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Gunbarrel
Boulder, CO · Northeast
What it's like in Gunbarrel.
Gunbarrel is Boulder's eastern suburb before the city decided it needed one. It sits northeast of the core city along the US-36 corridor, offering larger lots, lower price points, and a distinctly more suburban character than anything west of 75th Street. It's not trying to be Pearl Street, and that's the point — the buyers here made a considered trade: less cachet, more square footage, and a sensible 20-minute ride to downtown on the Flatiron Flyer. The Google and Seagate campuses nearby have quietly strengthened the employment base and put a consistent floor under values.
By the numbers.
- Median Sale Price$620Kest. Q1 2026
- Price / Sq Ft$295est. Q1 2026
- Avg Days on Market18est. Q1 2026
- Walk Score32Car-Dependent
- Drive to Downtown20 minvia US-36 / Flatiron Flyer
Data estimated Q1 2026. Source: Compass Intelligence / Boulder County MLS.
“"Gunbarrel buyers usually come in knowing exactly what they want — space, value, and a reasonable commute. It's a market where being prepared matters more than being first."”
Local Expert Brian MacDonald Compass Associate Broker
Work with Brian Day-to-day in Gunbarrel.
29th Street Mall — Boulder's closest thing to a traditional shopping center — is the primary retail anchor. The Flatiron Flyer express bus connects Gunbarrel to downtown Boulder and Denver's Union Station without touching the highway. Gunbarrel Community Center and nearby open space trails provide outdoor access. The neighborhood is strongly family-oriented and skews toward tech and engineering professionals who work along the US-36 corridor and want more house for their budget than central Boulder allows.
Schools within reach.
Five closest schools by distance. School attendance zones may differ.
- Joshua School-Boulder0.4 mi
- Boulder Prep Charter High School0.5 mi
- Boulder Country Day School0.5 mi
- Watershed School0.6 mi
- Hillside School0.8 mi
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