NOT LISTED FOR SALE

869 Bluebird Ln Lafayette, CO 80026

Estimated Value: $1,392,000 - $2,397,000

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,570 Sq Ft
$499/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 10, 2023

Last sale price $2,400,000 $672 Per Sq Ft

Est. 26% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,255/month

Highlights

  • Parking available for a boat
  • Horses Allowed On Property
  • 1.63 Acre Lot
  • Douglass Elementary School Rated A-
  • City View
  • Open Floorplan

About This Home

As of March 2023

This stunning Colorado modern farmhouse is situated on a peaceful and quiet 1.7-acre parcel with spectacular unobstructed mountain views. The property borders permanently dedicated City of Boulder Open Space, providing a serene and private retreat.The updated home offers a perfect blend of indoor/outdoor living features, with the deck providing a perfect place for meals with a golden sunset over the Rockies, shaded by mature trees. The yard is accented with newly planted evergreen trees and raised garden beds, a fire pit, and an outdoor shower, all with endless views.The interior of the home features a main-level primary suite with fully updated living spaces, all with stunning views. The walk-out lower level is finished with a guest suite and a flex area for recreation. The property includes a two-car attached garage, as well as a detached shop/barn with easy access to both the house and the shop. The detached barn/shop is equipped with heat, water, and 220V for an RV/Bike shop.This property provides peaceful country living, open mountain views, and a great location between Boulder and Louisville. It offers every opportunity to live the Colorado lifestyle, with endless opportunities for recreation and relaxation.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Joel Ripmaster

Slifer Smith & Frampton-Bldr Listed on: 02/06/2023

Last Buyer's Agent

John McElveen

milehimodern - Boulder

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,015

Year Built

  • Built in 1965

Lot Details

  • 1.63 Acre Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • East Facing Home
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Wood Fence
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Property is zoned RR

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Oversized Parking
  • Heated Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Parking available for a boat

Property Views

  • City
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Brick Veneer
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 3,570 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Multiple Fireplaces
  • Window Treatments
  • Wood Frame Window
  • Great Room with Fireplace
  • Loft
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Sink Near Laundry

Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Fireplace in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Separate Outdoor Workshop
  • Outdoor Storage
  • Outbuilding

Schools

  • Douglass Elementary School
  • Platt Middle School
  • Centaurus High School

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Water Purifier is Owned
  • Water Softener is Owned
  • Septic System
  • High Speed Internet
  • Satellite Dish
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Garage doors are at least 85 inches wide
  • Horses Allowed On Property

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Lark Meadows Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number R0035977

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,015

Year Built

Built in 1965

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1965
  • Property Sub Type: Residential-Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Horses: Yes
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.63
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
  • Subdivision Name: Lark Meadows
  • Directions: From Baseline and 75th Street, East on Baseline 1.28 miles to Bluebird Lane on the north side. North on Bluebird Lane, home is towards the end of the street on the left
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1906
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary/Modern, Ranch
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • IRESDS_HasWaterRights: No
  • IRESDS_Total Sq Ft: 3570
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Possible Use: Single Family, Farm
  • Private Spa: No
  • Appliances: Gas Range/Oven, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Microwave, Water Softener Owned, Water Purifier Owned, Disposal
  • Accessibility Features: Level Lot
  • Has Basement: 90%+ Finished Basement, Walk-Out Access
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 1664
  • Fireplace Features: 2+ Fireplaces, Great Room, Basement
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood Floors
  • Interior Amenities: Satellite Avail, High Speed Internet, Open Floorplan, Walk-In Closet(s), Loft, Kitchen Island
  • Living Area: 3570
  • Window Features: Window Coverings, Wood Frames
  • Room Bedroom4 Area: 196
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Hardwood
  • IRESDS_HasFamilyRoom: No
  • Room Bedroom4 Level: Lower
  • Room Bedroom3 Area: 130
  • Room Bedroom4 Features: Luxury Vinyl Floor
  • Master Bedroom Master Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 156
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Main
  • Master Bedroom Master Bedroom Width: 14
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Main
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Hardwood
  • Master Bedroom Features: Hardwood
  • Room Kitchen Features: Hardwood
  • Room Kitchen Area: 182
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 196
  • Master Bathroom Features: 5 Piece Primary Bath
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • Fencing: Partial, Fenced, Wood
  • Lot Features: Fire Hydrant within 500 Feet, Lawn Sprinkler System, Cul-De-Sac, Level
  • View: Mountain(s), Foothills View, Plains View, City
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Wood/Frame, Brick/Brick Veneer
  • Direction Faces: East
  • Exterior Features: Balcony
  • Other Structures: Workshop, Storage, Outbuildings
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Deck
  • Property Condition: Not New, Previously Owned

