#IR1030348, Catherine Burgess, Listing Office: Compass - Boulder

531 Arapahoe Ave Boulder, CO 80302
Property details
About 531 Arapahoe Ave
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!?
Highlights
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Gas Range, Self Cleaning Oven, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
- Basement: No
- Flooring Type: Wood Floors
- Interior: Separate Dining Room, Cathedral/Vaulted Ceilings, Stain/Natural Trim, Loft, 9ft+ Ceilings, Beamed Ceilings
- Fireplace: 2+ Fireplaces, Primary Bedroom, Dining Room, Fireplace Tools Included
- Total Bedroom Count: 4
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Attached Garage: No
- View: Water
- Exterior: Hot Tub Included
- Architectural Style: Cottage/Bung
- Heating: Forced Air, Baseboard
- Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
- List Price: $1,995,000
- Price/SqFt: $772
- Annual Tax Amount: $12,782
- Tax Year: 2023
- Lot: Curbs, Sidewalk, Wooded
- Directions: Take Canyon Blvd to 6th St, South on 6th St to Arapahoe Ave, West (right) on Arapahoe Ave to property on north (right) side of the street.
- Year Built: 1900
- Stories: 2
- Living Area: 2,583 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.27 Acres
- MLS Number: 1027999
- MLS Name: IRES MLS
- Office Name: milehimodern - Boulder
- Office Phone: (303) 817-8307
- Listing Agent: Philip Booth
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Price information
Property sales
Date | Event | Price |
---|---|---|
Sep 22, 2010 | Home Sold | $1,030,000 |
Tax history
Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
---|---|---|
2023 | $151,695 | $12,782 |
2022 | $127,540 | $11,843 |
2021 | $131,210 | $11,293 |
2020 | $117,039 | $10,187 |
2019 | $117,857 | $9,273 |
2018 | $106,963 | $8,983 |
2017 | $106,963 | $9,210 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
7
Flatirons Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.4 mi
•1150 7th St
5
University Hill Elementary School
Public District PK-5
1.1 mi
•956 16th St
5
Whittier International Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.2 mi
•2008 Pine St
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $46,250. Most Boulder, CO residents have annual incomes less than $<35k. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.
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Frequently asked questions
About 531 Arapahoe Ave
The listing price of 531 Arapahoe Ave property is $1,995,000.
The property 531 Arapahoe Ave is a house located in Boulder, Colorado, 80302.
Active Listing: 531 Arapahoe Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 531 Arapahoe Ave are: Flatirons Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), University Hill Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Whittier International Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Casey Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Centennial Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Horizons K-8 School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Boulder High School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), New Vista High School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Fairview High School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $12,782 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on September 22, 2010 for $1,030,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 531 Arapahoe Ave has 4 bedrooms and 2 full and 2 half bathrooms.
The property 531 Arapahoe Ave is 2,583 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 531 Arapahoe Ave is 1900.
This home is located at 531 Arapahoe Ave in Boulder, CO and zip code 80302 in the West Boulder neighborhood. This 2,583 square foot home, which was built in 1900, sits on a 0.27 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since March 7, 2025 and is currently priced at $1,995,000.
In April 2025, from all listings sold in Boulder, CO there were more than 26 sold above asking price, over 99 sold below and more than 27 were sold right at the asked price. The inventory of homes for sale in Boulder, CO between March and April 2025 increased by 33%. In April 2025, listings were on the market for 49 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $998,062.