Old Town Erie — Erie, Colorado Neighborhood Guide

Serving Weld & Boulder Counties

Old Town Erie preserves the town's coal-mining heritage along Briggs Street, where red-brick commercial buildings from the late 1800s and early 1900s now house coffee shops, breweries, and boutique businesses. The surrounding residential blocks mix early-1900s miners' cottages, bungalows, and ranch homes with newer infill, giving buyers a rare chance to own a piece of Front Range history. The neighborhood is compact and walkable, with Erie Community Park, the Coal Creek Trail, and the Erie Community Library all within easy reach. Its location on the Weld County side of the Boulder County line keeps taxes lower than Boulder County while staying minutes from downtown Erie's restaurants and the growing shopping along Erie Parkway.

Old Town Erie is the historic heart of this former coal-mining town, centered on Briggs Street with 1800s brick storefronts, locally owned restaurants, and a genuine small-town Main Street feel that newer Erie neighborhoods can't match.

Why Buyers Choose Old Town Erie

Historic Main Street

Briggs Street's brick storefronts host breweries, coffee shops, and restaurants in Erie's original coal-town downtown.

Walkable and connected

Sidewalk-lined streets put Erie Community Park, the Coal Creek Trail, and the library within a short walk.

Lower taxes, city access

Weld County location means lower property taxes than Boulder County while Erie Parkway retail stays minutes away.

Old Town Erie Erie Real Estate Facts

  • Price range: $400K to $900K
  • School district: St. Vrain Valley School District
  • Boundaries: Roughly County Line Road to Meldrum Street, Erie Parkway to the railroad tracks
  • HOA: No HOA in most of Old Town; newer infill projects may have small HOAs

Home Styles in Old Town Erie

Victorian, Craftsman Bungalow, Miners Cottage, Ranch, Modern Infill

Schools Serving Old Town Erie

  • Erie Elementary School (elementary, rating 7)
  • Erie Middle School (middle, rating 7)
  • Erie High School (high, rating 8)

What Old Town Erie Offers

  • Historic Briggs Street dining, coffee, and brewery scene
  • Coal Creek Trail access for walking and biking
  • Erie Community Park and pool within walking distance
  • Walkable grid streets with sidewalks
  • Lower Weld County property taxes
  • Minutes to Erie Parkway retail and I-25

Parks & Outdoor Spaces Near Old Town Erie

  • Erie Community Park
  • Coal Creek Trail
  • Sunwest Park

Work With Schwartz and Associates in Old Town Erie

Ready to buy or sell in Old Town Erie? 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 Old Town Erie and every neighborhood in Northern Colorado.

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