$1,550,000
SOLD APR 11, 2025
5 Beds
4.5 Baths
3,388 Sq Ft
9,431 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$457 Per Sq Ft

11% Below List Price

67 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Open Floorplan
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • No HOA
  • Casey Middle School Rated A-
  • Bamboo Flooring
  • 4-minute walk to Ann Armstrong Park

About This Home

As of April 2025

Incredible new price! 1895 Balsam Ave is located in one of Boulder's most desirable neighborhoods - blocks to Ideal Shopping Center and Pearl Street Mall - and designed with an impeccable layout for easy, everyday living and entertaining. A stunning, elevated home with tremendous curb appeal that carries through to a happy, sun-filled interior and the most delightful backyard. Outside you'll enjoy multiple entertaining spaces with an expansive flagstone patio with bistro lights and a trickling fountain, well cared for mature trees, lush grassy areas and beautiful blooms - all fully fenced for the utmost privacy. Inside shines with brilliant hardwood floors, a hand-cut quartzite wall and vaulted ceilings with skylights accented by cedar beams. The gourmet kitchen boasts a double convection oven/microwave, five-burner gas stove, farmer's sink and striking poured concrete countertops with new marble tile backsplash, lighting and cabinet depth refrigerator. Upstairs features four of five bedrooms and three bathrooms (two ensuite). The tranquil primary bedroom suite shines with sunny bamboo flooring and skylights, a reimagined custom closet wall and the most exquisite bathroom remodel. A convenient home office plus a large family, recreation room with a cozy, new gas fireplace grace the garden level. The basement is the perfect retreat for guests and workouts with a fifth bedroom, its own full, huge bathroom and the bonus room/gym. The new washer, dryer and hot water heater add peace of mind. Outside, refined native front landscaping with irrigation and a new garage door enhance the facade, while the spacious backyard provides a serene escape. Located minutes from Boulder's best amenities, this home offers the perfect balance of city convenience and outdoor adventure. With its thoughtful updates, genius layout and prime location, 1895 Balsam Avenue is easily your forever home. Schedule your private showing today & experience the best of Boulder living.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Meghan Bach

Compass - Boulder Listed on: 01/25/2025

Compass - Boulder

Last Buyer's Agent

Alison Sirlin

Live West Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,894

Year Built

  • Built in 1958

Lot Details

  • 9,431 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Sprinkler System

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Oversized Parking
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Stucco
  • Cedar
  • Stone

Interior Spaces

  • 3,388 Sq Ft Home
  • 4-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Family Room
  • Home Office
  • Recreation Room with Fireplace
  • Laundry in Basement

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Bamboo
  • Wood
  • Painted or Stained Flooring
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Schools

  • Columbine Elementary School
  • Casey Middle School
  • Boulder High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • High Speed Internet
  • Satellite Dish
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Beckers Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number R0007959

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,894

Year Built

Built in 1958

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1958
  • Property Sub Type: Residential-Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Horses: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.22
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Paved, Concrete
  • Subdivision Name: Beckers
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2670
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Four-Level
  • New Construction: No
  • Building Stories: 4
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • IRESDS_HasWaterRights: No
  • IRESDS_Total Sq Ft: 3388
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 4

Interior Features

  • Possible Use: Single Family
  • Private Spa: No
  • Appliances: Gas Range/Oven, Self Cleaning Oven, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Microwave, Disposal
  • Accessibility Features: Stall Shower
  • Has Basement: Partially Finished
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 718
  • Fireplace Features: Gas, Family/Recreation Room Fireplace
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood Floors
  • Interior Amenities: Study Area, Satellite Avail, High Speed Internet, Cathedral/Vaulted Ceilings, Open Floorplan, 9ft+ Ceilings, Beamed Ceilings
  • Living Area: 3267
  • Window Features: Window Coverings, Skylight(s), Double Pane Windows
  • Room Bedroom4 Area: 132
  • Dining Room Features: Wood Floor
  • IRESDS_HasFamilyRoom: Yes
  • Room Bedroom4 Level: Upper
  • Living Room Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Bedroom3 Area: 154
  • Master Bedroom Master Bedroom Level: Upper
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 132
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Upper
  • Master Bedroom Master Bedroom Width: 15
  • Room Family Room Area: 391
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Upper
  • Master Bedroom Features: Bamboo Floor
  • Room Bedroom5 Level: Basement
  • Room Family Room Level: Lower
  • Room Bedroom5 Area: 195
  • Room Kitchen Features: Wood Floor
  • Room Living Room Area: 228
  • Family Room Features: Carpet
  • Living Room Features: Wood Floor
  • Room Kitchen Area: 192
  • Dining Room Dining Room Level: Main
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 300
  • Room Dining Room Area: 120
  • Master Bathroom Features: 3/4 Primary Bath, Luxury Features Primary Bath
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Other

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks, Fire Hydrant within 500 Feet, Lawn Sprinkler System, Within City Limits
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Wood/Frame, Stone, Stucco, Wood Siding, Cedar/Redwood, Painted/Stained
  • Direction Faces: South,East
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Property Condition: Not New, Previously Owned

