Whittier — Boulder, Colorado Neighborhood Guide

Serving Boulder County

Whittier is a quintessential Boulder neighborhood, named for the poet John Greenleaf Whittier. The neighborhood centers on Whittier Elementary School and Whittier Park, with a strong sense of community fostered by block parties, a neighborhood association, and the annual Whittier 4th of July parade. The housing stock is predominantly early-20th-century — Craftsman bungalows, Victorian homes, and Colonial Revivals on tree-lined streets with sidewalks and alley-loaded garages. Its location just north of downtown Boulder means residents can walk to Pearl Street Mall, Ideal Market, and North Boulder Park. The neighborhood has one of the strongest community identities in Boulder, with an active neighborhood association that publishes a regular newsletter and organizes community events.

Whittier is one of Boulder's most beloved historic neighborhoods, located just northeast of downtown. Tree-lined streets feature beautifully preserved early-1900s homes, from Victorian and Queen Anne to Craftsman bungalows. Whittier Elementary is one of Boulder's top-rated schools.

Why Buyers Choose Whittier

Historic charm

Beautifully preserved Craftsman, Victorian, and Queen Anne homes on tree-lined streets with alley garages.

Top-rated school

Whittier Elementary (9/10) is walkable from every home in the neighborhood — one of Boulder's best.

Walk to downtown

Just north of Pearl Street Mall — walk to restaurants, shops, and the Boulder Farmers Market.

Whittier Boulder Real Estate Facts

  • Price range: $750K to $2.2M
  • School district: Boulder Valley School District
  • Boundaries: Mapleton Avenue to Iris Avenue, Broadway to 19th Street
  • HOA: No HOA — Whittier Neighborhood Association is voluntary

Home Styles in Whittier

Craftsman Bungalow, Victorian, Queen Anne, Colonial Revival, Tudor, Modern Infill

Schools Serving Whittier

  • Whittier Elementary (elementary, rating 9)
  • Casey Middle School (middle, rating 9)
  • Boulder High School (high, rating 10)

What Whittier Offers

  • Historic early-1900s architecture
  • Whittier Elementary (9/10) — walk to school
  • Active neighborhood association and community events
  • Walk to Pearl Street Mall and downtown Boulder
  • Tree-lined streets with sidewalks
  • Whittier Park and community garden

Parks & Outdoor Spaces Near Whittier

  • Whittier Park
  • North Boulder Park
  • Pearl Street Mall
  • Boulder Creek Path

Work With Schwartz and Associates in Whittier

Ready to buy or sell in Whittier? Contact SAA Homes today at (970) 999-1407 or visit our office at 3665 John F Kennedy Parkway, Suite 210, Fort Collins, CO 80525. Our local experts know Whittier and every neighborhood in Northern Colorado.

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