NOT LISTED FOR SALE
2 Beds
1 Bath
775 Sq Ft
6,098 Sq Ft Lot

Last Sold June 26, 2023

Last sale price $710,000 $916 Per Sq Ft

112 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Wooded Lot
  • No HOA
  • Whittier Elementary School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • 5-minute walk to Emma Gomez Martinez Park

About This Home

As of June 2023

A truly unique opportunity to own a piece of Boulder's history right in the heart of town! Designated "The Cook's House" this charming cottage was originally built for the Berkeley Family Farm's cook and her family in 1863. Judge G Berkeley Sr, Esq. was a founding father of Boulder and instrumental in the creation of the University of Colorado -offering land as a site for the institution and serving as the first President of the school's Board of Trustees in 1870. The quaint cottage has 2 bedrooms with electric fireplaces, a cozy living room heated with a gas Franklin Stove, front sun room area and captivating historic features though out. The charming bathroom has a clawfoot tub and ranch style basin and mirror. The country style kitchen has a new refrigerator, new gas stove, plus dishwasher and washer and dryer in closet. Out back, through the Dutch door is a large flagstone patio and delightful garden area.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lee Kendall

Coldwell Banker Realty-Boulder License #40032689 Listed on: 12/15/2022

Coldwell Banker Realty-Boulder

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,903

Year Built

  • Built in 1863

Lot Details

  • 6,236 Sq Ft Lot
  • South Facing Home
  • Chain Link Fence
  • Level Lot
  • Wooded Lot

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Stone

Interior Spaces

  • 775 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Wood Frame Window
  • Recreation Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Primary bathroom on main floor

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Schools

  • Whittier Elementary School
  • Casey Middle School
  • Boulder High School

Utilities

  • Heating Available
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • No Interior Steps
  • Outdoor Storage

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Boulder O T East & West & North Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number R0006431

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,903

Year Built

Built in 1863

Lot Details

6,236 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1863
  • Property Sub Type: Residential-Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Horses: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.14
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Paved, Asphalt
  • Subdivision Name: Boulder O T East & West & North
  • Directions: The property is located by going South on S Walnut from Walnut Street into Cedar Creek Townhomes and property is on right side about 50 yards
  • Architectural Style: Cottage/Bung, Ranch
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • IRESDS_HasWaterRights: No
  • IRESDS_Total Sq Ft: 775
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Private Spa: No
  • Appliances: Gas Range/Oven, Self Cleaning Oven, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Accessibility Features: Level Lot, No Stairs, Main Floor Bath, Main Level Bedroom, Main Level Laundry
  • Has Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Gas, Family/Recreation Room Fireplace, Primary Bedroom
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: High Speed Internet
  • Window Features: Wood Frames
  • IRESDS_HasFamilyRoom: No
  • Living Room Living Room Level: Main
  • Master Bedroom Master Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Main
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Wood Floor
  • Master Bedroom Features: Wood Floor
  • Room Kitchen Features: Wood Floor
  • Living Room Features: Wood Floor
  • Master Bathroom Features: Shared Primary Bath
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • Fencing: Fenced, Chain Link
  • Lot Features: Wooded, Level
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Wood/Frame, Stone
  • Direction Faces: South
  • Other Structures: Storage
  • Property Condition: Not New, Previously Owned

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • IRESDS_GarageType: None

Utilities

  • Electric: Electric, Excel
  • Heating: 2 or more Heat Sources
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Other, Cable Available
  • Laundry Features: Washer/Dryer Hookups
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: City Sewer
  • Water Source: City Water, City of Boulder
  • Gas Company: Natural Gas, Excel

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Zoning: Res
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6236
  • Parcel #: R0006431
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4903

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Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/26/2023 06/26/23 Sold $710,000 -5.3% $916 / Sq Ft
03/14/2023 03/14/23 Price Changed $750,000 -9.1% $968 / Sq Ft
12/15/2022 12/15/22 For Sale $825,000 -- $1,065 / Sq Ft
Source: IRES MLS

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 $4,362 $53,159 $50,361 $2,798
2024 $4,362 $53,159 $50,361 $2,798
2023 $4,361 $49,634 $34,505 $18,814
2022 $2,531 $27,257 $24,262 $2,995
2021 $2,414 $28,043 $24,961 $3,082
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: IRES MLS

MLS Number: IRE979787

IRES MLS
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