NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3838 Little Dipper Dr Fort Collins, CO 80528

Estimated Value: $643,000 - $683,000

2 Beds
3 Baths
2,865 Sq Ft
$232/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 06, 2021

Last sale price $600,000 $209 Per Sq Ft

Est. 11% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,044/month

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Open Floorplan
  • Clubhouse
  • Wood Flooring
  • Zach Elementary School Rated A
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • 3-minute walk to Stargazer Park

About This Home

As of December 2021

Beautifully appointed move-in ready patio home in highly desirable Observatory Village. Care free living as HOA handles landscaping, trash and snow removal. This home boasts many new upgrades in the last several years, as well as a main level master suite, gas fireplace, maple cabinets, hand crafted sinks in master bath, private fenced patio and garden area, hardwood floors, main level laundry, and a full finished basement with storage, mini bar, 3/4 bath and a flex room with a gorgeous built-in Murphy Bed that can easily be used as a suite for guests. Enjoy the pool, club house, park, spray park and the stunning Observatory. Easy access to I-25, schools, shopping, dining, breweries and bike trails.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Chris Spenard

HomeSmart Realty Partners Lvld Listed on: 11/04/2021

HomeSmart Realty Partners Lvld

Last Buyer's Agent

Shawn And Kari Harger

C3 Real Estate Solutions, LLC

C3 Real Estate Solutions, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,218

Year Built

  • Built in 2005

Lot Details

  • 5,503 Sq Ft Lot
  • South Facing Home
  • Southern Exposure
  • Vinyl Fence
  • Sprinkler System

HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Patio Home
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,865 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Central Vacuum
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Dining Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Primary bathroom on main floor

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Accessible Home Design

  • Accessible Hallway
  • Low Pile Carpeting

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Thermostat

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting

Schools

  • Zach Elementary School
  • Preston Middle School
  • Fossil Ridge High School

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number R1609726

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common amenities, trash, snow removal, ground maintenance, management, utilities
  • Built by Village Homes
  • Observatory Village Subdivision

Amenities

  • Clubhouse

Recreation

  • Community Pool
  • Park

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,218

Year Built

Built in 2005

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$220 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 2005
  • Property Sub Type: Residential-Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Horses: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.13
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Paved, Asphalt
  • Subdivision Name: Observatory Village
  • Directions: Heading East on Kechter Rd. turn Left (North) on Cinquefoil Ln. turn Left (West) on Little Dipper Dr. home is on Right (North) side of road.
  • Architectural Style: Patio Home, Ranch
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: Southern Exposure, Thermostat
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • IRESDS_HasWaterRights: No
  • IRESDS_Total Sq Ft: 2865
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Possible Use: Single Family
  • Private Spa: No
  • Appliances: Electric Range/Oven, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Microwave, Disposal
  • Accessibility Features: Accessible Hallway(s), Low Carpet, Main Floor Bath, Main Level Bedroom, Main Level Laundry
  • Has Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood Floors
  • Interior Amenities: Satellite Avail, High Speed Internet, Central Vacuum, Eat-in Kitchen, Separate Dining Room, Cathedral/Vaulted Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Walk-In Closet(s), 9ft+ Ceilings
  • Window Features: Window Coverings
  • IRESDS_HasFamilyRoom: No
  • Master Bedroom Master Bedroom Level: Main
  • Master Bedroom Features: Carpet
  • Room Kitchen Features: Wood Floor
  • Master Bathroom Features: 5 Piece Primary Bath
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Other

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • Builder Name: Village Homes
  • Fencing: Fenced, Vinyl
  • Lot Features: Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks, Fire Hydrant within 500 Feet, Lawn Sprinkler System
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Wood/Frame
  • Direction Faces: South
  • Exterior Features: Lighting
  • 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
  • IRESDS_GarageType: Attached

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Electric: Electric, City of FC
  • Heating: Forced Air, Humidity Control
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: City Sewer
  • Water Source: District Water, FCLWD
  • Gas Company: Natural Gas, Xcel

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fee Includes: Common Amenities, Trash, Snow Removal, Maintenance Grounds, Management, Utilities
  • Community Features: Clubhouse, Pool, Park
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association #2 Fee: 145
  • Association #2 Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee: 75
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • IRESDS_HasAssociation2Reserve: Yes
  • IRESDS_HasAssociation2Fee: Yes
  • IRESDS_HasAssociationReserve: Yes
  • IRESDS_HasAssociationFee: Yes

Schools

  • Elementary School: Zach
  • HighSchool: Fossil Ridge
  • Junior High Dist: Poudre
  • Middle Or Junior School: Preston

Lot Info

  • Zoning: RES
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5503
  • Parcel #: R1609726
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3218

Multi Family

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 4, 2021
Closed on
Dec 6, 2021
Sold by
The Benson Trusts
Bought by
Palladino Robert and Palladino Diane
Seller's Agent
Chris Spenard
HomeSmart Realty Partners Lvld
Buyer's Agent
Shawn And Kari Harger
C3 Real Estate Solutions, LLC
List Price
$600,000
Sold Price
$600,000
Current Estimated Value
$664,893

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$64,893
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.57%
Original Mortgage
$548,250
Outstanding Balance
$504,111
Interest Rate
3.09%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$160,782

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 8, 2017
Sold by
Benson Keith A and Benson Raejean A
Bought by
The Benson Trust

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 1, 2016
Closed on
Oct 21, 2016
Sold by
Witte Cheryl L
Bought by
Benson Keith A and Benson Rejean A
Seller's Agent
Kelly Day
Colorado R.E. Resource, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Chris Spenard
HomeSmart Realty Partners Lvld
List Price
$419,900
Sold Price
$416,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$3,000
-0.71%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.22%
Original Mortgage
$430,657
Interest Rate
3.44%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 31, 2006
Sold by
Village Homes Of Colorado Inc
Bought by
Witte Cheryl L
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Palladino Robert $600,000 Fidelity National Title
The Benson Trust -- Fidelity National Title
Benson Keith A $416,900 Fidelity National Title
Witte Cheryl L $292,729 Land Title Guarantee Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Palladino Robert $548,250
Previous Owner Benson Keith A $430,657
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
03/10/2022 03/10/22 Off Market $600,000 -- --
12/06/2021 12/06/21 Sold $600,000 0.0% $209 / Sq Ft
11/04/2021 11/04/21 For Sale $600,000 +43.9% $209 / Sq Ft
01/28/2019 01/28/19 Off Market $416,900 -- --
10/21/2016 10/21/16 Sold $416,900 -0.7% $146 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
09/21/2016 09/21/16 Pending -- -- --
09/01/2016 09/01/16 For Sale $419,900 -- $147 / 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 $3,961 $44,220 $12,395 $31,825
2024 $3,774 $44,220 $12,395 $31,825
2022 $3,369 $34,945 $4,587 $30,358
2021 $3,406 $35,950 $4,719 $31,231
2020 $3,218 $33,677 $4,719 $28,958
2019 $3,231 $33,677 $4,719 $28,958
2018 $2,783 $29,880 $4,752 $25,128
2017 $2,774 $29,880 $4,752 $25,128
2016 $2,679 $28,720 $5,254 $23,466
2015 $2,660 $28,720 $5,250 $23,470
2014 $2,352 $25,230 $5,250 $19,980
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: IRES MLS

MLS Number: 954505

IRES MLS

APN: 86044-07-289