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    • $6,995,000

    11780 Gold Hill Rd, Boulder, CO 80302

    5beds
    10,175sqft
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    $40,084/mo
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    Mixed Use
    Built in 2006
    108 Acres Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $687/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Soaring timber-frame residence
    Hidden among the forests, meadows, and granite outcroppings above Boulder, Whisper Mountain Ranch is one of the most significant private mountain estates along Colorado's Front Range. More than a residence, it is an entire world unto itself, where wilderness, beauty, and craftsmanship exist in remarkable harmony.The experience begins long before reaching the home. Winding through towering pines and open mountain meadows, the landscape unfolds with a grandeur more often associated with the great family retreats of the Alps than modern Colorado. Snow-capped peaks dominate the horizon, private trails disappear into the forest, wildlife moves freely across the land, and the distractions of everyday life quietly recede.At the heart of the ranch, a soaring timber-frame residence rises naturally from its surroundings, walls of glass framing an ever-changing panorama of mountains, sky, and light. Mornings begin with sunrise spilling across distant summits, days are spent hiking, horseback riding, skiing, or simply enjoying a level of privacy that has become increasingly rare, while evenings bring alpenglow, star-filled skies, and the quiet luxury of being immersed in nature.What distinguishes Whisper Mountain Ranch is not simply its beauty, but its rarity. Opportunities to acquire a private mountain holding of this scale and character within easy reach of Boulder are virtually nonexistent. It offers something that cannot be engineered, duplicated, or recreated: authenticity.For some, it will be a mountain residence. For others, a gathering place for family and friends, a creative retreat, or a legacy property to be cherished for generations. Just minutes from Boulder, Eldora, and the historic charm of Gold Hill, yet seemingly a continent away, Whisper Mountain Ranch belongs to a category of properties seldom found and rarely offered.In a region celebrated worldwide for its beauty and lifestyle, it stands entirely on its own.
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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Joel Ripmaster 303-641-3377,

    Madison & Company Properties - Boulder,

    Candace Loving 303-332-4530,

    Resident Realty North Metro

    Source: IRES as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 1061929MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 5
      • Bathrooms: 7
      • Full bathrooms: 4
      • 3/4 bathrooms: 1
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 2
      • Main level bathrooms: 2
      Rooms
      • Room types: Media Room
      Primary bedroom
      • Description: Wood
      • Features: Luxury Features Primary Bath
      • Level: Upper
      • Area: 340 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 20 x 17
      Bedroom 2
      • Description: Carpet
      • Level: Upper
      • Area: 168 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 12 x 14
      Bedroom 3
      • Description: Carpet
      • Level: Upper
      • Area: 144 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 12 x 12
      Bedroom 4
      • Description: Wood
      • Level: Upper
      • Area: 225 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 15 x 15
      Bedroom 5
      • Description: Carpet
      • Level: Basement
      • Area: 256 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 16 x 16
      Dining room
      • Description: Wood
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 294 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 21 x 14
      Kitchen
      • Description: Wood
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 352 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 16 x 22
      Laundry
      • Description: Ceramic Tile
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 150 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 10 x 15
      Living room
      • Description: Wood
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 588 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 21 x 28
      Recreation room
      • Description: Concrete
      • Level: Basement
      • Area: 600 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 20 x 30
      Heating
      • Radiant, Humidity Control
      Appliances
      • Included: Gas Range, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Microwave, Water Softener Owned, Water Purifier Owned, Disposal
      • Laundry: Washer/Dryer Hookup
      Features
      • Eat-in Kitchen, Separate Dining Room, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Open Floorplan, Pantry, Natural Woodwork, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar, Kitchen Island, Steam Shower, High Ceilings, Beamed Ceilings, Central Vacuum
      • Flooring: Wood
      • Doors: French Doors
      • Windows: Wood Frames, Bay or Bow Window
      • Basement: Partially Finished,Built-In Radon
      • Has fireplace: Yes
      • Fireplace features: Two or More, Living Room, Bedroom
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 6,489
      • Total interior livable area: 10,175 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 6,489
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      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 3
      • Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Attached, Heated Garage, Oversized
      • Attached garage spaces: 3
      • Details: Attached
      Features
      • Levels: Two
      • Stories: 2
      • Patio & porch: Patio, Deck
      • Exterior features: Balcony
      • Spa features: Bath
      • Fencing: Fenced,Wood,Wire
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Mountain(s)
      Lot
      • Size: 108 Acres
      • Features: Wooded, Evergreen Trees, Deciduous Trees, Native Plants, Level, Rolling Slope, Sloped, Rock Outcropping, Abuts National Forest, Meadow, Unincorporated, Fire Hydrant within 500 Feet
      Details
      • Additional structures: Outbuilding
      • Parcel number: R0504644
      • Zoning: F
      • Special conditions: Other Owner
      • Other equipment: Satellite Dish
      • Horses can be raised: Yes
      • Horse amenities: Zoning Appropriate for 4+ Horses, Barn, Corral(s), Pasture, Riding Trail

