NOT LISTED FOR SALE

553 Empire Valley Dr Leadville, CO 80461

Estimated Value: $799,184 - $923,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,025 Sq Ft
$286/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 11, 2019

Last sale price $392,000 $130 Per Sq Ft

Est. 120% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,076/month

183 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Fishing
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • 1 Car Garage
  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Tile Flooring

About This Home

As of January 2019

This handsome 2-story mountain home has 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and a SW-facing deck, all tucked snugly into the trees. Upstairs, you’ll find a spacious great room with wood-burning stove, kitchen, laundry, and office. The master suite features a full bath and walk-in closet. There’s both attached & detached garages, plus a shed. Recent improvements include new flooring, new roof, and new addition. Easy access to adventures like hiking, biking, Nordic skiing, and fishing is the icing on the cake!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Heather Lindh

Aspen Leaf Realty License #ER40022132 Listed on: 06/11/2018

Last Buyer's Agent

Agent Not In Board

NON-BOARD OFFICE

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,463

Year Built

  • Built in 1974

Lot Details

  • 1.85 Acre Lot
  • Southern Exposure

HOA Fees

  • $77 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage

Property Views

  • Woods
  • Mountain
  • Valley

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 3,025 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Utility Room
  • Washer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Propane
  • Well
  • Septic Tank
  • Septic System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number R001307, R001225

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common area maintenance, snow removal
  • Beaver Lakes Estates Subdivision

Recreation

  • Fishing
  • Trails

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,463

Year Built

Built in 1974

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$77 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.85
  • Subdivision Name: BEAVER LAKES ESTATES
  • Directions: Head south on 24. Turn left on CR 7, then left on CR 52. Go through both gates (leave as found) and follow the road as it becomes Empire Valley Dr. Property will be on your left.
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary/Modern
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Year Built: 1974
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning Stove
  • Flooring: Carpet, See Remarks, Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Utility Room
  • Living Area: 3025.0

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: See Remarks
  • View: Mountain(s), Southern Exposure, Valley, Trees/Woods
  • View: Yes
  • Exclusions: No
  • Construction Type: Wood Frame
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Roof: Asphalt

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Parking Features: Attached, Detached, Garage

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
  • Green Building Features: See Remarks
  • Heating: Baseboard, Forced Air
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Electricity Available, Propane, Septic Available
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Trails/Paths, Fishing
  • Association Fee: 925.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Pets Allowed: Owner Only, Pet Restrictions

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance, Snow Removal, See Remarks

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 80586.0
  • Parcel #: R001307, R001225
  • Zoning Description: Single Family

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1463.0
  • Tax Year: 2017

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 2, 2020
Sold by
Stiefel Kelly R and Stiefel Ann E
Bought by
Brassington Rbert
Current Estimated Value
$864,046

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$344,000
Outstanding Balance
$308,276
Interest Rate
3.2%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$501,431

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 29, 2020
Sold by
Stiefel Kelly R and Stiefel Annie
Bought by
Stiefel Kelly R and Stiefel Ann E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$316,800
Interest Rate
3.74%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 11, 2018
Closed on
Jan 8, 2019
Sold by
Demarco Cynthia J
Bought by
Stiefel Kelly R and Stiefel Annie
Seller's Agent
Heather Lindh
Aspen Leaf Realty
Buyer's Agent
Agent Not In Board
NON-BOARD OFFICE
List Price
$392,000
Sold Price
$392,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.51%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 23, 2016
Sold by
Demarco Anthony Thomas and Demarco Cynthia J
Bought by
Demarco Cynthia J

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 20, 2014
Sold by
Majestic Mtn Escapes Llc
Bought by
Demarco Cynthia J
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Brassington Rbert $430,000 None Available
Stiefel Kelly R -- None Available
Stiefel Kelly R $392,000 --
Demarco Cynthia J -- None Available
Demarco Cynthia J $250,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Brassington Rbert $344,000
Previous Owner Stiefel Kelly R $316,800
Previous Owner Majestic Mtn $176,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/11/2019 01/11/19 Sold $392,000 0.0% $130 / Sq Ft
12/12/2018 12/12/18 Pending -- -- --
06/11/2018 06/11/18 For Sale $392,000 -- $130 / Sq Ft
Source: Summit 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 $3,933 $44,423 $5,392 $39,031
2023 $3,933 $44,423 $5,392 $39,031
2022 $3,410 $38,257 $4,237 $34,020
2021 $3,582 $39,358 $4,359 $34,999
2020 $3,073 $35,323 $2,107 $33,216
2019 $3,399 $39,775 $2,107 $37,668
2018 $2,028 $24,676 $2,332 $22,344
2017 $1,418 $17,799 $2,332 $15,467
2016 $1,419 $17,813 $2,342 $15,471
2015 $1,407 $17,813 $2,342 $15,471
2014 $1,474 $17,597 $2,342 $15,255
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • H

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Heather Lindh

    RE/MAX

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  • A

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Agent Not In Board

    NON-BOARD OFFICE

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Map

Source: Summit MLS

MLS Number: S1009562

Summit MLS

APN: 274707204008

Colorado Lake County Leadville 80461

553 Empire Valley Dr, Leadville, CO

This home is located at 553 Empire Valley Dr, Leadville, CO 80461 since 11 June 2018 and is currently estimated at $864,046, approximately $285 per square foot. This property was built in 1974. 553 Empire Valley Dr is a home located in Lake County with nearby schools including Lake County Elementary School, Lake County Intermediate School, and Lake County High School.

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