NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $3,255,000 - $4,668,000

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
4,285 Sq Ft
$932/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 18, 2024

Last sale price $4,580,000 $1,069 Per Sq Ft

Est. 13% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $23,983/month

16 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Solar Power System
  • City View
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Flatirons Elementary School Rated A
  • Open Floorplan
  • Multiple Fireplaces

About This Home

As of March 2024

Graciously designed by Stephen Sparn and built by Josh White in 2013, the Butterfly House crafts a breathtaking lifestyle inside and out. The modern design offers a buff sandstone and hard coat stucco exterior with a three-story, elevator-accessible interior. The main level boasts a dining room offering Flatiron views, a galley-style kitchen with Miele appliances & custom cherry cabinetry & a dazzling great room with panoramic views of Flagstaff and Mt. Sanitas. The latter space opens to an outdoor living room with a kitchen for al fresco hosting. The main-level primary suite features a luxurious 5-piece bath and walk-in closet. Upstairs, discover an incredible office space with panoramic foothills views and additional bedroom with a private deck showcasing Flatirons views. The lower level hosts a media room with surround sound and its own walkout to a beautifully hardscaped backyard, a kitchenette/wet bar, 2 additional bedrooms & a full bathroom. With upgrades such as radiant floor heat, solar panels, heated gutters, snowmelt, a security system and more, this residence is a modern marvel. This property's coveted locale sits just moments away from Chautauqua Park, Flatirons Elementary and Alpine Modern Cafe; it also offers easy accessibility to CU campus, Pearl Street and downtown Boulder.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

John McElveen

milehimodern - Boulder Listed on: 02/28/2024

milehimodern - Boulder

Last Buyer's Agent

Angela Moss

8z Real Estate

8z Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $19,899

Year Built

  • Built in 2011

Lot Details

  • 10,495 Sq Ft Lot
  • South Facing Home
  • Southern Exposure
  • Security Fence
  • Corner Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Oversized Parking
  • Heated Garage

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Rubber Roof
  • Stucco
  • Stone

Interior Spaces

  • 4,285 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Wet Bar
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Multiple Fireplaces
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Recreation Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • City Views
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Steam Shower

Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Fireplace in Basement
  • Laundry in Basement
  • Natural lighting in basement

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting

Schools

  • Flatirons Elementary School
  • Manhattan Middle School
  • Boulder High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Radiant Heating System
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Accessible Elevator Installed
  • Solar Power System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Built by Josh White Homes
  • Lower Chautauqua Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number R0008705

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$19,899

Year Built

Built in 2011

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 2011
  • Property Sub Type: Residential-Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Horses: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.24
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Paved, Asphalt
  • Subdivision Name: Lower Chautauqua
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2701
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary/Modern
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Three Or More
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: Southern Exposure
  • Building Stories: 3
  • Power Production Type: Photovoltaics
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • IRESDS_HasWaterRights: No
  • IRESDS_Total Sq Ft: 4285
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 3

Interior Features

  • Possible Use: Single Family
  • Private Spa: No
  • Appliances: Electric Range/Oven, Self Cleaning Oven, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Microwave, Disposal
  • Accessibility Features: Accessible Elevator Installed
  • Has Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access, Daylight
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 1474
  • Fireplace Features: 2+ Fireplaces, Gas, Living Room, Family/Recreation Room Fireplace, Basement
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood Floors
  • Interior Amenities: Study Area, High Speed Internet, Eat-in Kitchen, Separate Dining Room, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar, Steam Shower, 9ft+ Ceilings
  • Living Area: 4285
  • Window Features: Window Coverings
  • Room Bedroom4 Area: 143
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Carpet
  • Dining Room Features: Wood Floor
  • IRESDS_HasFamilyRoom: Yes
  • Room Bedroom4 Level: Basement
  • Living Room Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Bedroom3 Area: 143
  • Room Bedroom4 Features: Carpet
  • Master Bedroom Master Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 170
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Basement
  • Master Bedroom Master Bedroom Width: 13
  • Room Family Room Area: 448
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Upper
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Carpet
  • Master Bedroom Features: Wood Floor
  • Room Family Room Level: Basement
  • Room Kitchen Features: Wood Floor
  • Family Room Features: Wood Floor
  • Living Room Features: Wood Floor
  • Room Kitchen Area: 240
  • Dining Room Dining Room Level: Main
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 182
  • Room Dining Room Area: 210
  • Master Bathroom Features: 5 Piece Primary Bath
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Plans

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Rubber, Other
  • Builder Name: Josh White Homes
  • Fencing: Fenced, Security, Metal Post Fence
  • Lot Features: Gutters, Sidewalks, Fire Hydrant within 500 Feet, Corner Lot
  • View: Foothills View, City
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Stone, Stucco
  • Direction Faces: South
  • Exterior Features: Lighting, Balcony
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Property Condition: Not New, Previously Owned

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Heated Garage, Oversized
  • IRESDS_GarageType: Attached

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Electric: Electric
  • Heating: Radiant
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available
  • Laundry Features: Washer/Dryer Hookups, In Basement
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: City Sewer
  • Water Source: City Water, Boulder Water
  • Gas Company: Natural Gas

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Flatirons
  • HighSchool: Boulder
  • Junior High Dist: Boulder Valley Dist RE2
  • Middle Or Junior School: Manhattan

Lot Info

  • Zoning: RES
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10495
  • Parcel #: R0008705
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Annual Amount: 19899

Multi Family

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 28, 2024
Closed on
Mar 18, 2024
Sold by
Lea Leslie and Cormier Larry J
Bought by
Rinaldo Revocable Trust
Seller's Agent
John McElveen
milehimodern - Boulder
Buyer's Agent
Angela Moss
8z Real Estate
List Price
$4,500,000
Sold Price
$4,580,000
Premium/Discount to List
$80,000
1.78%
Views
29
Current Estimated Value
$3,995,422

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$584,578
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-10.19%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 16, 2009
Sold by
Sparn Stephen and Sparn Linda Cavin
Bought by
Lea Leslie

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 15, 2008
Sold by
Weiss Lawrence G
Bought by
Sparn Stephen and Sparn Linda Cavin

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$660,000
Interest Rate
6.37%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 24, 1991
Bought by
Leslie Lea and Cormier Larry J

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 10, 1957
Bought by
Leslie Lea and Cormier Larry J
Source: Public Records

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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
Rinaldo Revocable Trust $4,580,000 Land Title
Lea Leslie $950,000 First Colorado Title
Sparn Stephen $825,000 Utc Colorado
Leslie Lea -- --
Leslie Lea -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Lea Leslie $410,000
Previous Owner Sparn Stephen $660,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/18/2024 03/18/24 Sold $4,580,000 +1.8% $1,069 / Sq Ft
03/01/2024 03/01/24 For Sale $4,500,000 -- $1,050 / 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 $20,707 $227,369 $113,938 $113,431
2024 $20,707 $227,369 $113,938 $113,431
2023 $20,347 $235,612 $117,545 $121,752
2022 $19,899 $214,276 $99,170 $115,106
2021 $18,975 $220,442 $102,023 $118,419
2020 $15,935 $183,062 $96,311 $86,751
2019 $15,691 $183,062 $96,311 $86,751
2018 $14,263 $164,506 $65,736 $98,770
2017 $13,816 $181,870 $72,675 $109,195
2016 $12,531 $144,761 $57,790 $86,971
2015 $11,866 $129,056 $77,292 $51,764
2014 $10,851 $129,056 $77,292 $51,764
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: IRES MLS

MLS Number: 1004131

IRES MLS

APN: 1461364-00-039