Boulder Condos
Here’s a look at some Boulder condos that, by my measure, deserve mention for one reason or another. In some cases you might find that I’ve given you links to additional information which may include previous posts I’ve done on a particular Boulder condo project under construction or perhaps one that complete and already beginning to see pre-owned units come back on the Boulder condos market for sale.
I’ll also usually give you a link over to the project’s website, if they have one, so you can see for yourself what they have to say about their own project. When researching Boulder condos, you might find other resources but none that really give you an honest look at the inside scoop. If you search for Boulder condos on google, you’ll get lots of websites that show you lists of property, but how many of them actually tell you something informative or interesting?
Here on my site, you get to see what I personally think about these various Boulder condos. Boulder has a fair number of projects but it’s often hard to find out what’s going on and get the straight scoop on what they’re doing. This is my effort to give you a personal look at them from more of a buyer’s view; or at least from what I’d consider a buyer’s agent view since that’s how I’d generally come at these condo projects with my clients.
Consider it a bit of advance reconnaissance to get an inside look at what they’re doing, how they treat buyers, buyer’s agents and perhaps even their current residents after they move in.
When possible I’ll pass along info about if they’re using Built Green or LEED certified building techniques or any other hot topic you’re interested in knowing. Below is a growing list of Boulder condo projects that I’ve become familiar with by personal experience through site visits, personal tours, showings with my buyers and during the process of a buyer’s experience through signing a purchase agreement to closing the sale.
For those details and insider information please follow the links to my posts or use the search tool above. On this page will be just a quick run-down on the very basics of each project so you know where to start exploring.
The Peloton Boulder
The Peloton Boulder is a 150 million dollar redevelopment project on the former Exabyte location at 33rd and arapahoe. It’s quite a massive project that’s met with some mixed reviews from both the buying public, local Realtors, and the community in general.
At The Peloton Boulder, they’re going after an all-encompassing experience with mixed-use design to include some retail, a community center, and proximity to boulder’s amenities such as trails, bus and the new Twenty Ninth shopping district. The Peloton Boulder website has some additional info. I’ve had some varied experiences with their knowledgeable staff but over time, I’ve come to learn that the Peloton staff is helpful and reliable. Most buyer’s I’ve talked to like the concept, and are excited about moving there.
The Walnut Boulder was a new project that saw some strong building activity in early 2008. In an increasingly popular location that I call the Pearl East section of Downtown Boulder. Of all the Boulder Condos under construction, or even already finished, I’m most interested in seeing how this one develops.
I think this project will be a startling difference in our choices of Boulder Condos given the way they’ve oriented the project around sustainable design, with a green building focus which includes LEED certification, and a very upscale, and well-thought-out architectural style. I’ll know more as they finish deconstruction of the office building on the site and get busy with construction. I have several posts on my blog on this project.
Goose Creek
To me, I can’t understand why anyone would want to live at Goose Creek. Then again, that’s why there are different colors in the palette right? While the location is pretty right on given it’s proximity to the anticipated transit village, Twenty Ninth street, Whole Foods, and the Boulder bike path circuit, I think the concept and design of the project itself is poor. Of all the Boulder condos recently built (last few years anyway) this feels the most like simply ‘apartment living’ and I think that’s a pity compared to what other developers have done with other projects in town.
Northfield Commons
The Northfield Commons project with builder Markel Homes located just north of the cemetery and west of the soccer fields, there’s a wide variety of home styles. This is firmly planted in my page of Boulder condos because even the single family homes (not attached to any other such as a ‘duplex’ or more) are actually sold as condos. That’s right, with this project you need to be clear that everything here is strictly a condo from what I’ve learned.
Other than that, Northfield Commons looks like a reasonably nice project that includes traditional condo units, townhouse style units and detached homes. Markel’s a great builder with some fine products around the Boulder area. Like many projects around town, there are a number of units being sold at below market rate through the City of Boulder Affordable Housing program.
