Boulder Realtor Shares Info On Superior Colorado

Back in the early days of Superior Colorado Boulder Realtors seemed hesitant to help sell homes in the growing town. That was the early 1990’s. By the late ’90’s and into the 2000’s Boulder Realtors figured out that Superior is a great community on many levels and this Boulder Realtor is no exception.

I’ve helped many families buy and sell homes in Superior, CO over the years and it continues to be a wonderful place to live for those looking for a well-planned suburban community with some of the best amenities in the county including easy access to both Boulder and Denver.

Some additional information, both historic and folkloric, about Superior, CO:

Superior’s history is one of coal mining. The first mines in the area were developed in the late 1800’s. The Town itself was founded in 1896 and incorporated in 1904. The Town reportedly was named after the “superior” quality of coal found in the area.

Mining was the major force in Superior’s history until the Industrial Mine closed in 1945. Subsequently, many people moved out of the area and the Town evolved into a quiet ranching and farming community. The Town’s population hovered around 250 until recently. For a good review of Superior’s history, look at Lost Superior: Remembering the Architectural Heritage of a Colorado Coal Mining Town by the Superior Historical Commission. Copies of the book are available at Town Hall.

The Town’s largest residential development is known as Rock Creek Ranch. Although the land was subdivided in 1987, development continues today. Through 2006, approximately 2700 single-family homes and 1800 multi-family homes have been developed in Rock Creek swelling Superior’s population to approximately 12,000.

Superior Street Map

Future development plans of the Town include commercial development, retail development, multi-family residential units, and single family homes. The Town is approximately four square miles in area has 594 acres of parks, greenspace, and open space and 27 miles of trails.

The Town of Superior is a statutory municipality with a trustee-manager form of government.
The Town Board of Trustees consists of six trustees and a mayor, all elected by popular vote of the residents.The Town Manager is appointed by the Board of Trustees and is directed to implement Board approved policy.

Board of Trustees

Planning Commission
Board of Adjustments

Arts Committee
Citizen Advisory Committee

Historical Commission

Recycling & Conservation Advisory Committee

Open Space Advisory Committee

Parks, Recreations, Open Space, and Trails Advisory Committee

November 18, 2007 | Filed Under Superior, CO 

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