823 University Dr, Estes Park, CO 80517 - Photo 1

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$599,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
1 Bed
1 Partial Bath
741 Sq. Ft.
1 Car Garage

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Property Description

An Original Estes Park Homestead Reimagined. This thoughtfully updated 1926 cottage blends authentic Estes Park character with modern comfort. Set on a half-acre lot with mountain views, the one-bedroom, one-bath-plus sunroom/guestroom home offers warm wood floors, abundant natural light, and inviting living spaces that celebrate its historic roots while embracing today's lifestyle. Beyond the main home, the detached barn offers something truly special. Enter through a preserved log room that hints at the property's early beginnings before stepping into a beautifully finished studio where the current owner has spent countless hours writing. Whether envisioned as a creative retreat, home office, art studio, yoga space, or quiet escape, it's a setting that inspires. Outside, mature pines, open yard space, and patios create inviting places to relax, entertain, or garden. Just minutes from downtown Estes Park, yet rich with the history of one of the valley's original homesteads, this is a property with authentic character, a story to tell, and space to create your own next chapter. The broader land surrounding University Heights evolved out of early mountain homesteading, open-range cattle ranching, and its distinct early 1900s use as a seasonal campground and vantage point for visiting educators and universities.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 823 University Dr

General

Sold For: $599,000
Taxes: $2,407 (2025)
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: IRES
MLS ID: 1067223
Added to Site: 48 day(s) ago

Interior

Interior Features: Separate Dining Room, Washer/Dryer Hookup, Sun Room
Fireplace(s): None
Appliances: Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Microwave, Some Furniture, Disposal
Flooring: Wood

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 1
3/4 Bathrooms: 1

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 1

Parking

Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Detached
Garage Description: Detached

Location

Area: Estes Park
County: Larimer
Subdivision: University Heights Add Amd L 26 & 27

School Information

School District: Estes Park District
Elementary School: Estes Park
Middle School: Estes Park
High School: Estes Park

Heating & Cooling

Heating Type: Baseboard

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utility Description: Electricity Available, Cable Available, Satellite Available, High-Speed Internet Available, Underground Utilities

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Cottage
Construction: Frame, Wood Siding
Exterior Const.: Frame, Wood Siding
Basement Desc.: None
Roof: Composition, Metal
Square Feet: 741
Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
Living Area: 741 Sq. Ft.
Year Built: 1926

Additional Structures

Other Structures: Storage

Lot Features

Property View: Mountain(s)
Mountain views: Yes
Lot Size (Acres): 0.51
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 22,352
Frontage: City Street
Street/Road Desc.: Dirt
Fence: Yes
Lot Features: Evergreen Trees, Deciduous Trees, Native Grass, Level, Outbuildings, House Faces South, City Limits, Fire Hydrant within 500 Feet
Potential Use: Single-Family
Permitted Use: Single Family
Zoning: Res
Fencing (Description): Fenced

Green Features

Energy Efficient: Southern Exposure, Windows

Financial Considerations

Tax Amount: $2,407
Tax Year: 2025
Terms: Cash, Conventional

Disclosures and Reports

Special Conditions: Private Owner
Exclusions: The owner's personal items, some artwork, and some lamps.
Property ID: R1651874

Listed by RE/MAX Mountain Brokers (970) 586-5324
Sold by First Colorado Realty (480) 695-9293

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Schools

Schools serving 823 University Dr

School District:Park School District R-3

Name	Grades	Distance
Estes Park K-5 School 1505 Brodie Avenue, Estes Park, CO 80517	PK-5	0.6 mi
Estes Park Middle School 1500 Manford Avenue, Estes Park, CO 80517	6-8	0.7 mi
Estes Park High School 1600 Manford Avenue, Estes Park, CO 80517	9-12	0.8 mi

Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 823 University Dr

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

9/25/2026

Sold

$599,000

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MLS

8/25/2026

Listed

$599,000

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MLS

Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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Active
Updated 6 days ago

3
Beds
3
Total Baths
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Sq. Ft.
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Active
Updated 3 days ago

2
Beds
1
Total Bath
947
Sq. Ft.
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2
Beds
1
Total Bath
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Sq. Ft.
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Active
Updated 3 days ago

3
Beds
2
Total Baths
1,330
Sq. Ft.
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Updated 4 days ago

2
Beds
1
Total Bath
904
Sq. Ft.
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$993,725

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Single Family
Active
Updated 6 days ago

4
Beds
3
Total Baths
4,400
Sq. Ft.
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$599,900

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Single Family
Active
Updated 3 days ago

2
Beds
2
Total Baths
1,359
Sq. Ft.
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Single Family
Closed

1
Bed
1
Total Bath
798
Sq. Ft.
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3
Beds
1
Total Bath
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Sq. Ft.
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3
Beds
2
Total Baths
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Sq. Ft.
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Sold

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Single Family
Closed

3
Beds
3
Total Baths
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Sq. Ft.
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