Boulder could easily rest on it's laurels alone. What with 300 plus days of sunshine a year it's hard to imagine you'll spend much time in your new central Boulder home. Central Boulder has everything you might want in terms of housing options; condos, ranch style, small homes on a small lot (less maintenance) all the way to beautiful majestic historic homes dating back to the last century on Mapleton Hill. Tree-lined and wide streets are the norm in central Boulder.

With around 100,000 full-time residents Boulder has an urban feel but also the effect of a small town. It's often remarked that people see friends wherever they go. Central Boulder offers easy access to all points of the city as well as a quick route to the highway leading to Denver. From central Boulder you can easily ride your bike using the more than 160 centerline miles of bike paths and bike lanes. In ten minutes by bike or car you can find yourself at Valmont Bike Park or downtown on Boulder's historic Pearl Street Mall. The North Boulder Recreation center is also centrally located for those 65 days when the sun isn't shining.

Central Boulder has many choices for preschools as well as elementary, secondary and the popular Boulder High School. Neighborhood schools make for a good option for walking and riding bikes to school. There are many buses serving the central Boulder area as well as bike paths and safe places to walk on sidewalks. From central Boulder the Boulder Farmer's Market is no more than ten minutes away. Ride your bike to the Saturday market to buy a week's worth of locally farmed vegetables and gourmet cheeses and then head to the farmer's market on Wednesday evenings to listen to music, enjoy a craft beer and dine by the Boulder Creek.

Buying a home whether it be your first home or your second home in central Boulder also gives you easy access to the downtown area that is bustling with innovative technology and creativity. Business Week Magazine calls Boulder the best place to start a business in Colorado. After you've taken a hike or ridden your bike around town you can fill your belly at one of the many nationally recognized restaurants. Boulder's commitment to a healthy environment makes it an excellent financial and emotional investment. Whether you are looking for a ranch home built in the 1960's with wood floors or a condo close to the bike path or a historic home with a large lot, wrap around porches that seem to go on forever and a swing hanging from a mature tree, central Boulder has what you want.