380 Erie Dr [Boulder Notable Sale]
BOULDER NOTABLE SALE: 380 Erie Drive | $1.73M A moderate sized early 70’s tri-level, located on a 12,000 SQFT lot. The home featured three bedrooms, three baths, and an attached garage. Remodeled seven years ago, the interior was still quite current and tasteful. From a location perspective, the home is west facing and around the corner from the CU Chancellors’ residence. I do have to wonder if the new owners were advised on the potential for development of that land. When it occurs, Caddo Parkway to Mohawk could see a lot more traffic. What is currently used as de facto [...]
5392 Nelson Road [Boulder Notable Sale]
BOULDER NOTABLE SALE: 5392 Nelson Road | $1.9M 35 acres of land and 63 shares of Left Hand Ditch, plus a custom mid-90’s sprawling ranch. The interior was yawn inducing and ready for a gut remodel, but the land and water rights alone were compelling. Adjacent open space to the south is owned by the City of Boulder. Expect to see the new owner invest significant post-acquisition capital remaking the bones of this structure into their dream home. Deal Notes: I wrote about this property when it first hit the market last April, noting that the listing information was incorrect. At [...]
115 W Pine St [Louisville Notable Sale]
LOUISVILLE NOTABLE SALE: 115 W Pine St | $2.35M A late 90’s farmhouse style two-story, with a carriage house. The property featured six bedrooms, five baths, and nearly a half acre of land - just steps away from downtown Louisville. Although Pine is an arterial into Louisville, traffic moves relatively slowly and this house is set back just far enough. In other words, it didn’t stop the buyers from bidding it up. The economics of this deal were interesting. Acquired by the seller in October of 2020, it appears the kitchen was renovated, additional square footage finished, and interior painted in [...]
2800 5th St [Boulder Notable Sale]
BOULDER NOTABLE SALE: 2800 5th St | $3.5M We took several clients to see this newly constructed home in Newlands while it was on the market. Modern and attractive, it still had several significant challenges. The biggest problem was the layout lacked an easily accessible powder room on the main. The home also suffered from a disconnected and small outdoor living area, and a relative lack of privacy next to its sister house next door.Deal notes: Listed in October of last year, the seller cut the price dramatically after a few weeks on the market. The listing expired, but it [...]
4650 Holiday Dr 201 [Boulder Notable Sale]
BOULDER NOTABLE SALE: 4650 Holiday Dr #201 | $750K Two words: Smart Buy. The Crescent building in the Holiday Neighborhood faces mostly south and fronts on the park. This gives each unit very nice views and a sense of spaciousness. We’ve tracked each sale over the years. It’s a deeply compelling investment opportunity in a solid, well established location. Once construction is completed on Broadway and the Amory is occupied, expect the retail mix in this location to continue to improve. Like this content? Check out Fresh Listings. It's our review of the most compelling new listings to hit the Boulder and Denver real [...]
4614 Almond Ln 2 [Boulder Notable Sale]
BOULDER NOTABLE SALE: 4614 Almond Ln 2 | $785K A nearly identical comp listed and sold a few weeks before we took this lovely townhome to market. This unit featured a beautifully updated kitchen and main level, updated windows, new sliding glass door, and more. This helped push the envelope upward +$30K from the previous sale. Deal notes: We love working with repeat clients and this was our third transaction for these sellers. To help maximize sale price, we made sure to reach out to buyers who participated in the bidding war from the most recent comp in the neighborhood. In [...]
500 W Sycamore Cir [Louisville Notable Sale]
LOUISVILLE NOTABLE SALE: 500 W Sycamore Cir | $1.08MA rather unique two-story, backing to open space, and remodeled inside and out. The mostly cosmetic changes are eye catching and unusual. The location is stellar.Deal notes: Listed for $895K, it was on the market for a few days. It sold for 180K over list, not cash. 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 | SubscribeNote: The Realtors at House Einstein did not represent the buyers or sellers of this property. Our discussion of notable sales is designed [...]
3044 8th St [Boulder Notable Sale]
BOULDER NOTABLE SALE: 3044 8th St | $3.18M We showed this home to several sets of buyers last summer when it first hit the market with an asking price of $3.5M. Built 22 years ago, it features five bedrooms, four baths, and about 4,800 SQFT. The home is traditionally designed and sports somewhat dated finishes. Our clients were OK with factoring in a cosmetic remodel, but the deal killer was the limited utility in the tight outdoor spaces. The backyard and outdoor entertaining areas were not up to snuff, at least for our buyers. Deal notes: Listed at $3.5M in June, [...]
