NEW PRICE - Fantastic Opportunity!! Discover the charm, flexibility and walkable Old Town Lafayette lifestyle offered by this updated main home and detached cottage. Stroll to restaurants, cafes, shops, art, live music and community events, with Waneka Lake and its scenic trails nearby. The 1,040 sq. ft. main home and renovated 456 sq. ft. cottage offer possibilities: live in one and rent the other, welcome guests, or rent both. Over $4k in rent - main home rented for $2,450/month and the cottage for $1,600/month. Short-term rental for either house for more than $4000 a month.The main home blends original character with thoughtful updates. An enclosed front porch adds finished living space, and the refreshed kitchen features new backsplash and countertops, painted cabinetry and newer appliances. Bamboo flooring, restored windows with custom screens, new bedroom carpet and a bathroom with a soaking tub add to its appeal.The charming "miner's cabin" cottage was extensively renovated in 2013 with new insulation, walls, windows, doors and flooring. Its kitchen offers updated cabinetry, appliances and granite countertops. A separate bedroom provides privacy, while the renovated bathroom includes a soaking tub and stackable laundry. Built-in storage, shutters, a wooden storm door and storage beneath the porch add character and convenience. Split-system heating and cooling, plus forced-air heat provide year-round comfort.Outside, enjoy the cottage's flagstone front porch and north-side patio. The main home's backyard features stone walkways, flowering plants, fruit trees, roses, lilacs, lavender and other perennials. Replaced fencing and exterior improvements add to the setting. The garage offers a workbench and small wood stove, and a mural by a local artist was featured in an Old Town alley art walk. Full of craftsmanship, character and possibilities, this special property puts the best of Old Town Lafayette close to home.
For sale
Price cut: $45K (10/2)
$675,000
108 E Chester St, Lafayette, CO 80026
3beds
1,496sqft
Mixed Use
Built in 1915
6,928 Square Feet Lot
$668,100 Zestimate®
$451/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Detached cottageUpdated main homePainted cabinetryNew bedroom carpetSeparate bedroom provides privacyBuilt-in storageWooden storm door
- 53 days
- 1,932
- 169
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Leslie Herz 303-517-9873,
Coldwell Banker Realty-Boulder
Source: IRES as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 1067395
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
- 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: $451/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
$668,100
$635,000 - $702,000
$2,594/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/2/2026 | Price change | $675,000-6.3%$451/sqft |
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| 9/24/2026 | Price change | $720,000-5.9%$481/sqft |
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| 9/19/2026 | Listing removed | $2,450$2/sqft |
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| 9/15/2026 | Listed for rent | $2,450+4.3%$2/sqft |
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| 8/27/2026 | Listed for sale | $765,000+206%$511/sqft |
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| 8/28/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 8/24/2023 | Listed for rent | $2,350$2/sqft |
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| 8/30/2013 | Sold | $250,000-9.1%$167/sqft |
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| 7/19/2013 | Listed for sale | $274,900+20.6%$184/sqft |
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| 4/20/2007 | Sold | $228,000+14%$152/sqft |
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| 7/7/2003 | Sold | $200,000+22.7%$134/sqft |
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| 1/8/1999 | Sold | $163,000+91.8%$109/sqft |
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| 10/10/1994 | Sold | $85,000$57/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax 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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Neighborhood: 80026
Nearby schools
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.