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Oversized
  • IRESDS_Garage Sq Ft: 476
  • IRESDS_GarageType: Attached

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Electric: Electric, Xcel Energy
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available
  • Laundry Features: Washer/Dryer Hookups, In Basement
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: City Sewer
  • Water Source: City Water, City of Boulder
  • Gas Company: Natural Gas, Xcel Energy

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Columbine
  • HighSchool: Boulder
  • Junior High Dist: Boulder Valley Dist RE2
  • Middle Or Junior School: Casey

Lot Info

  • Zoning: RES
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9431
  • Parcel #: R0007959
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 10894

Multi Family

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 25, 2025
Closed on
Apr 11, 2025
Sold by
Tureck Kathleen R
Bought by
Aviv Family Trust
Seller's Agent
Meghan Bach
Compass - Boulder
Buyer's Agent
Alison Sirlin
Live West Realty
List Price
$1,750,000
Sold Price
$1,550,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$200,000
-11.43%
Views
40
Current Estimated Value
$1,600,686

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$50,686
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.67%
Original Mortgage
$950,000
Outstanding Balance
$946,707
Interest Rate
6.76%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$614,096

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 1, 2021
Sold by
Valdez Richard B
Bought by
Tureck Kathleen R

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 11, 2020
Closed on
Aug 3, 2020
Sold by
Union Geoffery and Union Christina
Bought by
Tureck Kathleen Rita and Valdez Richard
Seller's Agent
Natasha Fry
Century 21 Golden West
Buyer's Agent
Abel Reyes
The Block Inc.
List Price
$1,450,000
Sold Price
$1,250,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$200,000
-13.79%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.43%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 6, 2015
Sold by
Moellenberg Jon M and Moellenberg Margot M
Bought by
Union Geoffery

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 18, 2012
Sold by
Lindquist Andrew
Bought by
Moellenberg Jon M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$584,000
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 15, 2003
Sold by
Gard Stephanie
Bought by
Lindquist Andrew

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$367,697
Interest Rate
7%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 16, 1999
Sold by
Taufer Lesley E
Bought by
Gard Stephanie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$248,000
Interest Rate
8.4%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 6, 1993
Bought by
Union Geoffery & Christina

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 19, 1993
Bought by
Union Geoffery & Christina

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 2, 1991
Bought by
Union Geoffery & Christina
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Special Warranty Deed $1,550,000 None Listed On Document
Quit Claim Deed $351,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $1,250,000 Heritage Title Co
Warranty Deed $925,000 Land Title Guarantee Company
Warranty Deed $730,000 Land Title Guarantee Company
Warranty Deed $387,050 North American Title Co
Warranty Deed $310,000 Land Title
Warranty Deed $179,900 --
Deed -- --
Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $950,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $10,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $584,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $47,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $475,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $333,700 New Conventional
Previous Owner $89,300 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $46,800 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $367,697 Unknown
Previous Owner $304,500 Unknown
Previous Owner $248,000 No Value Available
Closed $46,500 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/11/2025 04/11/25 Sold $1,550,000 -3.1% $457 / Sq Ft
04/08/2025 04/08/25 Pending -- -- --
03/13/2025 03/13/25 Price Changed $1,599,000 -0.1% $472 / Sq Ft
03/13/2025 03/13/25 Price Changed $1,600,000 -5.6% $472 / Sq Ft
02/26/2025 02/26/25 Price Changed $1,695,000 -2.7% $500 / Sq Ft
02/18/2025 02/18/25 Price Changed $1,742,500 -0.4% $514 / Sq Ft
01/30/2025 01/30/25 For Sale $1,750,000 0.0% $517 / Sq Ft
01/27/2025 01/27/25 Price Changed $1,750,000 +40.0% $517 / Sq Ft
11/01/2021 11/01/21 Off Market $1,250,000 -- --
08/03/2020 08/03/20 Sold $1,250,000 -3.8% $376 / Sq Ft
06/29/2020 06/29/20 Pending -- -- --
06/12/2020 06/12/20 Price Changed $1,300,000 -5.5% $391 / Sq Ft
05/22/2020 05/22/20 Price Changed $1,375,000 -5.2% $414 / Sq Ft
05/11/2020 05/11/20 For Sale $1,450,000 -- $436 / Sq Ft
Source: IRES MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $11,086 $117,269 $57,788 $59,481
2024 $11,086 $117,269 $57,788 $59,481
2023 $10,894 $126,148 $60,233 $69,600
2022 $9,016 $97,092 $45,926 $51,166
2021 $8,598 $99,885 $47,247 $52,638
2020 $7,447 $85,557 $60,346 $25,211
2019 $7,333 $85,557 $60,346 $25,211
2018 $6,697 $77,249 $36,000 $41,249
2017 $6,488 $85,403 $39,800 $45,603
2016 $5,491 $63,433 $30,009 $33,424
2015 $5,200 $55,983 $22,766 $33,217
2014 $4,813 $55,983 $22,766 $33,217
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: IRES MLS

MLS Number: 1025251

IRES MLS

APN: 1463302-16-008