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$3,875,000
● House - Off Market

2085 Balsam Dr

Boulder, CO 80304
bedrooms
4 Beds
bathrooms
1 Bath
square feet
3,878 Ft²
$22,311
Est. Monthly

About This Property

New price! Perched atop Old North Boulder on a rare half-acre lot, 2085 Balsam Drive offers some of the most breathtaking views in the city. With sweeping mountain panoramas from nearly every room, this architecturally sophisticated home blends modern design, thoughtful renovations, and over $1M in recent upgrades to create an unmatched Boulder living experience. Rebuilt in 2015 and extensively enhanced between 2021-2025, the home showcases soaring ceilings, walls of glass, and a seamless open-plan design. Recent improvements include a standing seam metal roof, new sand-finished patios, rebuilt deck with integrated drainage, extensive landscape design with retaining walls, irrigation, lighting, and an expanded north yard. A new driveway, sewer line, radon system, electrical upgrades, and water heater ensure long-term peace of mind. Inside, refinished oak floors, new luxury vinyl tile, and fresh paint set the stage for elegant living. A gourmet kitchen with Poliform cabinetry, Corian counters, Miele appliances, custom pantry, & wine refrigerator anchors the main level. The primary suite is a serene retreat with commanding views & a remodeled bath featuring radiant heated floors, new cabinetry, & refined tilework. Additional highlights include remodeled closets, smart home features, integrated entertainment systems, & a custom Media Room with cabinetry, sound, and a separate sauna. Outdoor living is equally compelling, with multiple patios and decks designed for year-round enjoyment, all framed by professional landscaping & dramatic Flatirons views. Even the garage has been finished with epoxy floors and slat walls. In a superb location on one of Boulder's premier streets, only moments from downtown, 2085 Balsam Drive represents the pinnacle of Boulder luxury. An architecturally striking, meticulously upgraded residence offering elegance, comfort, & panoramic views. Don't miss the virtual tour, the aerial photos and video. Schedule your showing today!
Unit Size
3,878 Ft²
Days on Market
-
Land Size
0.53 acres
Price per sqft
$1,070
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
$1,934
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
1953

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Last updated: 6 months ago (IRES MLS #IRE1050214)

Price History

Date / Event Date Event Price
May 4, 2026 Sold
Sold
Apr 8, 2026 In contract -
In contract
Jan 23, 2026 Listed $4,150,000
Listed
Sep 9, 2025 Listed $4,200,000
Listed
Perched atop Old North Boulder on a rare half-acre lot, 2085 Balsam Drive offers some of the most breathtaking views in the city. With sweeping mountain panoramas from nearly every room, this architecturally sophisticated home blends modern design, thoughtful renovations, and over $1M in recent upgrades to create an unmatched Boulder living experience. Rebuilt in 2015 and extensively enhanced between 2021-2025, the home showcases soaring ceilings, walls of glass, and a seamless open-plan design. Recent improvements include a standing seam metal roof, new sand-finished patios, rebuilt deck with integrated drainage, extensive landscape design with retaining walls, irrigation, lighting, and an expanded north yard. A new driveway, sewer line, radon system, electrical upgrades, and water heater ensure long-term peace of mind. Inside, refinished oak floors, new luxury vinyl tile, and fresh paint set the stage for elegant living. A gourmet kitchen with Poliform cabinetry, Corian counters, Miele appliances, custom pantry, and wine refrigerator anchors the main level. The primary suite is a serene retreat with commanding views and a remodeled bath featuring radiant heated floors, new cabinetry, and refined tilework. Additional highlights include remodeled closets, smart home features, integrated entertainment systems, and a custom Media Room with cabinetry, sound, and a separate sauna. Outdoor living is equally compelling, with multiple patios and decks designed for year-round enjoyment, all framed by professional landscaping and dramatic Flatirons views. Even the garage has been finished with epoxy floors and slat walls. In a superb location on one of Boulder's premier streets, and only moments from downtown, 2085 Balsam Drive represents the pinnacle of Boulder luxury. An architecturally striking, meticulously upgraded residence offering elegance, comfort, and panoramic views. Explore the 3D Virtual Tour, drone video, and floor plans. Full list of $1M+ upgrades available.
Nov 6, 2020 Sold
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Property Highlights

Garage
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Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1953
  • Effective Year Built: 2005
  • Building Count: 1
  • Total Rooms: 10
  • Bedroom Count: 4
  • Bathroom Count: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Partial Bathrooms: 3
  • Building Condition: 7
  • Building Quality: 4
  • Construction Type: 12
  • Building Style: 11
  • Exterior Walls Type: 23
  • Interior Walls Type: 3
  • Roof Shape Type: 0
  • Roof Cover Type: 15
  • Floor Count: 100
  • Floor Cover: 0
  • Basement Type: 6
  • Basement Area: 1,744
  • Garage Type: 1
  • Garage Square Area: 312
  • Parking Space Count: 1
  • Patio Type: 20
  • Porch Type: 8
  • Pool Type: 0

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 23,110
  • Total Building Area: 4,190
  • Gross Building Area: 4,190
  • Building Area: 3,878
  • Building Area Measurement: L

    Heating and Cooling

  • Air Conditioning: 1
  • Heating: 4
  • Heated Square Feet: 3,878
  • Heating Fuel Type: 0

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: 0
  • Water Service: 0

Building

  • Building Type: 0
  • Property Class: R
  • Subdivision: HILLCREST - BO
  • Land Acres: 0000000531
  • Standard Land Use Code: 1001
  • County Land Use Code: 1112
  • Legal Description 1: LOT 19 BLOCK 2 HILLCREST

Neighborhood

  • School District Name: Boulder Valley School District RE-2
  • Census Tract: 012107

Geography

  • Account Number: R0513775
  • Parcel: R0513775
  • Block: 2
  • Lot: 19
  • Meridian: SEC 30 TWN 1N RNG 70
  • Municipality: BOULDER
  • Latitude: 40.0269
  • Longitude: -105.269

    Address

  • Full Address: 2085 Balsam Dr
  • Address - House Number: 2085
  • Address - Street Name: Balsam
  • Address - Suffix Type: Dr
  • State: CO
  • City Name: Boulder
  • Carrier Code: C047
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 3617
  • Zip Code: 80304

Valuation

    Tax

  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Amount: $1,931,376
  • Tax Rate Code Area: 00-010

    Appraisal Valuation

  • Standard Deviation: 0.1714
  • Valuation Date: May 17, 2023
  • Confidence Score: 78
  • Final Value: 3,810,274
  • High Value: 4,463,397
  • Low Value: 3,157,150

    Market Valuation

  • Market Total Value: $4,343,400
  • Market Land Value: $2,113,700
  • Market Improvement Value: $2,229,700

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2023
  • Assessed Total Value: $293,831
  • Assessed Land Value: $142,992
  • Assessed Improvements Value: $150,839

    Sales

  • Current Sale Contract Date: Nov 04, 2020
  • Current Sale Recording Date: Nov 06, 2020
  • Current Sale Price:
  • Current Sale Document Type: 71
  • Current Sale Input Document Number: 3830990
  • Previous Sale Recording Date: Dec 13, 2016
  • Previous Sale Contract Date: Dec 12, 2016
  • Previous Sale Amount: $2,460,000
  • Previous Sale Document Type: 71
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When was property at 2085 Balsam Drive built and last sold?
The property at 2085 Balsam Drive was built in 1953 and last sold on Nov 4, 2020 for $2,992,500.
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