All the running, hiking, climbing, and outdoor frolicking aren’t the only things that Estes and Boulder have in common, however. For starters, take a look at the geography of Boulder (map of Boulder homes) and Estes Park (map of Estes Park homes.) Among other things, they’re both sweetheart towns with a quality of life standard that includes great natural scenery and surroundings, a laid-back, down-home atmosphere, and scads of arts and culture experiences. In both Boulder and Estes Park, downtown is where the action is, with most full-time residents taking to the outskirts of town to build their nests.

In Estes Park, today’s most active neighborhood markets include:

In Boulder, today’s most active neighborhood markets include:

If you’re a homebuyer who’s considering either town, take your own private tour with either an Estes Park REALTOR or a Boulder REALTOR for an expert opinion on the market and lifestyle of these two Colorado keepers.