(Newswire.net — November 12, 2013) Boulder, Colorado — Anytime you plan to buy a home or a piece of property, there are a number of considerations that need to be made before putting in a down payment. In addition to the price, the age of the property, the yearly tax obligation, and utility costs all need to be taken into account. Above all that, the location of the property is perhaps the most important aspect to consider. Boulder, Colorado based realtor, Terri Cox explains why someone looking to move into the Boulder area should consider Mapleton Hill as their neighborhood of choice. “When you buy a home in Boulder,” says Terri, “you’re actually buying a lifestyle.”
Boulder serves as one of the hottest, most in demand cities in Colorado to own real estate in. Terri says that virtually every neighborhood is perfect for living in and raising a family. However, she does warn that each neighborhood isn’t exactly like the other, “each neighborhood throughout Boulder has traits and characteristics that accent different lifestyle needs.” Mapleton Hill is the oldest, most established neighborhood in Boulder being founded in the early 1880’s. “Most of the just over 500 homes in this area were built between 1880 and 1910,” says Terri. “If you’re a fan of Victorian and Queen Anne style homes, these are the properties you’re going to want to look at.”
While this area of Boulder doesn’t offer much in the way of shopping within the neighborhood itself, it is within easy walking distance to the famed Pearl Street Mall. “Since this is such a walkable area, you’re not going to have too hard a time getting down to Pearl Street for a good dinner or a bit of shopping.” Another aspect of the Mapleton neighborhood that makes it so walkable, are the tall trees that line the streets. “When the neighborhood planners built this area, they planted a lot of silver maple and cottonwood trees, so it’s always very pretty around here, especially in the fall when the leaves turn colors!”
Another aspect of Boulder that attracts so many people into the area is its outdoor lifestyle. People love to go running, hiking, or biking, “this is another thing that makes Mapleton Hill such a great place to life.” the roads are bike friendly enabling people to enjoy a healthy commute to work. Mapleton Hill is also mere moments away from from the Boulder Red Rocks trailhead. “It is so easy for people in this neighborhood to walk out their door and start going for a hike.”
Because this area is the oldest in Boulder, price is a serious deciding factor for buyers. “If you have the money,” says veteran realtor Terri Cox, “it doesn’t get much better than this.” Home prices range from around $500,000 for one of the newer properties, all the way up to as much as $3,000,000 or more for one of the older homes in the area. “Even if you’re looking to purchase an older home, you won’t have to worry about amenities,” says Terri. Through the years as homes have been bought and sold, most have been renovated and refurbished featuring the most sought after modern features without losing the original look and feel of when the properties were first built.
As anyone with a family knows, schools are an important factor when buying a home. “Fortunately,” says Terri, “all of the Boulder area schools are pretty fantastic. Anyone with a family or planning to start one should be aware that Mapleton Hill is a part of the Whittier International Elementary, Casey Middle, and Boulder High School system. There are also a number of private and charter schools in the nearby area for residents to consider for their children as well.
“I love living in Boulder, I’ve lived here my whole life,” says Terri. “I’ve traveled around and seen a lot of the world, and still I can’t imagine living anywhere else.” With the great local economy featuring robust job growth as well as some of the best outdoor activities, shopping, and dining, Boulder is a very popular location for people to call home. Boulder real estate agent Terri Cox suggests you take your time to do some research about each of the neighborhoods since each one offers a different lifestyle opportunity. Terri is willing to sit down with anyone looking to move into the area to discuss their financial options and the kinds of activities they enjoy in order to help them determine the best neighborhood to call home. Terri can be reached by phone or through her website to schedule an appointment.
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