Build Your Dream Home in One of Boulder’s Most Iconic Neighborhoods
Welcome to 1016 Stearns Avenue—an incredible opportunity to create your forever home in the highly sought-after Lake Shore Estates neighborhood. Nestled on a quiet, tree-lined street, this rare .65-acre lot offers the space, setting, and flexibility to design a custom home that fits your lifestyle and vision.
Currently home to a solidly built 1,714 sq ft Midcentury Modern ranch with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, this property offers an ideal starting point—or a blank canvas—for your next chapter. The expansive lot provides plenty of room for a stunning new build, a spacious yard, and luxury outdoor features like a pool, garden, or detached studio.
This location blends peace and privacy with convenience—close to everything Boulder has to offer, from trails and open space to top-rated schools and restaurants. As a bonus, the property falls within the boundaries for potential membership to the exclusive Baseline Reservoir (waitlist required).
Whether you’re dreaming of a modern masterpiece or a timeless retreat, 1016 Stearns offers the perfect foundation to bring your vision to life in one of Boulder’s most prestigious neighborhoods.
Sold for $875,000
$875,000
1016 Stearns Avenue, Boulder, CO 80303
3beds
1,714sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1959
0.65 Acres Lot
$861,500 Zestimate®
$511/sqft
$3,605 Estimated rent
Home value
$861,500
$801,000 - $930,000
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Detached studioStunning new buildQuiet tree-lined streetSpacious yardExpansive lotLuxury outdoor features
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Ryan Devin ryandevin@kw.com,
Keller Williams Advantage Realty LLC,
The Phoenix,
Keller Williams Advantage Realty LLC
Bought with:
Chuck Brown, 40017997
CENTURY 21 Golden Real Estate
Source: REcolorado as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6220895
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Cooktop, Dryer, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Built-in Features, Butcher Counters, Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, No Stairs, Open Floorplan, Primary Suite
- Flooring: Carpet, Linoleum
- Windows: Double Pane Windows
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,714
- Total interior livable area: 1,714 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,714
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Asphalt, Concrete
- Carport spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Front Porch, Patio
- Exterior features: Private Yard
- Fencing: Partial
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s)
Lot
- Size: 0.65 Acres
- Features: Irrigated, Landscaped, Level
Details
- Parcel number: R0037394
- Zoning: ER
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Mid-Century Modern
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Block, Brick
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Membrane
Condition
- Year built: 1959
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 110V, 220 Volts
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Lake Shore Estates
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Boulder
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $511/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,110,300
- Annual tax amount: $6,498
- Date on market: 6/18/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,Jumbo,Other,VA Loan
- Exclusions: Living Room And Bedroom Drapes And Curtain Rods, Seller's Personal Property
- Ownership: Individual
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/13/2025 | Sold | $875,000-12.4%$511/sqft |
Source:  REcolorado as distributed by MLS GRID #6220895 Report a problem | ||
| 10/31/2025 | Pending sale | $998,500$583/sqft |
Source: REcolorado as distributed by MLS GRID #6220895 Report a problem | ||
| 10/16/2025 | Listed for sale | $998,500$583/sqft |
Source: REcolorado as distributed by MLS GRID #6220895 Report a problem | ||
| 10/1/2025 | Pending sale | $998,500$583/sqft |
Source: REcolorado as distributed by MLS GRID #6220895 Report a problem | ||
| 9/3/2025 | Price change | $998,500-9.2%$583/sqft |
Source: REcolorado as distributed by MLS GRID #6220895 Report a problem | ||
| 6/18/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,100,000$642/sqft |
Source: REcolorado as distributed by MLS GRID #6220895 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,498 +1.5% | $69,394 +0.1% |
| 2024 | $6,404 +18.2% | $69,291 -1% |
| 2023 | $5,419 +4.3% | $69,964 +34.7% |
| 2022 | $5,193 +7.7% | $51,924 -2.8% |
| 2021 | $4,820 | $53,418 +12.4% |
| 2020 | $4,820 +19.7% | $47,540 |
| 2019 | $4,028 | $47,540 +19.2% |
| 2018 | $4,028 | $39,895 -9.5% |
| 2017 | $4,028 +2.9% | $44,106 +14.8% |
| 2016 | $3,913 +5.8% | $38,407 +22.3% |
| 2015 | $3,698 +1.1% | $31,410 |
| 2014 | $3,660 +17.4% | $31,410 |
| 2013 | $3,117 +5.5% | $31,410 -4.1% |
| 2012 | $2,955 -6.5% | $32,747 |
| 2011 | $3,161 +5.9% | -- |
| 2010 | $2,986 +8.8% | $35,580 |
| 2009 | $2,745 +2.5% | $35,580 -10% |
| 2008 | $2,677 +28.3% | $39,550 |
| 2007 | $2,086 +2.8% | $39,550 +32.5% |
| 2006 | $2,028 +7.4% | $29,850 |
| 2005 | $1,888 +0.4% | $29,850 +2.2% |
| 2004 | $1,880 +13.5% | $29,220 |
| 2003 | $1,656 +6.8% | $29,220 +27.4% |
| 2002 | $1,550 | $22,940 -90.8% |
| 2001 | -- | $250,700 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 80303
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Douglass Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.3 mi
- 6/10Nevin Platt Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 10/10Fairview High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Douglass
- Middle: Platt
- High: Fairview
- District: Boulder Valley RE 2
Source: REcolorado as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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Estimated market value
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