Enjoy the coziness & charm of this updated home & detached cottage, along with the vibrant, fun & community-centered lifestyle of Old Town Lafayette! Stroll to restaurants, cafes, local shops, art, live music & community events, with Waneka Lake & its scenic trails nearby. This unique property features a 1,040 sq. ft. main home plus a renovated 456 sq. ft. cottage, offering flexibility & investment potential. Live in one & rent the other, create a private space for guests, or rent both. The main home was recently rented for $2,450 per month & the cottage for $1,500 per month. The main home blends original character with thoughtful updates. The enclosed front porch adds finished living space, while the refreshed kitchen features a new backsplash & countertops, painted cabinetry & newer appliances. Highlights include bamboo flooring, restored windows with custom screens, new bedroom carpeting & a bathroom with a soaking tub. The charming "miner's cabin" cottage was extensively renovated in 2013 with new insulation, walls, windows, doors & flooring. The remodeled kitchen features updated cabinetry, appliances & granite countertops, while the separate bedroom offers privacy. The renovated bathroom includes a soaking tub & stackable laundry. Details include built-in storage, shutters, a wooden storm door & a storage cabinet beneath the porch. Split-system heating & cooling, along with forced-air heat, provide year-round comfort. Outdoor spaces add warmth & personality. The cottage features a flagstone front porch & north-side patio, while the main home's backyard offers stone walkways, flowering plants, fruit trees, roses, lilacs, lavender & other perennials. The garage includes a workbench, small wood stove & a mural by a local artist featured in an Old Town alley art walk. Replaced fencing & exterior improvements complete this special property filled with craftsmanship, character & possibilities-all in one of Lafayette's most loved & walkable neighborhoods.
Downtown Lafayette, located between South Boulder Road and Baseline Road, is a historic and walkable Lafayette neighborhood with a compact Main Street grid and a strong arts-and-food scene. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Public Road and Geneseo Street intersection, where patios, coffee counters, and small storefronts line the sidewalks. The Lafayette Theater Company anchors local stages, while The Post Chicken & Beer and Odd13 Brewing serve as familiar gathering rooms. Early-1900s storefronts and restored brick facades set the architectural tone, with pocket parks and civic buildings woven into the blocks. The Coal Creek Trail edges the district with a green corridor for walking and biking. Seasonal street fairs and gallery nights keep the calendar active without changing the small-town scale.
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Offer insights
108 E Chester St · $765,000
$767K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $767K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
22 days
The average home goes pending in 49 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.3%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Ceiling fans
Eat-in kitchen
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms (all on the main level)
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms (both on the main level)
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Oven
Range
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer
Flooring
Bamboo flooring
Carpet
Exterior features
Garden
Rain gutters
Deck
Patio
Full fencing
Corner lot
Level lot
Home design
Single-family residence
One story
Property unattached
Additional living structure on site
Facing: not specified
Parking
1 covered garage space
1 total parking space
Construction
Frame construction
Composition roof
Crawl space basement
Built: year not specified
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity available
Natural gas available
Other
Zoning: OTR
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Enjoy the coziness & charm of this updated home & detached cottage, along with the vibrant, fun & community-centered lifestyle of Old Town Lafayette! Stroll to restaurants, cafes, local shops, art, live music & community events, with Waneka Lake & its scenic trails nearby. This unique property features a 1,040 sq. ft. main home plus a renovated 456 sq. ft. cottage, offering flexibility & investment potential. Live in one & rent the other, create a private space for guests, or rent both. The main home was recently rented for $2,450 per month & the cottage for $1,500 per month. The main home blends original character with thoughtful updates. The enclosed front porch adds finished living space, while the refreshed kitchen features a new backsplash & countertops, painted cabinetry & newer appliances. Highlights include bamboo flooring, restored windows with custom screens, new bedroom carpeting & a bathroom with a soaking tub. The charming "miner's cabin" cottage was extensively renovated in 2013 with new insulation, walls, windows, doors & flooring. The remodeled kitchen features updated cabinetry, appliances & granite countertops, while the separate bedroom offers privacy. The renovated bathroom includes a soaking tub & stackable laundry. Details include built-in storage, shutters, a wooden storm door & a storage cabinet beneath the porch. Split-system heating & cooling, along with forced-air heat, provide year-round comfort. Outdoor spaces add warmth & personality. The cottage features a flagstone front porch & north-side patio, while the main home's backyard offers stone walkways, flowering plants, fruit trees, roses, lilacs, lavender & other perennials. The garage includes a workbench, small wood stove & a mural by a local artist featured in an Old Town alley art walk. Replaced fencing & exterior improvements complete this special property filled with craftsmanship, character & possibilities-all in one of Lafayette's most loved & walkable neighborhoods.
