4480 Grinnell Ave | Boulder Notable
BOULDER NOTABLE SALE: 4480 Grinnell Ave | $1.2M The Location: Lower Table Mesa, close to the busy (and noisy) intersection of Grinnell and Broadway. However, it's also conveniently near a bike path and a stroll’s distance from shopping and dining options like Southern Sun, Tandoori Grill, and Whole Foods. For more details, watch our video: "7 Things You Need to Know about Table Mesa." The House: A basic 60’s era ranch with a full basement and two car detached garage, very similar to 365 44th Street (above). The interior has some tasteful updates and does not appear to be flip. The [...]
819 6th St [Boulder Notable]
BOULDER NOTABLE SALE: 819 6th St Boulder | $5.3M The Location: Nestled on a large lot, this property offers an exceptional location, ticking many of the boxes for luxury home buyers. It's just steps away from Chautauqua, offering a quick and enjoyable bike ride to downtown, while maintaining a relatively low crime rate. The House: Welcome to the Labrot Residence, a solid example of mid-century modern architecture, originally designed by Hoby Wagener, one of Boulder's most renowned architects of the 1950s. Wagener's portfolio includes over two hundred public and private buildings, such as Kittredge Dormitories and Williams Village. Over the years, the [...]
715 Juniper Ave [Boulder Notable]
BOULDER NOTABLE SALE: 715 Juniper Ave | $3.7M The Location: It’s true. Juniper is a desirable spot. Located in north Boulder and west of Broadway, the neighborhood features north-south oriented lots, more privacy than Newlands, and easy access to nearby open space. The House: This property features four bedrooms, three baths, designer finishes and fixtures, all on a third of an acre lot. While the modern farmhouse trend may be on its way out, this extensively renovated historic home stands as a prime example of a well-chosen, turn-key luxury residence. The Deal: Listing a home in the fourth quarter is generally not advisable. [...]
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 [...]
170 W Pine St [Louisville Notable]
LOUISVILLE NOTABLE SALE: 170 W Pine St | $1.05M There's no getting around the fact that this section of W Pine Street in Louisville is a busy road. If the listing agent says otherwise, look no further than the yellow line running down the middle of the road. A traffic engineer made the call. It wasn't arbitrary. Compromised location aside, this 90's era two-story had a few updates and was priced well for the market. Listed in November, it was available for only a week before a buyer locked it down. It sold for full list, minus an $8000 concession [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
301 Eudora St [Denver Notable]
DENVER NOTABLE SALE: 301 Eudora St | $2.2MStrong buyer interest allowed this Hilltop neighborhood historic home to close for slightly over list, despite slow fourth quarter market conditions. 310 Eudora featured five bedrooms (four on the upper level), four baths, and approximately 3,800 SQFT. The home home was thoroughly renovated during the seller's tenure, with plenty of upside given an initial acquisition price of only $750,000 in 2014. Due diligence: Historic homes require much greater due diligence than newer homes. When an owner completes an extensive renovation, the work quality, finishes, and fixtures are generally much higher quality than one would expect [...]
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 [...]
3 Ridge View Rd [Nederland Notable]
NEDERLAND NOTABLE SALE: 3 Ridge View Rd | $2.7MBuilt in 2020 in the posh Caribou Ridge neighborhood, this luxury turn-key featured four bedrooms, four baths, and about 4,600 SQFT. The design was straight up the fairway for what buyers expect for a new contemporary Colorado mountain home. It still took well over a year to sell, primarily due to overpricing.Deal notes: Acquired for $2.2M in 2020, the seller listed the home at a wishful thinking $3.2M in June of 2022. Like many sellers and listing agents, the reality of the market's drop from the peak in March may have caught [...]
410 Pitkin St [Frisco Notable]
FRISCO NOTABLE SALE: 410 Pitkin St | $2.8MOffered by the original owner; a two story vacation home with five bedrooms, four baths, and a prime location only a few blocks from the après ski action on Main Street.The listing described this home as "one of a kind," but this home was far from from it. There was nothing special or exciting about its tired mid 90's design, finishes, and fixtures. Reality check: Homes large enough for sizable gatherings are rare in Frisco. There were only five sales with five or more bedrooms this year (see below). If anything makes this sale rare, it's the size of the property.Deal notes: 410 Pitkin [...]
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