Nearly a hundred property listings hit the real estate market in Boulder County this week. Here are the ten best homes to check out this weekend. 


We’ve also included a few notable sales and one, just one, refreshed listing worth a second look.   Ready to see some houses?  Here we go!

To schedule a private showing, which includes a discussion of valuation, negotiation strategy, and market trends, call Osman at 303.746.6896.



Sold Listings of Note



7531 Spring Dr | $1,650,000 | More Details 
Listings in Spanish Hills are rare. It’s a location that offers exceptional views, easy commuting, and exclusivity. This beautiful home was completed in 2013. It’s picture perfect only because the pictures failed to show the power lines in the view corridor. Take home lesson: Classic over-reach. A wishful thinking asking price resulted in a big discount and a long time on market. Never hire a realtor who pitches an unrealistic price. First listed at $2.2MM, it sat on market for nearly a year and went through 2 price reductions before finding a buyer.  It sold for 11% below last asking. What’s that?  Your Realtor doesn’t think you should offer less? Find one who loves negotiation.





870 15th St | $1,150,000 | More Details 

1365 Meadow Ave | $1,005,000 | More Details 

Mid 70’s construction, south facing on a big lot with a great view.  Those factors translated into a January bidding war for would-be buyers looking for renovation projects in North Boulder. Deal notes: 5 days on market, wildly under-priced, sold for 18% over asking, cash, closed in 2 weeks. Boom!




Worth A Second Look


855 Timber Lane | $2,378,500 | More Details
We rarely publish old listings unless something changed to make it worth a second look. This spectacular house is in a coveted location. Beautifully designed to frame the view, it’s a trophy built around a view. Plenty of space for family and guests. 5 acres of prime Boulder real estate. Why it made the list: The seller just slashed the price by $661,500.  That’s a 21% price cut. Go see it before it’s gone. 



Remember: To schedule a private showing, which includes a discussion of valuation, negotiation strategy, and market trends, call Osman at 303.746.6896.

Fresh Listings


Boulder 


1480 Upland Ave | $3,950,000 | More Details 
This spectacular house is located on a generous parcel, just north of Lucky’s and not far from Wonderland Lake open space.  It has a lot of high-end features, beautifully designed, and functionally turn-key. Due diligence: Explore the cost of burying the power lines to improve the view. Word on the street is that it can exceed $50K. Also, homes valued above $3MM are rare and deserve special scrutiny. See my post on last year’s top 10 sales.

1590 Cress Ct| $1,950,000 | More Details 

You’ve probably never been on this street before. It’s a little cul-de-sac of high end homes, located just north of Linden, on the east side of Broadway. The mid-70’s era construction, a large lot, and north/south orientation are what buyers want when they’re looking for good bones for their dream home. This one has a killer view whichi will help preserve its value when the market turns.  


Remember: To schedule a private showing, which includes a discussion of valuation, negotiation strategy, and market trends, call Osman at 303.746.6896.

343 Dakota Blvd| $1,900,000 | More Details 

2445 Junction Pl 304 | $639,000 | More Details 

1289 Yellow Pine Ave| $525,000 | More Details 

500 Mohawk Dr 704 | $387,500 | More Details 

The interior is horribly dated, save some budget for updates. At the asking price, this one is a no brainer. Expect a bidding war. Call your Realtor. 



3025 Broadway St 31 | $385,000 | More Details
I love the location and the design of most units in this complex. If you can get it, the top floor is preferred and the units on the back side are far quieter (further from traffic noise). Due diligence: Years of low HOA fees and little maintenance eventually caught up with this development (it always does). Be sure to check the HOA minutes, financials, and talk to residents. There may be pending litigation still on the table.



Louisville 



219 S Cleveland Ave| $542,500 | More Details 

Longmont 


521 Gay St| $1,150,000 | More Details 
A similar home in Boulder would cost 2.5 to 3.5X, at a minimum. If you’re a believer in the Longmont investment thesis, you need to see this one.  It’s not just a house, it’s a cultural asset to the community.

Niwot


7294 Gold Nugget Dr| $839,000 | More Details
Here’s a relatively inexpensive entry point into Niwot. Generously sized, good layout, three car garage, backing to farm land and it’s in great public schools. The drive to Boulder is reasonable and the small retail center in Niwot continues to improve.  Finishes could use an update, but it’s not in bad condition. 



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The ideas and strategies described in this blog are the opinion of the writer and subject to business, economic, and competitive uncertainties.   We strongly recommend conducting rigorous due diligence and obtaining professional advice before buying or selling real estate. cover: Ravi Pinisetti