11792 Camp Eden Road [Notable Sale]
GOLDEN NOTABLE SALE: 11792 Camp Eden Road | $1.78M -Giant, private oasis in the mountains.-Classic mountain home design and architecture.-Sold for more than asking, despite poor seller prep and awful listing photos.-Why notable? Shows the strength of market for family retreats close to Boulder and Denver.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 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 [...]
1465 Sunset Boulevard [Notable Sale]
BOULDER NOTABLE SALE: 1465 Sunset Boulevard | $5M -Exceptional location, with views.-Strolling distance to downtown.-8 years old but still relatively fresh.-Designed for entertaining.-Clustered among other high-end homes. -View corridor impacted by Casey Middle School. -Two sharp price cuts in listing history, likely a planned strategy. -Why Notable: Helps bolster comps in an extremely exclusive location. 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 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 [...]
4730 Holiday Dr #201 [Notable Sale]
NOTABLE SALE: 4730 Holiday Dr #201 | $675K The Basics This crescent shaped building is a large semi-circle of multi-family housing in Boulder's very popular Holiday Neighborhood. All units face the park, but the creme-de-la-creme are the end units that have decks overlooking the Foothills. These units have nearly unobstructed views and feel incredibly spacious.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 | SubscribeWhy Is It Notable? Sales here are rare. This one was on market for only two days and sold for $40K over asking, cash. Also, I told a friend who owned one of these to [...]
1830 Cedar Avenue [Notable Sale]
NOTABLE SALE: 1830 Cedar Avenue | $2.43M Due Diligence It's an original 60's era home, now gutted, reconfigured, and souped-up to look like brand new construction. According to the seller, virtually every surface of the home has been refreshed. Don't forget that there's much that lies beneath the surface.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 | SubscribeWhy Notable? There's a big difference between an older, extensively renovated home and brand new construction. It boils down to energy efficiency, building codes, and engineering standards. This home is the second one we've recently featured that [...]
1926 Centaur Circle [Notable Sale]
NOTABLE SALE: 1926 Centaur Circle | $478K Why Is It Notable? Over the years, we've sold several homes in this community and have seen many more with our entry-level buyers. It's a good location with respect to Lafayette's downtown and a short commute into Boulder. The interior finish of this particular unit had some nice, well-chosen updates. They even scraped the popcorn ceiling.This sale sets a giant up-tick in valuations for the neighborhood. It sold for an eye-popping $84,000 over asking, not cash. The key selling point was that this unit directly abuts Boulder County Open Space and the Coal Creek Trail. Like this content? Check out Fresh Listings. It's [...]
1775 Cedar Avenue [Notable Sale]
BOULDER NOTABLE SALE: 1775 Cedar Avenue | $2.7M Why Is It Notable? We took a very serious interest in this house and represented buyers who participated in the bidding war. It’s a well executed second story addition and renovation in Old North Boulder, with tall ceilings on the main and a nice wrap around, south-facing deck. The location offers easy walkability to the retail center at Ideal. The layout had some quirks, like an upper level lounge area, but overall it was a very attractive home. The finish quality of the kitchen was a little subpar for this price point, but otherwise it checked [...]
1810 Norwood Avenue [Notable Sale]
NOTABLE SALE: 1810 Norwood Avenue | $7.9M Why Is It Notable? The sellers acquired this spectacular and oversized view lot in North Boulder for $2.0M in the fall of 2017. The only problem? It came with a 70’s era, sprawling ranch. A few months later, with demolition permit in hand, they began gently taking it down.Once the design work was completed and application submitted, permits were issued in July. The finished product? A gorgeous +5,600 SQFT two story constructed over both a crawl space and an unfinished basement. The main level features a large, open kitchen/dining/ living room area flanked by two wings. The east wing included a study, [...]
