For Sale House MLS# IR1071420

6539 Stearns Avenue

Boulder, CO 80303

$2,100,000

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About 6539 Stearns Avenue

Welcome to the grand dame of Ridglea Hills located to capture breathtaking, multi-level panoramic views of the Flatirons, Front Range, and Continental Divide. This exceptional home blends timeless character, privacy, and modern luxury. Lovingly curated by long-time owners, the property features upgrades for age-in-place living, and beautifully manicured gardens creating an idyllic oasis with premier spaces for outdoor entertaining. The sunny, view-filled living and dining areas open to a wrap-around deck. The chef's kitchen boasts elegant soapstone countertops alongside premium Viking and Miele stainless steel appliances. The main level is thoughtfully optimized for single-story living, completed by two versatile bedrooms (perfect for dedicated home offices), a main-floor Miele laundry area, and a pristine new bathroom featuring heated floors and a walk-in shower. Upstairs, the exclusive primary retreat offers a private deck, endless mountain vistas, a flexible office/workout space, and a stunning luxury bathroom. The walk-out lower level features an expanded family space or a rare, currently permitted for short term rental use, 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom income suite. Complete with a private entrance, dedicated patio, large family room, secondary laundry, and a well-appointed kitchenette, this lock-off provides well-established, short-term rental potential or flexible accommodations for multi-generational living and guests. Eco-friendly and high-tech upgrades include fully owned solar panels, a 2-car garage with an EV charger, and high-efficiency Mitsubishi mini-splits. Also included is a storage shed, raised garden beds, and RV storage area. Residents are eligible to join the coveted Baseline Reservoir Swim Club. Ideally situated near Boulder, Louisville, and Lafayette, this landmark property offers an exceptional Colorado lifestyle, combining a peaceful, private setting with convenient access to vibrant downtowns, outdoor recreation, and the best of the Front Range.

Property details

Property

Type
Single Family Residence
MLS type
Residential
Status
Active
Year built
1965
Stories
2
Living area
3,394 sqft
Price / sqft
$619
Lot
0.33 AC / 14,245 SF
Full baths
3
Half baths
1
MLS #
1071420

Interior

Features
Eat-in Kitchen, Five Piece Bath, Open Floorplan, Radon Mitigation System, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Flooring
Tile, Wood
Heating
Baseboard, Heat Pump, Hot Water, Radiant
Cooling
Air Conditioning-Room, Ceiling Fan(s)
Laundry
In Unit
Windows
Double Pane Windows, Window Coverings

Exterior & lot

Features
Balcony
Roof
Composition
Foundation
Slab, Structural
Lot
Corner Lot, Level, Rolling Slope, Sprinklers In Front
Patio & porch
Deck, Patio
View
Mountain(s)
Parking
RV Access/Parking
Garage spaces
2

Schools

District
Boulder Valley RE 2
Elementary
Douglass
Middle
Platt
High
Fairview

Utilities

Utilities
Cable Available, Electricity Available, Internet Access (Wired), Natural Gas Available
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer

Financial

Annual tax
$8,699
Parcel
R0037478

Location

Subdivision
Ridglea Hills
County
Boulder

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Listed by Thom Sandrock, Sandrock Real Estate

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