Hot Homes: Boulder housing crunch edition
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Much like Denver, the Boulder Valley entered 2022 with historically low home inventory available for sale.
Driving the news: And that tight, unaffordable market was acknowledged well before the deadly Marshall Fire — the most destructive blaze in state history — that consumed more than 1,000 homes earlier this month.
What they’re saying: “The housing shortage is really a crisis,” Ryan Carter, president of 8Z Real Estate, recently told the Denver Gazette. “[T]hen when you add to that the horrific loss of homes with this fire — it’s beyond a crisis at this point.”
- It’s expected to take years for some Boulder area residents to rebuild, and in a community where the median home price is $416,900 — double the national average — the prospects of moving are unattainable for many.
For a small portrait of what’s available in the broader Boulder area, have a look here:
947 Laramie Blvd., Unit B-13 — $450,000
Why we love it: This first-floor condo unit in Dakota Ridge Village boasts an open layout to maximize space with efficient, but classic design.
Neighborhood: Dakota Ridge
Realtor: Brie Fowler — The Fowler Group at Coldwell Banker Realty-Boulder
Specs: 1 bed, 1 bath, 690 square feet
Notable features: Mix of carpet and wood-style flooring. Breakfast bar. Shower-tub combo, tree-lined walking trail overlooking the mountains just outside the complex.
![947 Laramie Blvd Unit B-13, Boulder, CO](https://images.axios.com/PnZum05vGJLLKE-fQIv8L3m1dUI=/2022/01/20/1642707203506.png)
![947 Laramie Blvd Unit B-13, Boulder, CO](https://images.axios.com/p_NSbDiW9NIVc--mD6PLo6MpsRU=/2022/01/20/1642707255915.png)
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2663 Lloyd Circle — $475,000
Why we love it: Set in a quiet neighborhood, this two-story townhome built in 1968 comes with a newly remodeled kitchen and a fresh coat of paint. And best of all — pets are invited!
Neighborhood: North Boulder
Realtor: Sandi Storck — The StorckNest Team
Specs: 2 beds, 1.5 baths, 1,230
Notable features: Private fence courtyard entry, stainless appliances, first-floor study space. Covered carport parking with storage closet.
![2663 Lloyd Cir Boulder](https://images.axios.com/DBEWYkf7_shp3caVX8FSdrKS7Sc=/2022/01/20/1642707640006.png)
![2663 Lloyd Cir Boulder](https://images.axios.com/ipn6ffsbbBfWivZWaXaqKFJcwIs=/2022/01/20/1642707705221.png)
![2663 Lloyd Cir. Boulder. Photo: The StorckNest Team](https://images.axios.com/ewim-q9BHVnwJjNQBMiTtXFejJk=/2022/01/20/1642707727396.png)
2980 Shadow Creek Dr., #108 — $569,000
Why we love it: This walkable location is slightly east of the University of Colorado campus, and comes with on-site amenities such as an indoor pool, hot tubs, weight and exercise room, racquetball courts, sand volleyball and more.
Neighborhood: Gold Run
Realtor: Erik Boye — 8z Real Estate
Specs: 2 beds, 2 baths, 934 square feet
Notable features: Tree-lined property, underground garage with one parking spot. Easily accessible grocery stores, shopping and restaurants, plus 54 miles of off-road biking and hiking paths. Electric vehicle charging stations on-site.
- Of note: Move-in option in August.
![2890 Shadow Creek Dr. #108 Boulder, CO](https://images.axios.com/qQHEBrP1bP5UShIRh3NE1eQ6jsM=/2022/01/20/1642707825026.jpg)
![2890 Shadow Creek Dr. #108 Boulder, CO](https://images.axios.com/BYwGZ8zQ-wLFY7SUuVaMFL_IcXc=/2022/01/20/1642707858214.jpg)
![2890 Shadow Creek Dr. #108 Boulder, CO. Photo: Erik Boye](https://images.axios.com/wtOX0Zx-ZNUtQAfa1Crc-XraD2M=/2022/01/20/1642707902998.jpg)
630 Cree Circle — $995,000
Why we love it: Situated on on a cul-de-sac with direct mountain views, this well-maintained tri-level home is just a quick jaunt to the East Boulder Rec Center.
