541 Arapahoe Ave Boulder, CO 80302
University Hill NeighborhoodEstimated payment $13,616/month
Highlights
- Cathedral Ceiling
- Wood Flooring
- No HOA
- Flatirons Elementary School Rated A
- Steam Shower
- 4-minute walk to Evert Pierson Memorial Kids' Fishing Ponds
About This Home
This rare-find downtown dream location spans both banks of Boulder Creek while being easily walkable to Pearl Street Mall's vibrant dining and shops, the best foothills trails, top-rated schools, and CU Boulder campus, with instant access to Boulder's extensive bikepath network.The expansive 4,000 sq. ft. 5 bedroom home blends old Boulder with new Boulder, offering a high-ceilinged foyer and dining-parlor great room featuring stunningly restored elegant Victorian woodwork graced by an antique Bavarian crystal chandelier. This connects to a professional chef's kitchen, complete with pro-grade appliances, premium countertops, an open layout ideal for cooking and hosting, including a guest bathroom with a steam shower. The main level then continues into a second dining area with a sunlit family room that leads outside to four unique outdoor entertainment areas flowing down to your own private landing on Boulder Creek. The tree-filled backyard vista and access to the creek frontage present a rare and relaxing downtown nature experience. The upstairs features a master bath with a large spa tub, and a large master bedroom with a spacious walk-in closet opening to a child's bedroom or office / yoga room. The master bedroom also opens to a large house-width balcony enclosed by large trees for privacy with a "forest" feel. A second en-suite bedroom offers full frame sunset-over-the-foothills views. Classified as a "duplex/triplex", the home also includes a spacious, light-filled, private-entrance one-bedroom basement apartment-ideal for guests, multigenerational living, or rental income. A second private entrance leads to a studio apartment on the main level that opens to the family room and main kitchen.
Listing Agent
milehimodern - Boulder Brokerage Phone: 3038179300 License #1029955 Listed on: 09/04/2026
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $14,689
Year Built
- Built in 1920
Lot Details
- 12,197 Sq Ft Lot
- West Facing Home
- Partially Fenced Property
- Paved or Partially Paved Lot
Parking
- 2 Car Garage
- Off-Street Parking
Home Design
- Mixed Use
- Composition Roof
Interior Spaces
- 4,069 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Cathedral Ceiling
- Ceiling Fan
- French Doors
- Family Room
- Living Room
- Dining Room
- Wood Flooring
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Gas Range
- Dishwasher
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms
- Steam Shower
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Washer and Dryer Hookup
Outdoor Features
- Balcony
- Patio
Schools
- Whittier Elementary School
- Casey Middle School
- Boulder High School
Utilities
- Baseboard Heating
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Highland Lawn Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number R0008630
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Tax History
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| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $14,689 | $162,853 | $102,109 | $60,744 |
| 2025 | $14,689 | $167,613 | $106,869 | $60,744 |
| 2024 | $14,563 | $154,056 | $98,225 | $55,831 |
| 2023 | $14,311 | $165,711 | $102,410 | $66,987 |
| 2022 | $12,782 | $137,639 | $85,612 | $52,027 |
| 2021 | $12,457 | $144,724 | $90,019 | $54,705 |
| 2020 | $11,340 | $130,281 | $83,584 | $46,697 |
| 2019 | $11,167 | $130,281 | $83,584 | $46,697 |
| 2018 | $9,830 | $113,378 | $52,848 | $60,530 |
| 2017 | $9,522 | $125,346 | $58,426 | $66,920 |
| 2016 | $10,068 | $116,304 | $48,397 | $67,907 |
| 2015 | $9,534 | $92,519 | $59,382 | $33,137 |
| 2014 | $7,779 | $92,519 | $59,382 | $33,137 |
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/04/2026 09/04/26 | For Sale | $2,195,000 | -- | $539 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
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| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $750,000 | First American Heritage Titl | |
| Deed | $111,000 | -- |
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed | $600,000 | Balloon |
Source: IRES MLS
MLS Number: IRE1068030
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