Longmont Real Estate

Located north of Denver and Boulder, Colorado is the vibrant city of Longmont. Recognized by Money Magazine in 2008 as one of the “Top 100 Best Places to Live” and named as an All American City in 2006, this friendly community provides a small town ambiance not usually found in other cities of its size. More than 85,000 people have already discovered the pleasure of living in Longmont.

Named for Longs Peak, a 14,000-plus foot peak which can be seen from anywhere in the city, Longmont has a distinct history and culture that residents can enjoy without going far from home. Longmont Museum & Cultural Center, Doherty Museum and Old Mill Park offer a glimpse of the community’s early days. The neighboring cities of Boulder and Denver have the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art, Butterfly Pavilion and Insect Center, Colorado Ballet, National Center for Atmospheric Research, Opera Colorado and World of Wonder Children's Museum. Longmont has many parks and trails scattered throughout the city including the Oligarchy Greenway, which runs along part of the Oligarchy Ditch and connects several parks.

Longmont residents also enjoy their share of sports and athletics. Nearby Denver is home to a variety of professional and semi-professional sports teams – a great way to spend the day with the family or friends. Football and baseball fans proudly cheer on the Denver Broncos and Colorado Rockies, respectively, and hockey enthusiasts cheer on the Colorado Avalanche while Denver Nugget devotees are out in support of their favorite basketball team each season. For residents who prefer music to sports, Denver boasts many performance venues that showcase national tours and talented, local musicians. On any day and night, you are bound to find something to do that meets your interests.

Other green spaces are Garden Acres Park, Rothrock Dell Park, Lefthand Greenway and St. Vrain Greenway. The Rocky Mountains and their numerous rivers also allow residents to enjoy skiing, snowboarding, rafting, hiking and fishing. Longmont also provides residents with quality education and healthcare opportunities. Students are served by the St. Vrain Valley School District, and children receive quality learning and personal attention at these public schools. Longmont also has several private schools to meet specific educational needs such as Faith Baptist School, Gateway Montessori School, Longmont Academy, Longmont Christian School and Rocky Mountain Christian Academy.

For residents and visitors in need of medical care, Longmont United Hospital, Longmont Clinic and Salud Family Health Center provide patients with a variety of emergency and long-term health services. With all it has to offer, it is not hard to see why many people choose to live in Longmont. Longmont real estate includes single family homes, townhomes, condos, cabins and land. Property types are available in a variety of styles and sizes to fit everyone’s needs and wants. Explore this quaint city of Longmont for yourself and welcome home.

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