Is a Walk Score Important to You?

Much of Boulder, Colorado is very walkable, thanks to the plentiful paths, strong support of small businesses, and laws that make the area pedestrian-friendly. From work to happy hour, Boulder residents like to be on their feet (or bikes) and so it is important to live somewhere where a car is not a necessity. As a whole, Boulder has an average walk score of 73 out of 100—not too shabby!


If you’re unfamiliar with “walk scores” there is a website, WalkScore.com, which rates any address you type in for its walkability. According to the site, the average resident of a walkable neighborhood weighs seven pounds less than someone who lives in a sprawling neighborhood. And according to their research, one point of Walk Score is worth up to $3,000 of value for your property!

I recently listed a beautiful end-unit townhome at 3077 29th Street in Boulder that has a walk score of 77! A score this high means that it is very walkable and most errands can be accomplished on foot. What I love about this townhome besides its location is that it really is move-in ready…nice open kitchen with modern appliances, separate dining room, washer/dryer in-unit, and the privacy offered by both front and rear fenced patios. There is also underground parking, a sand volley ball court, and swimming pool. Check it out!