Downtown Superior
Superior, CO
Boulder County’s most ambitious new urban development — energy-efficient townhomes and single-family homes on Main Street steps from Blue Sport Stable, 42 acres of open space, and a growing commercial district. 10 minutes from Boulder, 20 from Denver, and building toward 1,400 homes and 800,000 square feet of retail and office.
- Zip Code80027
- Home Styles3-story townhomes, row homes, single-family
- Year Built2017–present (active development)
- Price Range~$500K – $1M+
- HOAYes — varies by building/phase
- School DistrictBoulder Valley School District (BVSD)
- Key DrawWalkable · Energy-Efficient · New Construction
- LocationMcCaslin & Marshall Rd · US-36 corridor
Boulder County’s New Urban Core — Still Taking Shape
Downtown Superior is the most ambitious residential development project in Boulder County in recent memory. Developed by Ranch Capital LLC on a 12-acre mixed-use core anchored by Main Street, it was conceived as something Boulder County has never had: a genuine urban walkable neighborhood built from scratch with retail, restaurants, offices, and housing layered together from the beginning rather than accumulated over decades. The development began delivering homes in 2017 and remains actively building toward its planned total of approximately 1,400 residential units and more than 800,000 square feet of commercial office and retail space.
The for-sale residential product in Downtown Superior consists of three-story townhomes, row homes, and single-family detached homes — all built with an emphasis on energy efficiency and modern architecture that has distinguished the development from the beginning. Thrive Home Builders, a nationally recognized energy-efficient builder that has won the U.S. Department of Energy’s Innovation in Housing Award nine consecutive years, brought its LEED Certified and DOE Zero Energy Ready standard to the development. Remington Homes contributed townhomes with 10-foot ceilings, abundant windows, and rooftop decks that capitalize on the development’s elevation and Flatirons views. Toll Brothers brought its three-story townhome product. Wonderland Homes added additional options. The result is a new-construction neighborhood that looks and feels different from anything else available in Superior — or much of Boulder County.
As of 2026, Downtown Superior is meaningfully further along than its early phases but still building toward its full vision. A 251-unit residential building began construction in May 2025 with anticipated completion in spring 2027, adding studio through two-bedroom units above ground-floor commercial space. An extended-stay hotel broke ground in September 2025. The McCaslin and Main Street intersection now has a functioning commercial core anchored by Blue Sport Stable — Superior’s massive indoor sports facility — and the surrounding blocks are filling in with retail, dining, and services. Buyers purchasing in Downtown Superior in 2026 are entering a community whose amenity base and commercial density will continue to grow around them.
Who Builds in Downtown Superior
Downtown Superior has featured multiple builders across its development phases. Earlier phases are largely completed and resale — the builders below represent those who have been active in the development. Verify current new construction availability directly with builders or through your agent before purchasing.
Thrive has been the energy-efficiency standard-bearer at Downtown Superior — LEED Certified, DOE Zero Energy Ready homes that have won the U.S. Department of Energy’s Innovation in Housing Award nine consecutive years. Thrive’s homes in Downtown Superior include townhomes on Block 26 with rooftop decks and fenced outdoor living areas. For buyers who prioritize long-term operating costs and indoor air quality alongside BVSD schools and location, Thrive is the builder that answers that brief most directly.
View builder website →A third-generation Colorado builder with a commitment to personalization and craftsmanship. Remington’s Downtown Superior product features 10-foot ceilings, abundant windows for natural light, large open-concept living areas, expansive bedrooms, and outdoor living spaces including rooftop decks and covered balconies. Their “fresh, urban-style” architecture was specifically designed for the Downtown Superior context.
View builder website →Toll Brothers brought its luxury three-story townhome product to Downtown Superior — fenced outdoor living areas, high-end finishes, and the national builder’s warranty and process infrastructure. Their Downtown Superior townhomes offer buyers the Toll Brothers quality standard in a walkable urban context that their typical suburban community doesn’t provide.
View builder website →10 Minutes to Boulder, 20 to Denver — Main Street Out the Front Door
Downtown Superior sits at the intersection of McCaslin Boulevard and Marshall Road, directly adjacent to US-36 — the most commuter-optimized position in Superior for both Boulder and Denver access. Boulder is approximately 10 miles northwest; central Denver is approximately 20 miles southeast. The Flatiron Flyer express bus from the McCaslin Park-and-Ride provides a daily transit option that Downtown Superior residents are genuinely close enough to use without a car trip to reach it. For Tesla owners, a Tesla service and sales center is located within the development itself.
Old Town Louisville — with its Main Street restaurants, farmers market, and community events — is less than half a mile east. Superior Marketplace with Costco, Whole Foods, and Target is immediately accessible. Rock Creek Ranch and its trail system begins at the development’s western edge. For buyers who want maximum connectivity in the Boulder-Denver corridor without paying Boulder prices, Downtown Superior’s location is the argument that closes most conversations.