Dakota Ridge Village
The Dakota Ridge Village and the Dakota Neighborhood in Northwest Boulder has been a very popular area for buyers in Boulder and it’s one of the Boulder condos I like for a number of reasons. The project has some emphasis on sustainable design elements and the builder has a good reputation and a long history (about 30 years) in the Boulder community.
With a nice variety of architectural styles, close proximity to the foothills and associated trails, the Dakota Ridge Village is certainly a desirable and attractive community for many buyers. While there are only a few homes left, relatively speaking, it looks to be great product. With 2 bedroom, 1600 sq foot units averaging about $725,000, it’s not as affordable as some other projects but people looking at Dakota Ridge aren’t generally looking for affordable as much as location, and quality over all.
Holiday
The Holiday neighborhood is very diverse and has been very popular ever since homes starting going up in that area. Located in North Boulder on the site of the old Holiday Drive In Theater, this area has been a great example of what many in Boulder have come to love in both Boulder condos and single family homes.
When buyers looking at Boulder were getting priced out of the market or when buyers looking for something new and contemporary when searching for Boulder condos or single family homes, the Holiday neighborhood seemed to give them just what they wanted.
You can’t miss this project if you drive north on 28th street past the Elks Lodge and the VFW as the original Holiday Drive-In sign is still standing. In fact, it was renovated in 2007 back to its original glory.
Boulder Steel Yards
The Boulder Steel Yards project was originally slated for a single Home Depot. That would have been a drag. While there are railroad tracks nearby because this really was a Steel Yard, this will now serve the residents well when the new light rail transit village gets done. To me, this is one is a really good example of another set of Boulder condos that do it right.
Steel Yards is now a very vibrant community, mixing residential, retail, office and light-industrial uses in 22 buildings. According to Coburn Development, “the project illustrates how a live-work neighborhood, with real architectural character, can replace the soul-less strip malls otherwise found on the fringes of our Cities”.
I tend to agree. I’ve shown many and sold in there as well and from what I’ve seen and heard people really love what’s been done with this project. The architectural style and interior finishes are really cool and the location is a great plus with the proximity to 29th st, Whole Foods, Barnes and Noble, Trails and the planned transit village.
Landmark Lofts
I’m still up in the air about the condos at Landmark Lofts. More later…
Uptown Broadway
Very cool example of what works. Buyer’s looking at Boulder condos in the North part of Boulder will have to keep their eye out for pre-owned at Uptown Broadway since they sold out already from what I heard.
Spanish Towers
Old school apartment homes that went condo years ago. Can you say 1960’s era ’spanish’ styling gone to the dogs? If you’re into fame or name-dropping, you can try buying the penthouse unit that Robert Redford’s kid Jamie owned years ago when he went to C.U. here in Boulder.
You outta college, keep looking.
Water Street Condos
A small, 16 unit project in the core of the east end of downtown. You’ll occasionally see units for sale at this project which is known for its unique architectural detail of having very large decks. The project was built in the very early 1980’s and only a couple of units have seen some decent remodeling. One unit is fully remodeled at 1812 #204 to current standards with quartz counters and stainless appliances, etc. The Walnut Boulder is just a half block away.
Another new project in Boulder is The Flats Condos just east of C.U. campus.
I think this condo project will be another good possibility for students and parents smart enough to consider buying something rather than just renting. With lots of new condo choices in this area near the old First Christian Church, The Flats Condos could be the perfect addition to the mix.
With pricing coming in the mid $400’s for a 3 bedroom, 3 bath townhome, it will fit some budgets. Looks like there will be some lower priced models also since they’re intending to offer lofts and flats as well as the townhomes.
Park Gables
Park Gables is an exclusive enclave of just 13 condominium homes built at the foot of Flagstaff Mountain just steps away from Boulder Creek and Eben G. Fine park. While each is technically a condominium, these Boulder condos are unique homes with private personal outdoor space, attached over-sized garages, and very spacious and luxurious interiors. The high-end construction and outstandingly premier location make these very attractive for those people interested in being close to foothills, creek, biking and other centrally located outdoor action while still only moments away from downtown.
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