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531 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder, CO 80302

$1,815,675

Last sold 08/12/2025 after 158 Days

4
bed
4
bath
2,583
Sqft ($703/Sqft)

House not for sale

About 531 Arapahoe Ave

Property type House

Neighborhood

Year built 1900

HOA fee $0/month

Lot size 0.27 Acre

Parking 2 garage spaces

Rental estimate

Property description

GREAT NEW PRICE! $100K PRICE DROP IS $50K BELOW A RECENT APPRAISAL. This charming, artist-influenced cottage is perfectly nestled in a prime location along Boulder Creek, with seamless indoor-outdoor connectivity from the sitting room, primary suite and the guest suite/studio. Relax in the beautiful, peaceful, & lush backyard gardens, with custom flagstone, hot tub, & mature landscaping, plus a multi-level rear deck that stair-steps down to Boulder Creek. Explore beautiful Boulder, with close proximity to downtown & trails galore, including the Boulder Creek Bike path! Character and history intertwine in the spacious home dating back to the early 1900's, and presents incredible potential for a personalized vision or to enjoy as-is. Blueprints are available for additional improvements to truly maximize the potential of the home and lot. The guest suite offers rental income potential with its own private entrance, living area, kitchenette, loft bedroom, bathroom and direct backyard access. Might just be ideal for an AIRBNB!?

Listed by

Listing Agent - Philip Booth

Listing Agent Contact: 3038178307

Listing Office - milehimodern - Boulder

Source: IRESMLS

MLS#1027999 • last updated 10 months ago

Movoto checked IRESMLS for data 15 minutes ago

Overview
Cooling/AC	Ceiling Fan(s)
Heating	Forced Air, Baseboard
Levels/Style	Two, Cottage
MLS #	1027999
Type	Residential
Status	Sold
SubType	Single Family Residence
Living Area	2583
Lot Size (Acres)	0.27
Annual Tax	12782

Interior
# Three-Quarter Baths	2
Total # of Bathrooms	4
# Full Baths	2
Total # of Bedrooms	4
Basement	None
Flooring	Wood
Fireplace Desc	Two Or More, Bedroom, Dining Room
Accessibility Features	Level Lot
Window Features	Skylight(s), Window Coverings
Interior Features	Separate Dining Room, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Wood Windows, Natural Woodwork, Washer/Dryer Hookup, Skylights, High Ceilings, Beamed Ceilings

Exterior
Roof	Composition
Construction	Frame
Exterior Features	Hot Tub
Patio & Porch	Patio, Deck
Lot Features	Wooded, Evergreen Trees, Deciduous Trees, Native Grass, Abuts Stream/Creek/River, House Faces South, Paved, Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks
Fencing	Partial, Fenced, Wood, Dog Run/Kennel

Amenities / Utilities
Utilities	Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Other
Sewer/ Septic	Public Sewer
Water Source	City
Appliances	Gas Range, Self Cleaning Oven, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Fire Alarm
Spa Desc	Bath

Location
View	Hills, Water
County	Boulder
Subdivision	Highland Lawn
Middle School	Casey
High School District	Boulder Valley Dist RE2
APN	R0005367
Directions	Take Canyon Blvd To 6th St, South On 6th St To Arapahoe Ave, West (right) On Arapahoe Ave To Property On North (right) Side Of The Street.

Lot/ Land Details
Possible Use	Single Family
Road Frontage	City Street
Road Surface	Asphalt

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Aug 2025
MLS # 1027999
Aug 12, 2025 Sold
$1,815,675
Jun 17, 2025 Price Change
$1,895,000 (-5.0%)
Mar 7, 2025 Listed
$1,995,000 (-9.1%)
Aug 2025
Public Records
Aug 12, 2025 Sold
$1,815,675 (-4.2%)
Mar 2025
MLS # IR1027999
Mar 7, 2025 Listed
$1,995,000
Jan 2025
MLS # 1024490
Jan 13, 2025 Coming Soon
$2,195,000
Jan 2025
MLS # IR1024490
Jan 13, 2025 Listed
$2,195,000
Sep 2024
MLS # IR1019509
Sep 26, 2024 Listed
$2,195,000
Sep 2024
MLS # 1019509
Sep 26, 2024 Listed
$2,195,000 (+113.1%)
Sep 2010
Public Records
Sep 22, 2010 Sold
$1,030,000

Year Property taxes Tax assessment
2024
$13,008 +1.8%

$148,010 +16.05%
2023
$12,782 +7.9%

$127,540
2022
$11,844 +4.9%

$127,540 +8.97%
2021
$11,294 +10.9%

$117,039
2020
$10,188 +1.6%

$117,039
2019
$10,032 +8.2%

$117,039 +9.42%
2018
$9,274 +0.7%

$106,963 -9.55%
2016
$9,211 +5.6%

$118,254
2015
$8,722

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531 Arapahoe Ave
$1.81M
Flatirons
$2.3M -49% y/y
80302
$1.45M -1% y/y
Boulder
$1.05M -26% y/y

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Statistics calculated by Movoto

	Est. value	Bed/bath	Sqft	mi
521 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder, CO 80302	$3,126,000	4/2	2,944	0.01
549 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder, CO 80302	$2,930,000	2/1	1,990	0.02
515 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder, CO 80302	$5,237,000	6/3	4,220	0.02
555 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder, CO 80302	$2,138,000	3/2	1,685	0.03
522 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder, CO 80302	$1,779,000	3/1	1,524	0.04
542 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder, CO 80302	$3,035,000	3/1	2,516	0.04
497 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder, CO 80302	$2,371,000	3/1	2,146	0.04
563 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder, CO 80302	$4,045,000	4/2	3,307	0.04

Estimated values are based on public record data and automated valuation models. Values are not guaranteed and may not reflect current market conditions.