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Boulder (central)

Central Boulder is very walkable, and the town has an extensive network of bike paths.

WalkabilityVery walkable
To Downtown Denverabout 30–35 min
Typical price~$942K–$1.27M

Is it walkable?

Central Boulder is very walkable, and the town has an extensive network of bike paths.

What's walkable: The Pearl Street Mall, the Boulder Creek Path, Chautauqua Park, and the University of Colorado Boulder campus.

Drive times

Downtown Denverabout 30–35 min
Denver Tech Centerabout 40–45 min
Goldenabout 25–30 min
Boulderunder 5 min

Approximate, at normal (non-rush) traffic. Rush hour, weekend mountain traffic and snow can add a lot.

Transit

No rail. RTD's Flatiron Flyer buses run on US-36 between Boulder and Denver Union Station.

What it's like

A university town at the base of the Flatirons, with trailheads you can reach from many neighborhoods. Central Boulder has older homes on tree-lined streets and a very active outdoor culture. It is its own city, about 30 minutes from Denver.

What homes cost

Median sale price over the three months ending September 2026, as shown on Redfin in November 2026. Medians move every month and swing a lot where there are few sales.

Good fit if

People working in Boulder who want to walk or bike to most things and have trails close by.

Maybe not if

People commuting to Denver, the Tech Center or Aurora every day.

Streets and landmarks to know

  • Pearl Street Mall
  • Boulder Creek Path
  • Chautauqua Park
  • The Flatirons
  • University of Colorado Boulder

Coffee and food near here

Coffee and food near Boulder

Want me to send you homes in Boulder?

Text or call me and tell me what you are looking for. I will send you homes that fit, and I am glad to answer questions even if you are a year out.

Text Josh Call 561-940-4090 Email

Joshua Zelcer, REALTOR® · Brokers Guild Real Estate

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