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Living On The Hill In Boulder Colorado

 

The time is upon us when students arrive in herds to the city of Boulder to begin school at the University of Colorado and Naropa University. Finding the right area to live is most important.  Is an easy commute, preferably walking distance, important to you?  Would you want to live near fellow students? And would you like to be close to shops, restaurants, and open space?  Are you thinking of buying and the resale of your real estate is crucial?  Then, you want to live on The Hill which is situated directly west of the University of Colorado, the main streets being College and 13th.   The Hill is best known for it’s young, trendy, and easy-going vibe.

The Hill is located west of the University of Colorado, the main streets being College and 13th.  This street is home to Fox Theatre, The Sink, great shopping, and apartments.  The area behind 13th, which extends to the base of the Flatirons, provides housing to most of the college population here in Boulder.   

 Other popular spots on the Hill include Espresso Roma, the place to go for coffee, food, and a place to study.

 Looking to shop?  Meow Meow is a boutique located on the hill where they offer a great assortment of cards and artwork. You can buy gift items like clothing, jewelry and cards.  Jones Drug is the convenient all in one shopping source providing food, camera equipment, school supplies, cosmetics, and more.  The Colorado Bookstore is the place to buy your textbooks, supplies, and clothing.  They also have postal service.

Don’t worry about running out of places to eat.  The Hill includes restaurants such as Hapa Sushi, Salvaggios, Abo’s Pizza, and Illegal Petes.  Mamacitas, University Deli, and Burnt Toast are all local favorites. 

As for open space, it’s abundant in this area. 

The world famous Flatirons and  Chatauqua Park are alive with hiking trails, rock climbing, bouldering, and wildlife.  These include trails such as Woods Quarry, Royal Arch, and Mesa Trail.  The park also includes a music venue, rental cottages, residential homes, playgrounds, and gourmet restaurant.

Students and parents who are considering purchasing rather than renting real estate, should look no further than the Hill in Boulder Colorado.  This is an ideal location for buying a property while attending school.  It’s convenient and affordable with amazing resale value.  Save thousands in rent, deduct taxes, sublease, and sell with equity.  Would you like to know more about real estate opportunities?  Contact me for current listings.

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This entry was posted on Monday, July 28th, 2008 at 7:55 am and is filed under Boulder Subdivisions and Neighborhoods, First Time Buyers, Focus on Boulder, Relocating. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.

1. Hunan said at February 20th, 2010 at 11:35 pm

   Interested in Rental Real Estate in Boulder

2. Davis Atamian said at May 14th, 2010 at 10:19 am

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