Sunset
Longmont, CO · Boulder County
What it's like in Sunset.
Sunset is one of Longmont's most established residential communities — a steady, well-maintained neighborhood that has been producing satisfied homeowners since the 1960s. It doesn't have the historic character of Old Town or the design intentionality of Prospect, but it delivers something equally valuable: a proven residential track record, strong owner-occupancy, and a location that puts the full range of Longmont's amenities within easy reach. For buyers who want Longmont value without a renovation project, Sunset consistently delivers the most straightforward path.
By the numbers.
- Median Sale Price$498Kest. Q1 2026
- Price / Sq Ft$225est. Q1 2026
- Avg Days on Market21est. Q1 2026
- Walk Score55Somewhat Walkable
- Drive to Boulder22 minvia US-36
Data estimated Q1 2026. Source: Compass Intelligence / Boulder County MLS.
“"Sunset doesn't need a brand — it just needs buyers who are honest about what they want. Good bones, good neighbors, and a mortgage that leaves room for the rest of life."”
Local Expert David Rogers Compass Associate Broker
Work with David Day-to-day in Sunset.
Sunset Pool and the surrounding park system anchor the neighborhood's summer social life. The St. Vrain Greenway is accessible by bicycle. South Main Street commercial corridor handles daily needs within five minutes. The Front Range views from the western streets are clear and reliable. The community is stable and multigenerational — longtime residents share the neighborhood with young families who discovered that Longmont's value-to-quality ratio is one of the Front Range's better-kept arguments.
Schools within reach.
Five closest schools by distance. School attendance zones may differ.
- Mountain Peak Private School0.0 mi
- New Meridian High School0.1 mi
- St. Vrain Virtual High School0.1 mi
- Sunset Middle School0.2 mi
- Indian Peaks Elementary School0.3 mi
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