Top Boulder Real Estate Sales of 2018 [#3]
--- by Osman Parvez The Liskey House at 702 Pine Street is located in the Mapleton Hill Historic District, steps from downtown Boulder and in close proximity to Mt. Sanitas. Jay and Linne Liskey were the first owners, grocers who relocated to Boulder from Iowa in 1904. The house is considered to be a Queen Anne with some elements of Shingle Style architecture. It's on the largest and most visible lot in the 700 block of Pine street, with the Farmer's ditch running along side it. The two car, Craftsman Bungalow style garage dates from 1917 as in considered contributing to the historic significance [...]
Top Boulder Real Estate Sales of 2018 [#4]
--- by Osman Parvez Completed in 2007 by James Chanin, developer of Boulder's Landmark Lofts, 1676 Sunset Blvd is the #4 Top Real Estate Sale in Boulder for 2018. This eye catching modern home features a designer kitchen, Gaggenau appliances, minimalist interior and exterior finishes, integrated media, a spa area with a steam room, and more. The private backyard includes gorgeous tiered gardens. Sunset is desirable due to its exclusivity, excellent views, and short walk to downtown. It's a coveted location. Listed in March of last year at $5MM, the seller was confident in their asking price. They held firm, [...]
Top Boulder Real Estate Sales of 2018 [#5]
--- by Osman Parvez I once asked a very successful real estate investor if he ever regretted selling any of his properties. "Every single one," he answered. 35 Bellevue Drive is the #5 Top Boulder Real Estate Sale of 2018. Acquired in the spring of 2013 for $3.1MM, the seller owned the house for five years before they sold it back to the previous owner for $4.75MM, notching a gain of $1.65MM or about 8.9% IRR. Seems like the buyer missed his old digs. Who could blame him? Located at the very top of Bellevue drive near Chautauqua, with epic [...]
Historic Sunset Hill, Eye Popping Panorama [Boulder – Fresh Listings]
The early birds have tottered from the nest and the new real estate year is off to a proper start. A handful of exciting new listings hit the market this week (along with a bunch of leftovers from last year). I sifted through the options, looking for the most interesting and compelling properties. Are you ready to see some houses? You'll find the best listings to hit the Boulder area real estate market below. As always, we'll kick it off with a discussion of notable sales. For private showings and discussion of market conditions, valuation, and negotiation strategy, call Osman [...]
Top Boulder Real Estate Sales of 2018 [#6]
--- by Osman Parvez Charles Haertling designed dozens of buildings in Boulder during the 60's and 70's. An architect and city council member, he created the Menkick House to seamlessly flow directly into a prominent rock outcropping. It features a distinctive mid-century modern design with a large cantilevered deck overlooking the creek, perfect for entertaining. This extraordinary home contains four bedrooms, five baths, and just over 5,100 finished square feet on a 1+ acre lot at the base of Sunshine Canyon. The Menkick House is the #6 Top Boulder Real Estate Deal of 2018. Pics and Details I visited this home several times [...]
Top Boulder Real Estate Sales of 2018 [#7]
--- by Osman Parvez After acquiring the land in 2007, it took nearly a decade for the owners to execute their vision and build their dream home at 1765 Sunset Blvd. This exceptional luxury property featured state of the art design and construction, seamless indoor and outdoor living areas, and a top tier location with the best of both worlds - a spectacular view and close proximity to Boulder's downtown. Pics and Details True story: I toured the home several times with my buyers but by the time they decided to move forward with an offer, another buyer had already [...]
Secret Safe Rooms and Hidden Opportunities [Boulder – Fresh Listings]
Time to kickoff the new year. Dozens of listings hit the market this week. I culled the old refreshed properties, poor locations, and otherwise less than optimal options. Only a few are worth your attention. One even has a safe room. Ready to see some houses? Let's get started with a discussion of notable sales. For private showings and discussion of market conditions, valuation, and negotiation strategy, call Osman at 303.746.6896. My goal is to help you make a smarter real estate decision. Sold Listings of Note 2873 6th Street | $2.5MM | Pics and Details A traditional family home in [...]
