$771,890Average Value$435Average Price per Sq Ft58Homes For Sale
A well-planned neighborhood of many homes
In Palo Park, the suburban setting is a mixed bag of different housing styles. Craftsman homes with grassy lawns sit down the street from manufactured homes with carports, all about 4 miles northeast of downtown. Several community parks are spread across the area as well. “It’s one of the more affordable neighborhoods in Boulder, and the people who live here just love it,” says Realtor Angela Moss with 8z Real Estate, who has almost 15 years of experience. “The listing I have now is an older couple who has lived there for 35 years, so people will move there and stay there.”
Colorado State Highway 119, also known as Diagonal Highway runs near the multi-story townhouses.
In the southern part of the neighborhood 28th Street and Valmont Road surround Palo Park.
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Single and multi-family housing options
The northern part of the neighborhood, above Diagonal Highway, mostly consists of single-family homes with grassy lawns and driveways. “You have decent-sized lots, and because it’s a little bit farther from Downtown, you can get more for your money,” Moss says. Contemporary Craftsman homes with multiple front gables, pointed roofs and brick accents are popular. These properties span 1,500 to 3,700 square feet and cost $925,000 to $1 million. There are also a handful of New Traditional row houses built in the 2010s that go for $975,000 to $1.5 million.
South of Diagonal Highway, multi-story townhouses built in the 1970s and 1980s are common. These homes span 1,200 to 1,500 square feet and range from $575,000 to $775,000. Contemporary condos go for $375,000 to $550,000. Palo Park also has manufactured home communities, including Orchard Grove and Vista Village Mobile Homes. Double-wide models with simple exteriors, carports and porch areas span 1,000 to 1,500 square feet and range in price between $60,000 and $185,000.
Contemporary Craftsman homes with multiple front gables are popular in Palo Park.
South of Diagonal Highway, multi-story townhouses built in the 1970s are common in Palo Park.
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Neighborhood parks and sports fields
Several green spaces dot Palo Park. The neighborhood’s namesake is divided into three distinct spaces: North Palo Park, South Palo Park and East Palo Park. The north park has two tennis courts and a picnic area, while the south one mostly consists of a large grassy field with a walking path. East Palo Park has a playground, picnic shelters and a multi-use field for playing games, like tossing a frisbee.
Howard Heuston Park is located south of Diagonal Highway off 34th Street. There is a playground with climbing structures, plus a basketball court, skate park and dog park. Pleasant View Fields Sports Complex has multiple soccer fields for hosting youth and adult leagues, camps and tournaments. Rugby and ultimate frisbee teams also use the athletic fields.
Your kids will love the playground at East Palo Park.
Challenge your friends to a game of
tennis at North Palo Park.
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Getting a quality education in Boulder
Children living in Palo Park can attend public schools within the Boulder Valley School District. Columbine Elementary School earns a B grade from Niche and has a Biliteracy Focus, where every student learns to read and write in English and Spanish. Casey Middle School has an A-minus and provides an English-as-a-second-language curriculum. Boulder High School maintains an A grade and is ranked the No. 9 best public high school in Colorado, according to Niche. The school has the largest Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education (CLDE) program in the district.
Columbine Elementary in Palo Park offers a bright and welcoming environment for young learners.
Casey Middle School has an A-minus and provides an English-as-a-second-language curriculum.
A view of the Boulder High School buildings from the street in Palo Park.
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Shops and restaurants along 28th Street
To the southwest of the neighborhood, 28th Street has a commercial corridor lined with retail. The Glenwood Grove Shopping Center has eclectic shops, such as The Bookworm, a grocer, Safeway, and restaurants like Cosmo’s Pizza. Across the Street, Verde serves modern Mexican street food. The Boulder Cork is a steak house with seafood options, for a fine dining experience. Farther south on 28th Street, about 3 miles from the neighborhood, Crossroad Commons has well-known retailers like Barnes and Noble and Whole Foods Market. Natural Grocers is across the street.
To the southwest of Palo Park, 28th Street has a commercial corridor lined with retail.
Verde serves modern Mexican street food in Palo Park.
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Traveling through Palo Park
There are multiple modes of transportation available in Palo Park. Bike trails run throughout the neighborhood, connecting the Palo parks together. These trails, combined with bike lanes, are why the area has a bike score of 88 out of 100. “It’s a really quiet and safe neighborhood, so it’s easy to walk and bike around in,” Moss says. There are also Regional Transportation District (RTD) bus routes with stops along Jay Road, 28th Street and Glenwood Drive. Commuters have access to US Route 36, Colorado State Highway 157 and Colorado State Highway 119, also known as Diagonal Highway. The Boulder Municipal Airport is roughly 3 miles from Palo Park, and does not offer commercial flights.
Regional Transportation District (RTD) bus runs along 28th Street in Palo Park.
The Denver International Airport is roughly 40 minutes from Palo Park.
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Parks in this Area
Howard Heuston Park
Valmont Dog Park
East Palo Park
Valmont Bike Park
Christensen Park
South Palo Park
North Palo Park
Pleasant View Fields Sports Complex
Transit
Airport
Denver International
55 min drive
Bus
Valmont Rd & Airport Rd
Bus
Jay Rd & 30th St
Bus
30th St & Glenwood Dr
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28th St & Glenwood Dr
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Glenwood Dr & 30th St
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28th St & Kalmia Ave
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30th St & Valmont Rd
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Palo Park
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
7
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
6
4
Larceny
8
4
Crime Score
6
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Palo Park, Boulder sell after 66 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Palo Park, Boulder over the last 12 months is $753,143, down 1% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
11,122
Median Age
37
Population under 18
19.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$68,516
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$102,415
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.3%
College Graduates
67.4%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
29.8%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
75.7%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
21''
Average Winter Low Temperature
21°F
Average Summer High Temperature
88°F
Annual Snowfall
56''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
88/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
43/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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