Land with Home for Sale in Boulder, Colorado
281 County Road 83, Boulder, CO 80302
Open House on Saturday (8/1) 1 PM - 3 PM! 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.
- Listed by Sara Groem, (303) 522-4184, Open Real Estate
Location
- Street address
- 281 County Road 83
- County
- Boulder County
- Zip code
- 80302
- Community
- Sunshine Canyon Area
- School district
- Boulder Valley RE 2
- Elevation
- 7,253 feet
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.
Property details
- Acreage
- 2.98 acres
- Zoning
- F
- MLS #
- REcolorado IR1065393
- Posted
Property taxes
- 2025
- $3,884
Parcels
- R0058676
Legal description
WASHBURN 2 SLY 600 FT 11804 GOLD HILL 2 AC & GOVT LOT 152 8-1N-71 PER DEED 1015852 11/89 TOTAL 3.26 ACS M/L ID 108706 COMB HERE/OWNER 5/95
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Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Ownership
- Individual
- Terms
- 1031 Exchange, Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
- Exclusions
- Personal Property
- Possession
- Closing/DOD
Lot
- Vegetation
- Wooded
- Road Frontage
- Public
- Road Surface
- Gravel
- Road Responsibility
- Public Maintained Road
- Exposure
- East
- View
- Mountain(s)
- Well Permits
- 85478-A
- Features
- Cul-De-Sac, Level
Exterior
- Fencing
- Fenced, Partial
- Horses Allowed
- Yes
- Outdoor Spaces
- Deck
Structure
- Type
- House
- Style
- Contemporary
- Levels
- One
- Basement
- Crawl Space
- Water
- Well
- Sewer
- Septic Tank
- Heating
- Propane, Wall Furnace, Wood Stove
- Cooling
- Air Conditioning-Room
- Materials
- Frame
- Roof
- Metal
- Windows
- Double Pane Windows
Interior
- Rooms
- Bathroom Three Quarter, Bedroom x 2, Dining Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Office
- Fireplaces
- Free Standing, Living Room
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener
- Laundry
- In Unit
- Security
- Smoke Detector(s)
- Equipment
- Satellite Dish
- Features
- No Stairs, Pantry
Property utilities
| Category | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Power | Grid | Available |
| Sewage | Septic System | Connected |
| Water | Private Well | Connected |
Nearby schools
| Name | Type | District |
|---|---|---|
| Flatirons | Elementary | Boulder Valley RE 2 |
| Casey | Middle | — |
| Boulder | High | Boulder Valley RE 2 |
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 30, 2026 | New listing | $850,000 | — | REcolorado |
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