For Sale House MLS# IR1065393

281 County Road 83

Boulder, CO 80302

$850,000

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About 281 County Road 83

Escape to the serenity of Sunshine Canyon, where this thoughtfully renovated mountain retreat offers the perfect blend of privacy, comfort, and convenience just 10 minutes from downtown Boulder. Whether you're looking for a peaceful full-time residence or a weekend cabin getaway, this property provides an exceptional opportunity to enjoy mountain living with room to grow. Renovated in 2020, the home features a modern kitchen and bathroom, a durable metal roof, four energy-efficient mini-splits for heating and cooling, and a cozy wood-burning stove. Three detached outbuildings offer endless possibilities for a home office, studio, workshop, or storage. Enjoy the tranquility of mountain living without sacrificing modern conveniences, including Starlink high-speed internet, food and grocery delivery, and ride-sharing services that make everyday living surprisingly easy. Set on almost 3 acres and surrounded by towering trees and fresh mountain air, this unique property also features a Ring camera system and offers the peace of canyon living with all the convenience of being just minutes from downtown Boulder.

Property details

Property

Type
Single Family Residence
MLS type
Residential
Status
Active
Year built
1909
Stories
1
Living area
957 sqft
Price / sqft
$888
Lot
2.98 AC / 129,692 SF
MLS #
1065393

Interior

Features
No Stairs, Pantry
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener
Heating
Propane, Wall Furnace, Wood Stove
Cooling
Air Conditioning-Room
Laundry
In Unit
Windows
Double Pane Windows

Exterior & lot

Roof
Metal
Lot
Cul-De-Sac, Level
Patio & porch
Deck
Fence
Fenced, Partial
View
Mountain(s)

Schools

District
Boulder Valley RE 2
Elementary
Flatirons
Middle
Casey
High
Boulder

Utilities

Utilities
Electricity Available, Internet Access (Wired)
Water
Well
Sewer
Septic Tank

Financial

Annual tax
$3,884
Parcel
R0058676

Location

Subdivision
Sunshine Canyon Area
County
Boulder
Directions
From Broadway, head west on Mapleton Ave, which becomes Sunshine Canyon. Go 5.5 miles and turn right on County Road 83. Driveway is .3 miles on left. There's also a driveway access further down, next to 479 CR 83.

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Listed by Sara Groem, Open Real Estate

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