Lafayette Real Estate Information

Zip Codes:

80026

Lafayette established as coal mining town in the late 1800’s, was a thriving community until a lull in demand for coal shut down the mines in the area. After years of being quiet agricultural community, this town again awoke with the construction of several new shopping and convenience centers, new recreation centers and new housing developments. The city boasts a nationally recognized recreation center, a championship golf course designed by Hale Irwin, and a new $5 million municipal library.

Nestled on the high plains of the spectacular Rocky Mountains, Lafayette offers a rich natural environment, popular summer and winter sports, abundant leisure activities, and a variety of superior educational opportunities. Located northwest of Denver, Lafayette offers a diverse housing market, including condos to million-dollar estates. It’s proximity is convenient to many high tech firms.

A winter view of Longs Peak from Waneka Lake Park in Lafayette

The Exampla Good Samaritan Medical Center

Quick facts on Lafayette

Population: 19,500
City Government: Council - City Administrator
Sales Taxes: 7.4%
Utilities: Gas & Electric (Excel Energies); Water and Sewage (city); Trash (private contractor)

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Education

Boulder Valley School Dist. RE-2
6500 Arapahoe Avenue Boulder, Colorado 80303
(303) 447-1010
Number of Students: 24,184
Number of Schools: 43
Pupil/Teacher ratio: 25:1
Expenditure per Student: $4,152

Transportation

40-50 min.- Denver Int’l Airport 1-800-342-2000
20-30 min.- Central Business Dist.
30-40 min.- DTC/Greenwood Plaza
RTD Information: (303) 299-6700

Post Office

Lafayette Branch 603 S. Public Road Lafayette, Colorado 80026
Louisville Branch 637 Front Street Louisville, Colorado 80027

Utilities

Gas and Electric: Xcel Energies Boulder - 443-9756 Louisville/Lafayette - 665-5511
Municipal Water Service: Lafayette - 665-5588 Louisville - 665-6565

Licenses

Driver’s License: 2850 Iris Boulder, Colorado 80302 (303) 442-3006
License Plates: Tri-County Annex 712 Main Street Louisville, Colorado 80027

Libraries

Lafayette Public Library 775 W. Baseline Rd. Lafayette, Colorado 80025 (303) 665-5200
Louisville Public Library 749 Main Street Louisville, Colorado 80027 (303) 666-6037

Shopping Centers

Boulder Mall - Pearl Street
Crossroads Shopping Center
28th and Canyon
Local Supermarkets/Conv. Centers

Information Sources

Lafayette Chamber of Commerce 809 South Public Road Lafayette, Colorado 80026 (303) 666-9555
Louisville Chamber of Commerce 717 Main Street Louisville, Colorado 80027 (303) 666-5747

Old Lafayette has many delightful shops and places to enjoy.

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