281 County Road 83, Boulder, CO 80302
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FOR SALE
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2.98 ACRES

$850,000

  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 957 sqft (on 2.98 acres)

281 County Road 83, Boulder, CO 80302

Est. Mortgage $4,833/mo*
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1909
2.98 acre lot
$888/sqft

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 281 County Road 83.
  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Commute Destination

About this House

Escape to the serenity of Sunshine Canyon, where this thoughtfully renovated mountain retreat offers the perfect blend of privacy, comfort, and convenience just 10 minutes from downtown Boulder. Whether you're looking for a peaceful full-time residence or a weekend cabin getaway, this property provides an exceptional opportunity to enjoy mountain living with room to grow. Renovated in 2020, the home features a modern kitchen and bathroom, a durable metal roof, four energy-efficient mini-splits for heating and cooling, and a cozy wood-burning stove. Three detached outbuildings offer endless possibilities for a home office, studio, workshop, or storage. Enjoy the tranquility of mountain living without sacrificing modern conveniences, including Starlink high-speed internet, food and grocery delivery, and ride-sharing services that make everyday living surprisingly easy. Set on almost 3 acres and surrounded by towering trees and fresh mountain air, this unique property also features a Ring camera system and offers the peace of canyon living with all the convenience of being just minutes from downtown Boulder.
Last check for updates: about 3 hours ago
Listing courtesy of Sara Groem, (303) 522-4184
Open Real Estate
Source: IRES as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#1065393
Also Listed on REcolorado as distributed by MLS GRID, REcolorado as distributed by MLS GRID, IRES as distributed by MLS GRID.

Home Details for 281 County Road 83

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Crawl SpaceNumber of Rooms: 7Types of Rooms: Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Dining Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Study
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (three quarters): 1Number of Bathrooms (main level): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 957 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Electricity Available, Propane, Wood/Coal, Satellite Avail, High Speed AvailAppliances: Gas Range, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Microwave, Water Softener Owned, Water Purifier Owned, DisposalDishwasherDisposalDryerLaundry: Washer/Dryer HookupMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Wood Stove,2 or more Heat Sources,Wall Furnace,DuctlessHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Wall/Window Unit(s),DuctlessHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Wood Stove
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: Free Standing, Living RoomHas a Fireplace
Gas & Electric
Electric: XcelGas: PropaneHas Electric on Property
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Levels: OneAccessibility: Level Lot, No Stairs, Main Floor Bath, Accessible Bedroom, Main Level Laundry
View
Has a ViewView: Hills
Security
Security: Fire Alarm

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: MetalPatio / Porch: DeckFencing: Partial, WoodOther Structures: Storage, Outbuilding
Parking & Garage
Other Parking: NoneNo CarportNo GarageNo Attached GarageParking: None
Frontage
Responsible for Road Maintenance: Public Maintained RoadRoad Surface Type: GravelNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Septic Tank
Farm & Range
Horse Amenities: Zoning Appropriate for 2 HorsesAllowed to Raise HorsesDoes Not Include Irrigation Water Rights
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 957 Square Feet

Days on Market

Days on Market: 41

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1909
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Contemporary
Building
Construction Materials: FrameNot a New ConstructionNot Attached Property
Property Information
Usage of Home: Single FamilyNot Included in Sale: Personal propertyParcel Number: R0058676

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $850,000Price Per Sqft: $888

Active Status

MLS Status: Active

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Location

Direction & Address
City: BoulderCommunity: Sunshine Canyon Area
School Information
Elementary School: FlatironsJr High / Middle School: CaseyHigh School: BoulderHigh School District: Boulder Valley Dist RE2

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: 1065393

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 957 Square Feet

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 2.9773 Acres

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Private Owner

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan, 1031 Exchange

Energy

Energy Efficiency Features: Windows

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 1065393Attribution Contact: 303-522-4184Above Grade Unfinished Area: 957Activation Date: Thu Jul 30 2026Showing Service Name: ShowingTime

