Installs in Paragon Estates
Strata Heat Pumps installs heat pumps in Paragon Estates, in every ZIP code listed on this page. The online estimate gives a price range and your rebates for a Paragon Estates address in about two minutes.
Heat pumps for Paragon Estates homes
Paragon Estates has 338 homes, and 301 are occupied. Census figures show that every home is a detached house and every occupied home is owner occupied. That differs sharply from Boulder County, where detached houses make up 57.9% of homes and owner occupied homes make up 62.5%.
The housing stock is older than the county and Colorado. The median home year is 1972, compared with 1986 in Boulder County and 1987 statewide. Homes built from 1960 to 1979 account for 48.8% of Paragon Estates, versus 29% in the county and 24.3% statewide. Older homes are more likely to need a duct check before a central heat pump replacement.
Paragon Estates also has larger homes by room count. The median is 10 rooms, compared with 5.8 in Boulder County and 5.7 across Colorado. We measure the home, inspect ducts, and check the electrical panel before installation. That work identifies the right system for a whole detached house rather than assuming every large home has the same heating load.
How Paragon Estates compares with nearby towns
Paragon Estates is more uniform than Louisville, Superior, Eldorado Springs, and Valmont. Detached houses make up 100% of homes here. The comparable share is 66.5% in Louisville, 58.7% in Superior, 74.7% in Eldorado Springs, and 100% in Valmont. There are no multi-unit buildings in Paragon Estates or Valmont, while Louisville has 24.4% and Superior has 26.4%.
The local homes are older than Louisville and Superior. Paragon Estates has a 1972 median build year, compared with 1991 in Louisville and 1997 in Superior. Eldorado Springs has a 1965 median, and Valmont has a 1948 median. Homes built before 1960 make up 15.7% here, below Eldorado Springs at 36.5% and Valmont at 79.1%, but above Louisville at 6.6% and Superior at 0.6%.
Gas is the leading heating fuel in Paragon Estates at 81.7% of homes. That share exceeds Louisville and Superior, both at 77.1%, Eldorado Springs at 72.9%, and Valmont at 46.5%. A central ducted heat pump or a dual fuel system fits much of this gas-heated, detached-home stock. Valmont's electric heat share is 53.5%, compared with 18.3% here, so its system decisions start from a different heating setup.
Choosing a system for Paragon Estates
A ducted heat pump fits homes with usable forced-air ducts. It moves heat rather than burning fuel, and it also cools. With 81.7% of homes using utility gas, many Paragon Estates owners are replacing or changing a gas furnace setup. We inspect duct size and condition before recommending a central system.
Dual fuel keeps the gas furnace for the coldest hours and adds a heat pump for heating and cooling. This is a direct fit for a gas-heated home with ducts. The 48.8% share of homes built from 1960 to 1979 makes duct condition important, because older ducts can be smaller than a modern system needs.
Ductless mini-splits suit homes without ducts, additions, and condos. Paragon Estates has no attached houses or multi-unit buildings, so ductless work here is most relevant for a detached home without workable ducts or for an addition. For the ductless example home, our estimate tool prices 3 indoor units. That example is a useful starting point for a home without ducts.
Sizing for Paragon Estates cold and altitude
We size each air-source heat pump for 1°F outdoors and 70°F indoors. Our sizing uses an elevation of 5,300 ft. At that elevation, an air-source unit loses 18% of heat output, so equipment selection must account for altitude instead of relying on a nameplate size alone.
The example is a 2,000 sq ft, two-story home built from 1960 to 1979 with a gas furnace. Its design heat load is 3.2 tons, and its electrical panel needs a 30 A breaker in our estimate. At the design temperature, the system delivers 2 units of heat for each unit of electricity.
Home age changes the design load for the same 2,000 sq ft, two-story gas-home example. A home built before 1960 sizes at 3.4 tons. A 1980 to 1999 home sizes at 2.8 tons, a 2000 to 2009 home at 2.4 tons, and a home built in 2010 or later at 2.0 tons. A measured load and duct review prevent a system from being selected by floor area alone.
Rebates for Paragon Estates heat pumps
Our estimate tool shows several rebates that apply in Paragon Estates. Xcel Energy customers replacing a gas furnace, gas boiler, or propane heat can receive $1,500 per ton of heating on any of the three system types. Every Colorado home can receive the State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount of $1,000, and Boulder County is included in the Power Ahead Colorado rebate of $1,500.
For the example gas-heated ducted system, total rebates are $7,000. Those rebates are the Xcel Energy rebate ($4,500), the State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount ($1,000) and the Power Ahead Colorado rebate ($1,500). The same total applies to the example gas dual fuel system through $7,000. The State of Colorado discount comes off the invoice, and we file every rebate for the homeowner.
Electric-heated homes have a different Xcel Energy amount. The Xcel rebate is $750 per ton of heating, and the example electric-heated ducted total is $4,700 through the Xcel Energy rebate ($2,200), the State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount ($1,000) and the Power Ahead Colorado rebate ($1,500). An electric-heated ductless example has $4,700 in rebates. Boulder County households under the program income limit can receive 50% of the price (up to $2,000) on any of the three systems. The federal 25C credit ended for systems installed after 2025-12-31.
