$863,136
SOLD OCT 29, 2015

869 Bluebird Ln Lafayette, CO 80026

3 Beds
2 Baths
3,570 Sq Ft
1.63 Acres

Recently Sold

$242 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

12 Days on Market

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

Almost two acres backing to City of Boulder Open Space. Nicely remodeled & could be enjoyed as-is, but the potential is there to make something really special. Pop the top for even better mountain views. Newer windows, tile floors, hickory cabinets in kitchen and bath, wolf range, quartz counters & cherry cabinets in luxurious 5 piece master bath. Unfinished walkout basement & detached pole barn with heat, gas, water & 220V for your RV or projects. Property is served by district water & septic.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mike Malec

RE/MAX of Boulder, Inc Listed on: 09/17/2015

Last Buyer's Agent

Scott Ripmaster

Slifer Smith & Frampton-Bldr

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,004

Year Built

  • Built in 1965

Lot Details

  • 1.63 Acre Lot
  • Open Space
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Unincorporated Location
  • East Facing Home
  • 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
  • Slab Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 3,570 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Multiple Fireplaces
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Wood Frame Window
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room

Kitchen

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

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Sink Near Laundry
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Unfinished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Partial Basement
  • Fireplace in Basement
  • Crawl Space

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Outdoor Storage
  • Outbuilding

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Whole House Fan
  • Zoned Heating
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Water Purifier is Owned
  • Water Softener is Owned
  • Septic System

Additional Features

  • Garage doors are at least 85 inches wide
  • Energy-Efficient Thermostat
  • 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

$4,004

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: Paved
  • 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 to home on left.
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1906
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary/Modern, Ranch
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: Thermostat
  • 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
  • Private Spa: No
  • Appliances: Gas Range/Oven, Self Cleaning Oven, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Microwave, Water Softener Owned, Water Purifier Owned, Disposal
  • Has Basement: Partial, Unfinished, Crawl Space, Walk-Out Access
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 1664
  • Fireplace Features: 2+ Fireplaces, Living Room, Basement
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood Floors
  • Interior Amenities: Eat-in Kitchen, Separate Dining Room, Open Floorplan, Walk-In Closet(s), Kitchen Island
  • Living Area: 1906
  • Window Features: Window Coverings, Wood Frames, Double Pane Windows
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Carpet
  • Dining Room Features: Tile Floor
  • IRESDS_HasFamilyRoom: Yes
  • Room Bedroom3 Area: 130
  • Master Bedroom Master Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 156
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Main
  • Master Bedroom Master Bedroom Width: 14
  • Room Family Room Area: 208
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Main
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Carpet
  • Master Bedroom Features: Carpet
  • Room Family Room Level: Main
  • Room Kitchen Features: Tile Floor
  • Family Room Features: Carpet
  • Room Kitchen Area: 182
  • Dining Room Dining Room Level: Main
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 196
  • Room Dining Room Area: 154
  • Master Bathroom Features: Full Primary Bath, Luxury Features Primary Bath, 5 Piece Primary Bath
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • Lot Features: Lawn Sprinkler System, Cul-De-Sac, Abuts Public Open Space, Unincorporated
  • View: Mountain(s), Foothills View, Plains View, City
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Wood/Frame, Brick/Brick Veneer
  • Direction Faces: East
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Other Structures: 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: Evaporative Cooling, Whole House Fan
  • Electric: Electric, Xcel
  • Heating: Zoned, Radiant
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available
  • Laundry Features: Sink, Washer/Dryer Hookups, Main Level
  • 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: 71003
  • Parcel #: R0035977
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2014
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4004

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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $2,400,000 Land Title
Warranty Deed $863,136 First American Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer $275,000 None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer $275,000 None Available
Deed $41,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Closed $3,065,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $417,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $417,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
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: 775232

IRES MLS

APN: 1465310-02-001