2350 Panorama Ave [Boulder Notable]
Boulder NOTABLE SALE: 2350 Panorama Ave | $1.9M Most of Panorama Ave sits on a perch. View quality is a key determinant of valuation. Some homes have picture perfect views of downtown and the Flatirons. Others are blocked. It's very much hit or miss. It appears this one is a bit too far to the west and doesn't have the view corridor. Constructed in the early 50's, this ~1,700 SQFT ranch features three bedrooms, three baths, and a 2 car carport. Most likely it will be completely torn down and a new home will be built on the lot. It will be [...]
310 S 40th St [Boulder Notable]
Boulder NOTABLE SALE: 310 S 40th St | $1.1MThe remodeled ranch plus full basement market in South Boulder is holding up quite well. This basic home was originally built in the 1950's, like most of the neighborhood, and then thoroughly reworked. These style of homes are perfect for a variety of buyers and in a down-market, tend to be one of the last to adjust. In other words, they hold their value very well and have for decades. 310 S 40th was nicely remodeled. It featured four bedrooms, three baths, and about 2,500 T.SQFT. The reason the SQFT is a bit [...]
4606 Ipswich St [Boulder Notable]
NOTABLE SALE: 4606 Ipswich St | $869KOur spectacular listing at the end of the street, across from gorgeous open space. A California style ranch, with vaulted ceilings and ready for the next owner's remodeling vision. Watch the listing video. It's worth a billion words.And if you're in love with this location but missed out, check out our other listing at 4708 Ipswich. It's far more updated and features an energy saving solar system, plus much more.Like this content? Check out Fresh Listings. It's our review of the most compelling new listings to hit the Boulder and Denver real estate market | Subscribe Osman [...]
5890 Woodbourne Hollow Dr [Boulder Notable]
NOTABLE SALE: 5890 Woodbourne Hollow Rd | $5.9M Hidden away in a pastoral setting in northeast Boulder, just north of the airport, this +8,600 SQFT estate was formerly owned by local filmmaker Peter Coggan. It featured a 5 acre lot, six bedrooms, six baths, and timeless design. A turn-key property, interior finishes were tastefully updated throughout and the home had many unusual features, including an indoor lap pool. It was on the market for a little over a month and sold for $300K below list. Due diligence: This area is currently subject to air traffic noise (general aviation), however the future of [...]
1010 Edinboro Dr [Boulder Notable]
NOTABLE SALE: 1010 Edinboro Dr | $1.6M A two-story with a classic layout in Table Mesa, this home was a 70's museum. The primary selling point was its potential and corner lot. The street itself is not quite as busy as you might think from the map, it’s mostly a feeder to the neighborhood. The school and land across the street was a nice perk. Deal notes: On the market only a few days, it sold for $100K over list, with a small concession for undisclosed reasons. Our clients passed on it due to the scale of remodeling needed. Like this content? Check [...]
2727 Folsom St #101 [Boulder Notable]
NOTABLE SALE: 2727 Folsom St #101 | $315KSophie Kloor and Osman both worked closely with the sellers of this property in the past, and it was a fun opportunity to collaborate again. The seller also took our advice on preparing this property for market and worked hard to properly stage it. The property really shined and after a short period, attracted a strong offer. It sold for about 3.2% above list with a concession to replace a furnace at the end of its life. At $315K, it also set a record for the highest sale price of a single bedroom [...]
1045 Grape Ave [Boulder Notable Sale]
NOTABLE SALE: 1045 GRAPE AVE | $2,500,000 This stunning house caught our buyers eye and we aggressively pursued it. Not only does it look like it belongs in Dwell Magazine, it actually was in Dwell Magazine. Remodeled for the owner of Cure, every detail was well chosen and tastefully crafted.The only flaw? It’s on a section of Grape Street dominated by overhead transmission electrical lines, so called high-tension lines. Although there’s a good chance that these lines will one day be undergrounded (Xcel has committed over $30M for the project), for now they dominate the landscape at the front of the [...]
3680 Aspen Ct [Boulder Notable Sale]
NOTABLE SALE: 3680 ASPEN CT | $3,075,000 We saw this property at least three times during the 12+ months it was on market. It’s a gorgeous design, by Boulder’s own Nick Fiore at Flower Architecture. It also had a few functional drawbacks like limited storage and stands out in stark contrast to the older neighborhood. These factors kept our clients from submitting an offer, although we came close. Gradually, the homes in its vicinity are changing over and being remodeled, but for now, 3680 Aspen is a bit of an outlier for this street. Deal notes: Originally listed at $3.35M, it eventually [...]
