NOT LISTED FOR SALE

404 W Simpson St Lafayette, CO 80026

Estimated Value: $1,004,000 - $1,151,000

3 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,251 Sq Ft
$327/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 26, 2021

Last sale price $887,100 $273 Per Sq Ft

Est. 20% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,410/month

27 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Solar Power System
  • Open Floorplan
  • Multiple Fireplaces
  • Lafayette Elementary School Rated A
  • Deck
  • 3-minute walk to Romero Park

About This Home

As of July 2021

Custom designed and meticulously handcrafted, this home is appointed with a plethora of unique features that provide style, convenience, energy efficiency and solitude. Once the home of one of the area's founding families, this home combines classic features from yesteryear with elements of energy efficiency and comfort. As you enter through the vestibule, you are instantly wowed by the voluminous Living Room with full wall moss rock fireplace. Your attention is drawn to the beautiful hand built, oak encased curved staircase. Your view expands into the large open kitchen, adjoining dining room and spacious family room. Private office with separate entry for the work-at-home practitioner that may want client visits, could be separate mother-in-law apt., massive shop, separate studio, greenhouse, covered RV parking, raised bed gardens, fruit trees.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jeanne Ryan

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Rocky Mountain, Realtors-Boulder Listed on: 05/28/2021

Co-Listed By

Linda Davidson

RE/MAX of Boulder, Inc

Last Buyer's Agent

Zachary Epps

RE/MAX Alliance-Boulder

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,755

Year Built

  • Built in 1948

Lot Details

  • 10,454 Sq Ft Lot
  • Southern Exposure
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Wood Fence
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Alley Access
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Stucco
  • Stone

Interior Spaces

  • 3,251 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Crown Molding
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Multiple Fireplaces
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Recreation Room with Fireplace
  • Loft

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Sink Near Laundry

Finished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Laundry in Basement

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Green Energy Fireplace or Wood Stove
  • Solar Power System
  • Solar Water Heater
  • Energy-Efficient Hot Water Distribution

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Enclosed patio or porch
  • Separate Outdoor Workshop
  • Outdoor Storage

Schools

  • Lafayette Elementary School
  • Angevine Middle School
  • Centaurus High School

Utilities

  • Air Conditioning
  • Zoned Heating
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Satellite Dish
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Built by Custom
  • Mountain View 2 & Kellers Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number R0021368

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,755

Year Built

Built in 1948

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1948
  • Property Sub Type: Residential-Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Horses: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.24
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Paved, Asphalt
  • Co List Office Mls Id: PRMBD
  • Subdivision Name: Mountain View 2 & Kellers
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2612
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: Southern Exposure
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Power Production Type: Photovoltaics
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Possible Use: Single Family
  • Private Spa: No
  • Appliances: Electric Range/Oven, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Microwave, Disposal
  • Has Basement: Partial, 90%+ Finished Basement
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 639
  • Fireplace Features: 2+ Fireplaces, Living Room, Family/Recreation Room Fireplace
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood Floors
  • Interior Amenities: Satellite Avail, Separate Dining Room, Cathedral/Vaulted Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Stain/Natural Trim, Walk-In Closet(s), Loft, Kitchen Island, Beamed Ceilings, Crown Molding
  • Living Area: 3251
  • Window Features: Window Coverings, Double Pane Windows
  • Dining Room Features: Wood Floor
  • Living Room Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Bedroom3 Area: 90
  • Master Bedroom Master Bedroom Level: Upper
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 255
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Lower
  • Master Bedroom Master Bedroom Width: 15
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Upper
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Carpet
  • Master Bedroom Features: Carpet
  • Room Kitchen Features: Wood Floor
  • Room Living Room Area: 322
  • Living Room Features: Wood Floor
  • Room Kitchen Area: 154
  • Dining Room Dining Room Level: Main
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 240
  • Room Dining Room Area: 130
  • Master Bathroom Features: Full Primary Bath
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Other

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • Builder Name: Custom
  • Fencing: Partial, Fenced, Wood
  • Lot Features: Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks, Lawn Sprinkler System, Wooded, Level
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Wood/Frame, Stone, Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Balcony
  • Other Structures: Workshop, Storage
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Deck, Enclosed
  • Property Condition: Not New, Previously Owned

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Alley Access
  • IRESDS_Garage Sq Ft: 846
  • IRESDS_GarageType: Attached

Utilities

  • Cooling: Room Air Conditioner, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Electric: Electric, Xcel
  • Heating: Hot Water, Baseboard, Wood Stove, Zoned, Radiant, 2 or more Heat Sources
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available
  • Laundry Features: Sink, Washer/Dryer Hookups, In Basement
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: City Sewer
  • Water Source: City Water, City
  • Gas Company: Natural Gas, Xcel

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Lafayette
  • HighSchool: Centaurus
  • Junior High Dist: Boulder Valley Dist RE2
  • Middle Or Junior School: Angevine

Lot Info

  • Zoning: SFR
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10454
  • Parcel #: R0021368
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet

Green Features

  • Green Water Conservation: Solar Domestic Hot Water, Efficient Hot Water Distribution

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3755

Multi Family

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 28, 2021
Closed on
Jul 26, 2021
Sold by
Eh Ricky L Blanka Trust
Bought by
Roppolo Aaron R and Roppolo Rebecca H
Seller's Agent
Jeanne Ryan
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Rocky Mountain, Realtors-Boulder
Buyer's Agent
Zachary Epps
RE/MAX Alliance-Boulder
List Price
$985,000
Sold Price
$887,100
Premium/Discount to List
-$97,900
-9.94%
Total Days on Market
27
Current Estimated Value
$1,063,645

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$176,545
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.35%
Original Mortgage
$709,680
Outstanding Balance
$650,471
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$357,578

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 5, 2012
Sold by
Blanka Ricky L
Bought by
The Ricky L Blanka Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 20, 1998
Sold by
Blanka Jerry E and Blanka Ricky L
Bought by
Blanka Ricky L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$80,000
Interest Rate
6.61%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 14, 1984
Bought by
Blanka Ricky L Trust
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
Roppolo Aaron R $887,100 First American
The Ricky L Blanka Trust -- None Available
Blanka Ricky L -- --
Blanka Ricky L Trust $58,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Roppolo Aaron R $709,680
Previous Owner Blanka Ricky L $80,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/26/2021 07/26/21 Sold $887,100 -0.3% $273 / Sq Ft
06/21/2021 06/21/21 Price Changed $889,900 -9.7% $274 / Sq Ft
06/02/2021 06/02/21 For Sale $985,000 +11.0% $303 / Sq Ft
05/29/2021 05/29/21 Off Market $887,100 -- --
05/28/2021 05/28/21 For Sale $985,000 -- $303 / 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
2024 $5,539 $61,119 $24,431 $36,688
2023 $5,444 $62,511 $26,840 $39,356
2022 $4,025 $42,847 $20,398 $22,449
2021 $3,335 $44,080 $20,985 $23,095
2020 $3,755 $41,091 $19,591 $21,500
2019 $3,704 $41,091 $19,591 $21,500
2018 $3,415 $37,411 $9,864 $27,547
2017 $3,325 $41,360 $10,905 $30,455
2016 $3,348 $36,464 $9,472 $26,992
2015 $3,137 $29,006 $9,950 $19,056
2014 $2,508 $29,006 $9,950 $19,056
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: IRES MLS

MLS Number: 941601

IRES MLS

APN: 1575031-21-002