
Recreational Land with Home for Sale in Boulder, Colorado
5411 Sunshine Canyon Dr, Boulder, CO 80302
Rare opportunity to own a true mountain sanctuary on 36.2 private gated acres in coveted Sunshine Canyon. This stunning 4,411 sq ft modern contemporary farmhouse is one of the fortunate properties that survived the 2010 Four Mile Fire with its mature, lush canopy of pines and aspens fully preserved - creating a rare, park-like wooded oasis with exceptional fire resilience. Extensively renovated and expanded from 2018-2026 to exceed Boulder County Class A fire standards, the home features seamless indoor-outdoor resort-style living, panoramic mountain views, & premium wellness amenities. Highlights include a 45-ft indoor lap pool (with new high-efficiency heat pump), a 10.56 kw solar PV system generating ~60% of annual electricity, and over 2,200 sq ft of premium IPE fire rated decks, including a rooftop star-gazing deck with million-dollar views of Sugarloaf Mountain & the Front Range.The gourmet chef's kitchen boasts Wolf induction range, Miele steam/convection appliances, Bosch refrigerator, a massive custom cherry island , and Loewen triple-glazed windows framing forest & rock outcropping views. The dramatic great room features soaring 25-ft ceilings and a 24-ft south-facing window wall with a bi-part slider to the main deck. Additional luxury features include a walnut wine bar with 300-bottle capacity and copper-top bar, a primary suite with a 2 person air-jet spa tub and oversized steam shower, bonus exercise room with wet bar and rooftop deck access, private upstairs office with balcony, geothermal greenhouse (2024), and radiant floor heating throughout key areas. New 2023 Carrier 96% efficient furnaces, high-performance insulation, and extensive storage complete this turnkey estate.Offered with 2 1/2-car attached garage plus a structurally engineered 2-car carport with EV charger and Starlink connectivity. This sustainable, fire-resilient compound delivers privacy, wellness, and timeless mountain luxury in one of Boulder's most desirable canyon locations.
- Listed by Brooke Weathers, (303) 898-6564, Compass - Boulder
Location
- Street address
- 5411 Sunshine Canyon Dr
- County
- Boulder County
- Community
- Sunshine Canyon Area
- School district
- Boulder Valley RE 2
- Elevation
- 7,149 feet
Directions
From 4th and Mapleton, drive 5.4 miles up Sunshine Canyon. Driveway on left side of street. Enter via gated access. Home on right.
Property details
- Acreage
- 36.15 acres
- Zoning
- F
- MLS #
- REcolorado IR1059783
- Posted
- Available
Property taxes
- 2026
- $12,202
Parcels
- R0088961
Legal description
PT LOTS 56 & 58 & 59 & PT LAST HOPE 4941 AKA PT TR B IN E 1/2 17-1N-71 TOTAL 36.15 ACS M/L PER DEED 1537048 8/95 BCR ID32318 COMB HERE/OWNER 1988 SPLIT FROM ID 71929/DEED 8/95
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Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Terms
- Cash, Conventional
- Possession
- Closing/DOD
Lot
- Vegetation
- Grassed, Wooded
- Road Frontage
- Public
- Road Surface
- Dirt, Paved
- Road Responsibility
- Public Maintained Road
- Exposure
- Southeast
- View
- Mountain(s), Plains
- Well Permits
- 135413
- Features
- Level, Meadow
Exterior
- Parking Spaces
- 4
- Garage
- Attached
- Horses Allowed
- Yes
- Pool
- Private
- Outdoor Spaces
- Deck, Patio
- Features
- Balcony, Tennis Court(s)
Structure
- Type
- House
- Style
- Contemporary
- Levels
- Two
- Water
- Well
- Sewer
- Septic Tank
- Heating
- Baseboard, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Propane, Radiant
- Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Materials
- Frame
- Roof
- Metal
- Windows
- Skylight(s), Window Coverings
Interior
- Rooms
- Bathroom Full, Bathroom Three Quarter x 2, Bedroom x 4, Dining Room, Family Room, Game Room, Great Room, Kitchen, Laundry
- Flooring
- Tile, Wood
- Fireplaces
- Family Room, Great Room, Primary Bedroom
- Appliances
- Bar Fridge, Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry
- In Unit
- Security
- Smoke Detector(s)
- Equipment
- Satellite Dish
- Features
- Eat-In Kitchen, Five Piece Bath, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar
Property utilities
| Category | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Power | Grid | Available |
| Sewage | Septic System | Connected |
| Water | Private Well | Connected |
Nearby schools
| Name | Type | District |
|---|---|---|
| Foothill | Elementary | Boulder Valley RE 2 |
| Casey | Middle | — |
| Boulder | High | Boulder Valley RE 2 |
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2026 | New listing | $3,250,000 | — | REcolorado |