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Recreational Land with Home for Sale in Idaho Springs, Colorado

257 Sunny Skies Trl, Idaho Springs, CO 80452

$900,000
39.1 acres
Active sale
ago
Est $4,495/mo

Perched high above the front range on 39 private acres, this fully furnished custom mountain retreat captures breathtaking, unobstructed views stretching all the way to the Denver skyline. Layered mountain vistas, with seasonal aspen color across the valley, create a dynamic landscape that changes beautifully throughout the year. This home has a thoughtfully designed layout with one conforming bedroom, 1 and ½ baths and an expansive loft space currently used as additional sleeping quarters or office space. The Great Room is drenched in natural sunlight and features a vaulted ceiling, Hearthstone Soapstone wood burning stove and a rustic brick accent wall. The fully equipped kitchen offers hickory cabinets with under cabinet lighting, slab granite counters, a hammered copper farmhouse sink, kitchen island with storage and a stunning custom-made antler light fixture perched above the eat-in dining area. The stylish primary bedroom has authentic barnwood closet doors and accent wall and opens to a 8x32’ private porch. On the upper loft style level you’ll find a rustic cable railing overlooking the Great Room, 2 non-conforming sleeping areas, a full bath and mechanical/storage room with W/D hookups. Enjoy handsome distressed wood LVP flooring with radiant heat throughout and views from every room. The 14 KW Kohler Whole House backup Generator adds extra comfort and security. Outside you’ll find an 8x36’ south facing covered deck, as well as an east facing 2nd 12x32 deck. There’s also a Shipping Container, a Tuffshed and 5’ tall, 24x36’ crawl space for extra storage for all your recreational toys! This above the clouds, off-grid luxury retreat is one of a kind and designed to provide privacy and impeccable views. Escape the city chaos and enjoy your private retreat bordering 351 acres of State Land Board property. Build your own private compound! This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity you don’t want to miss! Only 45 minutes to Denver, your outdoor escape awaits you!

1,260
Sq feet
1
Bed
1
Full bath
1
1/2 bath
2016
Built

Location

Street address
257 Sunny Skies Trl
School district
Clear Creek RE-1
Elevation
9,553 feet
Coordinates
39.7488, -105.6087

Directions

Take Stanley Rd 2.9 miles west to Trail Creek Rd. Go south on Trail Creek Rd 2.9 miles. Road will fork. Stay right and head up Sunny Skies Trail. Go approximately .2 miles, then go left. DO NOT MAKE SHARP HAIRPIN TURN! Just make a regular left turn and follow the signs. Initial portion of driveway is a little steep, but once you are past that the road is fine.

Property details

Acreage
39.14 acres
Zoning
M1 & M2
Access
Easement
MLS #
REcolorado 1806647
Posted

Property taxes

2025
$2,133

Parcels

  • 1835-312-00-006

Legal description

Details and features

Listing

Type
Residential
Subtype
Single Family Residence
Ownership
Individual
Terms
Cash, Conventional, FHA, Jumbo, VA Loan
Exclusions
Home Is Being Sold Furnished, Although Seller Will Be Removing Some Personal Property/Staging Items. the 2 ATV's in The Conex Are Negotiable. A Complete List of Inclusions Are in The Supplements Section.
Possession
Immediate

Lot

Vegetation
Aspen, Natural State, Pine, Wooded
Road Frontage
Easement, Private Road, Public
Road Surface
Dirt, Gravel
Road Responsibility
Private Maintained Road, Public Maintained Road
Exposure
South
View
Mountain(s)
Well Type
Private
Well Usage
Domestic
Well Permits
297299
Rights
Mineral Rights, Water Rights
Features
Borders Public Land, Fire Mitigation, Many Trees, Meadow, Mountainous, Rolling Slope, Subdividable

Exterior

Parking Spaces
8
Outdoor Spaces
Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Patio
Features
Gas Grill

Structure

Type
House
Style
Mountain Contemporary
Levels
Two
Basement
Crawl Space, Interior Entry, Unfinished
Water
Well
Sewer
Septic Tank
Heating
Active Solar, Radiant Floor
Cooling
None
Materials
Concrete, Frame
Roof
Metal
Windows
Double Pane Windows, Window Treatments
Foundation
Concrete Perimeter

Interior

Rooms
Bathroom Full, Bathroom Half, Bedroom, Great Room, Kitchen, Loft
Flooring
Laminate
Fireplace Count
1
Fireplaces
Great Room, Wood Burning Stove
Appliances
Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
Security
Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
Furnished
Furnished
Features
Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-In Kitchen, Granite Counters, Smoke Free, Vaulted Ceiling(s)

Property utilities

CategoryTypeStatus
SewageSeptic SystemConnected
WaterPrivate WellConnected

Nearby schools

NameTypeDistrict
CarlsonElementaryClear Creek RE-1
Clear CreekMiddleClear Creek RE-1
Clear CreekHighClear Creek RE-1

Listing history

DateEventPriceChangeSource
May 28, 2026New listing$900,000REcolorado
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This 39.14-acre property is located at 257 Sunny Skies Trl in Idaho Springs, CO 80452. The property is available for sale for $900,000. It has a 1,260 sq ft 1 bedroom, 1 bath house built in 2016.

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