(Newswire.net — December 3, 2013) Boulder, Colorado — Boulder, Colorado is an extremely popular place to live. The economy is very strong, it’s near a prominent university, has fantastic schools, and it is home to some of the finest year round outdoor activities. There are several neighborhoods in the area that offer different living experiences and people should consider the different aspects of these neighborhoods before putting in a down payment on a home. Terri Cox, a Boulder resident and experienced area realtor says the Newlands neighborhood is a very popular area. “Newlands is beautiful and it is close to all of the best that Boulder has to offer,” says Terri.
Founded in 1847, the Newlands neighborhood is one of the oldest and most established neighborhoods in Boulder. “It was originally founded by the Newlands family,” says veteran realtor Terri Cox. “Most of the property was originally an orchard and as the property was carved up and parceled out, many of the original trees still line the streets.” Many of the homes in the area were built in the 1920’s but over the years as properties changed hands, a number of the original ranch style homes were scrapped and newer style homes were built in their place. “That’s why if you walk through the Newlands neighborhood area, you’re going to see older ranch homes next to a $2.5 million home.”
As with any home property, the price of the property should be a major consideration. “The price range is $700,000 to $3 million.” says Terri. “Obviously on the low end you’re talking about one of those 1920’s ranch homes. A good average sales price could run someone around 1.3 million dollars, but if you’re a family and you have at least 2 kids, I would look to spend at least around 1.5 million to 2 million dollars for a good quality home.” If you have a family and are looking to buy into this area, it is a part of the Foothill Elementary, Casey Middle School, and Boulder High School system.
While the price of the homes in this area is higher than in other places, property owners do get to experience the very best of the Boulder lifestyle. “The Newlands is very close to the Pearl Street mall.” Pearl Street is known to be home to some of the finest shops and restaurants in Colorado. “If you can’t walk, you can easily ride a bike to and from Pearl Street, making the Newlands neighborhood a very desirable location to live.” The Ideal Market is also within walking distance, offering a wide variety of small shops, coffee shops, as well as a grocery store.
If you are an outdoor lifestyle enthusiast, the Newlands neighborhood offers some of the best attractions in Boulder. “ The Newlands backs to the Foothills and it has Mt. Sanitas, says Terri, “it is very difficult and if you want easier trails, you can go to the Valley Trail and Dakota Ridge which sits just below Sanitas.” The North Boulder Park also offers a lot of activities for families. “It’s a really large park,” says Terri, “It has baseball fields, it has basketball courts, it has a playground for the little kids, it has covered picnic tables for the families. And then in the winter, you’re going to see a lot of people doing Nordic skiing around the park!”
If you’re moving into the Boulder area, finding the right neighborhood is important. Each part of Boulder has distinct attributes that should be considered. An experienced Boulder real estate agent like Terri Cox will take the time to understand your desired lifestyle, your budget and show you around. As a Boulder neighborhood expert, Terri helps home buyers and home sellers find homes on a budget to luxury homes. Terri can be reached by phone or via her website to schedule an appointment.
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