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8695 Sunshine Canyon Dr, Boulder, CO 80302

Sunshine Canyon Area · Boulder County

Key Facts

1Beds
1Baths
892Sq Ft
1977Year Built
4.98Lot (acres)

Description

Experience a getaway from the grind in this OFF GRID home, just 8 1/2 miles to downtown Boulder, sitting on pristine 5 acres of land with WOW continental divide views -270 degrees! Solar system powers the home built with energy efficiency: triple glazed windows, R19 insulation in the floors, R39 in the roof and R13 walls. Wood burning stove provides generous heat with fan vent that circulates heat to the primary bedroom upstairs, with an additional propane wall unit in kitchen. Propane powers the refrigerator, range, water heater and pump house heater where 2000 gallon cistern sits. Wildfire Partners certified. DSL fast speed internet. 10 x 12 storage shed and level circular driveway can park up to 8 cars. 3 minutes to the Gold Hill Cafe and Market. Hiking trails galore and minutes to Eldora skiing!

Property Information

Property Type

Residential

Sub-Type

Single Family Residence

Style

Contemporary

Year Built

1977

Living Area

892 sq ft

Lot Size

4.98 acres

Zoning

F

Days on Market

76

MLS® Listing#

1058344

Property Features

Interior

Eat-in KitchenCathedral Ceiling(s)PantryHigh CeilingsHigh Speed Internet

Exterior

Balcony

Appliances

Gas RangeRefrigeratorWasherDryer

Heating

Wood StoveSpace Heater

Flooring

Wood

Fireplace

Living Room

Basement

NoneCrawl Space

Parking

None

Laundry

Washer Hookup

Patio

Deck

Fencing

Other

Lot Features

Cul-De-SacWoodedLevelRock Outcropping

Construction

Frame

Roof

Composition

Security

Fire Alarm

Other Structures

StorageOutbuilding

Utilities

PropaneUnderground Utilities

Sewer

Septic Tank

Water Source

Cistern

Rooms

  • 18x14Upper
  • Dining Room8x4Main
  • Kitchen18x14Main
  • Living Room18x14Main

Schools

Elementary:
Flatirons
Middle:
Casey
High:
Boulder

Financial Details

HOA

None

Annual Taxes

$2,144

Tax year 2026

Parcel Number

R0031625

Directions

From Mapleton and 4th st, Mapleton becomes Sunshine Canyon Drive; head west 8.695 miles, driveway is on left, home is .2 miles down driveway.

Affordability Calculator

$119,000

Estimated monthly payment

$3,167/mo

Principal $476,000 · Est. interest $664,062 over 30 yrs

Neighborhood Market Statistics

How this home compares to active listings in Boulder, CO

$1,000,000
Median Listing Price
63
Median Days on Market
2,078
Median Sq Ft
$566
Median Price / Sq Ft
1,388
Active Listings
  • This home’s price is 41% below the area median.
  • Its price per sq ft is 18% above the area median.

Market statistics compiled from active EXIT Realty® and MLS listings in Boulder, CO.

Location

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Nearby Schools

  • Gold Hill Elementary School

    Elementary · 1.0 mi away

  • World Leadership School

    School · 1.9 mi away

  • Jamestown Elementary School

    Elementary · 3.3 mi away

  • Shining Mountain Waldorf School

    Elementary · 6.0 mi away

  • Jarrow Montessori School

    Elementary · 6.0 mi away

  • Foothill Elementary School

    Elementary · 6.2 mi away

  • September School

    Secondary · 6.3 mi away

  • New Horizons Cooperative Preschool - Boulder

    School · 6.4 mi away

  • Blue Sky Kindergarten

    Elementary · 6.4 mi away

  • Crest View Elementary School

    Elementary · 6.5 mi away

  • Boulder Journey School

    Elementary · 6.5 mi away

  • Tara Performing Arts High School

    Secondary · 6.6 mi away

  • Mapleton Ecc-BVSD

    School · 6.6 mi away

  • Casey Middle School

    Secondary · 6.8 mi away

  • Centennial Middle School

    Secondary · 6.8 mi away

  • Watershed School

    School · 6.9 mi away

  • Mount Zion Lutheran Church & School

    Elementary · 6.9 mi away

  • Highland School

    School · 6.9 mi away

  • Columbine Elementary School

    Elementary · 7.0 mi away

  • Flatiron's Elementary School

    Elementary · 7.1 mi away

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