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    • Price cut: $20K (8/1)
    $849,950

    257 Sunny Skies Trail, Idaho Springs, CO 80452

    1beds
    1,260sqft
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    $5,195/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 2016
    39.14 Acres Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $675/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Off-Grid Living Made Easy! Enjoy 39 private acres bordering another 351 acres of State Land Board property along with a fully furnished solar powered home just 45 minutes from Denver! Built in 2016 and perched up high at 9,710 ft you’ll enjoy stunning layered mountain vistas, abundant pine and aspen, along with wildlife that will all take your breath away! The thoughtfully designed layout includes 1 conforming bedroom, 1.5 baths, and a spacious loft with additional non-conforming sleeping areas or office space. The sun-filled Great Room features vaulted ceilings, a Hearthstone Soapstone wood stove, rustic brick accents, and panoramic views. The kitchen includes hickory cabinets, slab granite counters, a hammered copper farmhouse sink, island storage, and a custom antler chandelier. Enjoy radiant heated LVP flooring throughout, plus for peace of mind a 14KW Kohler whole-house back up generator. Outdoor living includes two expansive decks, storage shed, a shipping container, and a large crawl space for gear and toys. There's also a metal roof. The area around the home has been fire mitigated for added protection. Enjoy bountiful wildlife including deer, elk, moose, wild turkeys, foxes and bears. If you’re looking for a private retreat above the clouds that is convenient to I-70, 30 minutes to Loveland Ski Area, hiking, rafting, hunting, Tommy Knockers and Westbound & Down breweries, Main Street Restaurant, Smokin Yards, Mtn Prime as well as funky retail shops and the new Mighty Argo Mine Cable Car for touring plus the gondola ride to the top to the Virginia Canyon 28 Mile Mountain Bike Park- this is it! Also close to Central City and Black Hawk Casinos. 4-Wheel drive recommended and winter snow plowing required. See Supplements for a complete list of all included items. This is a great home and excellent value for any mountain enthusiast
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    Listed by:

    Linda Johnson 303-570-2772 LINDAJHOMES@HOTMAIL.COM,

    HomeSmart Realty

    Source: REcolorado as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 1806647MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 1
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 1
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      • Main level bathrooms: 1
      • Main level bedrooms: 1
      Bedroom
      • Description: Authentic Barnwood Accent Wall & Closet Door
      • Level: Main
      Bathroom
      • Description: Custom Finishes
      • Level: Main
      Bathroom
      • Description: Beautiful Finishes
      • Level: Upper
      Great room
      • Description: Vaulted Ceiling And Views, Views, Views!
      • Level: Main
      Kitchen
      • Description: Alder Cabs, Undermount Lighting`& Hammered Copper Sink
      • Level: Main
      Loft
      • Description: Two Additional Sleeping Areas & Full Bath
      • Level: Upper
      Heating
      • Active Solar, Radiant Floor
      Cooling
      • None
      Appliances
      • Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
      Features
      • Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Granite Counters, Smoke Free, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
      • Flooring: Laminate
      • Windows: Double Pane Windows, Window Treatments
      • Basement: Crawl Space,Interior Entry,Unfinished
      • Number of fireplaces: 1
      • Fireplace features: Great Room, Wood Burning Stove
      • Furnished: Yes
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,260
      • Total interior livable area: 1,260 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 1,260

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 8
      • Details: Off Street Spaces: 8
      Features
      • Levels: Two
      • Stories: 2
      • Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Patio
      • Exterior features: Gas Grill
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Mountain(s)
      Lot
      • Size: 39.14 Acres
      • Features: Borders Public Land, Fire Mitigation, Many Trees, Meadow, Mountainous, Rolling Slope, Subdividable
      • Residential vegetation: Aspen, Natural State, Wooded
      Details
      • Parcel number: 183531200006
      • Zoning: M1 & M2
      • Special conditions: Standard

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Mountain Contemporary
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Concrete, Frame
      • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
      • Roof: Metal
      Condition
      • Year built: 2016

      Utilities & green energy

      • Water: Well
      • Utilities for property: Off Grid

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
      • Subdivision: N/A
      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Idaho Springs

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $675/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $233,510
      • Annual tax amount: $2,133
      • Date on market: 5/28/2026
      • Listing 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.
      • Ownership: Individual
      • Has irrigation water rights: Yes
      • Road surface type: Dirt, Gravel

        Estimated market value

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        Estimated sales range

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        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        8/1/2026Price change$849,950-2.3%$675/sqft
        Source: REcolorado as distributed by MLS GRID #1806647 Report a problem
        6/13/2026Price change$869,950-3.3%$690/sqft
        Source: REcolorado as distributed by MLS GRID #1806647 Report a problem
        5/28/2026Listed for sale$900,000$714/sqft
        Source: REcolorado as distributed by MLS GRID #1806647 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2018$1,167 $17,950 +104.7%
        2016$1,167 $8,770 +389.9%
        2015-- $1,790
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 80452

        Getting around

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        Car-Dependent
        17 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        Schools provided by the listing agent
        • Elementary: Carlson
        • Middle: Clear Creek
        • High: Clear Creek
        • District: Clear Creek RE-1

        Source: REcolorado 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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