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Norwood
Boulder, CO · Central
What it's like in Norwood.
Norwood occupies a calm residential stretch between the Pearl Street energy and the CU campus, which gives it an interesting character: genuinely walkable to Boulder's best assets without being directly on top of any of them. The housing stock is a mix of post-war bungalows and more recent renovations, and the price reflects a neighborhood that delivers central location at a slight discount to its immediately adjacent counterparts. For buyers who want to walk to Pearl Street, bike to campus, and still have a yard to come home to, Norwood consistently answers the brief.
By the numbers.
- Median Sale Price$985Kest. Q1 2026
- Price / Sq Ft$455est. Q1 2026
- Avg Days on Market14est. Q1 2026
- Walk Score86Very Walkable
- Bike Score90Biker's Paradise
Data estimated Q1 2026. Source: Compass Intelligence / Boulder County MLS.
“"Norwood buyers are usually people who've done enough Boulder research to know what they actually need. They stop looking around when they get here."”
Local Expert Terra Brewer Compass Associate Broker
Work with Terra Day-to-day in Norwood.
Naropa University's presence gives the neighborhood a quieter, more contemplative energy than the Hill to the south. Pearl Street is a 10-minute walk. The Boulder Creek Path is accessible within five minutes by bike. Chautauqua and the Flatirons trails are 20 minutes by bicycle. The neighborhood runs at a lower temperature than its surroundings — less foot traffic, more resident continuity — which most people who live here consider the primary feature.
Schools within reach.
Five closest schools by distance. School attendance zones may differ.
- Jarrow Montessori School0.2 mi
- Crest View Elementary School0.5 mi
- Tara Performing Arts High School0.5 mi
- Shining Mountain Waldorf School0.6 mi
- Centennial Middle School0.7 mi
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