Mountain Meadows
Mountains & Foothills · Mountain Communities · West Boulder
What it's like in Mountain Meadows.
Mountain Meadows delivers on the most straightforward promise in mountain real estate: open land, sky, and a view of the Continental Divide that doesn't require a hike to access. The neighborhood's meadow character — large parcels, minimal tree cover on the open portions, and a wide western exposure — creates a lifestyle that feels genuinely rural while remaining within commuting distance of Boulder. For buyers who have decided that the flatlands have nothing left to offer, Mountain Meadows is a considered answer to the question of what comes next.
By the numbers.
- Median Sale Price$785Kest. Q1 2026
- Price / Sq Ft$305est. Q1 2026
- Avg Days on Market38est. Q1 2026
- Lot Size (Avg)2+ acopen parcels via
- Drive to Boulder28 minMagnolia / Canyon
Data estimated Q1 2026. Source: Compass Intelligence / Boulder County MLS.
“"Mountain Meadows is for buyers who've stopped compromising. The view, the space, the quiet — it's all real. So is the snow removal budget."”
Local Expert Darrin Harris Frisby Compass Associate Broker · CNE · 24 Years Licensed
Work with Darrin Day-to-day in Mountain Meadows.
The meadow openings provide clear Continental Divide views and exceptional stargazing that flatland addresses simply cannot replicate. The surrounding National Forest land provides direct trail access. Nederland is nearby for practical needs. The wildlife presence is significant — elk herds move through the meadows seasonally, and the bird diversity is a genuine draw for a specific type of buyer. Snow management is a real consideration at this elevation, and properties here require owners who have made peace with that reality.
Schools within reach.
Five closest schools by distance. School attendance zones may differ.
- Gold Hill Elementary School3.2 mi
- September School4.3 mi
- Mapleton Early Childhood Center5.0 mi
- Flatirons Elementary School5.1 mi
- Foothill Elementary School5.1 mi
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