Recreational & Residential Land for Sale in Boulder, Colorado
5550 Sunshine Canyon Dr, Boulder, CO 80302
Discover a private 22-acre sanctuary in Sunshine Canyon - two separate lots (5.4 acres + 16.3 acres) offering a rare combination of open meadows, mature ponderosa pines and a secluded forest setting. Natural features include a seasonal stream and scenic gullies, with sweeping views to the east. Minimal tree clearing is needed to build your dream home. Located directly across from the Sunshine Canyon Fire Department and only a 10-minute paved drive to Broadway amenities (Ideal Market, Skratch Labs, Boulder Wine Merchant). A short additional drive brings you to Gold Hill for live music and dining. Perfect for outdoor enthusiasts - immediate access to hiking and mountain bike trails and ample space to create your own private trail system. Wildlife abounds. Old mining cabin and outhouse in lower meadow, and associated primitive road for easy access to lower part of property. Unincorporated Boulder County-Forestry district. Tiny home onsite negotiable.
- Listed by Timmy Duggan, (303) 441-5622, RE/MAX of Boulder
Location
- Street address
- 5550 Sunshine Canyon Dr
- County
- Boulder County
- Zip code
- 80302
- Community
- Sunshine Canyon Area
- School district
- Boulder Valley RE 2
- Elevation
- 7,187 feet
Directions
From Broadway in Boulder, turn West onto Mapleton, which turns into Sunshine Canyon. Continue 5.5 miles to fork in road where pavement ends, take the right fork. Property on your right.
Property details
- Acreage
- 21.5 acres
- Zoning
- Forestry
- MLS #
- REcolorado IR1064605
- Posted
Property taxes
- 2025
- $8,532
Parcels
- R0058741
Legal description
LOT 180 IN SE 1/4 8-1N-71
Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Land
- Subtype
- Unimproved Land
- Possible Use
- Agricultural, Residential
- Ownership
- Individual
- Terms
- Cash, Conventional
- Possession
- Closing/DOD
Lot
- Vegetation
- Grassed, Wooded
- Road Frontage
- Public
- Road Surface
- Dirt
- Road Responsibility
- Public Maintained Road
- Exposure
- East
- View
- City, Mountain(s), Plains
- Waterfront
- Stream
- Features
- Borders National Forest, Meadow, Mountainous, Rock Outcropping, Rolling Slope, Secluded
Exterior
- Horses Allowed
- Yes
Interior
- Equipment
- Satellite Dish
Property utilities
| Category | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Power | Grid | Available |
Nearby schools
| Name | Type | District |
|---|---|---|
| Boulder | High | Boulder Valley RE 2 |
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 19, 2026 | New listing | $399,700 | — | REcolorado |
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