42 Acres of Open Space — Blue Sport Stable Steps Away
- 42 acres planned open space within development
- Central Park (completed — within Downtown Superior)
- Creek View Park (20 acres — adjacent, Flatiron views)
- Blue Sport Stable (indoor sports facility — within development)
- Rock Creek Ranch trail system (connection at western edge)
- Coal Creek Trail (regional multi-use — accessible nearby)
- Superior open space trails (McCaslin corridor)
- Planned pedestrian promenade (shops and restaurants)
- Davidson Mesa Open Space (short drive — panoramic views)
- Origin apartments rooftop pool (rental building)
- US-36 Bikeway (regional cycling — directly accessible)
- Tesla EV service and sales (within development)
Education in Downtown Superior
Downtown Superior is served by Boulder Valley School District (BVSD). The school pipeline runs through Eldorado K-8 in Superior and Monarch High School in Louisville.
All Superior addresses are served by BVSD. School attendance boundaries vary by address — always verify your specific school assignment directly with BVSD before purchasing. Open enrollment options within BVSD are available to all families.
Where Downtown Superior Residents Eat
Downtown Superior’s dining scene is still building toward its planned density, but the combination of what already exists within the development, the Superior Marketplace immediately east, and Old Town Louisville a half-mile away gives residents more dining variety within a short walk or drive than most new construction communities in Boulder County can offer. The pedestrian promenade and ground-floor commercial spaces along Main Street will add additional restaurant options as the development matures.
Central Texas-style smokehouse voted Best BBQ in Colorado by Westword and Thrillist — brisket sold by the pound with a coffee-hued bark and a pink smoke ring that needs no sauce, alongside candied pork belly, St. Louis ribs, homemade beef sausage, and smoked fish. Open Friday and Saturday only, 11am until the meat runs out. Arrive early or go home empty-handed.
Louisville’s most romantic dinner — a women-owned Tuscan ristorante with stained glass ceilings, intimate rooms, and a 600-bottle wine list. The cioppino and handcrafted pasta have kept regulars coming back since 2006.
Louisville’s 1904 landmark saloon — Colorado’s oldest continuously active tavern — is less than half a mile from Downtown Superior in Old Town Louisville. For Downtown Superior residents, Old Town Louisville’s dining scene is walkable in a way that surprises most buyers after they move in.
Wood-fired organic pizza and 21 craft taps on Main Street in Old Town Louisville — a short walk or 2-minute drive from Downtown Superior. The AstroTurf patio shared with Sweet Cow makes it equally good for family dinner and date night, and the proximity makes it a regular rather than occasional habit for Downtown Superior residents.
Colorado’s most beloved neighborhood ice cream parlor is a short walk from Downtown Superior’s residential buildings — a summer evening destination that residents of the development use more than they expect to when they move in. Close enough that it becomes a spontaneous Tuesday-night habit rather than a planned weekend outing.
Handcrafted soup dumplings, pan-fried pork buns, black truffle xiaolongbao, beef noodle soup, scallion pancakes, and boba tea made fresh daily on McCaslin Boulevard. The kind of place Louisville residents describe as a hidden gem before catching themselves — it’s not hidden anymore, but the quality still earns the reaction.
Life in Downtown Superior
Downtown Superior residents describe their neighborhood in terms that reflect the development’s specific promise: a genuinely walkable daily life in a location that most Front Range communities can’t match for commute balance between Boulder and Denver, energy-efficient homes that deliver on lower utility costs, and the sense of participating in something that will only get better over time. The buyers who choose it are generally people who have decided they’d rather live in a neighborhood that’s building toward something than one that peaked 20 years ago.
Downtown Superior is designed around walking — not the aspirational walkability that most suburban developments advertise, but actual daily-life walkability to Sport Stable, the promenade, open space access, and Old Town Louisville. For buyers who have lived in suburban communities that required a car for every errand, the difference is tangible within the first week.
Having a large-scale indoor sports facility within the development is an advantage that most suburban communities can only claim by car. Sport Stable’s walkable position within Downtown Superior is particularly meaningful for families with children in youth sports, eliminating the drive that every other activity requires.
42 acres of planned open space within the development, including Creek View Park with Flatirons views — combined with direct connection to Rock Creek Ranch’s trail system at the western edge. Downtown Superior’s density doesn’t come at the cost of outdoor access; it was designed to provide both.
The Flatiron Flyer express bus at the McCaslin Park-and-Ride is the most practical daily commute infrastructure Downtown Superior offers for Boulder commuters who prefer not to drive US-36 during peak hours. For residents who work in Boulder and want to avoid parking, this transit option is within genuine walking distance of the development.
Homes for Sale in Downtown Superior
Interested in Downtown Superior?
Downtown Superior is Boulder County’s most active new urban development — and navigating multiple builders, phases, and resale vs. new construction requires someone who knows the project. I can represent you through a new construction purchase at no additional cost to you. Let’s talk.