GREAT NEW PRICE! Built in 1904, this home has been lovingly renovated using an artful combination of antique & reclaimed materials in unique & thoughtful ways. Environmentally sound & chemical free enhancements were chosen to create this serene haven, right in the heart of Boulder. Elevated from the street & backing to Mattie Dean Garden & the historic Columbia Cemetery for fabulous unobstructed Flatiron Views year-round & the magical feel of living amongst nature in an eco-oasis. If you're feeling spry, make sure you climb up the amazing treehouse and enjoy the views from 2 and 3 stories up. Built with reclaimed barn wood and stained glass windows, it is independently constructed so as not to interfere with the health of the tree. This prized location is within strolling distance to Alpine Modern for coffee, CU Campus for CU Buff home games and other popular events, Chautauqua Park for a hike or a show, and Foothill trails are only a quarter mile away. Stroll past Boulder Creek to Boulder's acclaimed Pearl St Mall for dining, shopping & entertainment and you'll be well positioned for enjoying the Sundance Film Festival. Gorgeous hardwood floors, lovely stained glass, transom and bay windows, restored woodwork, brass antique lighting, fixtures and hardware all add to the warmth & character. Natural light flows through numerous windows from the outdoors and also through cleverly placed art and stained glass between rooms & levels. There is so much to take in when touring this property, allow yourself adequate time as this is truly a one of a kind home in THE ideal location for living the quintessential Boulder lifestyle!
For sale
Price cut: $45K (7/15)
$2,250,000
838 University Ave, Boulder, CO 80302
3beds
3,247sqft
Est.:
Residential-Detached, Residential
Built in 1904
6,404 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$693/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Unobstructed flatiron viewsRestored woodworkAmazing treehouseLovely stained glassGorgeous hardwood floorsTransom and bay windowsStained glass windows
- 32 days
- on Zillow |
- 1,187 |
- 50 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 15, 2025 at 11:14am
Listed by:
Liz Benson 303-589-8957,
WK Real Estate,
Michelle Trudgeon 720-272-9547,
WK Real Estate
Source: IRES,MLS#: 1038572

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Area: 351
- Dimensions: 27 x 13
Bedroom 2
- Area: 180
- Dimensions: 18 x 10
Bedroom 3
- Area: 110
- Dimensions: 11 x 10
Dining room
- Area: 210
- Dimensions: 15 x 14
Family room
- Area: 180
- Dimensions: 15 x 12
Kitchen
- Area: 168
- Dimensions: 12 x 14
Living room
- Area: 210
- Dimensions: 15 x 14
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Evaporative Cooling, Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Gas Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Purifier Owned
- Laundry: Washer/Dryer Hookups, In Basement
Features
- Study Area, Satellite Avail, High Speed Internet, Separate Dining Room, Open Floorplan, Stain/Natural Trim, Sun Space, Open Floor Plan
- Flooring: Wood, Wood Floors
- Doors: French Doors
- Windows: Wood Frames, Bay Window(s), Skylight(s), Wood Windows, Bay or Bow Window, Skylights
- Basement: Partial,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: 2+ Fireplaces, Electric, Living Room, Master Bedroom
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,247
- Total interior livable area: 3,247 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,532
- Finished area below ground: 715
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
- Details: Garage Type: Detached
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Main Floor Bath
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Balcony, Hot Tub Included
- Spa features: Heated
- Fencing: Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Hills, City
Lot
- Size: 6,404 Square Feet
- Features: Abuts Park, Abuts Public Open Space
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: R0004125
- Zoning: RL-1
- Special conditions: Private Owner
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Victorian
- Property subtype: Residential-Detached, Residential
Materials
- Wood/Frame, Brick, Stone
- Roof: Metal,Other
Condition
- Not New, Previously Owned
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1904
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Electric, Xcel
- Gas: Natural Gas, Xcel
- Sewer: City Sewer
- Water: City Water, City of Boulder
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Southern Exposure
- Energy generation: Solar PV Owned
- Water conservation: Water-Smart Landscaping
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Buena Vista Heights
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Boulder
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $693/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,790,400
- Annual tax amount: $10,218
- Date on market: 7/8/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Exclusions: Contact Agent For List
- Electric utility on property: Yes
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