About Boulder's Crestview Estates

CrestViewPulse.com readers! One of my neighbors here in North Boulder wrote me and the 8z Real Estate website about an open house she recently visited in the neighborhood. I thought I might as well share it with you too.

She wrote that 1105 Oakdale Pl in Boulder, CO 80304 is an inviting stamped concrete pathway leading up to the front door. Not only are there great built-ins and fireplaces throughout the home, the master bath is adorned with Adagio Glass (a Boulder company) and there's a second floor balcony.

My neighbor also wrote that 'This house is for people who want to get to know their neighbors.' She noted that...

• ...the neighbors have a basketball hoop on a driveway begging for kids to play. --> Great family location? Perhaps!
• Second, the backyard faces one of the oldest Montessori schools in the area, Jarrow, with a secret gate through which one could access a playground when school is not in session. --> How convenient!
• Third, there’s a old station wagon painted bright red with flames a couple of houses down. --> Fun, especially if you're looking to get away from the "cookie cutter, every home is the same as your neighbor's" feel

Feel like you may have to see inside it yourself? Well that's where I can help. Visit it online or contact me with how I can help with your North Boulder real estate needs.

When you take a drive through North Boulder's Crest View neighborhood, you're sure to notice the variety of housing inventory. There are the multi-million dollar mansions to cozy condos.

To give you a true feel of the spectrum of real estate I have two properties to show you.

2400 Linden Ave., Boulder, CO 80304

This home is priced over $3 million and offers tons of space with five bedrooms and five bathrooms. It's built to entertain with a huge deck and every kitchen amenity you can dream of. View more info about Linden in Boulder.

2739 Juniper Ave., Boulder, CO 80304

This home is nearly a tenth of the price at nearly $300k with three bedrooms and two bathrooms, skylights and fireplace. It's a tri-level condo with condominium with amenities like a pool. It has a private yard, great for entertaining, albeit smaller parties. It's also near Elmer's TwoMile Creek Trail. This home is not currently listed on COhomefinder but view similar and nearby properties on COhomefinder.

Think there wide array of real estate is right for you? View other homes in Crest View Elementary school's district and homes in north Boulder 80304. If Crest View is the right place for you be sure to hear all the info and happenings on Crest View Pulse. Can I help you with your real estate needs please visit my 8z Real Estate website.

Pipes weren’t the only things nearly frozen this past month as I wrote on our company's website 8z.com. Please take a read through my market update and let me know if you have any questions about the Crest View, North Boulder or Boulder real estate markets.

As January transactions continued along the slow and cold path in the Crest View market, and Boulder’s market in general.

The property at 1384 Quince, listed at $412,000, went under contract in December and closed on Jan. 19 for $399,000. (And this sold figure is identical to the number of solds in January 2010: 1.) More about this Crest View home sold on 8z. All and all, a good investment at $242/psf.

Only one property went under contract in January 2011, 1730 Dogwood, after being on the market for 118 days.

However February is giving signs of a change.

• February 2011 started off with four properties going under contract by Feb. 10 and 3 properties sold by Feb. 11.

• As of Feb. 15, there are 33 active listings, 5 under contract and 4 sold since the first of the year.

• This current snapshot is similar to the same time period a year ago when the tax credit was driving the market: 31 active, 4 under contract and 6 sold.

This current data is an uptick for Crest View real estate and shows signs of momentum building. Inventory is going down - a positive sign.

Perhaps Crest View is bidding farewell to January’s frosty market, as February seems to be introducing warmer spring activity.

I want to personally introduce you to Crest View, my eclectic north Boulder neighborhood. It's an inviting community that can meet the needs and fulfills the desires of any individual resident and encourages homeowners to carve their own unique residential pocket in classic Boulder style. It’s a rare find in Boulder to unearth an area with no homeowners or neighborhood association. It has the best of country living and the accessibility to Boulder.

Crest View in North Boulder ranges from Kalmia Avenue to Upland Avenue from North to South and the East-West boundaries are Broadway and 26th Street. Within the neighborhood there are 1,740 homes along with great schools, bike paths, trails, parks and fine dining. There are also amenities within walking distance.

Homes dot the landscape and range in value from $300,000 to well over $1 million. Crest View lots are larger than many other home lots in Boulder and typically range .25 to 1 acre. These large lots provide adequate space to build a playground, a new addition to the home, a garden, or even to raise farm animals. Spanning from established properties to newer constructions, homes average 2,500-3,500 square feet and are stamped with the owner’s distinctive charm.

Adding to the character, the streets are lined with trees, not sidewalks. Nearly ever street has access to open trails, perfect for walk or bicycling. North Boulder encompasses a great lifestyle - and that's what I personally love about Crest View.

My focus in real estate is in North Boulder and the Crest View area. If this area interests you I welcome you to visit CrestViewPulse.com by 8z Real Estate for the inside scoop of everything Crest View - from real estate, things to do, and tokens of yesteryear.

Even if you may not have as much sidewalk in Crest View in North Boulder, snow days just may make you tingle. Not only do you have to leave for work early with the snow, but also shovel your driveway, and any sidewalks.

On our site, 8z.com we recently had an article for Boulder home owners on alternative services to spare the back-breaking work of winter walkway care. Here is a list of these professional services in Boulder:

Professional Snow Removal – “Who Likes to Shovel? We do!” is their mantra. They can plow, haul, clear sidewalk and add ice melting applications. And with 24 hour service at 303-442-7747, they are readily available.

Boulder Snow Removal & Landscaping – Residential services include snow removal, ice control and sidewalk/driveway maintenance. Please call 303-635-6801 for additional information.

Boulder IceBusters - The Retired Senior Volunteer Program of Boulder County offers free shoveling services to the elderly and physically disabled persons that may need walkways cleared after a snowfall. Contact RSVP at 303-443-1933 for additional information. Boulder IceBusters is in search of community volunteers to help contribute to this necessary program. Please reach out to RSVP at the above number or visit rsvpboulder.org to offer time to an altruistic cause and assist someone in need.

For those who can manage their own snow shoveling the check out the City of Boulder has information for safety in the winte season for you and your family. For more about these companies see the full 8z real estate story