Fairmount
By Jessica Carcoana · Updated September 2026
Ranch-style homes on quarter-acre to full-acre lots in the Applewood/east Golden corridor, a foothills setting with established landscaping and a mix of original 1960s homes and 1990s updates.
At a glance
Community Anchors
- Washington Avenue downtown (60+ restaurants, 8+ breweries, shops)
- Coors Brewery (world's largest single-site brewery, free tours)
- Colorado School of Mines campus
- Fossil Trace Golf Club (18 holes, prehistoric fossil beds)
- North Table Mountain Park (15+ miles of trails, climbing)
- South Table Mountain Park (mesa trails, Denver views)
- Lookout Mountain Nature Center & Preserve
- Clear Creek Trail (15-mile paved path to Denver)
- Clear Creek Canyon (170+ climbing routes, whitewater)
- Apex Park (11+ miles trails, mountain biking)
- Golden Gate Canyon State Park (30 min west)
- Golden Community Center and Recreation Center
- Golden History Museum & Park
- Buffalo Bill Museum & Grave (Lookout Mountain)
- Colorado Railroad Museum
- Lions Park and Clear Creek kayak course
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Where it sits
Inside Golden. Platted boundary.
Quick answersQuestions about Fairmount
Where is Fairmount?
Fairmount is in Golden, about 3.3 miles northeast of the Golden center. The map on this page shows its platted boundary from county records.
When was Fairmount built?
Homes in Fairmount were built between 1960 and 1990 (mid-century / late 20th century).
What amenities does Fairmount have?
Fairmount amenities include large ranch-style homes on generous lots, foothills setting, and established tree canopy.
How big are the lots in Fairmount?
Typical lots in Fairmount run 0.25–1.0 acres.
Which schools are near Fairmount?
Schools near Fairmount include Shelton Elementary, Bell Middle School, and Golden High School. Verify enrollment eligibility by address.
What is the nearest light-rail station to Fairmount?
About how many homes are in Fairmount?
County parcel records show about 15 parcels in Fairmount.
How high is Fairmount?
Fairmount sits at about 5,580 feet above sea level.
Parks and Schools
- Maple Grove Park
- Shelton Elementary
- Bell Middle School
- Golden High School
Verify school assignment by address with the district. Attendance boundaries do not follow neighborhood lines.
Commute and Access
- 5 minUS-6 / 6th Ave
- 5 minI-70
- 10 minCO-93
Transit in Golden: RTD W Line light rail, Jefferson County Government Center / Golden station · RTD Bus Route 16 / 16L, Golden to Denver via 6th Ave · Clear Creek Trail, 15-mile paved bike path to Confluence Park in Denver · RTD regional bus connections at Golden park-and-ride
Other Neighborhoods in Golden
- Golden Mesa$500K–$600K (estimated)
- Crestview$500K–$600K (estimated)
- Golden Hills$350K–$450K (estimated)
- Blue Mountain Estates$600K–$1.2M (estimated)
- Beverly Heights$800K–$1.2M (estimated)
- Genesee$1.2M–$2.5M (estimated)
- Lookout Mountain$750K–$2M (estimated)
- Bear Tooth Ranch$1.2M–$3M+ (estimated)
- Paradise Hills$1.3M–$2.9M (estimated)
- Tablerock$930K–$1.6M
About This Profile
This profile of Fairmount 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 limited because few public sources describe this neighborhood. Mid $500s to mid $900s per boulderhomesource.
Data sourced from direct and indirect online resources. Details are subject to change over time as we continue to research this area.