3369 Cripple Creek Trail C-13 [Notable Sale]
BOULDER NOTABLE SALE: 3369 Cripple Creek Trl C13 | $527K There are a variety of layouts at Shanahan Ridge. This is one of the ground floor units with a larger patio.Why Notable? This is a highly desirable community for young professionals. Student density is super low, and access to open space trails is directly adjacent to the community. Plus, the views are gorgeous and most units have a functional layout. We’ve been tracking the area for many years.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 | SubscribeSpoiler AlertThere have been two [...]
The Price is WRONG, Bob [Analyze This]
If you're a serious home buyer, trying to make an intelligent and disciplined decision, you know how frustrating the current market can be. It's hard to find accurate, actionable information about market conditions. Recently, Colorado newspapers articles contain far more hyperbole than fact. Even when data is shared, it's inaccurate or too dated to be useful. Want to know what's really happening? Well, step right up. You've come to the right place. The chart above shows single family house sales in Boulder and Denver Counties, inclusive of all cities and unincorporated areas, from April 1st through April 19th. It's not perfectly accurate because [...]
3175 17th Street [Notable Sale]
BOULDER NOTABLE SALE: 3175 17th Street | $2.38M Why Is It Notable? Listed in mid-February, this modern farmhouse two-story is located in Old North Boulder. It features four bedrooms, four baths, and a one car, attached garage. From a size perspective, it's a touch on the small side, but that didn't stop buyers from lining up. The views, indoor/outdoor transitions, and well chosen design elements are what created the sizzle. The location didn't hurt either. This sale sets a new high water mark for the comps. 3175 17th Street sold for $182,000 over the asking price, cash. Like this content? Check out Fresh Listings. It's our review of the most compelling [...]
Grief and Loss in Boulder – The King Soopers Mass Shooting
Dear Boulder, It's been two days since a man walked across the King Sooper's parking lot in Table Mesa and began shooting innocent people. My weekly newsletter, almost ready to publish, sits collecting digital dust. It no longer matters. We have more important things to talk about than the real estate market. Grief is an overwhelming rollercoaster. We think of those lost, and we turn inward to our own lives. How many times have my family and I shopped at that very store? Eaten at restaurants in that plaza? Walked through that parking lot? We're all somehow connected to the community members [...]
1519 Pine Street #2 [Notable Sale]
HOUSE EINSTEIN NOTABLE SALE: 1519 Pine St #2 | $678K Why Is It Notable? Our client wasn't looking for a forever home, just a place to call home for a few years. This three bedroom property features a classic townhome layout and three baths. Plus, it's close to our buyer's place of work, which helped sealed the deal. In the future, we expect it will be quite rentable and provide a nice investment income for the owner when she's ready for a dream home.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 [...]
805 Dewey Avenue [Just Listed]
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 Realtor since 2005. Osman is the primary author of the House Einstein blog with over 1,200 published articles about Boulder real estate. His work has also appeared in many other blogs about Boulder as well as mainstream newspapers, including the Wall Street Journal and Daily Camera. For more information, click HERE. Fresh Listings | Our review of the most compelling new listings to hit the [...]
When to Hold ‘Em [Market Update]
What does the Boulder real estate market look like today? We're seeing increasing numbers of buyers chasing limited inventory, fueled by ultra low mortgage rates, an improving economic environment, and the highest level of job mobility in history. Oh, and add in a sudden increased awareness of mortality, just for good measure. Welcome to Pandemic Real Estate. Should you jump into the fray? Or, would it be smarter to sit on the sidelines and wait for better market conditions? These are the questions on the minds of our buyers today. Meanwhile, our sellers are wondering if they should accelerate their listing plans [...]
Low Inventory and Continued High Demand [Weekend Reading]
I think that we are all relieved that it's a new week. Start it off on a positive note and catch up on some real estate news.1. Tech Workers Take to the Mountains, Bringing Silicon Valley With ThemSound familiar, Colorado?2. Homeowners and buyers are the real winners in this electionAccording to Realtor.com and the National Association of Realtors, homes sold faster in October than September and prices remained at their summer peak of $350,000 for the first time since 2011.3. Homebuilding is Booming, So Why is Inventory So Hard to Find?"New homes represent new supply. Increased supply – inventory – gives buyers more choices [...]
