The outdoorsy and sprawling area is known for Crafts breweries, walking trails at Open spaces like Twin Lakes, hiking at White Rocks Trailhead, and Sawhill Ponds. And, of course, it offers a dense suburban feel, which is probably one of the reasons why many locals are settling down here.
I’m sure we’re all curious as to why it’s called Gunbarrel. We’ll history says that before IBM’s plant was built in Boulder year 1965, the county was named after a historic local stagecoach route. Gunbarrel is home to large corporations like GE Energy Control Solutions, IBM, Celestial Seasonings, GE Analytical Instruments, Spectra Logic Corp., and even the top advertising agency in the nation – Crispin Porter + Bogusky. Which is probably one of the reasons why job opportunity in this area is consistently increasing.
The suburb’s economy is incredibly showing as new projects and ongoing development can be seen when you visit the county. One of their projects is the Gunbarrel Center which includes a pedestrian-oriented “Main Street,” 22,000 square feet of retail spaces, 251 market-rate apartments, structured parking, and a park. Aside from its close proximity to Boulder, Gunbarrel also offers more affordable housing or properties. You’re basically living near Boulder but way cheaper housing options and constantly improving environment. The public schools in Gunbarrel are highly rated and easy to access.
You get to live close to Boulder without any traffic, parking, or high real estate prices. Family-friendly open spaces, trails, and Flatirons are still there. You’ll surely be going to fall in love with this fantastic suburb. For nature lovers and adventure seekers, Gunbarrel is the best place to be. You don’t want to miss this neighborhood if you’re looking for or planning to buy a house. Call us today to ensure you get the right home for a great price: 720-352-7704, or use the form below.