Lyons Real Estate

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The Lyons real estate market is known as the gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park, and has many attractive small-town qualities such as antique shops, art galleries, homegrown restaurants, and two riverfront parks.

There are almost 1800 residents that call Lyons home, but the population swells each summer when the Lyons Planet Bluegrass Festival is held.

Homes for Sale in Lyons, Colorado

Residents here enjoy living in a picture-perfect setting. Lyons homes are surrounded by nature, and opportunities for outdoor recreation abound. Favorite activities of homeowners include horseback riding, hiking, and rock climbing. Lyons properties are also close to shopping opportunities in the downtown area, and the Lyons Historic District.

The town of was carved from the surrounding red sandstone mountains by many of the town's stone masons. Red sandstone has been used all over the U.S., but the most visible signs locally are the buildings on the University of Colorado campus. The Lyons Historic District features a cluster of 15 sandstone buildings.

About the town of Lyons

Nestled close to the mountains, north of Boulder and west of Longmont, Lyons was founded in 1880 by E.S. Lyon. The town bought 160 acres of land that was then formed into the Evans Townsite Co., and the Lyons Rock and Lime Quarry. The railroad extended into the small community in 1884, and by 1891, it was a municipality.

Lyons Homes and Properties for Sale priced $100,000 - $200,000

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