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518 Observatory Drive

518 Observatory Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80904
Sold Apr 12, 2013
$156,000
$117,000 by Academy Mortgage Corp
Mortgage Due May 01, 2028
Sold Dec 20, 2012
$127,710
518 Observatory Drive has been categorized by the local assessors in Colorado Springs, CO as a residential type of property. The building on the property was first built in 1984 and is 40 years old. The home has a total of 3 rooms. 2 of these rooms are legally considered as bedrooms. Residents will have access to 2 full bathrooms. There are 2 partial bathrooms in the home. This is a single story building so stairs are not necessary to access other parts of the home. In addition, 518 Observatory Drive has 1,212 sqft of living area. The living area typically only takes into consideration the heated or air conditioned part of the building. The area measurement of the land has been determined as 765 square feet. Fans of architecture and design would be interested in knowing that the building on the property was built in a condo style.

Want to learn more? We've sourced additional information from the local assessor's office that we've shared on this page with you. For the features and amenities located on the property. There is a attached garage for those who require parking. The garage measured 510 sqft. According to our sources, there are a total of 2 available parking spaces. Residents will have the luxury of enjoying both a porch and a patio. Along the lines of building condition, did you know that weather changes can cause buildings to move? It may sound alarming, but thats why the type of control joints used in the construction of your home is extremely important. Architects often have to plan these out well in advance to ensure the longevity of the building. Therefore, as part of your consideration, you should note that the home was built with frame control joints. From what we've gathered, the quality of these control joints have been graded with a letter grade of C by the local assessor. The roof of the building is made of composition shingle. The exterior walls of the building are made of a combination of material. The inside of the home is being cooled with air conditioning at the moment. In terms of heating, it is utilizing a forced air unit. There is a single fireplace in the home. Perfect for those wintery nights. The property was last sold in Apr 11, 2013 for $156,000. That's $90.59 per sqft. Prior to that sales transaction, the property was also sold in Dec 12, 2012 for $127,710. 518 Observatory Drive was last assessed in 2022. The total value of the property was assessed at $15,400. Specifically, the land the property is located on was valued at $2,880. While improvements on the property were assessed at a total of $12,520. The total assessed value for this property is less than the total market value as of this moment. Which is great for tax purposes. The total amount of taxes due from a property owner is $862. If possible, try to put down at least 20% towards the down payment during your home purchasing process. While you may be able to buy a home with less than a 20% down payment, your lender may then require you to pay for a private mortgage insurance (PMI). PMI protects the lenders and lowers their financial risk in case the borrower defaults. Generally, you'll need to pay more PMI when your total loan amount is higher. However, certain factor such as your credit score, loan type, loan term, and loan-to-value ratio can all impact your PMI as well. Unfortunately, this property is not currently listed for sale but our inventory of available properties is constantly updating in real time. Check back frequently for updates.

This property description is generated based on publicly available data.

Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1984
  • Effective Year Built: 1984
  • Building Count: 1
  • Total Rooms: 3
  • Bedroom Count: 2
  • Bathroom Count: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Partial Bathrooms: 2
  • Building Quality: C
  • Construction Type: Frame
  • Building Style: Condo
  • Exterior Walls Type: Combination
  • Roof Cover Type: Composition shingle
  • Floor Count: 1
  • Living Units: 1
  • Basement Area: 0
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Garage Square Area: 510
  • Parking Space Count: 2
  • Patio Type: Patio
  • Porch Type: Porch

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 765
  • Total Building Area: 1,722
  • Gross Building Area: 1,722
  • Building Area: 1,212
  • Building Area Measurement: Living Area

    Heating and Cooling

  • Fireplace Count: 1
  • Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Heating: Forced air unit
  • Heated Square Feet: 1,212
  • Heating Fuel Type: unknown

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: unknown
  • Water Service: unknown

Building

  • Property Class: Residential
  • Subdivision: IN PROMONTORY POINT CONDO PHASE II,
  • Land Acres: 0.018
  • Standard Land Use Code: Condominium unit (residential)
  • Legal Description 1: CONDOMINIUM UNIT D BLDG 13 IN PROMONTORY POINT CONDOMINIUMS PHASE II, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION RECORDED MARCH 8, 1985 IN BK 3981 AT PG 980 AND THE CONDOMINIUM PLAT RECORDED MARCH 8, 1985 IN PLAT BK 4 AT PG 32 OF THE EL PASO COUN

Ownership

  • Current Owner : BARRON BRUCE A
  • Current Owner 2: BARRON NANCY DEANE
  • Previous Owner : HILL JUDITH B
  • Owner Before Previous Owner: CRANDALL EVELYNE A
  • Ownership Rights Codes: Joint Tenants

Neighborhood

  • School District Name: Colorado Springs School District 11
  • School Tax School District: FBC
  • Census Tract: 001400

Zoning

  • Zoning: R5

Geography

  • Assessors Map Reference: Dec 14, 2067
  • Parcel: 74123-17-045
  • Block: 13
  • Lot: D
  • Municipality: COLORADO SPRINGS 11
  • Latitude: 38.8416
  • Longitude: -104.841

    Address

  • Full Address: 518 Observatory Dr
  • Address - House Number: 518
  • Address - Street Name: Observatory
  • Address - Suffix Type: Dr
  • State: CO
  • City Name: Colorado Springs
  • Carrier Code: C002
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 3970
  • Zip Code: 80904

Valuation

    Tax

  • Total Area: 1,212
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Amount: $862
  • Tax Rate Code Area: FBC

    Appraisal Valuation

  • Standard Deviation: 0.1334
  • Valuation Date: Mar 29, 2023
  • Confidence Score: 84
  • Final Value: 340,407
  • High Value: 385,851
  • Low Value: 294,963

    Open Liens

  • Total Open Liens: 1
  • Total Open Liens Amount: $117,000
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Lender: ACADEMY MORTGAGE CORP
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Recording Date: Apr 12, 2013
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Loan Amount: $117,000
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Term: 180
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Position: 1
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Loan Type: New Conventional
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Loan Due Date: May 01, 2028

    Market Valuation

  • Market Total Value: $221,625
  • Market Land Value: $41,500
  • Market Improvement Value: $180,125

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2022
  • Assessed Total Value: $15,400
  • Assessed Land Value: $2,880
  • Assessed Improvements Value: $12,520

    Sales

  • Current Sale Contract Date: Apr 11, 2013
  • Current Sale Recording Date: Apr 12, 2013
  • Current Sale Transaction ID: 1048843124
  • Current Sale Price: $156,000
  • Current Sale Document Type: Warranty Deed
  • Current Sale Input Document Number: 213047686
  • Previous Sale Recording Date: Dec 20, 2012
  • Previous Sale Contract Date: Dec 12, 2012
  • Previous Sale Amount: $127,710
  • Previous Sale Document Type: Warranty Deed

    Last Sale Mortgage

  • First Mortgage Lender: ACADEMY MORTGAGE CORP
  • First Mortgage Transaction Date: Apr 12, 2013
  • First Mortgage Loan Amount: $117,000
  • First Mortgage Terms: 180
  • First Mortgage Loan Type: New Conventional
  • First Mortgage Loan Due Date: May 01, 2028

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Frequently Asked Questions

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The 518 Observatory Drive is a located in the neighborhood of Old Colorado City in Old Colorado City, Colorado Springs.
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