Boulder County property record for 1538 Macarthur Dr, Boulder, CO 80303
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,828 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 0.032 acres (1,409 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $174,500 (Nov 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $3,866 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Sale Nov 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 1463-33-2-15-003 |
| Primary APN | 1463-33-2-15-003 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,828 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,138 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 778 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 618 sqft |
| Basement Area | 552 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 432 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 120 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Architectural Style | Townhouse |
| Exterior Material | Wood Shingle |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 1,409 sqft (0.032 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 190 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 60 sqft |
| Deck Area | 156 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Account Number | R0083743 |
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| Street Address | 1538 MACARTHUR DR |
| City | BOULDER |
| State | CO |
| Zip | 80303-1150 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 3 BLK A WILLOWRIDGE PARK 3 |
| Legal Range | 70 |
| Legal Township | 1N |
| Legal Section | 33 |
| Legal Subdivision | WILLOWRIDGE PARK 3 - BO |
| Legal Block | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | BOULDER CO |
| Township / Civil Division | BOULDER |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 12603 |
1538 Macarthur Dr is owned by two individuals who acquired it in June 2024.
Source: Boulder County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2310 GRAPE AVE, BOULDER, CO 80304-2830 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 8, 2021 | Beneficiary Deed, Transfer |
| Nov 16, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage PLAINS COMMERCE BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 10, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 10, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 15, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 19981869035 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 27, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0004056197 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Beneficiary Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BOULDER CO |
| Recording Date | Dec 8, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1538 MACARTHUR DR, BOULDER, CO 80303-1150 |
| Document Number | 0003933224 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 1, 2021 |
| Instrument | 3933224 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 29, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 2310 GRAPE AVE, BOULDER, CO 80304-2830 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | BOULDER CO |
| Property Address | 1538 MACARTHUR DR, BOULDER, CO 80303-1150 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | ASCENDANT TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0003833379 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 16, 2020 |
| Instrument | 3833379 |
| Name | PLAINS COMMERCE BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57106 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1538 Macarthur Dr was $3,866.
Source: Boulder County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Colorado |
| County | Boulder County |
| Municipality | Boulder City |
| Unified School District | Boulder Valley School District RE-2 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $38,874 (-2.08%) Land $11,722 Building $27,152 | $635,200 (-) Land $235,900 Building $399,300 | |
| 2025 | $3,866.00 | $39,700 Land $14,744 Building $24,956 | $635,200 Land $235,900 Building $399,300 |
| 2023 | $3,711.00 (+4.36%) | $45,794 (+22.16%) Land $18,666 Building $27,128 | $683,500 (+26.71%) Land $278,600 Building $404,900 |
| 2022 | $3,556.00 | $37,488 Land $13,719 Building $23,769 | $539,400 Land $197,400 Building $342,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 1538 Macarthur Dr in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 14, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AO, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 31 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 31 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 7 (2000–2013) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 7 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2013 · Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 1538 Macarthur Dr has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CITY OF BOULDER serves 166,080 people · EPA ID CO0107152 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Haloacetic acids resolved · Jul 2017 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 103 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Ayva Networks Fixed Wireless | 2,500 / 2,500 |
| Xfinity Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| LiveWireNet Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink.
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