Rural living and a developing market in Mead
Rural living meets a modern housing market in Mead, a small, Weld County town less than 10 miles from downtown Longmont. Open fields and farmland separate the area’s housing developments, and most communities have homeowners association amenities, from sports facilities to outdoor pools. “Mead is a growing area with new developments and a small-town feel,” says Abby Renner, a local managing broker and owner of RE/MAX Nexus. “You can get lots of acreage and you’re less than a mile from the interstate.”
21st century architecture and fenced-in back yards
Brick modern traditional houses, craftsman builds and ranch-style homes line the streets of Mead’s subdivisions, and most were built in 1995 or later. With miles of open fields, the area is continuing to grow, with brand-new builds in neighborhoods like Highlands Preserve, Lakeside Canyon and Red Barn Meadows. Houses sit close together on 6,000-square feet to quarter-acre lots, and most have attached garages and fenced-in back yards. Most of the area’s ranch-style and modern craftsman homes range from $450,000 to $770,000, while larger builds and homes on multi-acre lots can go for $780,000 to $1.3 million. One and two-bedroom condos in the Lake Ridge subdivision can go for $200,000 to $260,000.
Work-based-learning at Mead High School
Local students may attend Mead Elementary School, which earns an A-minus overall grade from Niche. Also with an A-minus, Mead Middle School has a wide variety of extracurricular offerings, including Pop Choir, Thespian Club and Strategy Games. “A lot of families are drawn to the area for the highly rated schools and their athletic programs,” says Renner. On the south side of town, the B-plus-rated Mead High School partners with Aims Community College and Colorado State University for its concurrent enrollment courses. The school also has a work-based-learning program where students can earn hands-on work experience through apprenticeships and individualized coursework.
Nearby businesses, from brunch fare to craft brews
Mead is home to a small selection of businesses and amenities, including a bank, a gym, a dentist office and a handful of eateries. On Fourth Street, Maggi’s Kitchen is a popular spot serving sweet and savory brunch fare from country-fried steak to Belgian waffles. A few doors down, Highlandlake Brewing Co. has over a dozen beers on tap and a rotating variety of food trucks. Nearby, Ranchero’s Restaurant serves classic Mexican cuisine. For groceries, Walmart, Costco and Whole Foods are nearby in Longmont.
Athletic fields and waterside recreation
Most neighborhoods in Mead have small pocket parks with open field space and a playground. Founders Park has a playground, picnic tables, walking trails and facilities for tennis and basketball. Just south of town, the 800-acre St. Vrain State Park is popular among campers and hikers, with around 7 miles of trails and over 80 camp sites. The park has over 200-acres of lakes and ponds, where anglers can fish for crappie, bass and channel catfish. Wildlive viewers can find bald eagles, bobcats and prairie dogs throughout the area. Nearby, the Union Reservoir Nature Area has a 730-acre body of water used for fishing, sailing, swiming and paddle boarding, with a dog beach and walking paths.
Community events in Mead
Every year, Mead hosts a variety of community events around holidays, from the Christmas Parade of Lights to the Independence Day Bike Parade. Each September, Mead Community Day brings live music, food trucks and games to Mead Town Park.
Easy access to Interstate 25
Downtown Longmont is around 10 miles southwest of town, with dozens of local businesses. Interstate 25 can take drivers around 30 miles north to Fort Collins or 37 miles south to Downtown Denver.
Written By
Jillian Pillow
