$396,800
SOLD JUL 31, 2020

451 Cedar Dr Lyons, CO 80540

2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,459 Sq Ft
0.62 Acres

Recently Sold

$272 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

41 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Parking available for a boat
  • Waterfront
  • River Nearby
  • Horses Allowed On Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Near a National Forest

About This Home

As of July 2025

2 lots with Water front half-log siding home in private Mtn. community 30 min. to Estes, 40 to Boulder/Longmont. Upper floor tot. remodeled 2 bedrooms, full bath & laundry rm. Open concept Main floor Living w/full wall of windows overlooking lake & Mtn.views. Great room w/wood floors, moss rock fp. lrg. dining area, 10' X 14" sunroom. Kitchen opens to one of two outdoor decks, new appliances, knotty wood cabinets, island, tile floors, lrg. pantry, & 1/2 ba. HOA incl. Swim pool, 5 lakes, private hunting.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Martha Mccarver

Mountain Aire Real Estate Listed on: 06/06/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Non-IRES Agent

Non-IRES

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,933

Year Built

  • Built in 1961

Lot Details

  • 0.62 Acre Lot
  • Waterfront
  • Dirt Road
  • Unincorporated Location
  • Rock Outcropping
  • Lot Has A Rolling Slope
  • Wooded Lot

HOA Fees

  • $231 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking available for a boat

Home Design

  • Cabin
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,459 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Self Contained Fireplace Unit Or Insert
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Great Room with Fireplace
  • Home Office
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Water Views

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • River Nearby
  • Deck
  • Separate Outdoor Workshop
  • Outdoor Storage

Schools

  • Estes Park Elementary School
  • Estes Park Middle School
  • Estes Park High School

Horse Facilities and Amenities

  • Horses Allowed On Property

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Propane
  • Septic System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number R0550515

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common amenities, trash, snow removal, security, management
  • Big Elk Meadows Subdivision
  • Near a National Forest

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Playground
  • Community Pool
  • Park
  • Hiking Trails

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,933

Year Built

Built in 1961

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$231 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1961
  • Property Sub Type: Residential-Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Horses: Yes
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.62
  • Road Surface Type: Dirt
  • Subdivision Name: Big Elk Meadows
  • Directions: From Lyons or Estes Park take Hwy 36 to apx. MM10. Turn S. onto CR 47. Go 6 miles, keeping right at the Y to Big Elk Meadows. Continue across the spillway to dead end. Go left, then immediate right onto Cedar. Home is at the end of Cedar on the left.
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1459
  • Architectural Style: Cabin
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One and One Half
  • New Construction: No
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • IRESDS_HasWaterRights: No
  • IRESDS_Total Sq Ft: 1459
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 0

Interior Features

  • Possible Use: Single Family
  • Private Spa: No
  • Appliances: Electric Range/Oven, Self Cleaning Oven, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Microwave, Disposal
  • Has Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Insert, Great Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood Floors
  • Interior Amenities: Study Area, Cathedral/Vaulted Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Stain/Natural Trim, Kitchen Island, Sun Space
  • Living Area: 1459
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows
  • Dining Room Features: Wood Floor
  • IRESDS_HasFamilyRoom: No
  • Living Room Living Room Level: Main
  • Master Bedroom Master Bedroom Level: Upper
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 120
  • Master Bedroom Master Bedroom Width: 12
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Upper
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Carpet
  • Master Bedroom Features: Carpet
  • Room Kitchen Features: Wood Floor
  • Room Living Room Area: 384
  • Living Room Features: Wood Floor
  • Room Kitchen Area: 216
  • Dining Room Dining Room Level: Main
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 120
  • Room Dining Room Area: 120
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Appraiser

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • Lot Features: Wooded, Rolling Slope, Rock Outcropping, Abuts National Forest, Unincorporated
  • View: Water
  • Waterfront Features: Abuts Pond/Lake
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Other Structures: Workshop, Storage
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Property Condition: Not New, Previously Owned

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: RV/Boat Parking
  • IRESDS_Garage Sq Ft: 576
  • IRESDS_GarageType: Attached

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Utilities: Propane
  • Laundry Features: Washer/Dryer Hookups, Main Level
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic
  • Water Source: District Water, BEM

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fee Includes: Common Amenities, Trash, Snow Removal, Security, Management
  • Community Features: Tennis Court(s), Pool, Playground, Park, Hiking/Biking Trails
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Fee: 231.25
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • IRESDS_HasAssociationReserve: No
  • IRESDS_HasAssociationFee: Yes

