581 Observatory Dr Unit 2D Colorado Springs, CO 80904

Westside Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $293,000 - $310,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,212 Sq Ft
$360/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold November 22, 2023

Current estimated payment $2,048/month

39 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Mountain View
  • Deck
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Bristol Elementary, School of the Arts and STEM Rated A-
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Hiking Trails

About This Home

As of November 2023

Amazing location- close to DT, Old Colo City and hiking trails.
Beautiful mountain views out of the many windows…. SW Light just pours in!
Contemporary, professionally cleaned, Condo is complete with new carpet on main level.
Kitchen and great room are perfect for entertaining with a wood burning fireplace and mountain view deck (wood deck on list to be updated to Trex by HOA).
Main bedroom is on main floor complete with Trex deck, huge walk in closet and custom tile shower with beautiful glass doors and with laundry room adjacent.
Upper level second bedroom has a fresh 5-piece bathroom and a roomy closet.
An oversized tandem garage with room for a work area is a plus!
You will enjoy beautifully landscaped common areas with a relaxing central manicured lawn.
This is low maintenance living at its best, so you can spend time enjoying your Colo lifestyle complete with mountain views and nearby outdoor activities!
This is a must see…Don’t let it get away!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Nancy Ruppert

Front Range Real Estate Professionals, LLC Listed on: 09/27/2023

Co-Listed By

Sarah MacGuire

Front Range Real Estate Professionals, LLC

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $862

Year Built

  • Built in 1984

Lot Details

  • 505

HOA Fees

  • $360 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Oversized Parking
  • Tandem Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,212 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Mountain Views

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Schools

  • Bristol Elementary School
  • Holmes Middle School
  • Coronado High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • Landscaped
  • Property is near shops

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include covenant enforcement, exterior maintenance, insurance, lawn, management, snow removal, trash removal
  • On-Site Maintenance
  • Greenbelt

Recreation

  • Hiking Trails

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$862

Year Built

Built in 1984

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$360 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • LaundryFacilites: Main
  • Property Attached Yn: Yes
  • Property Sub Type: Condo
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Sq Ft MainFloor: 938
  • Fill Sq Ft Total: 1212
  • Year Built: 1984
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Kitchen Vent Fan, Microwave Oven, Oven, Range Oven, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Type: Wood
  • Floor Plan: 2 Story
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Vaulted Ceilings
  • MainFloorBedroomYN: Yes
  • Finished Sq Ft: 1212

Exterior Features

  • New Construction: Existing Home
  • Foundation Details: Not Applicable
  • Landscaped: All
  • Lot Type: Mountain View
  • Lot Location: Hiking Trail, Near Fire Station, Near Shopping Center
  • PatioDesc: Composite, Wood Deck
  • Roof: Composite Shingle
  • Exterior Construction: Stucco
  • Structure: Wood Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete
  • GarageAmenitities: Oversized
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Type: Tandem

Utilities

  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Utilities: Cable, Electricity, Telephone
  • Hot Water: Municipal

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 360.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Common Amenities: Green Areas, Landscape Maintenance

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Covenant Enforcement, Exterior Maintenance, Insurance, Lawn, Management, Snow Removal, Trash Removal

Schools

  • School District: Colorado Springs 11
  • Elementary School: Bristol
  • Middle School: Holmes
  • High School: Coronado
  • Elementary School: Bristol
  • High School: Coronado
  • Middle Or Junior School: Holmes
  • School District: Colorado Springs 11

Lot Info

  • Program Acres Total: 0.0116
  • Lot Size: 506.0000

Tax Info

  • Flip Tax Amount: 862.00
  • Tax Year: 2022

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 22, 2023
Sold by
Ruppert Craig
Bought by
Friedman Samuel and Schmitz Erica
Current Estimated Value
$304,213

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 22, 2015
Sold by
Nemeth Michael G
Bought by
Ruppert Craig

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$78,000
Interest Rate
3.71%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 28, 2007
Sold by
Pionkowski Ricky S and Pionkowski Linda M
Bought by
Nemeth Michael G

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
6.66%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 26, 2004
Sold by
Ford Deanna R
Bought by
Pionkowski Ricky S and Pionkowski Linda M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$108,000
Interest Rate
5.65%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 3, 1989
Bought by
Ruppert Craig

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 1, 1988
Bought by
Ruppert Craig
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Friedman Samuel $295,000 Land Title
Ruppert Craig $156,000 Heritage Title
Nemeth Michael G $160,000 Land Title
Pionkowski Ricky S $135,000 Land Title
Ruppert Craig -- --
Ruppert Craig -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Ruppert Craig $78,000
Previous Owner Nemeth Michael G $100,000
Previous Owner Pionkowski Ricky S $108,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/22/2023 11/22/23 Sold -- -- --
11/05/2023 11/05/23 Pending -- -- --
10/11/2023 10/11/23 Price Changed $300,000 -3.2% $248 / Sq Ft
09/27/2023 09/27/23 For Sale $309,900 -- $256 / Sq Ft
Source: Pikes Peak REALTOR® Services

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 $912 $23,080 -- --
2024 $804 $20,800 $4,390 $16,410
2022 $862 $15,400 $2,880 $12,520
2021 $935 $15,850 $2,970 $12,880
2020 $879 $12,950 $2,220 $10,730
2019 $874 $12,950 $2,220 $10,730
2018 $867 $11,810 $1,800 $10,010
2017 $821 $11,810 $1,800 $10,010
2016 $721 $12,430 $1,990 $10,440
2015 $718 $12,430 $1,990 $10,440
2014 $644 $10,710 $1,790 $8,920
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Pikes Peak REALTOR® Services

MLS Number: 3637832

Pikes Peak REALTOR® Services

APN: 74123-17-057