Example heat pump prices in Paragon Estates
For the 2,000 sq ft, two-story gas home built from 1960 to 1979, a ducted heat pump is $17,400 to $31,200 before rebates. After rebates, the range is $10,100 to $23,900. These figures use the example home's 3.2 tons design load, rather than treating every Paragon Estates house as identical.
For that same example home, a dual fuel system is $14,000 to $25,200 before rebates and $6,700 to $17,900 after rebates. Dual fuel retains the furnace for the coldest hours. It suits the 81.7% of local homes now heated with utility gas when the existing furnace and ducts support that design.
For the one-story home with electric heat and no ducts in the ductless example, a system with 3 indoor units is $11,800 to $19,200 before rebates. The range after rebates is $7,600 to $15,000. Our estimate tool takes about two minutes, and a winter gas bill makes a gas-home estimate more accurate. Most installations take one day. Jobs with several ductless units can take two or three days.
How ZIP code 80303 differs from Paragon Estates
The ZIP code data supplied for Paragon Estates is 80303, where the main town is Boulder. This ZIP has 12,583 homes, much more than the 338 homes in Paragon Estates. Its median year built is 1978, compared with 1972 in Paragon Estates, so ZIP-level age data should not replace a home-specific review.
Utility gas heats 66.3% of homes in 80303, below the 81.7% share in Paragon Estates. Electricity heats 29.8% in the ZIP, above 18.3% locally. That difference means the ZIP includes more electric-heated homes, where the applicable Xcel Energy rebate and the starting heating equipment differ from the gas-heated example.
Housing types differ even more. Detached houses account for 37.7% of homes in 80303, while they account for 100% in Paragon Estates. Multi-unit buildings make up 57% in the ZIP and 0% here. A ductless system is a common fit for condos and additions, but Paragon Estates system planning starts with detached houses, their ducts, their panel capacity, and the measured design load.
Paragon Estates in numbers
| Homes | Median year built | Built before 1960 | Built 2010 or later | Gas heat | Electric heat | Propane | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paragon Estates | 338 | 1972 | 15.7% | 3.6% | 81.7% | 18.3% | 0% |
| Boulder County | 142,809 | 1986 | 12.5% | 12.6% | 69.9% | 24.3% | 3.1% |
| Colorado | 2,545,124 | 1987 | 16.3% | 14% | 66.7% | 25.2% | 4.9% |
| ZIP | Main town | Homes | Median year built | Heat with gas | Electric utility | Install area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80303 | Boulder | 12,583 | 1978 | 66.3% | Xcel Energy | Yes |
Systems and rebates in Boulder County
- Ducted heat pump in Boulder CountyPrices by home age and the Boulder rebates for this system.
- Dual-fuel heat pump in Boulder CountyPrices by home age and the Boulder rebates for this system.
- Ductless mini-split in Boulder CountyPrices by home age and the Boulder rebates for this system.
- Heat pump rebates in Boulder County$7,000 on a 3-ton gas home, program by program.
- Pool heat pumps in Boulder CountyPool and spa heat pumps: local code rules, running cost and the swim season.
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Questions we hear
What heat pump system fits most Paragon Estates homes?
A ducted heat pump or dual fuel system fits much of Paragon Estates. Utility gas heats 81.7% of local homes, and detached houses make up 100% of the housing stock. A ducted unit fits usable forced-air ducts. Dual fuel retains the gas furnace for the coldest hours. We inspect the ducts and electrical panel before recommending either system.
What rebates apply to a gas-heated home in Paragon Estates?
For Xcel Energy customers replacing gas heat, the available Xcel Energy rebate is $1,500 per ton of heating. Every Colorado home can receive $1,000, and Boulder County is included in the $1,500 Power Ahead Colorado rebate. For the example gas-heated ducted system, total rebates are $7,000. We file every rebate, and the state discount comes off the invoice.
How is a heat pump sized for Paragon Estates?
We size equipment to 1°F outdoors and 70°F indoors. Our sizing uses 5,300 ft, where an air-source heat pump loses 18% of output. The 2,000 sq ft, two-story gas example built from 1960 to 1979 has a design load of 3.2 tons and needs a 30 A breaker in our estimate. We also measure the house and inspect its ducts.
What does a ducted heat pump cost for the example home?
For the 2,000 sq ft, two-story gas home built from 1960 to 1979, a ducted heat pump costs $17,400 to $31,200 before rebates. The after-rebate range is $10,100 to $23,900. A dual fuel system for the same home costs $14,000 to $25,200 before rebates and $6,700 to $17,900 after rebates. Pricing reflects the example's 3.2 tons design load.
Why does ZIP code 80303 need separate heat pump planning?
ZIP code 80303 has 12,583 homes and a 1978 median build year. Paragon Estates has 338 homes and a 1972 median. Gas heats 66.3% of 80303 homes, compared with 81.7% in Paragon Estates. Detached homes are 37.7% in the ZIP but 100% locally. Those differences affect starting equipment, ducts, and rebate selection.