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 [...]
40 S 35th Street [Boulder Notable Sale]
BOULDER NOTABLE: 40 S 35th St | $900K A small, early 60’s tri-level in Martin Acres. From a location perspective, 35th street is not a primary artery in the neighborhood, but does get some traffic. This home featured four bedrooms, two baths, and a one car garage. It’s very close to bike paths and is in close proximity to several shopping areas and restaurants. The home had some basic updates but many original windows. Deal notes: Listed at $780,000, the house was on the market for a few days and received multiple offers. It sold for $900,000 (+15.3%) over the list [...]
3030 Dover Drive [Boulder Notable Sale]
BOULDER NOTABLE: 3030 Dover Dr | $1.5M An unusual house, oriented with the short axis facing the street, and with steps on both sides - leading to confusion over the proper “front” of the home. Updated inside, it was quite attractive and functional. The landscaping and outdoor dining area in the back was particularly well executed, with a stepped terrace to a social trail. Perhaps not ideal for small children, but otherwise very attractive. The home had been modernized with a current paint scheme and interior updates. One of the key selling points is that the home is in Table [...]
3085 9th Street [Boulder Notable Sale]
BOULDER NOTABLE: 3085 9th St | $1.46M A smallish lot (~6,300 SQFT) with a tear-down bungalow in Newlands. The house is one property south of the intersection of 9th and Evergreen, east facing, which will limit buildout potential due to solar access rules and the relatively narrow lot (about 50’ wide). Assuming nobody significant (to the city) lived in the house, the powers that be will probably allow the existing early 50’s era structure to be deconstructed. Given the lot size, the maximum floor area under Boulder's Compatible Development ordinance is about 3,300 SQFT, somewhat small given the dirt value was in excess [...]
651 Maxwell Ave [Boulder Notable Sale]
BOULDER NOTABLE: 651 Maxwell Ave | $2.2M Built in the early 1900’s (the actual date is unclear), this three bedroom, two bath home was constructed in the Edwardian Vernacular style and located in Boulder’s Mapleton Historic District. One of its early inhabitants included George Dodd, whose family was one of the early farmers in Niwot. The image on the right is George Dodd with his son Clarence. Although the house itself was relatively small, with only 2,200 SQFT, it featured a reasonable bedroom and bath count. It also had a large, and relatively rare detached 3-car garage. Deal notes: Listed in January [...]
4557 Apple Way [Boulder Notable Sale]
BOULDER NOTABLE: 4557 Apple Way | $2.8M I’ve written about this pocket neighborhood several times in the last couple of years. It’s a hidden gem. Not only do owners enjoy association owned open space, access to city owned open space is directly to the west. There is some potential risk of negative impact to the quality of the open space when the so called “Planning Reserve” is developed, but that could be many years away. From a location perspective, it’s a solid play and continues to sell at a relative discount to better known Boulder neighborhoods. 4557 Apple Way is on [...]
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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.
Osman was a refreshingly honest realtor. He stressed through the entire process that his goal was to make me happy with my home purchase. I greatly appreciated the fact that he never shied away from pointing out the negatives as well as the pluses of different places while leaving the final decision up to me.
