South Boulder

South Boulder is slowly getting a makeover. The area’s older homes (1960s and 1970s) are one by one being knocked down and rebuilt or gutted to fit more modern tastes. South Boulder neighborhoods vary greatly – some with unparalleled views and access to open space/trail heads and others with home prices that are irresistible to people wanting to buy a single-family home in Boulder. No matter what SoBo neighborhood, South Boulder’s location is ideal for those who need or want easy access for commuting to Denver or Golden or for powder chasing to the I-70 mountains, as you don’t have to fight central and downtown Boulder traffic to get on Highway 93 or US-36.

Martin Acres Neighborhood

This neighborhood – originally built in the 50s and 60s as a Boulder suburb with young servicemen returning from war, young scientists and college students attending the University of Boulder in mind – is an enclave of small ranch or split level homes. The homes are usually between 1000 – 2000 square feet with 1 car garages. Originally built en masse to be affordable, this area is still one of the most affordable neighborhoods in Boulder. And though people have started to pop tops and modernize these simple ranch and split-levels, the feeling of this area has not, at least yet, completely regenerated. Martin Acres is a very bike-able neighborhood, has easy access to major thoroughfares, is located on the RTD bus route and is close to the Table Mesa shopping center.

Average Home Price

Single Family Average: $914,689 (2022)

Attached Dwelling Average: No attached dwellings sold (2022)

Zoned Schools

Elementary: Creekside

Middle/Jr.: Southern Hills / Manhattan

High School: Fairview

School District: Boulder Valley Dist Re2

Devil’s Thumb/Rolling Hill Neighborhood

The crème de la crème of South Boulder and working up the ranks of most desirable Boulder neighborhoods – Many Devil’s Thumb and Rolling Hill properties can have extraordinary views.

Devil’s Thumb not only has hiking, running and biking at its doorstep but also has an HOA managed pool and tennis courts.

Average Home Price in Devil’s Thumb

Single Family Average: $2,222,143 (2022)

Attached Dwelling Average: $1,061,750 (2022)

Average Home Price in Rolling Hill

Single Family Average: $2,194,773 (2022)

Attached Dwelling Average: No attached dwellings sold (2022)

Zoned Schools

Elementary: Mesa

Middle/Jr.: Southern Hills

High School: Fairview

School District: Boulder Valley Dist Re2

Table Mesa Neighborhood

This neighborhood has homes mostly constructed in the 1960s and 1970s and therefore split levels are prevalent. Many of these homes have had or are getting makeovers but the neighborhood does still have a 60s/70s suburban feel.

Average Home Price

Single Family Average: $1,438,401 (2022)

Attached Dwelling Average: No attached dwelling units sold (2022)

Zoned Schools

Elementary: Bear Creek / Mesa

Middle/Jr.: Southern Hills

High School: Fairview

School District: Bldr Valley Dist Re2

South Boulder Restaurants, Breweries & Bars

Southern Sun:
A local brewery and pub, the Southern Sun, is a Boulder staple and showcase’s the grungier-side of Boulder. It is cash only but don’t worry if you forget cash you can just bring it to them later or mail it in – that’s their policy.

Under the Sun:
You guessed it – located under the Southern Sun, this is a slightly elevated Southern Sun. The pizza here is worth the carbs.

Caffe Sole:
A coffee shop with a small selection of good housemade food that also serves beer and wine and gets music and art acts on certain evenings.

South Boulder Amenities & Activities

Shanahan Ridge Trailhead

NCAR Trailheads

Martin Park

Table Mesa Shopping Center

How Far Is South Boulder From…

Boulder Downtown: 6.3 miles

Downtown Denver: 27 miles

Denver Airport: 43miles

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