5345 Gallatin Pl [Boulder Notable]
BOULDER NOTABLE SALE: 5345 Gallatin Pl | $1.5MThe Location: Arapaho Ridge, conveniently located near open space trails (like Bobolink), bike paths, neighborhood retail, Flatirons Golf Course, and Boulder Community Hospital. For more about Arapaho Ridge, check out our "What You Need to Know" video. The House: This property is a ranch-style home from the late '90s, featuring original finishes and likely an EFIS exterior. On a visit with a client, we immediately noticed the exterior's deterioration, evidenced by verdant green moss growth. In addition to the deferred maintenance and lack of updates, this home was a bit too large for our [...]
2831 20th St [Boulder Notable]
BOULDER NOTABLE SALE: 2831 20th St | $1M 2831 20th Street started as a typical mid century ranch. At some point, likely in the mid 90's, the owner constructed an addition with a second story primary bedroom. The location is solid for north central Boulder; it's only a short bike ride to downtown or to Google. The interior was quite dated. Likely it's been a rental for many years. Deal notes: Listed at $950K, the property went under contract within the first week and closed at slightly over $1M. This is a good example of a house that wasn't worth [...]
3610 Emerson Ave [Boulder Notable]
BOULDER NOTABLE SALE: 3610 Emerson Ave | $1.1M A typical 60's era ranch with some mild updates. The location is excellent, just around the corner from the rec center and Viele lake. Although there wasn't anything sexy about the updates, they weren't done with profit in mind. The roof, sewer line, and HVAC system had all been recently upgraded. System updates are often better than cosmetic ones. They point to a well maintained home. Deal notes: Listed at $1.5M in September, the seller cut the price substantially in early October. It took another month for a buyer to lock it [...]
297 Broken Fence Rd [Boulder Notable]
BOULDER NOTABLE SALE: 297 Broken Fence Rd | $1.4M From a location perspective, it's hard to beat 297 Broken Fence Rd. Just one patch of undeveloped, private land separated it from Betasso Preserve. It felt enmeshed by natural beauty and stunning views. It was also located at the end of the street on a cul-de-sac, and only a short distance from the City of Boulder. The interior of the home was mostly original, but it had some nice built-ins, and the kitchen that had been updated sometime in the not so ancient past. The spiral stairs were rare and posed [...]
3155 Kittrell Ct [Boulder Notable]
BOULDER NOTABLE SALE: 3155 Kittrell Ct | $1.5M Location location location... The hillsides overlooking Viele lake in the Table Mesa neighborhood are deeply coveted and rarely available. That's not just agent hyperbole. When the right perch becomes available in this location, there is frequently multiple parties interested, and the price often exceeds list. Based on ownership records, this ranch was likely kept within the same family for many decades. It finally became available for acquisition via an estate sale in early November. Tenant occupied, the home was priced well below market at $1.4M. Look through the windows in the listing [...]
4673 Eldorado Springs Dr [Boulder Notable]
BOULDER NOTABLE SALE: 4673 Eldorado Springs Dr | $1.6M This pocket neighborhood off the road to Eldorado Springs is one of my favorite hidden spots in Boulder. World class hiking trails are steps away, and all the homes are situated on generous lots. The most coveted properties back to South Boulder Creek, directly adjacent to hundreds of acres of protected open space. 4673 Eldorado Springs is a raised ranch built in the late 80's. Finishes and fixtures had been updated recently, but the home also sustained significant damage during the floods of 2013. It was listed as an estate [...]
969 10th St [Boulder Notable]
BOULDER NOTABLE: 969 10th St | $2.3MA Cottage Style historic home originally constructed in 1909. According to the historic inventory, features include "a shingled dormer, sash and transom windows with dentils and rusticated stone sills and lintels, and classical columns on the porch." Interior millwork looks well preserved, but the kitchen and baths were ready for a refresh. The basement is currently a rental, and the garage was converted into studio space. The former is licensed, but given the difficulty in legally removing parking, the later may have been unpermitted. At the time of listing, the home was tenant occupied until [...]
895 Paragon Dr [Boulder Notable]
BOULDER NOTABLE SALE: 895 Paragon | $2.45M The Spanish Hills neighborhood (and adjacent Paragon Estates) is located on a gentle upslope, halfway between the City of Boulder and Louisville. Featuring exceptional views and a pastoral setting, it's a popular choice for buyers who value privacy and views but also want to be close to the city. Davidson Mesa is steps away, featuring popular flat walking trails and stupendous Flatiron views. The location saw a large loss of structures during the Marshall Fire, which has driven a surprising number of recent sales.Originally constructed in the 1960's, this five bedroom, five bath [...]
