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Lyons CO real estate information. If you’re in the market for Lyons CO real estate, these facts may be of interest to you. All in all, there are usually about 111 Lyons homes for sale (105 actual houses, and less than a dozen condos/townhomes at any given time.) Single family home prices average about $612,000, while the average sticker price of a townhome/condo is approximately $277600. (Real estate prices can be as low as $173,900 & can go to as much as about $3 million for a custom home with amazing views on acreage.) The average asking price in Lyons saw a steady climb of about 10% for 2006 – not bad compared to the overall average for Colorado. Be sure to check with your Benchmark agent for more current statistics. All Benchmark Realty agents have access to proprietary market statistics that are second to none, and we’re sure you’ll be impressed.

Lyons, Colorado: a brief history. The discovery of gold along Colorado’s Cherry Creek began the Pike’s Peak or Bust Gold rush of 1858, and nearly 50,000 gold seekers soon flooded the surrounding area. A small number of them actually made their fortunes. Those who didn’t needed other ways to support their families. Some of those who decided to farm settled at the base of the red sandstone cliffs where the north and south branches of the St. Vrain River join. Among them was quarryman Edward Lyon, who recognized the sandstone’s potential as a building material. He founded the Lyons Rock and Lime Quarry, and when the railroad reached Lyons in 1884, his success was assured. At one time the Lyons quarries employed over one thousand workers and shipped the red stone all over the United States. The University of Colorado at Boulder was built with it, and fifteen of Lyon’s original red sandstone structures are on the National Register of Historic Places. The demand for sandstone declined with the invention of modern cement, but experienced a rebirth with the arrival of sandstone cutting machines. Today Lyons’ quarries have enough advance orders to keep them busy for several years.

Lyons attractions. Its location at the junction of Highways 36 and 7 has earned Lyons the title of “Double Gateway to the Rockies.” Either road will bring you, in less than forty-five minutes, to both Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park while treating you to spectacular mountain scenery and views of the pristine river along the way.

  • In downtown Lyons, you can spend a unique hour or two exploring the Sculpture Trail. The adventure will take you through Lyons’ downtown and parks. With the help of a guidebook, you’ll follow a trail and interact with twenty-five outdoor sculptures.

  • The Hall Ranch, Heil Valley Ranch, and Button Rock Preserve Wildlife Areas offer networks of trails accessing over eight thousand acres of back country.

  • Music, misic! Lyons’ biggest event is its series of Bluegrass Festivals, held annually in July, August, and September. During the winter, you’ll have to “settle” for the monthly High Street Concerts, featuring nationally known blue grass and acoustic musicians.

Lyons: where to dine Lyons offers a smorgasbord of dining establishments, ranging from French haute cuisine to soft-serve ice cream and burgers.

La Chaumiere, eight miles to the west, offers the charm of a French garden cottage while serving seasonal dishes. They are known for their vegetable-broth based Maryland Crab Soup.

For a truly historical dining setting, try Cilantro Mary in the 1881 sandstone McAllister Saloon Building at 450 Main Street. All their authentic Mexican dishes are prepared with the freshest ingredients.

Lyons today. Located at the northern end of Boulder County, Lyons is only twenty-five minutes from Boulder’s retail, medical, and business facilities. Its city officials are looking for ways to develop the downtown, even though there is already considerable nighttime entertainment.

For those who are looking for small-town friendliness and spectacular scenery in a still unspoiled mountain community, Lyons could be the perfect answer!

Population statistics for Lyons Colorado. The population in the city of Lyons as of the last census was 1545, and there were 687 housing units. The current inventory of homes for sale compared to the total number of housing units can be a great representation of whether a certain city has an over-supply, or under-supply at the time of your purchase. That indicator could make a big difference in how you decide to proceed with buying that home you are interested in. Be sure to check with your Benchmark agent to see how the current inventory of homes for sale compares to the overall market.

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