Shanahan Ridge
By Jessica Car · Updated April 2026
A south Boulder neighborhood of townhomes, condos, and some single-family homes along the ridge above Table Mesa with direct Shanahan Trail access and panoramic views. Median around $650K, one of the more accessible price points in south Boulder's foothills zone. Popular with active outdoor enthusiasts who want trailhead-adjacent living.
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
- Bear Creek Elementary
- Southern Hills Middle School
- Fairview High School
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Price Range
$450K$4M
$640K–$1.2M
More accessible end of Boulder
Era Built
1975–1990
19002026
Late 20th Century