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  • $765,000

    108 E Chester St, Lafayette, CO 80026

    3beds
    1,496sqft
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    $4,274/mo
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    Mixed Use
    Built in 1915
    6,928 Square Feet Lot
    $742,500 Zestimate®
    $511/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Detached cottagePainted cabinetrySeparate bedroom offers privacyBuilt-in storageSplit-system heating and coolingUpdated homeWooden storm door
    Enjoy the coziness & charm of this updated home & detached cottage, along with the vibrant, fun & community-centered lifestyle of Old Town Lafayette! Stroll to restaurants, cafes, local shops, art, live music & community events, with Waneka Lake & its scenic trails nearby. This unique property features a 1,040 sq. ft. main home plus a renovated 456 sq. ft. cottage, offering flexibility & investment potential. Live in one & rent the other, create a private space for guests, or rent both. The main home was recently rented for $2,450 per month & the cottage for $1,500 per month.The main home blends original character with thoughtful updates. The enclosed front porch adds finished living space, while the refreshed kitchen features a new backsplash & countertops, painted cabinetry & newer appliances. Highlights include bamboo flooring, restored windows with custom screens, new bedroom carpeting & a bathroom with a soaking tub.The charming "miner's cabin" cottage was extensively renovated in 2013 with new insulation, walls, windows, doors & flooring. The remodeled kitchen features updated cabinetry, appliances & granite countertops, while the separate bedroom offers privacy. The renovated bathroom includes a soaking tub & stackable laundry. Details include built-in storage, shutters, a wooden storm door & a storage cabinet beneath the porch. Split-system heating & cooling, along with forced-air heat, provide year-round comfort.Outdoor spaces add warmth & personality. The cottage features a flagstone front porch & north-side patio, while the main home's backyard offers stone walkways, flowering plants, fruit trees, roses, lilacs, lavender & other perennials.The garage includes a workbench, small wood stove & a mural by a local artist featured in an Old Town alley art walk. Replaced fencing & exterior improvements complete this special property filled with craftsmanship, character & possibilities-all in one of Lafayette's most loved & walkable neighborhoods.
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    Listed by:

    Leslie Herz 303-517-9873,

    Coldwell Banker Realty-Boulder

    Source: IRES as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 1067395MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      • Main level bathrooms: 2
      Primary bedroom
      • Description: Carpet
      • Features: Shared Primary Bath
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 120 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 10 x 12
      Bedroom 2
      • Description: Carpet
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 120 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 10 x 12
      Bedroom 3
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 121 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 11 x 11
      Dining room
      • Description: Bamboo
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 66 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 6 x 11
      Kitchen
      • Description: Bamboo
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 160 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 10 x 16
      Living room
      • Description: Bamboo
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 143 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 11 x 13
      Study
      • Description: Bamboo
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 56 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 8 x 7
      Heating
      • Forced Air, Hot Water, Baseboard, Radiant, 2 or more Heat Sources
      Cooling
      • Wall/Window Unit(s), Ceiling Fan(s)
      Appliances
      • Included: Gas Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
      Features
      • Eat-in Kitchen
      • Windows: Wood Frames
      • Basement: None,Crawl Space
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,496
      • Total interior livable area: 1,496 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 1,496
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      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 1
      • Parking features: Detached
      • Garage spaces: 1
      • Details: Detached
      Features
      • Levels: One
      • Stories: 1
      • Patio & porch: Patio, Deck
      • Fencing: Fenced
      Lot
      • Size: 6,928 Square Feet
      • Features: Corner Lot, Level, Paved, Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks
      Details
      • Parcel number: R0021015
      • Zoning: OTR
      • Special conditions: Private Owner

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Property subtype: Mixed Use
      Materials
      • Frame
      • Roof: Composition
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1915

      Utilities & green energy

      • Electric: Xcel
      • Gas: Xcel
      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: City
      • Utilities for property: Natural Gas Available

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Subdivision: Lafayette O T
      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Lafayette

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $511/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $573,701
      • Annual tax amount: $3,418
      • Date on market: 8/27/2026
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
      • Exclusions: Staging items / Personal property

        Estimated market value

        $742,500

        $705,000 - $780,000

        $2,106/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        8/27/2026Listed for sale$765,000+206%$511/sqft
        Source: IRES as distributed by MLS GRID #1067395 Report a problem
        8/28/2023Listing removed--
        Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
        8/24/2023Listed for rent$2,350$2/sqft
        Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
        8/30/2013Sold$250,000-9.1%$167/sqft
        Source: IRES as distributed by MLS GRID #714507 Report a problem
        7/19/2013Listed for sale$274,900+20.6%$184/sqft
        Source: RE/MAX OF BOULDER INC #714507 Report a problem
        4/20/2007Sold$228,000+14%$152/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        7/7/2003Sold$200,000+22.7%$134/sqft
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        1/8/1999Sold$163,000+91.8%$109/sqft
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        10/10/1994Sold$85,000$57/sqft
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        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$3,152 +1.7%$35,856 -8.7%
        2024$3,099 +13.8%$39,262 -1%
        2023$2,723 +1.1%$39,642 +36.8%
        2022$2,693 +0.2%$28,988 -2.8%
        2021$2,688 $29,822 +1.4%
        2020$2,688 +28.1%$29,408
        2019$2,099 $29,408 +27.9%
        2018$2,099 $22,990 -9.5%
        2017$2,099 +25.1%$25,416 +39.1%
        2016$1,677 +6.7%$18,269 +22.9%
        2015$1,572 +22.2%$14,870
        2014$1,286 -9%$14,870
        2013$1,413 +0.9%$14,870 -9.3%
        2012$1,401 +11.3%$16,398
        2011$1,259 +5.2%--
        2010$1,197 -6.3%$14,930
        2009$1,277 +9.3%$14,930 -19.5%
        2008$1,168 -3.8%$18,540
        2007$1,215 +3.3%$18,540
        2006$1,176 +4.5%$18,540
        2005$1,125 +1.8%$18,540 +1.6%
        2004$1,106 -0.2%$18,240 -21.4%
        2003$1,107 +9.5%$23,220 +47.1%
        2002$1,012 $15,780 -87.7%
        2001-- $127,800
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 80026

        Getting around

        86 / 100
        Very Walkable
        61 / 100
        Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        Schools provided by the listing agent
        • Elementary: Lafayette
        • Middle: Angevine
        • High: Centaurus

        Source: IRES 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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