Around this home

What Locals Say about Boulder

At least 538 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 94 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 90 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 81 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 81 % Say parking is easy

  • 75 % Say there's wildlife

  • 72 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 71 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 67 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 65 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 64 % Say it's quiet

  • 61 % Say kids play outside

  • 59 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 58 % Say car is needed

  • 53 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 51 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 39 % Say there are community events

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  • Trulia User
    "I work in Berthod Colorado, which is a thirty minute commute. The views are stunning. So much of the great outdoors are preserved here. It’s truly magical. At the same time, there is a bus stop right next to my house that would be handy if I worked in town in Boulder. "
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  • Nancypautsch
    "This is a dog friendly neighborhood. Several neighbors have dogs that they walk which is fun to see. We don’t presently have dogs, but we always had one to two dogs with our three kids as they were growing up. Pets definitely are park of a neighborhood community. "
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    "There’s the Boulder Creek festival, which is all right.. otherwise the neighbors really just keep to themselves"
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  • Hwilliams3421
    "I like how we’re all living in separate spaces but we have a communal bond through out the neighborhood. I like how all the dogs are nice and friendly too. "
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  • Megan La Grave
    "Fantastic neighborhood for all ages and pets! Come walk it sometime and see for yourself. Close to the trails "
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  • Spencer House
    "This neighborhood is very private and secure. The location is convenient with access to the university, Hospital and many other business. It also supports many bike trails."
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  • Sage M
    "My commute is quiet - I walk to work most of the year. Cars are not always mindful of pedestrians, but traffic is low and I only rarely have had issues in the last four years. "
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  • Michelle Lee
    "We have an antique car show on the block once a month during the summer. We are in walking distance to all the events on Pearl Street."
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  • Siera.kennedy2226
    "The only way I could do that was if you wanted me too I could come and pick it out and then I can go pick up it from your place or you could just pick me out of there "
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  • J
    "An insulated community. Seemingly progressive but lacking in generosity and very elitist. Good schools if all you care about is academic learning."
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  • Charnelle Setser
    "Make sure you have a mud room to be able to wash your dogs cu they going to get dirty here but it’s absolutely gorgeous "
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  • RG
    "There are not many children friendly directly in the area but there is several parks wearily within walking distance. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Yes I live it hfff everyone is different and it’s just not the i yoi and the i but the people that I love are my "
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  • Trulia User
    "pretty easy to get around, there's multiple bus transits nearby. pretty easy to catch a bus. its close to the bus station, so when you get on board it's usually empty. great seat priority."
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  • Trulia User
    "Halloween is crazy busy with tons of kids! Meet friends when walking around wonderland lake. Used to spend lots of time at the pool and tennis courts"
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  • Trulia User
    "Public transportation is very convenient, my car needs too much work so I am not driving it now. I actually live in Dakota Ridge and used to live on Promontory Ct and Utica Ave, been living in N Boulder for almost 30 years!"
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  • Trulia User
    "We have Wonderland Lake and the trails and lots of privacy and wildlife. Small town feel with Lucky’s Market & Bakery, Logan’s, China Gourmet and Dagabi Cucina where we see and chat with our neighbors. "
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    "There are great access to public transportation and lots of paths are maintained for biking or for walking"
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    "On the bus line, easy commute! Walk to Table Mesa Shopping Center, King Soopers, Whole Foods, near NCAR, bike to CU."
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  • Trulia User
    "I’ve lived in Dakota Ridge for 20 years and I love it here. We have a strong and fun dog owner community! We look out for one another😊"
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  • Trulia User
    "I bike to campus in 20 minutes and it’s great besides the traffic and gas fumes from cars which sucks transit is very good here, bus stops all up and down Broadway."
