Castle Pines mansion tops Denver home sales in September
Former Telecom Executive Larissa Herda Sells Castle Pines Home for $8.5 Million
Former telecom executive Larissa Herda and her husband Stephen recently sold their stunning renovated home in Castle Pines for an impressive $8.5 million, making it the top local home sale in September.
The Herdas purchased the 8,240-square-foot mansion at 615 Cliffgate Lane for $2.1 million back in 2006. After listing it for $8.8 million on Aug. 22, the property went under contract just a week later on Aug. 29, ultimately closing for $8.5 million on Sept. 15.
Larissa Herda was the former leader of TW Telecom, which merged with Level 3 in 2014.
The mansion seamlessly blends contemporary architecture with Colorado’s natural beauty, sitting on 1.78 acres and featuring an infinity-edge pool, expansive patios, and a 578-square-foot pavilion.
With five bedrooms, five bathrooms, two offices, and luxurious amenities, including a resort-style primary suite with heated floors and a jetted tub, the interior is just as impressive as the exterior. The lower level offers additional living space with a second kitchen and family room.
According to MLS data, here are the next four most expensive home sales in the Denver area for September:
(Courtesy REcolorado)
The home at 5470 S. Highline Circle in Greenwood Village. (Courtesy REcolorado)
5470 S. Highline Circle in Greenwood Village: $7.1 million
Listing agent: Jeffrey Tomlan with Tomlan Realty
Buyer’s agent: Jeffrey Tomlan with Tomlan Realty
Details: Sellers Karen Mcintosh Robinson and Patrick Joseph Smith bought the 12,300-square-foot Nantucket-style mansion located in The Preserve at Greenwood Village for $6.7 million in 2022.
They listed it for $8.5 million on June 5 and removed it from the market on July 10. It went under contract on Sept. 15, and buyer Jon Strom, president of Contract Engineering Services, closed on Sept. 19.
The six-bedroom, nine-bath home features soaring ceilings and detailed millwork throughout. The main floor includes an updated kitchen, two living rooms, and a primary bedroom with two massive walk-in closets and a spa-like bath suite.
(Courtesy Greg Muntz with Muntz Studios)
The home at 5 Mockingbird Lane. (Courtesy Greg Muntz with Muntz Studios)
5 Mockingbird Lane in Cherry Hills Village: $6.4 million
Listing agent: Delroy Gill with LIV Sotheby’s International Realty
Buyer’s agent: Delroy Gill with LIV Sotheby’s International Realty
Details: Dealin’ Doug Moreland sold a Cherry Hills Village mansion for $6.4 million on Sept. 10. Moreland took ownership of the property after former Broncos quarterback Preston Parsons failed to repay his loan.
Moreland listed the 15,500-square-foot home, which has seven bedrooms and 10 bathrooms, in March for $7.7 million. La Rocca Revocable Trust purchased the mansion.
The mansion, built in 2002, features a gourmet kitchen with two granite islands and a primary suite that includes a private balcony. The basement has a gym, wine cellar, and media room. The exterior features a pool, outdoor kitchen, fireplaces, and a guest house that could serve as a mother-in-law suite or an au pair suite.
(Courtesy REcolorado)
The home at 860 Diamond Ridge Circle in Castle Rock. (Courtesy REcolorado)
860 Diamond Ridge Circle in Castle Rock: $5.4 million
Listing agent: Edie Marks with Kentwood Real Estate DTC
Buyer’s agent: Zina Davis with LIV Sotheby’s International Realty
Details: Located on 1.3 acres in Diamond Ridge Estates, this 9,500-square-foot mansion includes six bedrooms and eight baths and provides an unobstructed panoramic view from the Front Range to Pikes Peak.
It includes soaring ceilings and a 12-foot walkout basement.
Sellers Kevin and Tammie Hulse purchased the property for $525,000 in 2020. Kevin Hulse is the CEO at Great Plains Power. The Hulses built the home in 2023 and listed it for $5.6 million on May 30.
It went under contract on Aug. 1. Homebody B&B LLC, a Delaware-registered entity, closed on the sale on Sept. 11.
(Courtesy REcolorado)
The home at 2495 S. Saint Paul St. in Denver. (Courtesy REcolorado)
2495 S. Saint Paul St. in Denver: $5 million
Listing agent: Shannon Roberts with MJS Development
Buyer’s agent: Luke Corbitt with Slifer Smith and Frampton Real Estate
Details: MJS Properties LLC, a design-build group offering luxury custom and semi-custom homes in Denver’s most exclusive neighborhoods, purchased the property in Observatory Park for $1.3 million in 2023.
The company listed the then-under-construction home for $5 million on April 23. It went under contract that day, and the company completed the 6,854-square-foot, five-bedroom, six-bath home this summer.
The sale to UpNxt 25 Holdings LLC, a Colorado company formed in August, closed on Sept. 12.
The home, inspired by Mediterranean design, features exposed beams, wide-plank hardwood flooring, limestone fireplaces, and artisanal metalwork.
Read more from our partner, BusinessDen.
Get more business news by signing up for our Economy Now newsletter.
