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Sold for $685,000
$685,000
3860 Colorado Ave #C, Boulder, CO 80303
2beds
1,476sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1997
-- sqft lot
$674,500 Zestimate®
$464/sqft
$2,838 Estimated rent
Home value
$674,500
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Listed by:
Cheryl Markel 720-323-5444,
The Markel Group LLC
Bought with:
Alex Meisner, 100098834
RE/MAX Nexus
Source: IRES as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 1034868
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Description: Laminate
- Features: Full Primary Bath
- Level: Upper
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 x 14
Bedroom 2
- Description: Laminate
- Level: Upper
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 10
Dining room
- Description: Laminate
- Level: Main
- Area: 99 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 9
Kitchen
- Description: Laminate
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 14
Living room
- Description: Laminate
- Level: Main
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 x 16
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Gas Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Microwave, Disposal
- Laundry: Sink
Features
- Basement: Partial
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas, Multi-Sided, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,196
- Total interior livable area: 1,476 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,196
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Details: Attached
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Near Bus
Features
- Levels: Bi-Level,Tri-Level,Two,Three Or More
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Balcony
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Hills
Lot
- Features: Evergreen Trees, Deciduous Trees, City Limits, Paved, Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks, Street Light, Fire Hydrant within 500 Feet
Details
- Parcel number: R0128368
- Zoning: RES
- Special conditions: Private Owner
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Property subtype: Townhouse
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Frame
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1997
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Xcel
- Gas: Xcel
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: City
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Southern Exposure
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Playground, Trail(s)
- Security: Fire Sprinkler System, Fire Alarm
- Subdivision: Wellman Creek
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: Common Amenities, Trash, Snow Removal, Maintenance Grounds, Management, Utilities, Exterior Maintenance
- HOA fee: $420 monthly
- HOA name: Wellman Creek/MSI Management
Location
- Region: Boulder
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $464/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $755,900
- Annual tax amount: $3,876
- Date on market: 5/23/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Exclusions: Staging furniture and decor
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Asphalt, Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/7/2025 | Sold | $685,000-5.5%$464/sqft |
Source:  IRES as distributed by MLS GRID #1034868 Report a problem | ||
| 10/23/2025 | Pending sale | $724,900$491/sqft |
Source:  REcolorado as distributed by MLS GRID #IR1034868 Report a problem | ||
| 10/16/2025 | Price change | $724,900+5.1%$491/sqft |
Source: REcolorado as distributed by MLS GRID #IR1034868 Report a problem | ||
| 9/26/2025 | Price change | $690,000-1.4%$467/sqft |
Source: IRES as distributed by MLS GRID #1034868 Report a problem | ||
| 7/12/2025 | Price change | $700,000+0%$474/sqft |
Source: IRES as distributed by MLS GRID #1034868 Report a problem | ||
| 6/22/2025 | Price change | $699,900-3.5%$474/sqft |
Source: IRES as distributed by MLS GRID #1034868 Report a problem | ||
| 5/31/2025 | Price change | $725,000-3.3%$491/sqft |
Source: IRES as distributed by MLS GRID #1034868 Report a problem | ||
| 5/23/2025 | Listed for sale | $750,000+23%$508/sqft |
Source: IRES as distributed by MLS GRID #1034868 Report a problem | ||
| 7/18/2017 | Sold | $610,000+0.8%$413/sqft |
Source: IRES as distributed by MLS GRID #819798 Report a problem | ||
| 5/24/2017 | Price change | $605,000-2.4%$410/sqft |
Source: Redfin Corporation #2891356 Report a problem | ||
| 5/11/2017 | Listed for sale | $620,000+47.6%$420/sqft |
Source: Redfin Corporation #2891356 Report a problem | ||
| 8/1/2014 | Sold | $419,999$285/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/13/2014 | Listed for sale | $419,999+24.7%$285/sqft |
Source: Colorado Landmark, Realtors #738818 Report a problem | ||
| 2/12/2008 | Sold | $336,900-2.3%$228/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 12/1/2007 | Listed for sale | $344,900+6.1%$234/sqft |
Source: Listhub #534828 Report a problem | ||
| 4/1/2003 | Sold | $325,000+109.7%$220/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 4/3/1998 | Sold | $155,000$105/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,876 +1.8% | $47,244 -1.1% |
| 2024 | $3,809 +4.5% | $47,792 -1% |
| 2023 | $3,643 +4.9% | $48,254 +23% |
| 2022 | $3,474 -3.5% | $39,233 -2.8% |
| 2021 | $3,599 | $40,362 -2.4% |
| 2020 | $3,599 +20.9% | $41,349 |
| 2019 | $2,976 | $41,349 +20.4% |
| 2018 | $2,976 | $34,330 -9.5% |
| 2017 | $2,976 +4.8% | $37,954 +15.7% |
| 2016 | $2,840 +5.6% | $32,811 +19% |
| 2015 | $2,690 +16% | $27,565 |
| 2014 | $2,318 -4% | $27,565 |
| 2013 | $2,414 +0.9% | $27,565 -4.3% |
| 2012 | $2,393 +8.2% | $28,815 |
| 2011 | $2,211 +7.1% | -- |
| 2010 | $2,064 +5.9% | $27,350 |
| 2009 | $1,948 +3.5% | $27,350 -10.2% |
| 2008 | $1,882 -3.2% | $30,450 |
| 2007 | $1,944 +3.9% | $30,450 +0.1% |
| 2006 | $1,871 +16.8% | $30,420 |
| 2005 | $1,603 +0.7% | $30,420 +16% |
| 2004 | $1,591 +17% | $26,230 |
| 2003 | $1,360 +10.3% | $26,230 |
| 2002 | $1,233 | -- |
| 2001 | -- | $213,000 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Wellman Creek
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GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Creekside Elementary School At Martin ParkGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.1 mi
- 5/10Manhattan Middle School Of The Arts And AcademicsGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 10/10Fairview High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Creekside
- Middle: Manhattan
- High: Fairview
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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