Somerset is a luxury neighborhood in Niwot, Colorado 80503.
Somerset is an upmarket community with the most per capita million dollar homes in Boulder County. Somerset enjoys spectacular views of the snow-capped Rocky Mountains, friendly small town charm, easy commuter access into Boulder/Denver and is located within the Colorado’s top rated School District.
Somerset is located on the Eastern border of Niwot and is 7 miles from Boulder, 3 miles from Longmont and 35 miles from Denver.
The rapid appreciation and housing scarcity in the booming Boulder housing market has directly and positively impacted the value of homes in Somerset. As a bedroom community to Boulder and Denver, home prices in Niwot have appreciated 4% in 2016 as new homeowners are either priced out of the Boulder market or simply seek more square footage and bang for their buck in Niwot’s small town, family friendly environment. The award winning Niwot schools have also contributed significantly to the growth of the area
Neighborhood: Somerset
Town: Niwot
County: Boulder County
State: Colorado
Zip Code: 80503
According to the U.S. Census, in 2013 Niwot had a population of 4,100. We estimate that the Somerset neighborhood has a population of 380 people.
Housing
Housing Units: 152
Home Value: $1,000,000 to $6,800,0000
Home Size: Plus 4,500 sq.ft
Lot Size: Half Acre
Home Types: Single Family
Schools
Elementary School: Niwot Elementary – winner of the Governor’s John Irwin Elementary School of the Year in 2012, 2013 and 2015. Students enjoy a relatively small class size of around 26 students per class with a teacher, teacher’s assistant and parent volunteer in each class.
Middle School: Niwot does not have a middle school and students are bussed to the nearby Sunset Middle School in Longmont or may open enroll in Altona Middle School.
High School: Niwot High – winner of the Governor’s John Irwin Award of Excellence.
Private Schools
Alexander Dawson: Dawson is a grade 1 through 12 private school.
Crime
Niwot enjoys a peaceful lifestyle with very little significant crime.