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Mapleton Hills Homes for Sale

Mapleton is west of the Pearl Street Mall and just east of the foothill mountains of Boulder south of Arapahoe Avenue. A relaxing enclave of homes with spectacular Victorian and Queen Ann architecture, this quiet area is one of Boulder's first neighborhoods. Built in late 1800's and early 1900's, the homes have been refurbished, scraped and rebuilt, or additions have been built on to the present homes, all while retaining the neighborhood character. Designated as a Historic District in 1982, Mapleton Hills maintains it's old world charm and character.

There are a few more modern architectural styles in the Mapleton Hills homes area that along with the Victorian and Queen Ann style homes create an interesting and diverse neighborhood. Artistic masonry and stone work and earth tone colors contrast rolling lawns and bright flowers at most homes along with organic garden areas, herb gardens and xeroscaping in a few yards. Picket fences may be seen and these Boulder Homes For Sale offer a great college town feel with an exclusive and charming atmosphere. Whether you select a home in Mapleton Hills or coveted Mapleton Terrace, the house will be priced from the $500's to over $2 million.  The square footage, age, upgrades and finish will dictate the price.  Mapleton Terrace tends to have larger homes with many urban designs and upgrades.

As the name implies, Mapleton Hills is in fact on a hill and most Mapleton homes have spectacular city and flatiron views. Mapleton's main thoroughfare, 6th Avenue, is built around a tree lined median which, along with the many other large trees, provide a pleasant canopy over the entire neighborhood. There are large trees throughout this prestigous neighborhood.

The primary Pearl Street commercial office area is on the West end of the famous Pearl Street mall and residents of Mapleton Hills have only a short walk or bike ride to get to work if they are so fortunate as to work in that area. Mapleton Hills is an exclusive retreat from downtown Boulder, but is still part of the downtown area. It truly is a unique Boulder neighborhood with everything you could ask for available to you.