IRES as Distributed by MLS Grid #1067395
Aug 25, 2026
Listed
$765,000
$511/sq ft
+40
Enjoy the coziness & charm of this updated home & detached cottage, along with the vibrant, fun & community-centered lifestyle of Old Town Lafayette! Stroll to restaurants, cafes, local shops, art, live music & community events, with Waneka Lake & its scenic trails nearby. This unique property features a 1,040 sq. ft. main home plus a renovated 456 sq. ft. cottage, offering flexibility & investment potential. Live in one & rent the other, create a private space for guests, or rent both. The main home was recently rented for $2,450 per month & the cottage for $1,500 per month.The main home blends original character with thoughtful updates. The enclosed front porch adds finished living space, while the refreshed kitchen features a new backsplash & countertops, painted cabinetry & newer appliances. Highlights include bamboo flooring, restored windows with custom screens, new bedroom carpeting & a bathroom with a soaking tub.The charming "miner's cabin" cottage was extensively renovated in 2013 with new insulation, walls, windows, doors & flooring. The remodeled kitchen features updated cabinetry, appliances & granite countertops, while the separate bedroom offers privacy. The renovated bathroom includes a soaking tub & stackable laundry. Details include built-in storage, shutters, a wooden storm door & a storage cabinet beneath the porch. Split-system heating & cooling, along with forced-air heat, provide year-round comfort.Outdoor spaces add warmth & personality. The cottage features a flagstone front porch & north-side patio, while the main home's backyard offers stone walkways, flowering plants, fruit trees, roses, lilacs, lavender & other perennials.The garage includes a workbench, small wood stove & a mural by a local artist featured in an Old Town alley art walk. Replaced fencing & exterior improvements complete this special property filled with craftsmanship, character & possibilities-all in one of Lafayette's most loved & walkable neighborhoods.
IRES as Distributed by MLS Grid #714507
Aug 30, 2013
Sold
$250,000
$167/sq ft
Jul 23, 2013
Contingent
—
Jul 18, 2013
Listed
$274,900
$184/sq ft
IRES as Distributed by MLS Grid #507650
Apr 6, 2007
Sold
$228,000
$152/sq ft
Sep 13, 2006
Listed
$237,500
$159/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 7, 2003
Sold
$200,000
$134/sq ft
IRES as Distributed by MLS Grid #366912
Jun 6, 2003
Sold
$200,000
$134/sq ft
Mar 7, 2003
Listed
$208,500
$139/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 8, 1999
Sold
$163,000
$109/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 10, 1994
Sold
$85,000
$57/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 5, 1991
Sold
$55,000
$37/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,418 (+8.4%)
$19,950 + $15,906
$35,856
2024
$3,152 (+1.7%)
$19,950 + $15,906
$35,856
2023
$3,099 (+13.8%)
$18,231 + $17,346
$35,577
2022
$2,723 (+1.1%)
$21,916 + $17,346
$39,262
2021
$2,693 (+0.2%)
$16,652 + $12,336
$28,988
2020
$2,688 (+1.4%)
$17,131 + $12,691
$29,822
2019
$2,651 (+26.3%)
$15,945 + $13,463
$29,408
2018
$2,099 (+2.7%)
$15,945 + $13,463
$29,408
2017
$2,043 (+21.9%)
$8,064 + $14,926
$22,990
2016
$1,677 (+6.7%)
$8,064 + $14,926
$22,990
2015
$1,571 (+17.0%)
$7,005 + $11,264
$18,269
2014
$1,343 (+4.5%)
$6,607 + $8,263
$14,870
2013
$1,286 (−9.0%)
$6,607 + $8,263
$14,870
2012
$1,413 (+0.9%)
$6,607 + $8,263
$14,870
2011
$1,401 (+11.3%)
$6,129 + $10,269
$16,398
2010
$1,259 (+5.2%)
$6,129 + $10,268
$16,397
2009
$1,197
$6,770 + $8,160
$14,930
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,928 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1980
Finished Sq. Ft.
880
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
880
Year built
1915
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Boulder County
APN
R0021015
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 2, 2026.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
1% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 93° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Lafayette, CO • 80026
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Sun exposure
90/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Lafayette. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.2 hrs
5.3 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 108 E Chester St
$757,087
$7,913 under list price of $765K
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