GREAT NEW PRICE! $100K PRICE DROP IS $50K BELOW A RECENT APPRAISAL. This charming, artist-influenced cottage is perfectly nestled in a prime location along Boulder Creek, with seamless indoor-outdoor connectivity from the sitting room, primary suite and the guest suite/studio. Relax in the beautiful, peaceful, & lush backyard gardens, with custom flagstone, hot tub, & mature landscaping, plus a multi-level rear deck that stair-steps down to Boulder Creek. Explore beautiful Boulder, with close proximity to downtown & trails galore, including the Boulder Creek Bike path! Character and history intertwine in the spacious home dating back to the early 1900's, and presents incredible potential for a personalized vision or to enjoy as-is. Blueprints are available for additional improvements to truly maximize the potential of the home and lot. The guest suite offers rental income potential with its own private entrance, living area, kitchenette, loft bedroom, bathroom and direct backyard access. Might just be ideal for an AIRBNB!?
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$1,815,675
531 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder, CO 80302
4beds
2,583sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
0.27 Acres Lot
$1,803,400 Zestimate®
$703/sqft
$5,934 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,803,400
$1.68M - $1.95M
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Listed by:
Philip Booth 303-817-8307,
milehimodern - Boulder
Bought with:
Philip Booth, 100078377
milehimodern - Boulder
Source: IRES as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 1027999
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Loft
Primary bedroom
- Description: Hardwood
- Features: 3/4 Primary Bath
- Level: Main
- Area: 220 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 20
Bedroom 2
- Description: Hardwood
- Level: Upper
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 15
Bedroom 3
- Description: Hardwood
- Level: Upper
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 15
Bedroom 4
- Description: Hardwood
- Level: Upper
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 13
Dining room
- Description: Hardwood
- Level: Main
- Area: 286 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 22
Family room
- Description: Hardwood
- Level: Main
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 x 16
Kitchen
- Description: Hardwood
- Level: Main
- Area: 99 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 x 11
Living room
- Description: Hardwood
- Level: Main
- Area: 238 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 17
Heating
- Forced Air, Baseboard
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Gas Range, Self Cleaning Oven, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
- Laundry: Washer/Dryer Hookup
Features
- Separate Dining Room, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Natural Woodwork, High Ceilings, Beamed Ceilings
- Flooring: Wood
- Windows: Skylight(s), Window Coverings, Wood Frames
- Basement: None
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Two or More, Bedroom, Dining Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,583
- Total interior livable area: 2,583 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,583
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Details: Off Street
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Level Lot
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio, Deck
- Spa features: Bath, Heated
- Fencing: Partial,Fenced,Wood,Dog Run/Kennel
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Hills, Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: Abuts Stream/Creek/River
Lot
- Size: 0.27 Acres
- Features: Wooded, Evergreen Trees, Deciduous Trees, Native Plants, Paved, Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks
Details
- Parcel number: R0005367
- Zoning: RES
- Special conditions: Private Owner
- Other equipment: TV Antenna, Fireplace Tools Included
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Xcel
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: City
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Other
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System, Fire Alarm
- Subdivision: Highland Lawn
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Boulder
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $703/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,250,800
- Annual tax amount: $12,782
- Date on market: 3/7/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Exclusions: Seller's personal property and staging items
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/13/2026 | Listing removed | $4,200$2/sqft |
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| 5/4/2026 | Listed for rent | $4,200+5.1%$2/sqft |
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| 12/3/2025 | Listing removed | $3,995$2/sqft |
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| 10/18/2025 | Price change | $3,995-7.1%$2/sqft |
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| 10/3/2025 | Price change | $4,300-28.3%$2/sqft |
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| 9/12/2025 | Listed for rent | $6,000$2/sqft |
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| 8/12/2025 | Sold | $1,815,675-4.2%$703/sqft |
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| 7/8/2025 | Pending sale | $1,895,000$734/sqft |
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| 6/17/2025 | Price change | $1,895,000-5%$734/sqft |
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| 3/7/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,995,000-9.1%$772/sqft |
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| 3/4/2025 | Listing removed | $2,195,000$850/sqft |
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| 1/16/2025 | Listed for sale | $2,195,000$850/sqft |
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| 11/22/2024 | Listing removed | $2,195,000$850/sqft |
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| 9/27/2024 | Listed for sale | $2,195,000+113.1%$850/sqft |
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| 9/22/2010 | Sold | $1,030,000$399/sqft |
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| 7/14/2010 | Price change | $1,030,000+3.2%$399/sqft |
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| 4/14/2010 | Listed for sale | $998,500$387/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,008 +1.8% | $140,675 -7.3% |
| 2024 | $12,782 +7.9% | $151,695 -1% |
| 2023 | $11,844 +4.9% | $153,166 +20.1% |
| 2022 | $11,294 +10.9% | $127,540 -2.8% |
| 2021 | $10,188 | $131,210 +12.1% |
| 2020 | $10,188 +9.9% | $117,039 |
| 2019 | $9,274 | $117,039 +9.4% |
| 2018 | $9,274 | $106,963 -9.5% |
| 2017 | $9,274 +0.7% | $118,254 +11.1% |
| 2016 | $9,211 +5.6% | $106,402 +23.8% |
| 2015 | $8,722 +20.7% | $85,936 |
| 2014 | $7,226 +2.4% | $85,936 |
| 2013 | $7,055 +0.9% | $85,936 +2% |
| 2012 | $6,993 +7.3% | $84,217 |
| 2011 | $6,518 +7.1% | -- |
| 2010 | $6,087 +10.3% | $80,650 |
| 2009 | $5,520 +3.5% | $80,650 -6.5% |
| 2008 | $5,332 +7.8% | $86,270 |
| 2007 | $4,944 +3.9% | $86,270 +11.5% |
| 2006 | $4,760 +15.9% | $77,360 |
| 2005 | $4,108 +0.7% | $77,360 +15.1% |
| 2004 | $4,079 +6% | $67,220 |
| 2003 | $3,847 +10.3% | $67,220 +21.9% |
| 2002 | $3,487 | $55,130 -90.8% |
| 2001 | -- | $602,500 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Flatirons
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GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Flatirons Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 5/10Manhattan Middle School Of The Arts And AcademicsGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.4 mi
- 10/10Boulder High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Whittier
- Middle: Casey
- High: Boulder
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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