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!?
For sale
$1,995,000
531 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder, CO 80302
4beds
2,583sqft
Est.:
Residential-Detached, Residential
Built in 1900
0.27 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$772/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Hot tubCustom flagstoneDirect backyard accessMulti-level rear deckMature landscapingPrime locationSeamless indoor-outdoor connectivity
- 91 days
- on Zillow |
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: June 04, 2025 at 03:16am
Listed by:
Philip Booth 303-817-8307,
milehimodern - Boulder
Source: IRES,MLS#: 1027999

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Area: 220
- Dimensions: 20 x 11
Bedroom 2
- Area: 195
- Dimensions: 15 x 13
Bedroom 3
- Area: 210
- Dimensions: 15 x 14
Bedroom 4
- Area: 143
- Dimensions: 13 x 11
Dining room
- Area: 286
- Dimensions: 22 x 13
Family room
- Area: 240
- Dimensions: 16 x 15
Kitchen
- Area: 99
- Dimensions: 11 x 9
Living room
- Area: 238
- Dimensions: 17 x 14
Heating
- Forced Air, Baseboard
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Gas Range/Oven, Self Cleaning Oven, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
- Laundry: Washer/Dryer Hookups
Features
- Separate Dining Room, Cathedral/Vaulted Ceilings, Stain/Natural Trim, Loft, High Ceilings, Beamed Ceilings, 9ft+ Ceilings
- Flooring: Wood, Wood Floors
- Windows: Window Coverings, Wood Frames, Skylight(s), Wood Windows, Skylights
- Basement: None
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: 2+ Fireplaces, Master Bedroom, Dining Room, Fireplace Tools Included
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,583
- Total interior livable area: 2,583 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,583
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Details: Garage Type: Off Street
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Level Lot
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio, Deck
- Exterior features: Hot Tub Included
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Bath, Heated
- Fencing: Partial,Fenced,Wood
- 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: Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks, Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Kennel/Dog Run
- Parcel number: R0005367
- Zoning: RES
- Special conditions: Private Owner
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage/Bung
- Property subtype: Residential-Detached, Residential
Materials
- Wood/Frame
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Not New, Previously Owned
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Electric
- Gas: Natural Gas, Xcel
- Sewer: City Sewer
- Water: City Water, City of Boulder
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Other
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Highland Lawn
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Boulder
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $772/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,264,100
- 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: Paved, Asphalt
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