1360 Walnut St [Boulder Notable Sale]
BOULDER NOTABLE SALE: 1360 Walnut St #301 | $3.8M The condo and townhome market is a very different world from the heated single family home market, particularly at the higher-end. Originally listed at $4.0M last July, this property was on the market for 6 months before a buyer locked it down.Tastefully refreshed, this eye popping and hip luxury unit features three bedrooms, three baths, four underground parking spaces, and a generous 3,865 SQFT. The location is as good as it gets - downtown, directly across from Central Park and the Farmer’s market. Congratulations to Andy Hawk, the buyer’s agent, for [...]
2211 Bluff Street [Boulder Notable Sale]
BOULDER NOTABLE SALE: 2211 Bluff Street | $1.31M The north side of Bluff Street in Boulder has a steep slope, limiting the size of back yards. It also contains a number of townhomes in close proximity, most built around the same time period. Still, it's close to historic districts and in proximity to both downtown and the Google Campus. 2211 Bluff is an early 80's townhome, with one bedroom on the main and two on the upper level. It shares a wall with the neighbor and doesn't have an HOA, which could make ownership (and financing) interesting. From a functional perspective, [...]
1321 Race Street [Denver Notable Sale]
DENVER NOTABLE SALE: 1321 Race Street | $1.56M The Galagher House is a large, historic mansion in close proximity to Cheesman Park. Owned by the seller for nearly a decade, it exudes authenticity with period correct millwork and finishes. The home featured five bedrooms, all on the upper level, and four baths across its 6,400 SQFT. A solarium was added in 2020 at a supposed cost of $250,000. In my opinion, the home mostly just needed an interior refresh and as such, represented a relative bargain in this heated market. That's assuming you could live with lack of a decent [...]
623 Terry Street [House Einstein Notable]
SOLD: 623 Terry Street. Congratulations to our clients for their acquisition of this beautiful home in Old Town, Longmont. Sophie Kloor represented the buyers and guided them expertly through the bidding war. 623 Terry Street is a three bedroom, two bath historic bungalow located just south of Roosevelt Park. It was available for just a few days and sold for 6% over the list price. Osman Parvez is the Founder and Employing Broker of House Einstein. Originally from the Finger Lakes region of New York, he lives in Boulder with his wife and their Labrador Retriever. He has been a [...]
Business Update, Weekend Reading, and More [Dumb Dolphin Edition]
Note: the following is the introduction to the latest Fresh Listings, House Einstein's weekly newsletter on the most interesting new listings and notable sales to hit the market. Sign up and access the archive . What's New at House Einstein?We’ve had a solid week. Most listings are now under contract, and most of our buyers have closed. As the year ends, we’re taking steps to hit the ground running when the market picks up in the spring. Along those lines, we’re looking to hire a new team member. Yes, House Einstein is hiring. This person’s role will be 70% dedicated toward supporting the Realtors [...]
550 College Avenue [Notable Sale]
NOTABLE SALE: 550 College Avenue | $2.2M Why Is It Notable? We've talked about Charles Haertling many times on our blog and in this newsletter. He was one of Boulder's most prominent architects, and his designs remain iconic today. Most of his homes are quite attractive, Usonian, and blend into the background of their settings. Some are less functional than others. Some have horrific deferred maintenance. Because of the Haertling nameplate, almost all will still sell for a substantial premium compared with other homes of similar function and location. Like this content? Check out Fresh Listings. It's our review of the most compelling new listings to hit the Boulder and Denver [...]
1164 10th Street [Notable Sale]
BOULDER NOTABLE SALE: 1164 10th Street | $2.93M Why Is It Notable? Imagine the seller’s anxiety when a week before closing, CU students decide to throw a rager in the same block as your listing. Good thing it was already under contract and likely past all contingencies.Listed in August of last year, 1164 10th Street was part of a portfolio of rental properties that hit the Boulder market. With an advertised cap rate of 5.39 and supposed 8% year over year revenue growth, you honestly have to wonder why it was listed at all. Yet despite the intense hunt for yield, the market ignored it [...]
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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.
