Kensington
By Jessica Carcoana · Updated September 2026
Kensington's houses span three decades of construction from the mid-1960s to the mid-1990s, ranches, split-levels, and two-stories on lots up to a fifth of an acre, connected by bike paths to Kensington Park at Longs Peak Avenue and to Thompson Park further west. St. Vrain Valley's boundary service places these blocks in the Columbine Elementary, Trail Ridge Middle, and Skyline High attendance areas, a different feeder pattern than the Central and Sunset schools sometimes listed for central Longmont addresses. Main Street is about a five-minute walk, with Ken Pratt Blvd and Hover Street each five minutes away by car. Downtown shops and restaurants sit within that same short walk.
At a glance
Community Anchors
- NextLight municipal gigabit fiber (city-wide, 1 Gbps symmetrical)
- Main Street Historic District (100+ shops, restaurants, breweries)
- Sandstone Ranch Community Park (260 acres, adventure playground, fields)
- Union Reservoir (swim beach, dog beach, boating, fishing)
- McIntosh Lake (paddleboarding, fishing, lakeside trails)
- Golden Ponds Nature Area (100 acres, fishing, paved trails)
- St. Vrain Greenway (multi-use trail corridor)
- Left Hand Creek Trail (connects south neighborhoods)
- Twin Peaks Golf Course (municipal 18-hole)
- Sunset Golf Course (municipal)
- Fox Hill Club (private 18-hole)
- Boulder County Fairgrounds
- Longmont Museum and Stewart Auditorium
- Left Hand Brewing, Oskar Blues, Wibby Brewing, 300 Suns (craft beer corridor)
- Village at the Peaks (Target, Whole Foods, Costco)
- Longmont United Hospital (Centura Health)
- St. Vrain Valley School District RE-1J (rated B+, 32,000+ students)
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Where it sits
Inside Longmont. Approximate area.
Quick answersQuestions about Kensington
Where is Kensington?
Kensington is in Longmont, about 0.7 miles east of the Longmont center. The map on this page shows its approximate location.
When was Kensington built?
Homes in Kensington were built between 1965 and 1995 (mid-century / late 20th century).
What amenities does Kensington have?
Kensington amenities include varied housing styles, multiple parks connected by trails, bike-friendly streets, and easy walkable access to downtown.
How big are the lots in Kensington?
Typical lots in Kensington run 0.12–0.20 acres.
Which schools are near Kensington?
Schools near Kensington include Columbine Elementary, Trail Ridge Middle School, and Skyline High School. Verify enrollment eligibility by address.
How high is Kensington?
Kensington sits at about 4,970 feet above sea level.
Parks and Schools
- Kensington Park
- Thompson Park
- Columbine Elementary
- Trail Ridge Middle School
- Skyline High School
Verify school assignment by address with the district. Attendance boundaries do not follow neighborhood lines.
Commute and Access
- 5 minMain St
- 5 minKen Pratt Blvd
- 5 minHover St
Transit in Longmont: RTD regional bus routes (LX, BOLT to Boulder and Denver) · Longmont local bus service (Route 225, Y, Jump) · RTD park-and-ride at 1st and Main · No light rail, nearest station is at US-36 / Flatiron in Louisville
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About This Profile
This profile of Kensington 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 moderate, and some features rest on a single source. All three assigned schools corrected after a direct boundary lookup at Kensington Park.
Data sourced from direct and indirect online resources. Details are subject to change over time as we continue to research this area.