$390,000
SOLD JUN 27, 2025
2 Beds
1 Bath
983 Sq Ft
$370/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$397 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

102 Days on Market

Highlights

  • No Units Above
  • Wood Flooring
  • Card or Code Access
  • University Park Elementary School Rated A-
  • Granite Countertops
  • Secured Garage or Parking

About This Home

As of June 2025

Quiet & Sunlit Penthouse Condo – Steps from DU!

Live in style and convenience with this top-floor condo at Observatory Place, directly across from the University of Denver campus! New carpet, this move-in-ready home offers a peaceful retreat filled with natural light. The open-concept kitchen features stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, an undermount sink, and sleek wood floors for a contemporary feel. Combine space and comfort with 10 ft. ceilings, a generous walk-in closet, in unit laundry and a large bathroom designed for convenience. Walk to DU, Observatory Park, shops, restaurants, and the RTD Light Rail station, with easy access to I-25 for quick commutes to downtown, DIA, DTC, or the mountains. Secure and convenient parking includes a reserved underground heated parking space, plus ample unmetered visitor parking nearby. Bonus first-floor storage unit and secured entrance for added convenience!

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to own a **quiet, top-floor unit in an unbeatable location**—schedule your private showing today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Phil Gibson

Keller Williams DTC Brokerage Email: philgibson@kw.com,303-325-6020 License #100079893 Listed on: 02/06/2025

Keller Williams DTC

Co-Listed By

Elizabeth Gibson

Keller Williams DTC Brokerage Email: philgibson@kw.com,303-325-6020 License #100024550

Last Buyer's Agent

Leigh Kullas

Heather Gardens Brokers License #100081193

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,879

Year Built

  • Built in 2006

Lot Details

  • No Units Above
  • 1 Common Wall
  • West Facing Home

HOA Fees

  • $370 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Secured Garage or Parking

Home Design

  • Entry on the 5th floor
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Stone Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 983 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Home Security

Schools

  • University Park Elementary School
  • Merrill Middle School
  • South High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 220 Volts
  • 110 Volts
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: Seller's Personal Property
  • Assessor Parcel Number 5252-22-106

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include ground maintenance, maintenance structure, trash
  • 5150 Community Management Association, Phone Number (720) 961-5150
  • Mid-Rise Condominium
  • Observatory Place Condos Community
  • University Park Subdivision
  • Community Parking

Amenities

  • Community Storage Space

Security

  • Card or Code Access
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,879

Year Built

Built in 2006

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$370 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Structure Type: Mid Rise (4-7)
  • Levels: One
  • Building Name: Observatory Place Condos
  • Year Built: 2006
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 983
  • Entry Location: Exterior Access
  • Exclusions: Seller's Personal Property
  • Living Area: 983
  • SubdivisionName: University Park
  • Co List Office Mls Id: RECKWR30
  • Co List Office Phone: 303-771-7500
  • Ownership: Individual
  • Property Attached Yn: Yes
  • REC_BasementLevelBathrooms: 0
  • REC_BasementLevelBedrooms: 0
  • REC_ExpectedActiveDate: 2025-02-06
  • REC_RVSpaces: 0
  • REC_UpperLevelBathrooms: 0
  • REC_UpperLevelBedrooms: 0
  • Ratio Close Price By Original Li: 0.95122
  • Attribution Contact: philgibson@kw.com,303-325-6020
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven
  • Interior Amenities: Granite Counters
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Common Walls: No One Above, 1 Common Wall
  • Basement: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Entry Level: 5
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Direction Faces: West
  • Roof: Unknown
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Stone

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Concrete
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1
  • REC_ParkingCount: 1

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Water Source: Public
  • Electric: 110V, 220 Volts
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Key Card Entry, Secured Garage/Parking

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fee Includes: Maintenance Grounds, Maintenance Structure, Trash
  • Association Name: 5150 Community Management
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Amenities: Parking, Storage
  • Association Fee: 370.29
  • Phone: 720-961-5150
  • Association: Yes
  • Senior Community: No

Association/Amenities

  • REC_AssociationFee2Annual: 0.00
  • REC_AssociationFee3Annual: 0.00
  • REC_AssociationFeeAnnual: 4443.48
  • REC_AssociationFeeTotalAnnual: 4443.48
  • REC_AssociationManagementType: Professionally Managed
  • REC_MultipleAssociationsYN: 0
  • REC_AssociationURL: https://5150communitymanagement.com/contact/

Schools

  • Middle Or Junior School: Merrill

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 5252-22-106
  • Building Area Total: 983

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1879

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: University Park
  • High School: South

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 6, 2025
Closed on
Jun 27, 2025
Sold by
Brock Brenda M
Bought by
Phyllis P Ward Trust
Seller's Agent
Phil Gibson
Keller Williams DTC
Buyer's Agent
Leigh Kullas
Heather Gardens Brokers
List Price
$410,000
Sold Price
$390,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-4.88%
Views
44

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.31%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 18, 2024
Sold by
Brock Marilyn and Brock Brenda M
Bought by
Brock Brenda M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 14, 2016
Sold by
Dernovsek Andrew
Bought by
Brock Marilyn and Brock Brenda M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 17, 2010
Sold by
Ormes Jonathan F and Ormes Janet Dahl
Bought by
Dernovsek Andrew P

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 1, 2007
Sold by
Observatory Place Llc
Bought by
Ormes Jonathan F and Ormes Janet Dahl

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$210,000
Interest Rate
6.37%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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
Warranty Deed $390,000 Land Title
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $308,000 Homestead Title & Escrow
Warranty Deed $288,000 Land Title Guarantee Company
Special Warranty Deed $210,000 Fahtco
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $208,714 Unknown
Previous Owner $210,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/27/2025 06/27/25 Sold $390,000 0.0% $397 / Sq Ft
05/05/2025 05/05/25 Price Changed $390,000 -4.9% $397 / Sq Ft
02/06/2025 02/06/25 For Sale $410,000 -- $417 / Sq Ft
Source: REcolorado®

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
2024 $1,921 $24,250 $3,170 $21,080
2023 $1,879 $24,250 $3,170 $21,080
2022 $1,963 $24,680 $3,290 $21,390
2021 $1,894 $25,380 $3,380 $22,000
2020 $1,808 $24,370 $3,230 $21,140
2019 $1,757 $24,370 $3,230 $21,140
2018 $2,189 $28,290 $2,110 $26,180
2017 $2,182 $28,290 $2,110 $26,180
2016 $2,117 $25,960 $1,974 $23,986
2015 $2,028 $25,960 $1,974 $23,986
2014 $1,791 $21,560 $1,887 $19,673
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: REcolorado®

MLS Number: 9844654

REcolorado®

APN: 5252-22-106