In 1906, early Boulder mayor James P. Maxwell chose this site to build his estate. This crown jewel, full of historic grandeur, sits on 2 serene acres overlooking Maxwell Lake & the city of Boulder. This magnificent private in-town estate sits on a knoll above Maxwell park abutting 8 acres of open space, Silver Lake Ditch, & awaits your buyers personalization. The current owners made many improvements including a down to the studs kitchen remodel 2008 w/poured glass cabinet fronts, copper farm sink & AGA stove, 2016 re-imagining of the 3rd story, complete house re-wiring 2015, & new HVAC w/ 3 furnaces, 3 A/C units & 3 HW heaters. The 3rd floor studio was re-designed w/wood plank flooring, wet bar w/soapstone counters, Gnome gas stove, Air-Shadow ceiling fans & boasts panoramic views of Boulder & foothills. The original portion of the house still has alcoves, nooks, built-ins, multiple staircases, wine cellar in the old vault & even a secret passageway. 2 shares of Silver Lake ditch.
Evergreen Trees, Deciduous Trees, Level, Abuts Ditch, Abuts Pond/Lake, Abuts Park, Abuts Public Open Space, Outbuildings, House Faces South, City Limits, Paved, Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks, Water Rights Included
Garage spaces
2
Other Structures
Storage
View
Hills, Plains View, City, Water, Panoramic
CITY
Boulder
SUBDIVISION
Foothills
COUNTY
Boulder
AREA
Boulder
STATE
CO
TAX AMOUNT
35475.0
LATEST UPDATE
2026-01-23T10:08:53.649Z
PRICE CHANGE(S)
$6,300,000 Oct 21, 2025
Property Details
Property TypeResidential
StatusClosed
Bedrooms5
Bathrooms (Full)4
Property Sub TypeSingle Family Residence
Square Feet8,494
MLS #957796
Bathrooms (Half)3
FlooringWood
AppliancesGas Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Some Furniture, Disposal, Fire Alarm
FIREPLACE FEATURESTwo or More, Gas, Family Room, Bedroom, Great Room
Utility FeaturesNatural Gas Available, High Speed Avail
SEWERPublic Sewer
WATER SOURCECity
Year Built1906
BasementPartial, Partially Finished
FINISHED BASEMENT SIZE2189.0
ARCHITECTURAL STYLEFoursquare/Denver Square
RoofComposition
EXTERIOR FEATURESSprinkler System, Balcony, Carriage House
FencePartial
Lot FeaturesEvergreen Trees, Deciduous Trees, Level, Abuts Ditch, Abuts Pond/Lake, Abuts Park, Abuts Public Open Space, Outbuildings, House Faces South, City Limits, Paved, Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks, Water Rights Included
Garage spaces2
Other StructuresStorage
ViewHills, Plains View, City, Water, Panoramic
CITYBoulder
SUBDIVISIONFoothills
COUNTYBoulder
AREABoulder
STATECO
TAX AMOUNT35475.0
LATEST UPDATE2026-01-23T10:08:53.649Z
PRICE CHANGE(S)
$6,300,000 Oct 21, 2025
Market Trends
New Properties On Market
66
29%
Increase In New Listings
Average Asking Price
$2,006,529
$979,720 Decrease In Avg Asking Price
Average Asking Price / Sq. Ft.
$765
$80 Decrease In List Price/Sq. Ft.
Average Days On Market
10
21 Day
Decrease In Days On Market
Data as of Apr 07, 2026.
Remaining statistics above are calculated on activity within the period from Feb 01, 2026 to Mar 31, 2026.
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