1487 Buffehr Creek Road

Closed 10/29/20
Closed 10/29/20
Great Room
Front Exterior
Backyard Exterior
Backyard Exterior 2
Kitchen
Upper Elevator Landing
Lower Level Sitting
Master Bedroom
Master Bathroom
2nd Level Elevator Landing
Media Room
Office
Guest Bath 2
Jack & Jill 1
Jack & Jill Bath
Jack & Jill 2
Guest Bath 3
Bedroom 4
Sunroom
Lower Level Bedroom
Exterior 3
Exterior 4
Aerial 1
Aerial 2
Aerial 3
Exterior 5
Exterior 6
Exterior 7
Great Room View
Autumn
Picnic Area
Neighbor
Sold
Last Sold Price
$7,100,000
6 beds7,111 sqft
1487 Buffehr Creek Rd, Vail, CO 81657
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.86 acresLot Size
1998Year Built
$998/sq ftPrice per sq ft
10 carsParking Spaces

Description

Seldom does a home of this magnitude, quality and character with an unparalleled location in Vail come to market. Freshly remodeled by Scott Turnipseed AIA, 1487 Buffehr Creek Road occupies one of the most unique 0.86 acre home sites in Eagle County. Surrounded on three sides by national forest land and endowed with ''in your face'' Gore Range and Vail to Beaver Creek ski mountain views with absolutely no I-70 impact. Extensive outdoor entertaining space with ample cascading water displays enhance...Seldom does a home of this magnitude, quality and character with an unparalleled location in Vail come to market. Freshly remodeled by Scott Turnipseed AIA, 1487 Buffehr Creek Road occupies one of the most unique 0.86 acre home sites in Eagle County. Surrounded on three sides by national forest land and endowed with ''in your face'' Gore Range and Vail to Beaver Creek ski mountain views with absolutely no I-70 impact. Extensive outdoor entertaining space with ample cascading water displays enhance absolute privacy amid spacious decks, yard area and rock gardens. Ascend a custom glass elevator to the main living level with open, flowing gourmet kitchen, dining and great room spaces surrounded by glass-encased views in all directions. You will not find another home with this extraordinary combination of features in Vail, Colorado. We look forward to introducing you to a spectacular home very few people have ever seen.
  • Listed by: John R Tyler • Slifer Smith & Frampton - 281 Bridge Street
  • Listed by: Rick Pirog 970.390.0608 rpirog@slifer.net • Slifer Smith & Frampton - 281 Bridge Street
Listing closed: 10/29/2020 12:00 AM • Source: VMLS, MLS#: 1000068

