Ponderosa
By Jessica Carcoana · Updated September 2026
Smaller single-family homes, primarily two-bedroom, two-bath layouts around 1,500 sq ft, some up to 2,000 sq ft. Close to the Louisville Recreation and Senior Center and surrounded by wooded areas and sidewalks. A solid entry point into Louisville ownership at prices below the city-wide median.
At a glance
Community Anchors
- Historic Downtown Louisville Main Street (30+ restaurants, galleries, boutiques)
- Coal Creek Golf Course (18-hole public, 250 acres)
- Louisville Recreation and Senior Center
- Coal Creek Trail (14-mile regional trail)
- Memory Square Park
- Steinbaugh Pavilion (outdoor concert venue)
- Louisville Public Library
- Louisville Historical Museum
- Warembourg Fishing Pond
- Davidson Mesa Open Space
- Coyote Run Open Space
- Aquarius Open Space (Coal Creek Trail access, prairie dog habitat)
- Harper Lake
- Keith Helart Park
- Heritage Park
- 30+ city parks and extensive trail network
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Where it sits
Inside Louisville. Platted boundary.
Quick answersQuestions about Ponderosa
Where is Ponderosa?
Ponderosa is in Louisville, about 1.1 miles northwest of the Louisville center. The map on this page shows its platted boundary from county records.
When was Ponderosa built?
Homes in Ponderosa were built between 1988 and 1995 (late 20th century).
What amenities does Ponderosa have?
Ponderosa amenities include wooded areas nearby, sidewalks, and proximity to Louisville Recreation and Senior Center.
How big are the lots in Ponderosa?
Typical lots in Ponderosa run 0.10–0.15 acres.
Which schools are near Ponderosa?
Schools near Ponderosa include Fireside Elementary, Louisville Middle School, and Monarch High School. Verify enrollment eligibility by address.
About how many homes are in Ponderosa?
County parcel records show about 59 parcels in Ponderosa.
How high is Ponderosa?
Ponderosa sits at about 5,560 feet above sea level.
Parks and Schools
- Ponderosa Park
- Louisville Recreation and Senior Center
- Fireside Elementary
- Louisville Middle School
- Monarch High School
Verify school assignment by address with the district. Attendance boundaries do not follow neighborhood lines.
Commute and Access
- 3 minMcCaslin Blvd
- 5 minSouth Boulder Rd
- 5 minUS-36
Transit in Louisville: RTD bus routes along US-36, McCaslin Blvd, and South Boulder Rd corridors · US-36 Flatiron Flyer bus rapid transit (via park-and-ride at US-36 and McCaslin) · RTD regional bus service to Boulder and Denver
Other Neighborhoods in Louisville
- Hunters Ridge$375K–$475K
- Townhomes at Coal Creek$380K–$475K (estimated)
- Copper Crest Condos$325K–$445K
- Westfield Condos$350K–$445K (estimated)
- Coal Creek Ranch$900K–$1.5M
- Club Homes at Coal Creek$735K–$950K (estimated)
- Meadows at Coal Creek$800K–$1.2M (estimated)
- Bella Vista$700K–$1.1M
- Saddle Ridge$700K–$900K
- Saddleback$800K–$1M (estimated)
About This Profile
This profile of Ponderosa 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.
Data sourced from direct and indirect online resources. Details are subject to change over time as we continue to research this area.