1430 Meadow Ave [Boulder Notable Sale]
NOTABLE SALE: 1430 MEADOW AVE | $6,000,000 We did a video evaluation for one of our relocation clients on this home the first day it was on the market. We might have even been the first showing. The home itself was quite dated and unremarkable, but the lot was spectacular. A full half acre, flat, and with picture perfect flatiron views is an extremely rare parcel of land. Plus, the home was set far back from the driveway, and far from the traffic noise on Broadway. Unfortunately, our client wasn’t interested in undertaking the remodel, otherwise we would have thrown [...]
750 S 43rd Street [Boulder Notable Sale]
NOTABLE SALE: 750 S 43rd Street| $1.2M On the market for only a few days, this California Style bungalow attracted a lot of buyer interest and sold for more than list. Key features were the stunning remodel and open floor plan, plus walk out basement to the front. How often can you see Flatiron views from your basement? You can in this house.Market notes: $1.2M is now the going rate for a well maintained, updated ranch with a full size basement in Majestic Heights and into Martin Acres. Like this content? Check out Fresh Listings. It's our review of the most compelling new listings to [...]
906 Arkansas Mountain Road [Boulder Notable Sale]
NOTABLE SALE: 906 Arkansas Mountain Rd | $2.1M Located not far from my personal residence, this luxury mountain home was originally listed last summer for $2.3M. We toured it for our clients and quickly realized it would need substantial updating. The floor plan also wasn’t conducive to families with younger children. We advised our clients to pass. Apparently so did everyone else, for it sat on the market from June through September, when the seller finally capitulated and cut the price to $2.15M. Sadly, it was too late for the summer real estate season. It sat on market throughout the winter [...]
853 8th Street [Boulder Notable Sale]
NOTABLE SALE: 853 8th Street | $3.2MBack in the day, I lived just a block to the north of this home. I can attest to the value of the location. More than twenty years later, it’s still my favorite neighborhood in Boulder due to its proximity to Chautauqua and downtown, plus reasonable distance from the Hill. Behind the unassuming exterior of 853 8th Street, you’ll find a tastefully modernized interior and private outdoor entertainment space.Deal notes: 853 8th street is an attractive home and location, but the room count is a bit on the low side and the house is only about [...]
810 32nd Street [Boulder Notable Sale]
Boulder NOTABLE SALE: 810 32nd Street | $906K I can tell you the inside scoop on this deal because, well, I was the listing agent. The key selling points were covered in our Smart Buy video (link). Let’s skip to what happened in the deal itself. First, our clients took our advice completely and did everything we asked them to do to prepare the house for sale. They also allowed us to directly work with the tenants, and also took our advice for how to manage them to allow for a successful sale process. It wasn’t easy, but by working together with [...]
2926 16th Street [Boulder Notable Sale]
Boulder NOTABLE SALE: 2926 16th Street| $1.25M This little pocket of North Boulder has been a hotbed of redevelopment for the past decade. Mid 50’s ranches, like this one, are a hot acquisition target for developers. The simple box on top of a box design is perfect for adding a second story and pushing out the back, although many architects will try to convince you to start over completely. Both approaches have merits. From a valuation perspective, you’re looking at a slightly smaller than typical lot size. This one also had no basement. My bet is on complete deconstruction, which means [...]
3778 Wonderland Hill Ave [Boulder Notable Sale]
Boulder NOTABLE SALE: 3778 Wonderland Hill Ave | $6.3M This sale is why it’s critical to (a) pay attention to new listings and (b) have plenty of dry powder. James P. Maxwell was a surveyor, state senator, and an engineer. He was also Boulder's second mayor, President of First National Bank, and owned a cattle ranch north of Boulder. Old JP built this expansive mansion (can we call it the Maxwell House?) in 1906 with picture perfect views of the Flatirons, on the edge of what eventually was called Maxwell Lake. Today, the property sits on a 2 acre flag-lot with subdivision [...]
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We can highly recommend Sophie. Her attention to detail and communication skills are great. Our home was in area that most realtors are not familiar with, but Sophie took extra time to get to know the neighborhood in order to give us quality service. She also brought in a professional photographer to make our home look its best. Even though the listing was in winter, the house sold quickly. With Sophie’s business and people skills, we have no doubt she will be a top realtor in the area.
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