Prospect New Town

By Jessica Carcoana · Updated September 2026

Colorado's first full scale new urbanist neighborhood covers a former 80 acre tree farm in south Longmont, platted as the Wallace Addition and built from 1996 onward to a Duany Plater-Zyberk master plan. Its roughly 438 residences pair narrow lot houses on parcels near 0.11 acres with live/work lofts and small condo buildings along Tenacity Drive, Neon Forest Circle and Ionosphere Street, in bright colors and mixed styles that earned the local name Toon Town. A village center of restaurants, breweries, coffee shops and boutiques sits inside the grid rather than out on a highway strip. South Main Street, US-287, runs along the east edge, and Ken Pratt Boulevard is about a mile north.

At a glance

Price Range
$390K$920K
$750K–$1.5M
Premium end of Longmont
Era Built
1996–2026
19002026
Early 21st Century / New Build
various architects (DPZ master plan)
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.

Typical Lot0.10–0.16 acres
Est. HOA$150–$250/mo (estimated)
Home TypesSingle-family, Townhome, Condo, Custom
AmenitiesColorado's first new-urbanist community (designed by DPZ), Walkable village center with shops and restaurants, Eclectic bold architecture, nicknamed 'Toon Town', Tree-lined narrow streets, Parks and public gathering spaces throughout, Live/work loft units
Quick answers

Questions about Prospect New Town

Where is Prospect New Town?

Prospect New Town is in Longmont, about 2.2 miles south of the Longmont center. The map on this page shows its approximate location.

When was Prospect New Town built?

Homes in Prospect New Town were built between 1996 and 2026 (early 21st century / new build). Builders on record include various architects (DPZ master plan).

Is there an HOA in Prospect New Town, and what does it cost?

Prospect New Town has a homeowners association. Dues run about $150–$250/mo (estimated); confirm the current figure with the association before you buy.

What amenities does Prospect New Town have?

Prospect New Town amenities include Colorado's first new-urbanist community (designed by DPZ), walkable village center with shops and restaurants, eclectic bold architecture, nicknamed 'Toon Town', tree-lined narrow streets, parks and public gathering spaces throughout, and live/work loft units.

How big are the lots in Prospect New Town?

Typical lots in Prospect New Town run 0.10–0.16 acres.

Which schools are near Prospect New Town?

Schools near Prospect New Town include Burlington Elementary, Sunset Middle School, and Niwot High School. Verify enrollment eligibility by address.

How high is Prospect New Town?

Prospect New Town sits at about 4,980 feet above sea level.

Nearby

Parks and Schools

Nearby Parks
  • Kanemoto Park
  • Left Hand Creek Park
  • Lefthand Creek Greenway
Nearby Schools
  • Burlington Elementary
  • Sunset Middle School
  • Niwot High School

Verify school assignment by address with the district. Attendance boundaries do not follow neighborhood lines.

Getting Around

Commute and Access

  • 1 min
    US-287 / Main St
  • 3 min
    Ken Pratt Blvd
  • 8 min
    CO-119 / Diagonal Hwy

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 Prospect New Town 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 strong, with several public sources confirming the list. Plat name, unit mix, and district school assignment verified against county and district layers.

Data sourced from direct and indirect online resources. Details are subject to change over time as we continue to research this area.