596 Independence Dr Larkspur, CO 80118

Estimated Value: $1,498,000 - $1,612,000

6 Beds
5.5 Baths
6,822 Sq Ft
$226/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: December 11, 2023

Current estimated payment $9,255 / mo

Highlights

  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ranch Style House
  • Great Room
  • Castle Rock Middle School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • Covered Patio or Porch

About This Home

This is a masterfully crafted home with stunning attention to detail and craftsmanship from the rich hardwoods and hand-troweled walls to the use of dramatic rock accents. The stunning mountain contemporary ranch home commands attention with its 5,197 sq ft main house along with a 1,625 sq ft completely self-sufficient 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom guest house. As you walk through the grand foyer into the main house you will be awe struck by the beauty of the rock wall ascending from the gorgeous walnut floors up to the 17’ vaulted ceilings with massive wood beams. Revel in Larkspur’s natural beauty through the floor to ceiling great room windows showcasing the prestigious wooded Hidden Forest community. This home has every imaginable upgrade including the chef's dream kitchen featuring an enormous walk-in pantry, beautiful granite slab counter tops, rich alder cabinets, a large island with expansive prep space, top of the line stainless steel appliances and a breakfast nook with views of the towering pine trees and access to the relaxing covered deck. The bright formal dining room with stunning architectural accents is perfect for hosting large holiday gatherings with your friends and family. The breathtaking walk-out basement with countless amenities is perfectly suited for entertainment or relaxation with your friends and family where you are sure to enjoy the custom walnut kitchenette or wet bar with stainless steel appliances, stone columns throughout, a media room, large mirrored exercise room, a dining or game room and a guest bedroom with a gorgeous guest bathroom. You are sure to enjoy the magnitude of possible uses of the 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom guest house boasting a spacious kitchen with a dining room and butler’s pantry along with a relaxing living room, a laundry room and direct access to the enormous 1,100 sq ft oversized 4 car garage. This stunning home is perfect for multigeneration living, extended house guests, supplemental rental income or much more!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ben Wolfe

Wolfe Realty Group, Inc. Listed on: 07/03/2023

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,091

Year Built

  • Built in 2008

Lot Details

  • 21,780 Sq Ft Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Landscaped with Trees

HOA Fees

  • $40 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 4 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Shingle Roof
  • Stone Siding
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 6,822 Sq Ft Home
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Gas Fireplace
  • French Doors
  • Great Room

Kitchen

  • Double Oven
  • Down Draft Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Instant Hot Water

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms

Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Schools

  • Larkspur Elementary School
  • Castle Rock Middle School
  • Castle View High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Ramped or Level from Garage
  • Covered Patio or Porch

Community Details

  • Association fees include trash removal

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,091

Year Built

Built in 2008

Lot Details

0.5 Acres

HOA Fees

$40 per month

Parking

4

Listing Details

  • Total Bathrooms: 6
  • LaundryFacilites: Main
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Fill Sq Ft Total: 6822
  • Year Built: 2008
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Downdraft Range, Hot Tap Dispenser, Microwave Oven, Range Oven, Refrigerator
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Fireplace Type: Gas, Main
  • Floor Plan: Ranch
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: 5-Pc Bath, 9Ft + Ceilings, Beamed Ceilings, French Doors, Great Room, Vaulted Ceilings, See Prop Desc Remarks
  • MainFloorBedroomYN: Yes
  • Finished Sq Ft: 6229

Exterior Features

  • New Construction: Existing Home
  • Foundation Details: Full Basement, Walk Out
  • Lot Type: Level, Trees/Woods
  • PatioDesc: Composite, Covered, See Prop Desc Remarks
  • Roof: Composite Shingle
  • Exterior Construction: Stone, Stucco
  • Structure: Framed on Lot

Garage/Parking

  • GarageAmenitities: Even with Main Level, Garage Door Opener, Oversized
  • Garage Spaces: 4
  • Garage Type: Attached

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Utilities: Cable, Electricity, Natural Gas, Telephone
  • Hot Water: Municipal

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 484.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annual

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Trash Removal

Schools

  • Elementary School: Larkspur
  • High School: Castle View
  • Middle Or Junior School: Castle Rock
  • School District: Douglas RE1

Lot Info

  • Program Acres Total: 0.5000
  • Lot Size: 0.5000

Tax Info

  • Flip Tax Amount: 11091.00
  • Tax Year: 2023

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 15, 2023
Closed on
Dec 8, 2023
Sold by
Spezia Joseph A and Esshaki Teresa C
Bought by
Sophinos Christopher and Sophinos Colleen K
Seller's Agent
Ben Wolfe
Wolfe Realty Group Inc
Buyer's Agent
Kelly Sophinos
Kentwood Real Estate DTC, LLC
List Price
$1,671,000
Sold Price
$1,500,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$171,000
-10.23%
Views
155
Current Estimated Value
$1,541,624

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$41,624
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.20%
Original Mortgage
$506,250
Outstanding Balance
$496,663
Interest Rate
7.79%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
$1,044,961

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 17, 2015
Sold by
Schuler Kelley J and Schuler Matthew J
Bought by
Spezia Joseph A and Esshaki Teresa C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$628,000
Interest Rate
3.91%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 29, 2015
Sold by
Schuler Matthew J and Schuler Kelley J
Bought by
Spezia Joseph A and Esshaki Teresa C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$628,000
Interest Rate
3.91%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 13, 2009
Sold by
Rocky Mountain Custom Homes Inc
Bought by
Schuler Kelley S and Schuler Matthew J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
4.92%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 8, 2003
Sold by
Briarwood Investment Group Inc
Bought by
Haselden Eddie James

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 30, 2002
Sold by
Briarwood Investment Group
Bought by
Haselden Eddie James

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 12, 2001
Sold by
Briarwood Investment Group Inc
Bought by
Haselden Eddie James
Source: Public Records
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Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Sophinos Christopher $1,500,000 Land Title
Spezia Joseph A $785,000 --
Spezia Joseph A $785,000 Fidelity National Title
Schuler Kelley S $609,300 Fahtco
Haselden Eddie James -- --
Haselden Eddie James -- --
Haselden Eddie James -- --
Briarwood Investment Group Inc $200,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Sophinos Christopher $506,250
Previous Owner Spezia Joseph A $628,000
Previous Owner Schuler Kelley S $417,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
12/11/2023 12/11/23 Sold -- -- --
09/08/2023 09/08/23 Price Changed $1,549,000 -7.3% $227 / Sq Ft
07/03/2023 07/03/23 For Sale $1,671,000 -- $245 / Sq Ft
Source: elevateMLS

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 $10,945 $91,570 $9,000 $82,570
2024 $10,945 $115,970 $10,490 $105,480
2023 $11,054 $115,970 $10,490 $105,480
2022 $6,362 $67,160 $7,350 $59,810
2021 $6,585 $67,160 $7,350 $59,810
2020 $5,166 $53,780 $6,900 $46,880
2019 $5,183 $53,780 $6,900 $46,880
2018 $4,801 $48,940 $5,890 $43,050
2017 $4,513 $48,940 $5,890 $43,050
2016 $4,181 $44,600 $6,690 $37,910
2015 $2,044 $44,600 $6,690 $37,910
2014 -- $32,690 $5,010 $27,680
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: elevateMLS

MLS Number: 5995392

elevateMLS

APN: 2607-213-12-013

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