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, RV/Boat Parking, >8' Garage Door, Heated Garage, Oversized
  • IRESDS_Garage Sq Ft: 696
  • IRESDS_GarageType: Attached

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Electric, Xcel
  • Heating: Baseboard, Zoned, Radiant
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available
  • Laundry Features: Sink, Washer/Dryer Hookups
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic
  • Water Source: District Water, Lark Meadows Water
  • Gas Company: Natural Gas, Xcel

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Douglass
  • HighSchool: Centaurus
  • Junior High Dist: Boulder Valley Dist RE2
  • Middle Or Junior School: Platt

Lot Info

  • Zoning: RR
  • Current Use: Horses
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 70865
  • Parcel #: R0035977
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Tax Annual Amount: 8015

Multi Family

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 6, 2023
Closed on
Mar 10, 2023
Sold by
Ripmaster Scott D
Bought by
English Cindy
Seller's Agent
Joel Ripmaster
Slifer Smith & Frampton-Bldr
Buyer's Agent
John McElveen
milehimodern - Boulder
List Price
$2,200,000
Sold Price
$2,400,000
Premium/Discount to List
$200,000
9.09%
Current Estimated Value
$1,781,075

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$618,925
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-11.00%
Original Mortgage
$517,700
Outstanding Balance
$503,576
Interest Rate
6.28%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,277,499

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 17, 2015
Closed on
Oct 29, 2015
Sold by
Long Leah
Bought by
Ripmaster Scott D
Seller's Agent
Mike Malec
RE/MAX of Boulder, Inc
Buyer's Agent
Scott Ripmaster
Slifer Smith & Frampton-Bldr
List Price
$875,000
Sold Price
$863,136
Premium/Discount to List
-$11,864
-1.36%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
14.88%
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
3.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 30, 2009
Sold by
Long Dale Eugene and Estate Of Eugene Carl Long
Bought by
Long Dale

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
4.84%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 28, 1971
Bought by
Ripmaster Scott D and Ripmaster Brittany S
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
English Cindy $2,400,000 Land Title
Ripmaster Scott D $863,136 First American Title
Long Dale $275,000 None Available
Long Dale $275,000 None Available
Ripmaster Scott D $41,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Closed English Cindy $3,065,000
Previous Owner Ripmaster Scott D $417,000
Previous Owner Long Dale $417,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/10/2023 03/10/23 Sold $2,400,000 +9.1% $672 / Sq Ft
02/10/2023 02/10/23 For Sale $2,200,000 +154.9% $616 / Sq Ft
01/28/2019 01/28/19 Off Market $863,136 -- --
10/29/2015 10/29/15 Sold $863,136 -1.4% $242 / Sq Ft
09/29/2015 09/29/15 Pending -- -- --
09/17/2015 09/17/15 For Sale $875,000 -- $245 / 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 $9,754 $111,144 $60,050 $51,094
2024 $9,754 $111,144 $60,050 $51,094
2023 $9,605 $105,103 $43,577 $65,211
2022 $8,402 $85,684 $36,071 $49,613
2021 $8,015 $88,150 $37,109 $51,041
2020 $6,800 $71,500 $32,175 $39,325
2019 $6,692 $71,500 $32,175 $39,325
2018 $6,284 $66,413 $25,848 $40,565
2017 $5,750 $69,148 $28,576 $40,572
2016 $4,399 $45,961 $27,064 $18,897
2015 $4,142 $42,977 $23,562 $19,415
2014 $4,004 $42,977 $23,562 $19,415
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: IRES MLS

MLS Number: 981584

IRES MLS

APN: 1465310-02-001