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Property subtype: Mixed Use
      Materials
      • Frame, Wood Siding, Moss Rock
      • Roof: Tile
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 2006
      Details
      • Builder model: Timber Frame Construction
      • Builder name: Tim Harrington

      Utilities & green energy

      • Electric: Xcel
      • Gas: Propane
      • Sewer: Septic Tank
      • Water: Well
      • Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Propane, Satellite Avail

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Security: Fire Sprinkler System, Fire Alarm, Security Gate
      • Subdivision: Whisper Mountain Ranch
      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Boulder

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $687/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $3,067,970
      • Annual tax amount: $18,854
      • Date on market: 6/16/2026
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
      • Exclusions: Seller's Personal Property
      • Electric utility on property: Yes
      • Road surface type: Gravel

        Estimated market value

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        Estimated sales range

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        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        2/2/2026Listed for sale$6,995,000$687/sqft
        Source: IRES as distributed by MLS GRID #1050694 Report a problem
        1/1/2026Listing removed$6,995,000$687/sqft
        Source: IRES as distributed by MLS GRID #982955 Report a problem
        10/15/2025Listed for sale$6,995,000$687/sqft
        Source: VMLS #1011473 Report a problem
        8/17/2025Pending sale$6,995,000$687/sqft
        Source: VMLS #1011473 Report a problem
        6/30/2025Listed for sale$6,995,000$687/sqft
        Source: VMLS #1011473 Report a problem
        6/4/2025Pending sale$6,995,000$687/sqft
        Source: VMLS #1011473 Report a problem
        3/21/2025Price change$6,995,000-6.7%$687/sqft
        Source: IRES as distributed by MLS GRID #982955 Report a problem
        4/12/2024Price change$7,500,000-11.8%$737/sqft
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        3/6/2023Listed for sale$8,500,000$835/sqft
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        3/4/2023Listing removed--
        Source: IRES as distributed by MLS GRID #966284 Report a problem
        5/21/2022Listed for sale$8,500,000+25.9%$835/sqft
        Source: IRES as distributed by MLS GRID #966284 Report a problem
        8/28/2021Listing removed--
        Source: IRES as distributed by MLS GRID #944901 Report a problem
        7/3/2021Listed for sale$6,750,000+12.5%$663/sqft
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        6/27/2021Listing removed--
        Source: IRES as distributed by MLS GRID #931264 Report a problem
        1/12/2021Listed for sale$6,000,000-14.3%$590/sqft
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        1/12/2021Listing removed--
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        9/29/2020Listed for sale$7,000,000+52.2%$688/sqft
        Source: Colorado Landmark-Boulder #925293 Report a problem
        2/28/2019Sold$4,600,000+2.2%$452/sqft
        Source: IRES as distributed by MLS GRID #851590 Report a problem
        8/29/2018Price change$4,500,000-35.7%$442/sqft
        Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Boulder #851590 Report a problem
        7/7/2018Price change$7,000,000-22.2%$688/sqft
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        5/30/2018Listed for sale$9,000,000$885/sqft
        Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Boulder #851590 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$19,198 +1.8%$193,170 -15.6%
        2024$18,854 +23.9%$228,900 -1%
        2023$15,213 +9.2%$231,099 +37.1%
        2022$13,931 +12.3%$168,618 -2.9%
        2021$12,409 $173,611 +14.9%
        2020$12,409 -10.8%$151,124 -13.8%
        2019$13,908 $175,289 +0.6%
        2018$13,908 $174,169 -9.5%
        2017$13,908 -34.9%$192,538 -28.1%
        2016$21,378 +6.1%$267,601 +5%
        2015$20,150 +1.9%$254,836
        2014$19,771 -0.1%$254,836
        2013$19,792 +0.9%$254,836 +0%
        2012$19,617 -7.4%$254,807
        2011$21,175 +6.8%--
        2010$19,833 +70.7%$278,690
        2009$11,617 +61.4%$278,690 +45.6%
        2008$7,200 +547.4%$191,430 +57.1%
        2007$1,112 +27424.8%$121,840 +609100%
        2006$4 $20
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 80302

        Getting around

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        No Nearby Transit
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        Somewhat Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        • Elementary: Foothill,Gold Hill
        • Middle: Casey
        • High: Boulder

        Source: IRES as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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