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    "Great people and fun when the dogs get to play and we talk! So many wonderful people, places to walk to and eat, get coffee,…I’ve lived in the townhomes for 20 years now!"
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  • Trulia User
    "Lots of open space and dog parks. I take my dog walking there all the time. Great place to meet people and other dog owners and for dogs to play."
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  • Trulia User
    "Quiet and family friendly. Good hiking, only thing is prices are starting to go up like crazy so that’s unfortunate "
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  • Trulia User
    "We have neighborhood concerts/block parties. Really great way to connect and hear live music. We also have Farm to Bus, which is a farmer's market on a bus. They have fresh eggs and bread, as well as locally grown honey. There's a park nearby which is a great place to exercise abd chat with other neighbors."
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  • Trulia User
    "this area is close to campus so there are a lot of college students. that being said, there are also a lot of families as well (it's a mix) and I have found the neighborhood to be very kind and reasonable (i.e. no late and loud partying). everyone I've interacted with has been respectful."
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    "Dogs are happy and can be greeted with their owners while walking in the neighborhood. Close to parks and trails for running and walking."
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  • Trulia User
    "Quiet and close to the mountains. Great schools. Good shopping nearby. Houses with yards. Nice people."
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  • Trulia User
    "There are lots of kids in the neighborhood, the supermarket is so close to pick up last minute groceries- a great bakery, coffee shop, Lucky’s of course. The foothills trail is awesome to walk, walk dogs, and play by the lake. And the pool and tennis courts are so much fun!"
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  • Trulia User
    "Easy to walk on the streets and hiking areas- there is nothing not to like in the Mapleton area- boulder creek is close by so dogs can go swimming too"
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  • Trulia User
    "Central to everything and great hiking nearby but also noisy, rude college kids. Lots of illegally off leash dogs. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Lots of dogs around. People are generally respectful of other dogs and keep them on leash. Lots of off-leash trails nearby."
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  • Trulia User
    "It seems as if most people own dogs . Very dog friendly . Dogs always seem well trained . Dogs also seem very friendly . "
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  • Trulia User
    "Lovely quiet neighborhood - people are friendly and there is plenty of space to be active. Only 10-15 minutes from trailheads. "
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  • Trulia User
    "I have lived in North Boulder for 30 years- Wonderland Hills and Dakota Ridge, it has always felt safe here. My children attended Boulder Public Schools, I give the schools an A+! We live a convenient short distance to restaurants, grocery stores, schools, and shopping, ...friends hang out at our house and tell me I’m a great baker of Chocolate Chip Cookies! I love to send them home with cookies or fresh dough to bake cookies with their own families! You should bring your kids to our house on Halloween, what a treat! I walk to Pearl Street by way of Foothills Trail, through beautiful neighborhoods apple orchards, Mt. Sanitas and am fascinated by the rock formations. I bicycle many days a week and many miles, such a perfect location to start from and end up! It’s a family and friends tradition to do the Bolder Boulder on the Monday of Memorial Day weekend, so fun! I have been taking it easy for a while due to some physical injuries, but continue to build up my strength and stamina walking my dog, climbing and hiking - I get a great workout! Here’s a tidbit! Keep your dog on leash and clean u"
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  • Trulia User
    "The neighborhood is Nice for kids. Would recommend it to families and it is no less safe than other neighborhoods in Boulder. "
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  • Lee24seven
    "We just moved into the area. We love the peace and quiet of our neighborhood. The surrounding area is open space perfect for hiking. "
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  • Roguengineer
    "private neighborhood surrounded by open space! convenient to groceries, coffee house, and neighborhood restaurants. great schools, too!"
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  • Lexi V.
    "It’s not the worst place to live but not ideal if you want peace and quiet. Also tons of dogs out being walked on a regular basis. Ge"
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  • Strike3
    "Amazing neighborhood in great location. Great for families. Walkable to most things including downtown. We love it."
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Market trends in Boulder

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$897K
$10.37KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.4%
0.1%MoM
Price per sq ft
$499
$4MoM
Available listings
760
19MoM