Schools

  • Elementary School: Estes Park,Estes Park
  • HighSchool: Estes Park
  • Junior High Dist: Estes Park District
  • Middle Or Junior School: Estes Park

Lot Info

  • Zoning: O
  • Current Use: Horses
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 26854
  • Parcel #: R0550515
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1932.7

Multi Family

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 24, 2025
Closed on
Jul 15, 2025
Sold by
Jones Christopher and Harrison-Jones Tracy
Bought by
Costakis James George and Thomas-Smith Siobhan Elizabeth
Seller's Agent
Laura Levy
Coldwell Banker Realty-Boulder
Buyer's Agent
Zachary Zeldner
Compass - Boulder
List Price
$649,000
Sold Price
$725,000
Premium/Discount to List
$76,000
11.71%
Views
43

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-94.10%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 6, 2020
Closed on
Jul 31, 2020
Sold by
Perry Phillip A and Perry Sandra A
Bought by
Jones Christopher and Harrison Jones Tracy
Seller's Agent
Martha Mccarver
Mountain Aire Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Non-IRES Agent
Non-IRES
List Price
$399,000
Sold Price
$396,800
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,200
-0.55%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.89%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 1, 2015
Closed on
Jun 21, 2016
Sold by
Johanson Janyce and Johanson Stephen
Bought by
Perry Phillip A and Perry Sandra A
Seller's Agent
Thomas Adams
Colorado Mountain Home Realty
Buyer's Agent
Martha Mccarver
Mountain Aire Real Estate
List Price
$275,000
Sold Price
$265,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-3.64%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.32%
Original Mortgage
$198,750
Interest Rate
3.64%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 5, 2015
Sold by
Johanson Kirk
Bought by
Johanson Stephen and Johanson Janyce

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 4, 2008
Sold by
Chandler Kathy E and Chandler William D
Bought by
Johanson Kirk and Johanson Michelle R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$120,035
Interest Rate
6.52%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 9, 2006
Sold by
Elmer Jacob Artist Revocable Trust
Bought by
Chandler William D and Chandler Kathy E

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 5, 2003
Sold by
Elmer Jacob Artist Revocable Trust
Bought by
Chandler Willam D and Chandler Kathy E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$213,210
Interest Rate
8%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 1, 1995
Sold by
Artist Ava Justine Revocable Trust
Bought by
Artist Elmer Jacob Revocable Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 1, 1992
Sold by
Artist Elmer J
Bought by
Artist Ava Justine Revocable Trust
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Special Warranty Deed $725,000 First American Title
Special Warranty Deed $396,800 Ascent Escrow & Title
Warranty Deed $265,000 Fidelity National Title Ins
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Trustee Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed $236,900 --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $198,750 New Conventional
Previous Owner $196,652 New Conventional
Previous Owner $30,486 Unknown
Previous Owner $120,035 Unknown
Previous Owner $244,800 Balloon
Previous Owner $213,210 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/18/2025 07/18/25 Sold $725,000 +11.7% $497 / Sq Ft
06/24/2025 06/24/25 For Sale $649,000 +63.6% $445 / Sq Ft
10/29/2021 10/29/21 Off Market $396,800 -- --
07/31/2020 07/31/20 Sold $396,800 -0.6% $272 / Sq Ft
07/17/2020 07/17/20 Pending -- -- --
06/06/2020 06/06/20 For Sale $399,000 +50.6% $273 / Sq Ft
01/28/2019 01/28/19 Off Market $265,000 -- --
06/21/2016 06/21/16 Sold $265,000 -3.6% $186 / Sq Ft
05/22/2016 05/22/16 Pending -- -- --
10/01/2015 10/01/15 For Sale $275,000 -- $193 / 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 $2,244 $36,515 $5,360 $31,155
2024 $2,218 $36,515 $5,360 $31,155
2022 $2,064 $28,843 $3,406 $25,437
2021 $2,120 $29,673 $3,504 $26,169
2020 $1,945 $26,820 $3,504 $23,316
2019 $1,931 $26,820 $3,504 $23,316
2018 $1,701 $22,874 $3,528 $19,346
2017 $1,711 $22,874 $3,528 $19,346
2016 $1,360 $18,857 $3,502 $15,355
2015 $1,342 $18,850 $3,500 $15,350
2014 $1,195 $17,270 $5,210 $12,060
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: IRES MLS

MLS Number: 914345

IRES MLS

APN: 24352-06-041