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Property Information for 1487 Buffehr Creek Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $19,956 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Eagle County
  • View: Mountain(s), Ski Slopes, South Facing, Trees/Woods, Valley
  • Waterfront Features: See Remarks
  • Complex/Subdivision: Lions Ridge 2
Building Information
  • Stories: 4
  • Year Built: 1998
  • Lot Size: 0.86 AC / 37,462 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Area: Buffehr Creek
  • Directions to Property: Take Exit 173 from I-70 EB in West Vail. Continue east onto N Frontage Rd to Buffehr Creek Rd. Turn left and follow Buffehr Creek Rd uphill for approximately 1 mile. Look for red brick driveway on the left once the hill crests.
  • Geological Info:None Known: Yes
  • Neighborhood Features: Trail(s)
  • Neighborhood Features:Trail(s): Yes
  • Area: Buffehr Creek
  • Remarks:Directions to Property: Take Exit 173 from I-70 EB in West Vail. Continue east onto N Frontage Rd to Buffehr Creek Rd. Turn left and follow Buffehr Creek Rd uphill for approximately 1 mile. Look for red brick driveway on the left once the hill crests.
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association YN: No
  • Current Tax Year: 2019
  • Keywords Info:Association YN: No
Parking
  • # of Garage Stalls: 4.00
  • # of Parking Spaces: 10.00
  • Parking: Heated Garage, See Remarks
  • Garage: Yes
  • General Info:Garage: Yes
  • General Info:# of Garage Stalls: 4.00
  • Parking:Heated Garage: Yes
Virtual Tour
Property
Green Features
  • Green Water Conservation:Landscaped: Yes
  • Green Water Conservation:Native Plants: Yes
Lot Information
  • Lot Size Source: County/Gov't
  • Zoning Code: Residential
  • Entry Location: Garage Level, Ground Floor
  • Current Use: None
  • Living Area: 7111.0
  • Sq Ft Source: County/Gov't
  • Keywords Info:Finished Square Feet: 7,111.00
  • Keywords Info:Sq Ft Source: County/Gov't
Property and Assessments
  • Ground Lease: No
  • Legal Parcel: Yes
  • Parcel Number: 210312211003
  • Financing Info:Transfer Tax %: 1.00%
  • Keywords Info:Legal Description: Subdivision: LIONS RIDGE FIL 2 TRACT A BK-0724 PG-0323 MAP 04-16-97
  • General Info:Construction Status: Complete
  • General Info:Schedule Number: R045412
  • General Info:Right of Refusal: No
  • General Info:Ground Lease: No
  • Financing Info:Transfer Fee: $.00
  • Financing Info:FIRPTA: No
  • Financing Info:Assumable Mortgage: No
  • Distressed Property:None: Yes
  • Documents:Furniture & Fixture List: Yes
  • Documents:ILC: Yes
  • Documents:Inventory: Yes
  • Documents:Photographs/Aerial: Yes
  • Documents:Sq Ft Disclosure: Yes
  • Documents:Video: Yes
  • Property Access:All Year: Yes
  • Property Access:Paved: Yes
  • Assessments:None: Yes
  • Legal Description: Subdivision: LIONS RIDGE FIL 2 TRACT A BK-0724 PG-0323 MAP 04-16-97
Utilities
  • Water Source: Public
  • Utilities Available:Cable Available: Yes
  • Utilities Available:Electricity Available: Yes
  • Utilities Available:Natural Gas Available: Yes
  • Utilities Available:Phone Available: Yes
  • Utilities Available:Sewer Available: Yes
  • Utilities Available:Snow Removal: Yes
  • Utilities Available:Trash: Yes
  • Utilities Available:Water Available: Yes
  • Water Source:Public: Yes
  • Sewer:Sewer Connected: Yes
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Sewer Connected, Snow Removal, Trash, Water Available
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • General Info:Furnished: Partially
  • Levels: Three Or More
  • Interior Features: Elevator, Fireplace - Gas, Multi-Level, Patio, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Wired for Cable, See Remarks
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Radiant Floor
  • Cooling: Attic Fan
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Fireplace Y N: Yes
  • Bedrooms: 6
  • Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer, Washer/Dryer, Wine Cooler
  • Additional Rooms:Den: Yes
  • Additional Rooms:Exercise Room: Yes
  • Additional Rooms:Dining Area: Yes
  • Additional Rooms:Great Room: Yes
  • Additional Rooms:Media Room: Yes
  • Additional Rooms:Sunroom: Yes
  • Heating:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Heating:Radiant Floor: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Disposal: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Microwave: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Range: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Range Hood: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Refrigerator: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Washer/Dryer: Yes
  • Floor Coverings:Carpet: Yes
  • Floor Coverings:Stone: Yes
  • Floor Coverings:Tile: Yes
  • Floor Coverings:Wood: Yes
  • Interior Features:Elevator: Yes
  • Interior Features:Fireplace - Gas: Yes
  • Interior Features:Multi-Level: Yes
  • Interior Features:Patio: Yes
  • Interior Features:Vaulted Ceiling(s): Yes
  • Interior Features:Wired for Cable: Yes
  • Interior Features:See Remarks: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Gas: Yes
  • Cooling:Attic Fan: Yes
  • Laundry:Dryer: Yes
  • Laundry:Washer: Yes
  • Levels:Three Or More: Yes
Exterior Features
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • Roof: Shake
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Awning(s), Stone, Stucco
  • General Info:Entry Level: 1
  • Foundation Details: Poured in Place
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Remarks:Audio Surveillance: No
  • Remarks:Video Surveillance: No
  • View:Mountain(s): Yes
  • View:Ski Slopes: Yes
  • View:South Facing: Yes
  • View:Trees/Woods: Yes
  • View:Valley: Yes
  • Construction:Frame: Yes
  • Foundation:Poured in Place: Yes
  • Roof:Shake: Yes
  • Exterior:Awning(s): Yes
  • Exterior:Stone: Yes
  • Exterior:Stucco: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Patio: Yes
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Stories: 4
  • General Info:# Of Levels in Unit: 4
  • General Info:Entry Location: Garage Level, Ground Floor
  • General Info:Lockoff: No
Financials Information
  • Financing:Cash: Yes
Income & Expenses Information
  • Utility Expenses:Average Monthly Electric: $.00
  • Utility Expenses:Average Monthly Gas: $.00
  • Utility Expenses:Sewer Monthly: $.00
  • Utility Expenses:Water Monthly: $.00
Room Information
Room Information
  • Room Total: 0
Rental
Rental Information
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Listing Info:Short Term Rentals Permitted: Yes
  • Listing Info:Rental Agreement: No
  • Terms:Cash: Yes
  • Terms:New Loan: Yes

Property History for 1487 Buffehr Creek Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 29, 2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #682311611

$710,000

-32.9% / yr

Sep 8, 2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #586904593

$3,700,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/29/2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #682311611

$710,000

-32.9% / yr

09/08/2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #586904593

$3,700,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1487 Buffehr Creek Road

Taxable ValueLand$96,650Additions$508,330Total$604,980
Tax Record2025$31,738 ($2,645 / month)
Home Facts
Beds6Total Finished SqFt7,111 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt7,111 SqFtStories3Lot Size37,026 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1998Year Renovated2010CountyEAGLEAPN2103 122 11 003Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1487 Buffehr Creek Road

This home is within Eagle County Re 50 School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Red Sandstone Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Vail Ski And Snowboard Academy (VSSA)
Public - 5 to 12
Battle Mountain High School
Public - 9 to 12
Eagle County Charter Academy
Charter - K to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Red Sandstone Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Vail Ski And Snowboard Academy (VSSA)
Public5 to 12

Battle Mountain High School
Public9 to 12

Eagle County Charter Academy
CharterK to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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