Experience a getaway from the grind in this OFF GRID home, just 8 1/2 miles to downtown Boulder, sitting on pristine 5 acres of land with WOW continental divide views -270 degrees! Solar system powers the home built with energy efficiency: triple glazed windows, R19 insulation in the floors, R39 in the roof and R13 walls. Wood burning stove provides generous heat with fan vent that circulates heat to the primary bedroom upstairs, with an additional propane wall unit in kitchen. Propane powers the refrigerator, range, water heater and pump house heater where 2000 gallon cistern sits. Wildfire Partners certified. DSL fast speed internet. 10 x 12 storage shed and level circular driveway can park up to 8 cars. 3 minutes to the Gold Hill Cafe and Market. Hiking trails galore and minutes to Eldora skiing!
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Price cut: $55K (6/30)
$595,000
8695 Sunshine Canyon Dr, Boulder, CO 80302
1beds
892sqft
:
Get pre-qualified$3,323/mo
Single Family Residence
Built in 1977
4.98 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$667/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Triple glazed windows
- 96 days |
- 536 |
- 35 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Brooke Weathers 303-898-6564,
Compass - Boulder
Source: IRES as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 1058344
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Description: Carpet
- Features: Full Primary Bath
- Level: Upper
- Area: 252 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 18
Dining room
- Description: Wood
- Level: Main
- Area: 32 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 4 x 8
Kitchen
- Description: Wood
- Level: Main
- Area: 252 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 18
Living room
- Description: Wood
- Level: Main
- Area: 252 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 18
Heating
- Wood Stove, Space Heater
Appliances
- Included: Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: Washer/Dryer Hookup
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Pantry, High Ceilings
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: None,Crawl Space
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 892
- Total interior livable area: 892 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 892
Property
Parking
- Parking features: None
- Details: None
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Main Floor Bath, Main Level Laundry
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Balcony
- Fencing: Other
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Hills
Lot
- Size: 4.98 Acres
- Features: Cul-De-Sac, Wooded, Evergreen Trees, Level, Rock Outcropping, Abuts Public Open Space, Abuts Private Open Space, Unincorporated, Gutters
Details
- Additional structures: Storage, Outbuilding
- Parcel number: R0031625
- Zoning: F
- Special conditions: Private Owner
- Horses can be raised: Yes
- Horse amenities: Zoning Appropriate for 3 Horses
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1977
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: photo voltaic solar power, Photovoltaics Seller Owned
- Gas: Propane
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Cistern
- Utilities for property: Propane, Wood/Coal, Satellite Avail, High Speed Avail, Underground Utilities
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Southern Exposure, Windows
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Fire Alarm
- Subdivision: Sunshine Canyon Area
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Boulder
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $667/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $343,349
- Annual tax amount: $2,144
- Date on market: 5/6/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Dirt
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/25/2026 | Pending sale | $595,000$667/sqft |
Source:  REcolorado as distributed by MLS GRID #IR1058344 Report a problem | ||
| 6/30/2026 | Price change | $595,000-8.5%$667/sqft |
Source: REcolorado as distributed by MLS GRID #IR1058344 Report a problem | ||
| 5/6/2026 | Listed for sale | $650,000$729/sqft |
Source:  IRES as distributed by MLS GRID #1058344 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,738 +1.7% | $21,460 -7.8% |
| 2024 | $1,708 -11.3% | $23,266 -1% |
| 2023 | $1,926 +13.5% | $23,492 +14.3% |
| 2022 | $1,697 +44.8% | $20,555 -2.8% |
| 2021 | $1,172 | $21,148 +46.6% |
| 2020 | $1,172 +1.7% | $14,429 |
| 2019 | $1,152 | $14,429 |
| 2018 | $1,152 | $14,429 -9.5% |
| 2017 | $1,152 +20.1% | $15,952 +32.8% |
| 2016 | $960 +6.1% | $12,011 +44.5% |
| 2015 | $904 +59% | $8,311 +13.7% |
| 2014 | $569 +13.1% | $7,312 |
| 2013 | $503 +14% | $7,312 +28% |
| 2012 | $441 -68.9% | $5,712 |
| 2011 | $1,419 +6.7% | -- |
| 2010 | $1,329 +23.3% | $18,630 |
| 2009 | $1,078 +2.7% | $18,630 +5.1% |
| 2008 | $1,050 -9.6% | $17,720 |
| 2007 | $1,161 +3.7% | $17,720 -7.3% |
| 2006 | $1,120 +11.5% | $19,120 |
| 2005 | $1,005 +7% | $19,120 +10.1% |
| 2004 | $939 -15.4% | $17,370 |
| 2003 | $1,110 +11% | $17,370 -2.4% |
| 2002 | $1,001 | $17,790 -90.8% |
| 2001 | -- | $194,400 |
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Neighborhood: 80302
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NAGold Hill Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.2 mi
- 5/10Casey Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 6.8 mi
- 10/10Boulder High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 7.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Flatirons
- 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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