Parkside in Longmont – Low-Maintenance Homes are High in Convenience, Efficiency, Value

 

LONGMONT – Coloradoans dream of low-maintenance, energy-efficient, distinctive homes crafted with natural materials and proximate to outdoor recreation. Parkside at Quail Ridge in south Longmont offers all that and more, with 36 single family homes and 92 townhome-style condominiums anchored by a lush, manicured green space of six-plus acres – starting at remarkable entry-level prices.

Low-maintenance living
Parkside’s low-maintenance living celebrates minimal yard work for single family home owners, whose lawns include irrigating systems and hassle-free landscaping, while condominium owners enjoy HOA-maintained landscaping. “Minimal maintenance is a treasured time-saver for families, as well as a boon to retirees and frequent travelers,” said Parkside Sales Manager Cauley Kim.

Constructed by the Boulder-based Flatirons Homes, Inc., Parkside at Quail Ridge features ranch and two-story single-family homes with three bedrooms, a patio, an unfinished basement and an attached two-car garage. The two- and three-bedroom condominiums include a single garage and in the two-story units, an unfinished basement. All Parkside homes invite open-concept living, with nine-foot ceilings on both levels and smart, flowing floorplans. Homes are built in a Colorado-inspired, contemporary style with earth tones, stone and stucco.

For those seeking accessibility, ranch homes offer wide hallways and doorways, and main-floor living prioritizes time and energy. Additionally, “Parkside homes are Energy Star-certified and come with a certificate that states the home’s energy rating,” Kim said. “Our home buyers will enjoy pretty low utility bills.”

The owners of Flatirons Homes have constructed more than 400 homes in Boulder County. Parkside, their newest neighborhood, will encompass 129 homes at build out. “We love seeing the finished product and welcoming people into their new home,” said Flatirons Homes Co-Owner Bill Eckert, who has been building homes for more than 40 years. Flatirons Homes’ commitment to green building and affordability combined with the company’s “excellence in construction has made Flatirons a leader in the industry,” Kim said.

Wide open green space
“Parkside homes are great for young families and active home owners,” Kim said. “Having a large green space in the center of the community means there’s lot of room to play and run around, but it doesn’t add yard work to your list of chores.” The green space is visible from even the outskirts of the neighborhood and boasts impressive views of Longs Peak and the Rocky Mountain range.

Mark Crawford and Larissa Rhodes moved into a Parkside condominium last year and love the neighborhood so much that they’re relocating across the street to a single family Parkside home. “We loved our first home buying process,” Mark said. “With the highly-efficient construction and more (design) options in our new home, this felt like a great next step in our lives.” Single family home buyers may select finishes such as flooring, countertops, tile and cabinets.

As freelance filmmakers who create documentaries exploring, among other topics, climate change, Mark and Larissa have “made it a life goal to go carbon neutral,” Mark said. Yet not only does the couple value Flatirons Homes’ dedication to green construction, they also extol Parkside’s unique location.

Ideal location
Mark and Larissa said Parkside’s location offers unrivaled convenience. “We can literally work from anywhere,” Mark said. “Sometimes we like to work out of coffee shops in downtown Longmont or commute to Boulder for meetings, but luckily there’s a bus stop within a 100 feet from our front door, and the bus locally in Longmont is free.”

When they’re not working, Mark and Larissa are frequently on their bikes. “One of our favorite summertime activities is discovering new biking trails near us,” Mark said. “If we’re not biking, then we’re usually walking to the nearby Longmont Museum to watch movies as part of their summer series, walking to Prospect for the Sound Bites food trucks and concert series or walking to the Longmont Recreation Center. It’s one of the most gratifying feelings to have the freedom to travel in town without always relying on a car.”

Echoing Mark, Kim said that Longmont offers a bevy of indoor and outdoor recreation. The Longmont Museum and Cultural Center and Longmont Recreation Center are a block from Parkside, and a plethora of shops, restaurants and playgrounds are a short walk from the neighborhood. Boulder, Denver and the Denver International Airport are easily accessible.

For young families, Parkside is located within the St. Vrain School District, and teenagers can drive or bus to Niwot High School.

Excellent value for the money
Kim explained, “Our focus at Parkside is on green building and affordability. We’re striving to be one of the lower-priced communities in the area, ensuring that there are beautiful and livable homes in Boulder County for first-time buyers, families with children and retirees.” By purchasing new at an affordable price, home buyers avoid a bidding war and other issues associated with buying used homes, she said.

Mark and Larissa know this firsthand. “When we first started out looking for houses, we made an offer on a 10-year-old house in Broomfield, only later to find that we were outbid by a cash offer most likely by $30,000 more than the asking price,” Mark said. “It was smaller in a less favorable location, and we couldn’t make any changes to the house to make it fit us.” He continued, “When we saw the prices (at Parkside) in Longmont, It was a no-brainer for us.” Mark and Larissa agreed that “buying a new home was a much easier and less stressful process, and we could customize it a bit to match our style.”

A peaceful buying process
Mark said the no-stress buying process at Parkside was a pleasant surprise. “Cauley Kim, the (Flatirons Homes) sales manager who has been working with us since the beginning, has made our home buying processes incredibly easy and fun. She’s helped us work with the builder to tailor the home to exactly how we’d like it and has been incredibly patient with our design ideas. Cauley really cares about making sure we are happy in our home and has been one of the most knowledgeable people to work with during this process.”

Kim said she relishes helping people feel comfortable when purchasing a home. “I really love working with all the homeowners at Parkside,” Kim said. “I want our clients not only to enjoy their home but also the experience of buying it. Parkside is a great and friendly place to live.”

Parkside condos start in the low $300s. Detached homes start in the mid-$400s. To learn more about Parkside at Quail Ridge, visit flatironshomes.com, call 303.848.4185, or visit the sales center at 323 S. Parkside Drive in Longmont to tour a model home.

By Sarah Huber, Photography Timothy Seibert and Flatirons Homes Inc.