North End in Louisville
The first new neighborhood top-rated Louisville has seen in years, with spectacular views and winding footpaths circling beautiful Hecla Lake. Choose from ranch and two-story single-family homes, town homes and condo lofts near open space and downtown Louisville. Built green® and energy-star® rated.
Many visitors to Markel Homes’ new North End community in Louisville have noticed a charming red, ranch-style property facing the greenbelt, with multiple views of the mountains. This beautiful semi-custom-built home belongs to Richard and Sandy Masek, retirees from Illinois who moved to North End to be near their little grandson (who is down the road in Boulder).
“We love the Louisville location, and especially because North End is new,” says Richard Masek. “We chose North End because of the high quality of the construction. And also the integrity of the Markel company – what they said and what they built.”
The Maseks chose a ranch style, in case mobility becomes an issue some day. The floor plan provides a main-floor master-bedroom suite, plus TV room or study, and living room and dining room – and there is plenty of space for the Masek’s large Vermont Castings stove. They have a full, finished basement. Views of the mountains are from several vantage points.
“We have a covered patio, and also a front porch that looks out to the mountains,” says Masek. “We have visualization, and we have comfort. There’s a homey feeling here, and terrific attention to detail.
“When we saw this house, we felt it was perfect for empty nesters. We like Louisville a lot – its unique western flavor. It has a variety of restaurants, and we can walk to shopping. It looked like the optimum place for us. And I just picked up bicycling; the bike trails are fabulous.”
The Maseks also like “the convenience of jumping on Route 36 to go where we want. And we have medical facilities nearby. We love it here – its culture and restaurants. It’s dynamic. We feel really fortunate.”
What North End offers
Markel Homes’ North End neighborhood is Louisville’s first new community in 20 years – a remarkable milestone. Louisville has been achieving milestones, too. In 2009 the city ranked No. 1 on Money Magazine’s “Best Places to Live” list.
Well sited off South Boulder Road at 95th Street, the North End community is close to hiking and biking trails, open space and downtown Louisville, with knockout views of the mountains.
“This is an excellent location – with the convenience of shops and services nearby,” says sales manager Michele Steward. “It’s easy to get to Denver, Boulder and the mountains. And it’s a great place to raise kids – the schools are part of the Boulder Valley School District.”
At North End you’ll see fresh Colorado-inspired architecture, in single-family homes and town homes. All come with quality interior finishes and amenities. They are constructed with the environment in mind – green built and Energy-Star® rated, which means healthier indoor air, lower energy bills, reduced pollution and less water usage.
Single-family homes with alley-loaded garages are offered in ranch, main-floor master and two-story designs, ranging from 1,698 to 2,557 finished square feet. Optional basement finish can add bedrooms, a recreation area/media room and storage. Or, Markel Homes can help buyers design and build their own custom home.
Town homes feature an attached two-car garage, unfinished basement and generous outdoor spaces, 10-foot ceilings, front porch and patio, and range from 1,718 to 1,799 finished square feet. Landscaping, snow removal and building maintenance are handled by the Home Owners Association, not the owners themselves. “If you’re downsizing, you don’t have to feel that you’re giving up space and amenities,” says Steward.
Pricing is sensible at North End. Town homes and duplexes start in the low $300,000s, single-family residences in the low $400,000s. It’s an opportunity to buy a brand-new home in Louisville, which is otherwise almost impossible.
A special incentive
Here’s an important incentive for homebuyers: North End has a variety of homes that will be ready to close by July 1, so that buyers may qualify for the available federal tax credit. That means $8,000 for a first-time buyer, and $6,500 for an existing homeowner who is purchasing their primary residence.
Steward says, “I’m quite busy. People feel that it’s a good time to buy – whether they’re upsizing or downsizing. We are seeing educated buyers. They have done their research and want good value. They are coming here for a more quality-built home, to save money in the long term.
“We offer a variety of homes and floor plans, so there’s plenty to choose from. And living is easy here – the homes are all low maintenance, and the location is convenient to just about everything.”
Markel Homes
Markel Homes, one of Colorado’s premier homebuilders, plans, develops and builds Colorado neighborhoods that integrate the natural landscape and comfortable lifestyle of the West. Innovative design and distinctive architecture are characteristics of a Markel Homes community, along with quality construction and green-built practices. Markel Homes is a homegrown Boulder company that has built homes in various locations in Boulder County and in Fort Collins.
Visit North End
The sales office is open daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and 2 to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, at 2411 Rose Court, Louisville. Michele Steward can answer all your questions and show you around. Contact her at 303.604.9196 or Michele@MarkelHomes.com. And be sure to visit www.MarkelHomes.com.