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$808K
Since last month
Increased$26K (+3.3%)
Since last year
Increased$45K (+5.8%)
Since last sale
Increased$29K (+3.7%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +113% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$808K
August 2026$821K
July 2026$782K
June 2026$777K
May 2026$779K
April 2026$767K
March 2026$782K
February 2026$768K
January 2026$771K
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2022
2021
2020
2019
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Comparable sales

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Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1689 County Road 83, Boulder, CO
0.80
Single-Family Home
$1,550,000
07/28/26
3
3
4,146
7632 Lefthand Canyon Dr, Jamestown, CO
1.47
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$940,000
06/26/26
3
2
2,168
319 Camino Bosque, Boulder, CO
1.49
Single-Family Home
$840,000
09/19/25
2
2
2,027
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1.31
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$1,080,000
09/12/25
4
2
2,202
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1.55
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$630,000
01/02/26
3
2
2,327
473 Fred St, Boulder, CO
1.43
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$878,000
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3
2,060
496 Escape Rte, Boulder, CO
1.82
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$395,000
06/15/26
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1,030
345 Deer Trail Cir, Boulder, CO
1.46
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$900,000
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3
3,096

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
6138 Sunshine Canyon Dr, Boulder, CO 80302
0.05
$1,844,900
4
5
5,224
Off Market
6186 Sunshine Canyon Dr, Boulder, CO 80302
0.13
$954,300
4
3
2,385
Off Market
6191 Sunshine Canyon Dr, Boulder, CO 80302
0.14
$1,164,600
3
3
2,808
Off Market
6301 Sunshine Canyon Dr, Boulder, CO 80302
0.31
$275,000
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-
-
For Sale
5550 Sunshine Canyon Dr, Boulder, CO 80302
0.35
$349,700
-
-
-
For Sale
5695 Sunshine Canyon Dr, Boulder, CO 80302
0.38
$2,200,000
3
3
2,936
For Sale
1319 County Road 83, Boulder, CO 80302
0.52
$987,000
3
2
3,259
Off Market
6801 Sunshine Canyon Dr, Boulder, CO 80302
0.56
$207,000
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-
Recently Sold
466 Gold Run Rd, Boulder, CO 80302
0.63
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-
Off Market
6319 Sunshine Canyon Dr, Boulder, CO 80302
0.65
$159,900
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-
For Sale
5228 Sunshine Canyon Dr, Boulder, CO 80302
0.68
$375,000
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For Sale

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jul 30, 2026
Source: IRES as distributed by MLS GRID #1065393
Listed For Sale
$850,000
Jul 5, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$2,995
Jun 8, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
PriceChange
$2,995
Price decreased by 6%
Jun 2, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
PriceChange
$3,200
Price decreased by 7%
May 18, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$3,450

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Frequently asked questions about 281 County Road 83

  • What is the estimated monthly payment for 281 County Road 83?
    Based on a $850,000 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 281 County Road 83 in Boulder, CO is approximately $4,998 (about $4,548 principal & interest, $375 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
  • How does the list price for 281 County Road 83 compare to homes in Boulder?
    281 County Road 83 in Boulder, CO is listed at $850,000, about 5% below the $897K median sale price in Boulder.
  • What do residents say about Boulder?
    Residents describe Boulder, CO as dog-friendly, pedestrian-friendly, and easy to park in. See homes for sale in Boulder, CO.
  • What are the closest schools to 281 County Road 83?
    The closest schools to 281 County Road 83 in Boulder, CO are Boulder High School (rated 9/10), Casey Middle School (rated 5/10), Flatirons Elementary School (rated 8/10).
  • Does 281 County Road 83 have air conditioning?
    Yes, 281 County Road 83 in Boulder, CO has air conditioning.
  • Does 281 County Road 83 have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 281 County Road 83 in Boulder, CO has in-unit laundry.
281 County Road 83, Boulder, CO 80302 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 957 sqft single-family home built in 1909. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by IRES as distributed by MLS GRID on Jul 30, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 1065393.