1844 Pine St [Boulder Notable]
BOULDER NOTABLE SALE: 1844 Pine Street | $2.7M Foursquares are also sometimes called a Prairie Square. Popularized by Sears and Roebuck as a kit or mail-order home in the early 1900's, its simple and functional design remains a hallmark today, making it one of the most popular styles of historic homes. 1844 Pine Street was built in 1904 and acquired by the seller in 2005 for just over a $1M. Other than a new kitchen, it doesn't look like much changed during the owner's tenure. According to the historic building inventory records, it was occupied by Joseph Rusho in 1913, a potentially [...]
Palo Park [Boulder Neighborhood]
Join Ian Steinmo as he tours the Palo Park neighborhood in Boulder CO. A lesser known neighborhood, Palo Park has been around for decades. Discover what makes Palo Park great, and find what you need to know before you buy or sell. Contact Ian directly to find out more. Ian Steinmo | Associate Broker at House Einstein. After working for more than a decade abroad in international business relations, Ian relocated to his hometown of Boulder in 2017. Through his experience in dynamic markets, he has always believed in attaining a deep understanding of markets and using this analysis to add [...]
Put a Fork in it – The Year is Over [Newsletter]
What's New?2023 was quite the ride - with continued but hopefully waning inflation, a huge increase in mortgage rates, and a lot of speculation for how it might impact the real estate market here in Boulder. So, what actually happened? Surprise! There were more high end sales in 2023 than in 2022. Overall, prices are still down from the very peak in 2022, but on average, it's up solidly year over year. Inventory has steadily grown but not at all price points and locations. As most of our buyers will you - it's not enough. We're still dealing with a shortage of homes actually worth buying, [...]
1501 Easy Rider Ln 101 [Boulder Notable]
BOULDER NOTABLE SALE: 1501 Easy Rider Ln 101 | $627K A rare off-market deal for an even rarer property. These two story townhome style units are very attractive for professionals who work from home. They're nicely designed, albeit a touch tight on space. Deal Notes: It can be challenging to price units in this development due to the unique design and limited comparable sales. Considering my experience in this neighborhood, including a sale of a similar unit a few years back, my professional opinion is that the seller may have gotten a significantly higher number on the open market. Sales from several years ago exceeded $600/SF. This illustrates the risk [...]
1715 15th St, Boulder
BOULDER NOTABLE SALE: 1715 15th St 7 | $1.15M Our listing in downtown central Boulder. The value proposition: A large condo with four bedrooms, three baths, in the center of downtown. Unlike the some units nearby, this property was not in a luxury complex, but was in a secure building and featured large community outdoor living spaces. It was a rare downtown Boulder value investment. Sellers made tasteful updates, so we positioned it as a intelligent alternative to luxury options and focused our marketing on the layout, community open space, and downtown lifestyle. Deal notes: On market for just under two months before a buyer locked it [...]
717 Hawthorn Ave [Boulder Notable]
BOULDER NOTABLE SALE: 717 Hawthorn Ave | $3.64MA moderate size four bedroom, five bath in Newlands - a neighborhood we track closely. South facing, newer construction, and a three car garage. Design is relatively textbook for what is considered attractive today. Nothing edgy, which is usually the right answer when maximizing profit. The design of the home is relatively narrow due to the narrow lot. Deal notes: It was on the market only two weeks before attracting a strong offer. 717 Hawthorn Ave sold at only a 1.6% discount to list price, cash. Like this content? Check out Fresh Listings. It's our review of the most compelling new listings to hit the [...]
2255 Emerald Rd [Boulder Notable]
BOULDER NOTABLE SALE: 2255 Emerald Rd | $3.92M A gorgeous, newer home in north central Boulder, in a pocket of unincorporated Boulder County, right in the city. Designed with sustainability in mind and with unique custom architecture, it's a fetching property - but given its unique design, not for everyone. The home itself features four bedrooms, four baths, and about 3,800 SQFT, but more importantly LEED Platinum/Net-Zero design. This is a very rare thing in a home, and unlike a spec project, nothing in this home was chosen to maximize profit. It was carefully curated and designed by the owner as a respite, away from the hustle and bustle of the [...]