Top Boulder Real Estate Sales of 2018 [#8]
--- by Osman Parvez Theodore Roosevelt was still President when 665 12th street was designed and constructed, as it happens, by the same architect as the Hotel Boulderado, A jaw dropping 1908 beauty, it features a wrap-around front porch, classic historic built-ins and period details, and a swimming pool - all within strolling distance to Chautauqua park. For nearly twenty years, it was also owned by actor and director Peter Goldfarb. At a gain of $3.35MM over the seller's ownership period, it appreciated at a rate of about 8.2% excluding any improvements. That's why the smart money often focuses on [...]
Top Boulder Real Estate Sales of 2018 [#9]
--- by Osman Parvez 815 Circle Drive is Boulder's #9 top sale for 2018. Constructed eighteen years ago, it features five bedrooms, five baths, and a luxurious +6,000 F.SQFT. The location is the most compelling aspect to the property. It's just below Flagstaff Rd and the home was designed to feature exceptional views of the city below. Photos and Details Originally listed at $4.5MM in July of 2017, it went under contract in November and closed in late January. Sadly, the situation didn't work out for the new owners. It was re-listed just four months later at the original asking [...]
Top Boulder Real Estate Sales of 2018 [#10]
--- by Osman Parvez Constructed twelve years ago, 1011 Juniper Avenue is a traditional family house with five bedrooms, six baths, and 6,500 finished square feet. In addition to the main house, it featured an ADU over the detached garage. The outdoor entertaining areas and daylight basement were nice additional features. The sellers acquired the home in 2006 for $2.3MM. It sold for $4.1MM ($632/F.SQFT) just before Halloween. Photos and Details Location: Foothills is an attractive Boulder neighborhood just north of Newlands. Lot sizes tend to be more generous in this location and the homes are more private. The trade-off [...]
Boulder Pending Sales – November ’18 [Analyze This]
--- by Osman Parvez Pending home sales fell 4.2% in November in Boulder County, compared to the average of the past three years. This represents the sixth straight month of decline. The drop was 17.6%, compared to the previous year. Looking for more stats on the Boulder real estate market? Check out our Insta. Updates via email? Click HERE. Ready to buy or sell? Schedule an appointment or call 303.746.6896. You can also like our Facebook page or follow us on Twitter.As always, your referrals are deeply appreciated. -- The ideas and strategies described in this [...]
Flip Into the New Year [Boulder – Fresh Listings]
Who expects new listings to hit the Boulder real estate market during the slowest week of the year? Sadly, like a re-gifted present, most were refreshed listings pretending to be new. Only two new listings are worth a look this week. In addition to exploring these properties, let's take a closer look at closings from last week and have a more in-depth discussion on notable sales. Are you ready to dive into the world of Boulder real estate? Let's go! For a private showing and a data driven discussion of valuation, negotiation strategy, and market conditions, call Osman at 303.746.6896. Our goal [...]
Visions of Sugar Plums Danc’d in Their Heads [Boulder – Fresh Listings]
'Twas the week before Christmas, in quaint Boulder town, not a seller was listing.... no homes to be found. A few stale listings were refreshed by their agents with care, in dire hopes that a buyer might soon be there. ----- As you can imagine, it's rare for new properties to come on the market during the last weeks of December. Well, put down the eggnog. A few are worth stirring from your easy chair. Let's take a look. Remember: For a private showing and a data driven discussion of valuation, negotiation strategy, and market conditions, call Osman at 303.746.6896. Our [...]
4479 Prado Dr, Boulder
4479 Prado Dr, Boulder 3 bd | 5 ba | 6,052 sqft $1,925,000
It’s the Most Wonderful Time [Boulder – Fresh Listings]
December is the slowest time of year in Boulder real estate. Does that sound bad? Well, it's also when we have negotiated some of the best deals for our clients. As we've previously discussed and our analysis clearly supports (check out our Insta), the market is tapping the brakes. Accordingly, we've tightened our selection criteria, only focusing on listings that truly stand out. Only three new listings made the cut this week. Ready to see some houses? Let's go. Remember: For a private showing and a data driven discussion of valuation, negotiation strategy, and market conditions, call Osman at 303.746.6896. Our goal [...]
