civic anchor, with Viele Lake and its 0.7 mile loop path, a disc golf course, tennis and volleyball courts, and the South Boulder Recreation Center on the same site. NCAR Road and the Mesa Trail network climb into Open Space and Mountain Parks land west of the neighborhood. Table Mesa Drive is about three minutes out and runs east to the US-36 interchange and the Table Mesa Park-n-Ride.
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)
Schedule a call with Jessica to discuss the Boulder market and homes in Rolling Hills.
Book a Meeting
Where it sits
Inside Boulder. Approximate area.
Quick answersQuestions about Rolling Hills
Where is Rolling Hills?
Rolling Hills is in Boulder, about 2.8 miles south of the Boulder center. The map on this page shows its approximate location.
When was Rolling Hills built?
Homes in Rolling Hills were built between 1965 and 1985 (mid-century / late 20th century).
What amenities does Rolling Hills have?
Rolling Hills amenities include proximity to NCAR and Mesa Trail, Harlow Platts Community Park nearby, mountain views, and quiet residential streets.
How big are the lots in Rolling Hills?
Typical lots in Rolling Hills run 0.15–0.35 acres.
Which schools are near Rolling Hills?
Schools near Rolling Hills include Mesa Elementary, Southern Hills Middle School, and Fairview High School. Verify enrollment eligibility by address.
How high is Rolling Hills?
Rolling Hills sits at about 5,510 feet above sea level.
Parks and Schools
- NCAR Open Space
- Mesa Trail
- Harlow Platts Community Park
- Mesa 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 minTable Mesa Dr
- 5 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
- 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)
- Devil's Thumb$1.5M–$5M+ (estimated)
About This Profile
This profile of Rolling Hills 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. No named Rolling Hills locality in map data; boundaries inferred from adjacent south Boulder.
Data sourced from direct and indirect online resources. Details are subject to change over time as we continue to research this area.