Neighborhood: Keewaydin Meadows
Realtor: Patrick Dolan — RE/MAX of Boulder
Specs: 4 beds, 3 baths, 2,826 square feet
Notable features: Vaulted ceilings, exposed beams and skylights. Stainless steel appliances, wood flooring throughout. Fenced in backyard.
![630 Cree Cir, Boulder](https://images.axios.com/BoFdt-Ls7UGGJlnOBbHwbH7ccvI=/2022/01/20/1642708163006.png)
![630 Cree Cir, Boulder,](https://images.axios.com/QfIXoFAwzJV_WQjGgIidYMz-qEA=/2022/01/20/1642708198297.png)
![630 Cree Cir, Boulder,](https://images.axios.com/cj-oXLZWmbgPDAHi--96RCgarcY=/2022/01/20/1642708280356.png)
9163 Pine Ridge Lane — $1,999,990
Why we love it: Set atop the coveted Lake of the Pines neighborhood, the flexible floorplan might be bested by the private community beach and lake within a 10-minute drive to downtown Boulder.
Neighborhood: Lake of the Pines
Realtor: William Greig and Patrick Brown — Compass
Specs: 6 beds, 2.5 baths, 6,388 square feet
Notable features: Home office, in-floor radiant heat, jetted tub. Custom cabinetry and stonework. Sprawling deck with infinity pool and waterfall.
![9163 Pine Ridge Lane Boulder](https://images.axios.com/5CIwMDBLHMVXg9JA-nT0pIapzmo=/2022/01/20/1642708535702.png)
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![9163 Pine Ridge Lane Boulder](https://images.axios.com/h5t9wU-RpovBDQl-aqmpeiUseqw=/2022/01/20/1642708638543.png)
3881 26th St. — $2,250,000
Why we love it: This mature-landscaped lot makes you feel like you’re living in a dreamy treehouse, complete with extensive back deck and private front porch. For puppy lovers, the property has a big dog-run with a high fence.
Neighborhood: North Boulder
Realtor: Logan Aal — Logan Aal Real Estate | Design
Specs: 6 beds, 5 baths, 4,554 square feet
Notable features: Vaulted ceilings, cherry cabinetry, fireplaces on each level including master suite, three-sided fireplace. Built-in bookshelves and bath featuring a steam shower and sauna. Wifi-controlled thermostats.
![3881 26th St](https://images.axios.com/QpputT-Tv-Poxyr5L2BhsrwcfFE=/2022/01/20/1642708867545.png)
![3881 26th St, Boulder,](https://images.axios.com/IFemlR-yV6LWwAV3BhvzOGwfcfw=/2022/01/20/1642708988732.png)
![3881 26th St, Boulder. Photo: Virtuance](https://images.axios.com/2oDcb3MkYhJqSvXeSIDZxsccnZA=/2022/01/20/1642709023935.png)
8532 Strawberry Lane — $6,700,000
Why it love it: This breathtaking residence, set against the backdrop of Rocky Mountain views, casually boasts a Japanese tea house that overlooks a koi pond on the property, and is en route to the Niwot Open Space Trail.
Neighborhood: Somerset, Niwot
Realtor: Michael Hughes and Anne Wells — milehimodern
Specs: 6 beds, 10 baths, 22,454 square feet
Notable features: Two-story entryway flanked by office with built-in shelving. Formal dining room attached to caterer’s pantry and connected chef’s kitchen. Indoor pool, jacuzzi and sauna. Guest suites and additional lower-level living space situated near gym and theater.
![8532 Strawberry Lane Boulder](https://images.axios.com/zzHFJiG8JT1FhOHMFI_Xo5IwO3Y=/2022/01/20/1642709336219.png)
![8532 Strawberry Lane](https://images.axios.com/sPgiDAaDbDAJxmzhbw8DRlfb9PA=/2022/01/20/1642709405792.png)
![8532 Strawberry Ln. Photo: Nate Polta/milehimodern](https://images.axios.com/pCEd8sOZ74wgseb4CCIcO-QK0D0=/2022/01/20/1642709492572.png)